custom55 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 (edited) this guys is better... He wrote the lyrics and music for Quadrophenia ? Enough said. I got a GibsonWithout a caseBut I can't get that even tanned look on my face.Ill fitting clothesI blend in the crowd,Fingers so clumsyVoice too loud. But I'm one. http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/custom55/PeteT_sg_zpseced142d.jpghttp://youtu.be/7wK2icsz_n0 Edited October 16, 2014 by custom55 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatLightInYourEyes Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 (edited) this guys is better... He wrote the lyrics and music for Quadrophenia ? Enough said. I got a GibsonWithout a caseBut I can't get that even tanned look on my face.Ill fitting clothesI blend in the crowd,Fingers so clumsyVoice too loud. But I'm one. http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/custom55/PeteT_sg_zpseced142d.jpg Well, okay, also hit and miss. Plus, Townshend is MUCH weirder. Edited October 16, 2014 by ThatLightInYourEyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 this guys is better... He wrote the lyrics and music for Quadrophenia ? Enough said. I got a GibsonWithout a caseBut I can't get that even tanned look on my face.Ill fitting clothesI blend in the crowd,Fingers so clumsyVoice too loud. But I'm one. http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w276/custom55/PeteT_sg_zpseced142d.jpghttp://youtu.be/7wK2icsz_n0 A zillion times, yes. He is. He's even better than Justin Hayward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Claudio Sanchez, though it's clear this is a more of a personal preference in this instance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Great lyricists laugh at Peart and how Lee has to shoehorn preposterous sc-fi lyrics into too small melodic spaces! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. P. L. Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Pete Townshend all the way! Mark Kozelek Mark Eitzel from American Music Club, here's an example Also, some of the great great lyricists of the Great American Songbook from the past. I was just listening to "Nature Boy" on my way to work today (from the Bennet/Gaga album) and those lyrics are simply great. In my book, Neil is nowhere near what a great lyricist is. He's stiff, preposterous, too literal, rigid, cold. That's not to say that I don't love him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 I agree with Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, and Paul Simon...Robert Hunter is another, and hasn't been mentioned (until just now). Also, some of Chris Robinson's lesser-known songs are absolute gems. And I hesitate to classify any of this echelon of lyricists we're talking about as either better or worse than another. It's just a matter of preference, in a lot of cases. Neil is a fantastic lyricist. Sure, there have been a few clunkers. That's just life. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted October 17, 2014 Author Share Posted October 17, 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... well I never put it there...must be gremlins.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted October 17, 2014 Author Share Posted October 17, 2014 Neil Finn (Crowded House) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyfriar Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Besides some aforementioned like Lennon, Harrison, Townshend, Neil Young...I would say that Steven Wilson, Peter Hammill, early Gabriel, early Fish...and last not least Sir Paul McCartney, play in the same league as Peart. There's no one better for me. I mean, I love all of their lyrics equally."It's only knock and knowall but I like it." :smoke: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushBoingo Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 John Linnel (of They Might Be Giants) sample: "I could never sleep my way to the top, cause my alarm clock always wakes me back up" Panda Bear (of Animal Collective) sample: "There isn't much that I feel I need, a solid soul, and the blood I bleed, but with a little girl, and by my spouse, I only want a proper house" Weird Al (of Weird Al) sample:"...Just now you said, you literally couldn't get out of bed, that really makes me want to literally smack a crowbar through your stupid head" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Grownup Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 It's difficult to compare if they're not writing in the same genre. I obviously like what Neil Peart has written and I also enjoy these: Maynard James KeenanPeter GabrielJustin HaywardPete TownshendJim Morrison I like them in no particular order because they all write different material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powderfinger Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Bob DylanPete TownshendVan MorrisonPeter GabrielRoger WatersRobbie RobertsonJackson BrowneTownes Van ZandtJon Anderson are personal favorites that I'd put ahead of Neil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powderfinger Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Pete Townshend all the way! Mark Kozelek Mark Eitzel from American Music Club, here's an example http://youtu.be/rXcquTZY81g Also, some of the great great lyricists of the Great American Songbook from the past. I was just listening to "Nature Boy" on my way to work today (from the Bennet/Gaga album) and those lyrics are simply great. In my book, Neil is nowhere near what a great lyricist is. He's stiff, preposterous, too literal, rigid, cold. That's not to say that I don't love him. Very cool, I'm a serious Mark Kozelek enthusiast (although I don't care for his recent output). I didn't mention him because I assumed no one else on this board has heard of him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powderfinger Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 I agree with Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, and Paul Simon...Robert Hunter is another, and hasn't been mentioned (until just now). Also, some of Chris Robinson's lesser-known songs are absolute gems. And I hesitate to classify any of this echelon of lyricists we're talking about as either better or worse than another. It's just a matter of preference, in a lot of cases. Neil is a fantastic lyricist. Sure, there have been a few clunkers. That's just life. The Black Crowes are my all-time favorite band, but I didn't bother to mention Chris because I assumed too many board members only associate the BC with Hard to Handle (cover tune) and Jealous Again (not brilliant in the lyric department). But yes, Chris wrote some outstanding lyrics: Feathers, Title Song, Descending, Cursed Diamond, Sometimes Salvation, Under a Mountain, Girl from a Pawnshop... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Brian Eno writes very good lyrics. His 1970s solo-albums are wonderful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 I didn't bother to mention Chris because I assumed too many board members only associate the BC with Hard to Handle (cover tune) and Jealous Again (not brilliant in the lyric department). Agreed...that's why I said lesser-known gems (without actually naming any). But yes, Chris wrote some outstanding lyrics: Feathers, Title Song, Descending, Cursed Diamond, Sometimes Salvation I would add There's Gold in Them Hills and Ballad in Urgency to those as well, just off the top of my head. From his solo catalogue- Barefoot by the Cherry Tree, Better Than the Sun, The Never Empty Table, Star or Stone...maybe a couple of others. And I can't believe I forgot to mention Jon Anderson- good call. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathory Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom55 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlGyu9EJbmE :laughing guy: good one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony R Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Pete Townshend, Peter Gabriel, Fish and Pete Sinfield (ELP and PFM) for me. Pye Dubois is interesting as is Kevin Gilbert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony R Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Oh and Roger Waters 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyfriar Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh597/greyfriar2112/bon_scott_zpsec952eb0.jpg 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 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. Paul McCartney Paul also blows away Lennon when it comes to writing lyrics. The only reason many of the credits read LENNON MCARTNEy is because it was done alphabetically. John would bring like four songs to the table. George would bring like two. Then Paul would come in with 20 songs. Sir Paul is the best period. Even the Wings stuff is great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh597/greyfriar2112/bon_scott_zpsec952eb0.jpg HIGHWAY TO HELL YES!!!!!!! Bon was the MAN! After he passed it was all over for me. F BRIAN JOHNSON! A HACK! JMO 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 (edited) RONNIE JAMES DIO! RIP Edited October 19, 2014 by RUSHHEAD666 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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