Artists with good lyrics

[crushlustcrash]

I have always like different types of music but somewhat i am always drawn to artists and bands that includes some clever twist of words or like writes deep lyrics that makes me think or like somewhat not cliche.

Some of my favorite ones are:

Bright Eyes
Portugal. The Man.
Jack's Mannequin
Eye Alaska
Kimya Dawson
Panic! At The Disco
Kay kay and His Weathered Underground

so yeah show me some magic : )

[msdelaney]

brand new, hands down. jesse lacey is easily one of the most talented lyricists, in my opinion.

[TheReckoner]

Panic! At The Disco?
Really?

[Deadbolt23]

The Receiving End Of Sirens - their wordplay is insane.
The Dear Hunter - beautiful poetry
Thrice - very clever lyrics
Manchester Orchestra - they create characters that convey emotions.
Wild Beasts - lots of alliteration
Arctic Monkeys - a clever take on culture
Dan le Sac vs. Scroobius Pip - one of the cleverists lyricists out there.

[katyara]

The Format- they can really tell a story. A good one, too.
Same goes for fun. with the story thing. Those two bands are amazing all-around.

[hitormiss92]

I would say Forgive Durden, just for Razia's Shadow

[Deadbolt23]

I would say Forgive Durden, just for Razia's Shadow

those lyrics are really cheesy. It's a muscial. The narration bits are cool though.

[Broclee]

I would say Forgive Durden, just for Razia's Shadow
As was already said, it's a musical. Musical's aren't really known for their amazing lyricism.

[Idealist80]

Senses Fail
Listen to The song: Priest and the Matador, it's an eye opener to their amazing sound/lyrics

[crushlustcrash]

Panic! At The Disco?
Really?

well yeah i really like their word play.Ryan Ross is a great writer yet still a joke in terms of vocals and a mediocre guitarist. But yes, pretty good lyrics. I know this band get some hate and all but i really like their lyrics from both albums.But if you're saying New Perspective sucks then i'm totally on board with you.

[crushlustcrash]

brand new, hands down. jesse lacey is easily one of the most talented lyricists, in my opinion.

Gasoline is probably one of the best song I heard this year.

[Deadbolt23]

Gasoline is probably one of the best song I heard this year.
I don't really get the hype about Gasoline. I think it's my least favourite from the album.

[Zach-Attack]

Set your goals has awesome lyrics imo.

[Jaimehere]

early Hardcore, Minor Threat and Gorilla Biscuits

[Neo Cassady]

The Weakerthans. It's poetry first and lyrics second.

[bastard_of_ness]

The Weakerthans. It's poetry first and lyrics second.

And boring, mundane music third.

[crushlustcrash]

I don't really get the hype about Gasoline. I think it's my least favourite from the album.

: O
well i love"Bed" and "In A Jar" but "Gasoline" is damn catchy I can't resist. Yet again, I haven't really listen to the whole album.
But my least favorite would probably be "Vices" hands down.

[crushlustcrash]

The Receiving End Of Sirens - their wordplay is insane.
The Dear Hunter - beautiful poetry
Thrice - very clever lyrics
Manchester Orchestra - they create characters that convey emotions.
Wild Beasts - lots of alliteration
Arctic Monkeys - a clever take on culture
Dan le Sac vs. Scroobius Pip - one of the cleverists lyricists out there.

oh and btw thanks for that, it helped a lot. I found some bands i have never heard before that i really like

[bard]

17 replies and nobody mentions mewithoutYou.

aaron weiss wipes the floor with everyone else in this thread.

[crushlustcrash]

17 replies and nobody mentions mewithoutYou.

aaron weiss wipes the floor with everyone else in this thread.

any particular song?

[bard]

any particular song?
honestly, every single song off any of their full lengths.

my favorites are:

january 1979
the sun and the moon
seven sisters
messes of men
carousels

[Deadbolt23]

oh and btw thanks for that, it helped a lot. I found some bands i have never heard before that i really like

:-) glad to help
Which ones did you like?

[crushlustcrash]

:-) glad to help
Which ones did you like?

I have liked Artic Monkeys (totally agree with their twisted take on culture) and Thrice (awesome lyrics)
and I have only checked out 2 new bands from your list The Receiving End Of Siren and The Dear Hunter and I like them both.

