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Cedric bixler zavala has never written a single lyric at all

So id go for OMAR!
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Peter Gabriel for sure.
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Peter Gabriel, the guy is so versatile that can tell a story in a few verses and make sense, he can write lyrics about almost everything.

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JELLO BIAFRA
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There's no question in my mind that Gabriel wrote the best lyrics. You can
like others more, but the intelligence in Gabriel's lyrics is incredible.
One likes to believe
In the freedom of music
But glittering prizes
And endless Compromises
Shatter the illusion
Of integrity
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Originally posted by The Ryan The Ryan wrote:

Originally posted by Drew Drew wrote:

Originally posted by CryoftheCarrots CryoftheCarrots wrote:

Maynard James Keenan

Are you kidding?

I think he's kidding... maybe not. I'm shaking my head regardless 

 I dont kid .Hey there is a box that says other.I ticked it.My opinion.Just like you did Drew.

Of the others..... Gabriel.



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Peter Gabriel did an amazing job with the lyrics of The lamb. It is impressing. Just reading them without the music is great. 

RIP in bossa nova heaven.
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Originally posted by Drew Drew wrote:

Originally posted by CryoftheCarrots CryoftheCarrots wrote:

Maynard James Keenan

Are you kidding?

I think he's kidding... maybe not. I'm shaking my head regardless 
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For me Syd Barrett's lyrics are just amazing! naive, trippy, and amazing
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Dude, where the frig is Peart?

He's all encompassing.

 
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Originally posted by CryoftheCarrots CryoftheCarrots wrote:

Maynard James Keenan

Are you kidding?

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Don't know, guys... Peter Hammil has awsome stuff...
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For me Ian Anderson.His lyrics in Songs from the wood are great.
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I said Ian Anderson, although I think it's a tie between Jon Anderson, Ian Anderson, and Peter Gabriel.
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  Gabriel is the best since he can do so may emotions and also they are so complex that you can always find something more in them. Roger Waters really went down hill after DSOTM descending further and further into abject negativity.The early works had quite good lyrics and maybe  he just needed some medication.
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Out of the list Gabriel.

For me personally I like Peart's lyrics and for newer stuff Maynard James Keenan.


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Tough question but I'll have to go eith Gabriel
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Peart! EASY!
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It's a tough question. Peter Gabriel is a great lyricist both in Genesis and his solo works (Remember Red Rain, Solsbury Hill, Don't Give Up, Mercy Street). He also created the best concept album at least lyrically. Peter Hammill is darker and more depressive. IMO, he is more succesful to reflect or express his feelings and thoughts with his voice. Also Ian Anderson is a great lyricist, especially in Aqualung, Thick As A Brick and A Passion Play. He knows to reflect his personal feelings according to his way of life (TAAB, APP are more satiric, depressive, schizoid; SFTW, HH and Stormwatch are more pastoral, naturalist; last works are more oriental). His lyrics and life reflects his music. Roger Waters was my favourite before I didn't know Peter Gabriel, Ian Anderson and Peter Hammill. Now I think his lyrics is still good and meaningful, but simpler and includes only depressive feelings. And Jon Anderson is more divine and spiritual, but sometimes his lyrics lose his direction and meaning. But he has a different style. It's really hard to choose, but I think my vote goes for Peter Gabriel. Then Peter Hammill and Ian Anderson.
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