As much as I love PJ, I would have to say no. There are way too many artists out there.. that title can't be his unless every song was analyzed.
That's a LOT of music.
can't help but think ed could be if he wanted to. he keeps trying to push the envelope into areas that sometimes don't fit.
not saying i'm not on board with him, but...if you want to be the greatest lyricist of his generation...you need to be much more populist.
can't help but think ed could be if he wanted to. he keeps trying to push the envelope into areas that sometimes don't fit.
not saying i'm not on board with him, but...if you want to be the greatest lyricist of his generation...you need to be much more populist.
I don't really agree with that. You dont' have to be mainstreem to be the best....
we're just a damn lucky bunch of fools to be privy to one of the greatest artists of our generation
Everyone needs to check out Bright Eyes. I cannot emphasize that enough.
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Believe me, when I was growin up, I thought the worst thing you could turn out to be was normal, So I say freaks in the most complementary way. Here's a song by a fellow freak - E.V
Like so many others have said, I'm not saying Eddie's the BEST. But he's certainly my favourite.
Might just throw in Elliott Smith for consideration as well. Genuis in my opinion.
Also always loved Gruff Rhys of Super Furry Animals. Nicky Wire of Manic Street Preachers once said:
"Gryff Rhys is the greatest lyricist of our generation".
Now he should know a thing or two about great lyrics having worked with Richey James Edwards!!
Cymru Am Byth
PJ albums, at the moment!! -
1,Vs 2,Vitalogy 3,No Code 4,Yield 5,Ten 6,Backspacer, 7Pearl Jam 8,Binaural 9,Riot Act.
i don't think you can say anyone person is the best. i like ed's musical choices and lyrics, but there are a lot people out there that are equally talented. Ted Leo for example . . . he doesn’t have a voice like ed, but his songs are amazing.
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if you hate something, don't you do it too...
Everyone needs to check out Bright Eyes. I cannot emphasize that enough.
I really really love Bright Eyes,I'm a huge fan.....but 'When the President Talks to God' is the worst thing I've ever heard in my life.Honestly,I've never heard anything more cringe inducing,it was way worse than 'Rock around Barack'.I started supporting the war in Iraq when I heard it,that's how lame it is.
It may be the devil or it may be the Lord
But you're gonna have to serve somebody.
I really really love Bright Eyes,I'm a huge fan.....but 'When the President Talks to God' is the worst thing I've ever heard in my life.Honestly,I've never heard anything more cringe inducing,it was way worse than 'Rock around Barack'.I started supporting the war in Iraq when I heard it,that's how lame it is.
We should always support war. It is the best form of crowd control.
"If you're not living on the edge you're taking up too much room."
Gambling=a taxation on stupidity.
Remember, you can walk anywhere, as long as you have the time.
Believe me, when I was growin up, I thought the worst thing you could turn out to be was normal, So I say freaks in the most complementary way. Here's a song by a fellow freak - E.V
Assuming he is in this generation, and already mentioned once here, Kurt Cobain was the best. Constantly compared to a modern day Bob Dylan as far as his writing went, I think it's gotta be him. Just an opinion of course...
yes! thank you! thats what i was trying to say! whats really amazing is the lack of recognition for gord around here...especially on a singer/songwriter thread.
angels dance on a pin head, just to make room for you and i....
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That's a LOT of music.
not saying i'm not on board with him, but...if you want to be the greatest lyricist of his generation...you need to be much more populist.
I don't really agree with that. You dont' have to be mainstreem to be the best....
we're just a damn lucky bunch of fools to be privy to one of the greatest artists of our generation
Might just throw in Elliott Smith for consideration as well. Genuis in my opinion.
Also always loved Gruff Rhys of Super Furry Animals. Nicky Wire of Manic Street Preachers once said:
"Gryff Rhys is the greatest lyricist of our generation".
Now he should know a thing or two about great lyrics having worked with Richey James Edwards!!
PJ albums, at the moment!! -
1,Vs 2,Vitalogy 3,No Code 4,Yield 5,Ten 6,Backspacer, 7Pearl Jam 8,Binaural 9,Riot Act.
Gambling=a taxation on stupidity.
Remember, you can walk anywhere, as long as you have the time.
http://www.ryanmontbleauband.com/
http://www.myspace.com/jessedee
if you hate something, don't you do it too...
I really really love Bright Eyes,I'm a huge fan.....but 'When the President Talks to God' is the worst thing I've ever heard in my life.Honestly,I've never heard anything more cringe inducing,it was way worse than 'Rock around Barack'.I started supporting the war in Iraq when I heard it,that's how lame it is.
But you're gonna have to serve somebody.
www.bebo.com/pearljam06
We should always support war. It is the best form of crowd control.
Gambling=a taxation on stupidity.
Remember, you can walk anywhere, as long as you have the time.
http://www.ryanmontbleauband.com/
http://www.myspace.com/jessedee
yes! thank you! thats what i was trying to say! whats really amazing is the lack of recognition for gord around here...especially on a singer/songwriter thread.