corruptedtheory Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Some people tend to disregard or not care about the lyrics. So when it comes to the lyrics, which band is the best in your opinion? For me, Death Cab For Cutie has the best lyrics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalex1138 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I've always found Mark Knopfler's solo albums to have incredible depth to them. I feel like I learn so much after looking up the historical meanings behind each song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Final Track Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 The National. Matt Berninger has a way with words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abracadabra Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Off the top of my head-the xx. There's not too much depth to them,but then again,there is. Ooh, I love Radiohead's, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollyxyloto Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Pete Townshend has written some beautiful things in his time. I do think that Chris Martin is brilliant too :p. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosesTheMarshmallow Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Noel Gallagher in both his solo work and time in Oasis is my favourite lyricist. Not always the most elaborate or deep stuff, but it's simple and it has a lot of honest truth in it. "And now my life has turned another corner, I think it's only best that I should warn ya, Dream it while you can, Maybe some day I'll make you understand." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italian Plastic Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 i thought about this all day but i seriously can't think of anything edit: no okay maybe wilco on their sadder songs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieProspekt Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Good question! Personally don't like lyrics that are too cryptic or trying to be too poetic, or lyrics that are too simple. Coldplay's lyrics have gone back and forth between the two I think, though they're generally pretty good. My personal favourite would have to be The Killers- I just love singing along to pretty much any of their albums! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien Radio Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 The National. Matt Berninger has a way with words. They were my first association when I read the thread's title too. Just brilliant lyrics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Magpie Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Yessss. The first band that came to my mind was The National. Brilliant lyrics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollyxyloto Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 David Bowie wrote amazing lyrics that only he could pull off in my opinion :P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnspieler1012 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 The Smiths. I win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobodyseditwaseasy08 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I think some of nirvana's lyrics are brilliant, and i echo the smiths and add bob dylan, noel gallagher, strokes (early stuff), mgmt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eff-exx Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I think Stars are pretty good. The National. Matt Berninger has a way with words. Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie O Sullivan Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Noel Gallagher in both his solo work and time in Oasis is my favourite lyricist. Not always the most elaborate or deep stuff, but it's simple and it has a lot of honest truth in it. "And now my life has turned another corner, I think it's only best that I should warn ya, Dream it while you can, Maybe some day I'll make you understand." :nod: Same impression here. Followed straight by everything Richard Ashcroft has done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouch Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I'd go with Lou Reed (Solo and with the Velvet Underground). He can basically write about anything, and he's a poet and writer. I can only think of The HAARP Machine as of now as another band that has interesting and provacative lyrics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraceOddity Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 i thought about this all day but i seriously can't think of anything edit: no okay maybe wilco on their sadder songs And many of their lyrics are based on or by Arlo Guthrie, who is Brilliant. If we can pick a solo act, I have to Take Leonard Cohen but for a band probably Radiohead or the Smiths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollyxyloto Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I would like to raise a bit more attention to Pete Townshend's lyrics, some are strange, but he is such a complicated person and I love his lyrics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraceOddity Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I would like to raise a bit more attention to Pete Townshend's lyrics, some are strange, but he is such a complicated person and I love his lyrics. White City is one of my favorite albums of all time.:nod: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Rose Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Alex Turner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Rez Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Some may disagree with me, but I love the lyrics Neil Peart has brought to the table for Rush. They're powerful and thought-provoking. It forces me to read between the lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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