who does the best lyrics

ROGER WATERS

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.

Out of the list Gabriel.

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

Dude, where the frig is Peart?

He's all encompassing.

Drew wrote: CryoftheCarrots wrote: Maynard James Keenan Are you kidding?

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

The Ryan wrote: Drew wrote: 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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