Anderson Or Gabriel

As far as voice, Anderson. But with lyrics, Gabriel takes it.

No contest at all - Gabriel wins. I always had problems with Andersons lyrics, I guess there are some lyrics when he´s down at earth but much too often he is in a place a I can´t relate to. Gabriels got it all - depth, humour, wit and social patos, you name it.

Very difficult to compare these two!

In fact, I consider them incomparable, as their talents are so very different. They are both unique singers but as different as the sun and the moon, if that makes any sense. I like them both very much as singers, but as others have already noted above, Gabriel is by far the better lyricist (Mr. Anderson's are quite often complete nonsense to my ears...). that doesn't put him above Mr. Anderson however, as I understood this poll is about their qualities as a singer?

No vote.

 

Gabriel, but it's a close one...

Though Anderson has got the better voice in a technical sense, his mystical, airy-fairy lyrics are a good accompaniment to Yes's music and nothing more. His voice is just another instrument in a very tight musical unit. On the other hand, Gabriel is one of the best ever lyricists in prog, and possibly in rock music. He is intelligent, articulate and sensitive, as well as being able to interpret his own words superbly. Anyway, as I wrote yesterday in another thread, his best lyrical output is to be found in his solo work - the fourth album ("Security") being my personal favourite.

I would have said Anderson once upon but I think Gabriel is more unique and plays with words,  he makes a story interesting , expresses his character in a theatrical way thats beautiful in a way he is also very human even when hes pure fantasy hes such an artist,  his lyrics are an extension of his complex bi polar persona , one in which I can identify with .  Jon Anderson is also brilliant with lyrics but I just feel Peter Gabrial has the abilty to make me feel so many emotions  he`s a Genius    << a word I hardly ever use 

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I prefer Anderson, because Gabriels voice can be very rough or screeching at times and some of his lyrics sound a bit strange lol

Guitar Garden wrote: Both are legendary singers, but Peter Gabriel is one of rock's greatest lyricists and that gives him the edge. In many ways, he's the Bob Dylan of prog. Anderson wrote pleasing, stream-of-consciousness lyrics back in the '70s, but he lacked Gabriel's edgy images. Later, PG grew into a fearless lyricist, while Anderson's lyrics have gotten increasingly corny over the years (as he now mostly sings about peace, love, happiness, love, peace and more love). PG, meanwhile, sings about his inner demons and fears and other highly personal, resonating material.

I was going to say Anderson...hehehe, but after reading this I must agree that Gabriel never stoped the excelletn lyrics, where as Anderson definitly had his great, great moment...but somewhat kinda lost it...

Gabriel, lyrics + voice

Peter writes much more intiguing and thought provoking lyrics.