is eddie the greatest singer songwriter of this generation?

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  • lateralus963
    lateralus963 Posts: 381
    Carlos D wrote:
    I knew someone would mention Tool,they always do.I've listened to all their albums and I can respect them but I can't possibly for one second understand how anyone could claim them to be better songwriters than Pearl Jam.

    I think Eddie really is the greatest,others who normally win this acclaim would be people like Thom Yorke who I think get more praise than they deserve.Michael Stipe or Billy Corgan come closest.

    Just a quick clarification: I don't think Tool is better than PJ, but I also don't think PJ is better than Tool; if that makes any sense. =)

    Pearl Jam I love for the raw emotion their style reminds me a lot of storytelling. where as, Tool is very calculated, they are perfectionist, and you can tell. There is so many levels to their music and turn away from tradition. They treat song writing as if it were a fine art.

    My favorite song ever happens to be a tool song, Lateralus. Well, I saw this on youtube the other day and it made me respect them 100 x more. Not to mention it made my favorite song a million times cooler; and I can use it in my classroom now. =) If you have the time check it out here is the link...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wS7CZIJVxFY
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  • Surf Rider
    Surf Rider Posts: 813
    Simplest question I have ever read on the internet. The answer would be............Ed Vedder.

    Now, locker up. Next thread!
  • Jesika537
    Jesika537 Posts: 301
    Yes he is...
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  • Being Enlightened
    Being Enlightened Posts: 5,746
    I find that I can just FEEEEEL the emotion when I hear Ed sing. I believe that he believes in what he's singing. He belives in his lyrics (even those of other band members :)), and the way in which he delivers them, often touches me deeply.

    I have been to many a concert in my time and I have only ever been brought to tears (and no, not those maniacal Fab 4 fan kinds of screamin' n' wailin' tears :D, just the ones summoned from the heart strings being played), by Ed. He moves me and to me, that makes him the greatest. :) That also makes PJ the only band I will pay to see umpteen times as well. :D
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  • brain of c
    brain of c Posts: 5,213
    nopey.
    d'oh!!!!!!

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  • 12345AGNST1
    12345AGNST1 Posts: 4,906
    thinks of other sings.....................yup, eddie is the best of our generation. No one compares.
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  • Eliot Rosewater
    Eliot Rosewater Posts: 2,659
    12345AGNST1 wrote:
    thinks of other sings.....................yup, eddie is the best of our generation. No one compares.
    I think there are definitely a few that compare.

    Bono and Conor Oberst IMO are on the same tier of singing/songwriting as Ed.
  • HermanBloom
    HermanBloom Posts: 1,764
    absolutely
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  • release30
    release30 Posts: 2,051
    Add John Mayer to this list...Sy for all the haters
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  • Rhinocerous Surprise
    Rhinocerous Surprise Posts: 4,423
    release30 wrote:
    Add John Mayer to this list...Sy for all the haters

    His last two albums definitely stand strong - a lot stronger than Ed's No More, at least.

    I also want to throw the words "Mark Lanegan" out there.
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  • 12345AGNST1
    12345AGNST1 Posts: 4,906
    Eliot Rosewater wrote:
    I think there are definitely a few that compare.

    Bono and Conor Oberst IMO are on the same tier of singing/songwriting as Ed.

    Dude, no way. Bono is literally a piece of shit, i mean LITERALLY. Don't you watch south park? Oh and excuse me for my ignorance BUT if mr. Conor Oberst is so great then how come i never heard of him?
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  • given2fly10
    given2fly10 Posts: 485
    12345AGNST1 wrote:
    Dude, no way. Bono is literally a piece of shit, i mean LITERALLY. Don't you watch south park? Oh and excuse me for my ignorance BUT if mr. Conor Oberst is so great then how come i never heard of him?
    thats cause your narrow minded. yea bono is a piece of shit, he writes simply lyrics. few other names to throw out. neil young, bruce springteen, ryan adams
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  • Eliot Rosewater
    Eliot Rosewater Posts: 2,659
    given2fly10 wrote:
    thats cause your narrow minded. yea bono is a piece of shit, he writes simply lyrics. few other names to throw out. neil young, bruce springteen, ryan adams
    Neil and Bruce are older so I didn't consider them in the same generation.

    Bono isn't a piece of shit and maybe some songs have simple lyrics but some of Ed's lyrics are simple too. But some of Bono's lyrics are fucking amazing and powerful.

    People rag on him cuz U2 is probably the biggest fucking band on the planet and "sell-outs" or cheesy or whatever. Doesn't change the fact that he writes amazingly brilliant songs.
  • FinsburyParkCarrots
    FinsburyParkCarrots Seattle, WA Posts: 12,223
    No.
  • LikeAnOpeningBandForTheSun
    LikeAnOpeningBandForTheSun Posts: 6,097
    lyrically, he is hit or miss some of times, though his hits are amazing. Ed is up there.

    i think i might go with Jack White. love that dude's lyrics. I'm not sure what a generation is.
  • Eliot Rosewater
    Eliot Rosewater Posts: 2,659
    12345AGNST1 wrote:
    Dude, no way. Bono is literally a piece of shit, i mean LITERALLY. Don't you watch south park? Oh and excuse me for my ignorance BUT if mr. Conor Oberst is so great then how come i never heard of him?
    Conor Oberst = Bright Eyes

    If you need some place to start, some of his best lyrics are:

    Bowl of Oranges
    Something Vague
    At the Bottom of Everything

    You shouldn't need to be excused for your ignorance regarding Oberst, but you probably need to beg for forgiveness for being absolutely ignorant to U2 and Bono's songwriting. ;)
  • direwolf74
    direwolf74 Posts: 1,622
    No.
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  • Anon
    Anon Posts: 11,175
    Eliot Rosewater wrote:
    Conor Oberst = Bright Eyes

    If you need some place to start, some of his best lyrics are:

    Bowl of Oranges
    Something Vague
    At the Bottom of Everything

    You shouldn't need to be excused for your ignorance regarding Oberst, but you probably need to beg for forgiveness for being absolutely ignorant to U2 and Bono's songwriting. ;)

    bright eyes are unbelievable. i think conor is definitely up there in terms of best songwriters of our generation. i wish that more people knew about him and bright eyes because some of those songs (like the ones you named) are just incredible.
  • Rhinocerous Surprise
    Rhinocerous Surprise Posts: 4,423
    Actually, throw Mike Cooley (Drive-by Truckers) into the running. The guy writes phrases Dylan would kill for.
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  • justam
    justam Posts: 21,415
    taketheother wrote:
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    i say yeah

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    With this kind of question in the air, he may have to buy a new set of hats! :p
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