Fridge Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Don't get me wrong, I think Neil has written some mighty fine stuff in his time, but I don't subscribe to the opinion that some seem to have that he is the best of all time, and I can think of quite a few who I consider better eg: Justin Sullivan (New Model Army) Bob Dylan (obviously) Bruce Springsteen and quite a few more...interested in peeps opinions on this. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cosmic Lawnmower Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Roger Waters Peter Gabriel Ian Anderson Prog lyricists FTW 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 (edited) Neil's definitely up there... Alice Cooper can work magic (The Quiet Room, Cold Ethyl, Dead Babies...) Roger Waters.and I'll second Bob Dylan. Edited October 16, 2014 by Mr. IsNot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Justin Hayward 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclonus X-1 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 I don't care all that much about lyrics except in cases where they really resonate with me or where they're so awful/repetitive that they actually detract from my enjoyment of the song. Neil has delivered both varieties in his time. I do like the work he has done in general—when I've taken notice of it, that is. I don't have a favorite lyricist or one I consider "the best," but Ian Anderson, when on his game, can come up with some truly fantastic stuff. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cosmic Lawnmower Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Greg Lake could shine a bit if he tried... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesweetscience Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Maynard James Keenan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YYZumbi Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 I do think that Neil IS the best lyricists, because I never cared about lyrics before I started to listen to Rush, the lyrics just got to me somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 (edited) Neil has written some fantastically great lyrics. He has also written some true stinkers, true turds. BUT, I do think his best stuff compares favorably with other, and more consistent, lyricists.. Edited October 16, 2014 by ReRushed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union 5-3992 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Agreed, Neil Young is a great lyricist. Not sure why it's in this section of the forum though... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisible airwave Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Tom Petty that OTHER Neil from Canada Eddie Vedder Morrissey Robert Smith Martin Gore Dylan Springsteen Strummer (RIP) Elvis Costello Billy Corgan Roger Waters 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Elton and Bernie?..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted October 16, 2014 Author Share Posted October 16, 2014 Agreed, Neil Young is a great lyricist. Not sure why it's in this section of the forum though... err...because it's not about Rush 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost In Xanadu Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 StingPhil Collins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatLightInYourEyes Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 (edited) Neil is definitely hit-or-miss as a wordsmith. Thankfully for him, the hits are better known than the misses. But if you want a list of ten, here it is: Roger WatersBob DylanTom Lehrer (Weird addition, but look him up. Big influence on Weird Al.)Joni MitchellNick CaveDavid BowieAimee Mann (Surprise!)Bernie TaupinPete TownshendBilly Joel Edited October 16, 2014 by ThatLightInYourEyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JARG Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 He's been mentioned a bunch of times, but here's one more mention: Roger Waters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JARG Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 John Lennon wasn't too shabby, either. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JARG Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Paul Simon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatLightInYourEyes Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 John Lennon wasn't too shabby, either. Actually, no. He was one of the first to introduce stream of consciousness in rock lyrics. George Harrison was great, too, in terms of saying more with less. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathory Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Maynard James Keenan fuuuuuuuuuuuuuucck you buddy! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mr. Not Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Maynard James Keenan fuuuuuuuuuuuuuucck you buddy! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathory Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Maynard James Keenan fuuuuuuuuuuuuuucck you buddy! lol maybe it's just bullshit and i should play god and just shoot you myseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeellllllf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union 5-3992 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Agreed, Neil Young is a great lyricist. Not sure why it's in this section of the forum though... err...because it's not about Rush This was in the Rush section before you replied... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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