Best Lyricist

[Brand-new-123]

Which one is your favorite lyricist?

[Bloodsucker II]

I had a feeling Cody and Aaron would be in here. Amazingly tough choice for me.

I'll go with Cody but Aaron is basically tied with him.

[11:11]

Issac Brock of Modest Mouse.

[IceAge/HeatWave]

Issac Brock of Modest Mouse.

this x58. the most clever lyricist of the last two decades.

[alltimecam]

Dylan, then Yorke or Lennon

[IceAge/HeatWave]

Dylan, then Yorke or Lennon

all three are much better than those listed in the poll. i'd give oberst some props, but not on the same level as a lot of really prodigious lyric writers.

[xJesusFreakx]

Voted Cody because I thought he'd be under appreciated, surprised that Aaron is in last place right now. There are obviously better options than the ones listed when you look at the big picture of songwriters, but I figure sticking to the names given would make the most sense. These are some of my favorites anyways, even though they might not be the "best."

[Brand-new-123]

Voted Cody because I thought he'd be under appreciated, surprised that Aaron is in last place right now. There are obviously better options than the ones listed when you look at the big picture of songwriters, but I figure sticking to the names given would make the most sense. These are some of my favorites anyways, even though they might not be the "best."
I just chose my personal favorites with the other option to include those songwriters that others may consider as being more deserving.

[kdefrisc]

of this group, weiss by miles. although there are probably some better lyricists as have been mentioned, dylan in particular

[alltimecam]

all three are much better than those listed in the poll. i'd give oberst some props, but not on the same level as a lot of really prodigious lyric writers.
Seriously all three of those are much better than those listed. But no, Dylan's voice is weird, and The Beatles are overrated and Radiohead is so BORING!

[IWasaCamera]

David Berman.

[Ryzenfall]

Out of this poll, Aaron. Going to Other would make it a madhouse in here.

[murrich]

Jesse Lacey is the best lyricist? That's nasty.

[Animalhill]

Issac Brock of Modest Mouse.
YES

[bard]

Aaron Weiss is the best lyricist i've ever heard/read of all time...

[Indoor Living]

I voted Lacey, cause he's the only one I consistently listen to, and I didn't want to vote other.

[xsinkshipsx]

i voted aaron because out of the 4 he wins by a mile but the other choice would make it crazy

[xBrandNew]

actual lyrics I go oberst.
best human being is lacey.

[decaying1713]

Tie between Pete Wentz and Ryan Ross.

[Metal Now]

Aaron Weiss is the best lyricist i've ever heard/read of all time...

Yeah, absolutely. There's really no competition for me.

[jbaseball44]

David Berman.
I've been listening to a lot of Silver Jews lately

[Machu505]

Tim Kasher.

[Takk...Ros]

Tim Kasher.
Good pick!
But I went with Aaron Weiss. Great lyricist and my all time favorite vocalist.

[TangledUp]

Well, I can't vote, being unfamiliar with 3 of those. Jesse Lacey is a great lyricist though.

[Theseventhson]

Out of the poll, Oberst, by a mile.

[jgord88]

I sometimes hate the automatic Brand New bias that this site has. This is a good example of it. Conor Oberst is a great lyricist.

[Chop[chop]]

Out of the poll, Oberst, by a mile.

I sometimes hate the automatic Brand New bias that this site has. This is a good example of it. Conor Oberst is a great lyricist.

More Conor love is what AbsolutePunk needs!

[just.Starla.]

Of course Jesse is going to win, but my vote went to Conor.

[just.Starla.]

;46745612']More Conor love is what AbsolutePunk needs!
This.

[MADSTA]

I love Conor Oberst.

[BulleTheory]

other.

[IWasaCamera]

Wise choice.

[muttley]

I was certain Ben Gibbard would be here.

[oncedarkness]

Aaron for sure. I like to just read their cd booklet.

[suppyguppy]

Tie between Pete Wentz and Ryan Ross.


Haha. Yes.

[spunkmastaflex]

none of those

[abbysmith]

Aaron.

[cuzimlefthanded]

i've always enjoyed dustin's (thrice) lyrics. so i went with "other"

[fuelforthefire]

nowadays, it would have to be oberst and kevin devine is up there too

[Yellowcard2006]

Ryan Key

[showyourteeth]

while it's cool to see cody bonnette listed here he really can't compare with how great the other 3 are

[Undue Noise]

Out of the poll, Conor Oberst.

[muchoawesomeo]

on brand news myspace, if you click "band website" would it bring you here?

[Scott Farcas]

conor hands down

[bassbeat77]

Jeff Magnum

[THE_SICKEST]

Geoff Rickley. Some of my favorite themes and metaphors have come from his head.

[Hull]

Oberst.

Go listen to Danny Callahan if you disagree.

[pentagram]

Jesse Lacey

[brandnewsheep]

on brand news myspace, if you click "band website" would it bring you here?

xD


I voted Jesse, but i'm biased.

[TangledUp]

God, other. Bob Dylan.

[apsterling]

Pete Wentz doesn't get nearly enough credit for the lyric work in From Under The Cork Tree, that record was genius.

[Poe-tryGirl]

Jesse Lacey

[TangledUp]

Pete Wentz doesn't get nearly enough credit for the lyric work in From Under The Cork Tree, that record was genius.
He certainly isn't the best lyricist ever, but yes, that IS a good record. One of my favorites of theirs by far. But I think the majority of songs Pete has written are really solid.

[idonotnosry]

Jesse Lacey tyverymuch

[Bloodsucker II]

i wish cody got some more love.

[timba88]

went with Lacey because he's amazing and I didn't want to click other. Just went out of the four.

But I'm a fan of Jim Adkins and Stephen Cristian for sure probably more.

[timba88]

I was certain Ben Gibbard would be here.
Gibbard is for sure in my top 3

[Theseventhson]

Pete Wentz doesn't get nearly enough credit for the lyric work in From Under The Cork Tree, that record was genius.
Too bad he stole the lyrics from Wes Eisold.

[Hey Ashley.]

Max Bemis

[futilespider]

i htink max bemis is a genius. i usually don't go with other, but i'm not a rediculously huge fan of any of the choices.

[speakhandsforme]

Of the group, Jesse Lacey.

But I prefer the likes of Dustin Kensrue and Brendan Brown.

[VIVALAMATT]

Dustin Kensrue is way better than Jesse Lacey

[VIVALAMATT]

And Max Bemis. Damn this list is missin' some people

[xxmannequin]

I cannot believe that out of this group Conor isn't winning. That's so wrong.

[gabrielM]

i really only thought 1 person on this list was a good lyricist.

[darkmartheight]

Aaron Weiss, although he does not exist...

[roche]

Andrew Mcmahon is the man.

[xxmannequin]

Andrew Mcmahon is the man.

I agree.

[myplasticyou]

keith buckley, anyone?

[Cholo_Loco]

kieth buckley