Tragically i live in Indonesia and here, buying import cd is harder than buying drugs. I have to make a list of the cds I want to buy a half month in advance before i can get the cds and I already put both bands into the list so now im kinda playing the waiting game hahaha

[Deadbolt23]

I have liked Artic Monkeys (totally agree with their twisted take on culture) and Thrice (awesome lyrics)
and I have only checked out 2 new bands from your list The Receiving End Of Siren and The Dear Hunter and I like them both.

Tragically i live in Indonesia and here, buying import cd is harder than buying drugs. I have to make a list of the cds I want to buy a half month in advance before i can get the cds and I already put both bands into the list so now im kinda playing the waiting game hahaha

That's unfortunate. But you picked two good bands there. I recommend Between the Heart and the Synapse from The Receiving End of Sirens, and really any album by the Dear Hunter.

[Charles777]

I agree with the person who said The Dear Hunter.

[Takk...Ros]

The Weakerthans. It's poetry first and lyrics second.
Oh yeah. Listening to them right now. Sooooo good.

17 replies and nobody mentions mewithoutYou.

aaron weiss wipes the floor with everyone else in this thread.
Another great add. Favorite song of mine is in a sweater poorly knit.

I'll add Iron and Wine

[Neo Cassady]

And boring, mundane music third.

...as compared to Sublime and Cobra Starship?

[crushlustcrash]

...as compared to Sublime and Cobra Starship?

i lol-ed.

[bastard_of_ness]

...as compared to Sublime and Cobra Starship?

Yes. If Sublime is considered boring and mundane to you, you don't know music. They were pioneers in the Alt-Rock scene, despite their success coming post Nowell's death. Their fusion of reggae, punk, ska, hardcore, and other rock related genres was something unheard in their era. How many acts do you knwo were truly embraced by Hip Hop, Reggae, and Punk crowds alike?

Cobra Starship on the other hand is totally generic, but just a ton of fun...

[yayitsjoe]

say anything? anyone?

[Broclee]

say anything? anyone?
Sometimes. Other times, Max fluctuates from okay to pretty bad.

This is coming from a huge SA fan, too.

[yayitsjoe]

Sometimes. Other times, Max fluctuates from okay to pretty bad.

This is coming from a huge SA fan, too.


i guess you're right. i like him a lot though.

[Broclee]

i guess you're right. i like him a lot though.
I do, too.

[Idealist80]

Brokencyde
Their lyrics are so catchy!

[Ryzenfall]

Agreed with Thrice, mewithoutYou, and The Weakerthans.

Sleeping At Last
Over the Rhine
AA Bondy
Josh Ritter


A lot of people mistake clever lines for lyrics with actual meaning.
For example, Pete Wentz can write a great pun, but he only wishes he can write a great pun with weight and truth behind it like Matt Thiessen can.

[sodamnclever]

You, Me, and Everyone We Know
Lydia
Valencia

Surprised that none of these have been mentioned yet.

[Broclee]

Agreed with Thrice, mewithoutYou, and The Weakerthans.

Sleeping At Last
Over the Rhine
AA Bondy
Josh Ritter


A lot of people mistake clever lines for lyrics with actual meaning.
For example, Pete Wentz can write a great pun, but he only wishes he can write a great pun with weight and truth behind it like Matt Thiessen can.

Agreed. Though I think that Wentz has gotten infinitely better during the course of FOB's career. There's actually some legitimately good lyrics on Folie a Deux, I think.

[crushlustcrash]

Brokencyde
Their lyrics are so catchy!

i didn't know lyrics can be catchy.

[Broclee]

i didn't know lyrics can be catchy.
BC13'S CAN MOTHUHFUCKAH

[staciebx0]

try copeland.

[Idealist80]

i didn't know lyrics can be catchy.


haha I was j/k im still debating whether their lyrics are worse than their hair cuts.

[introduction]

3 pgs and no morrissey? really?

[Brokenhill]

Pink Floyd.

[HoldThatSound]

decemberists

[crushlustcrash]

haha I was j/k im still debating whether their lyrics are worse than their hair cuts.

thank god. I thought this world has gone absolutely mental.

[crushlustcrash]

try copeland.

i'm still grieving over their break up. i'm not sure i can start listening to them, not yet.

[NateFoundGlory]

Brokencyde
Their lyrics are so catchy!

I see that joke hasn't died.

This thread is making me want to finally narrow down my favorite lyricist...

[Charles777]

POS
Say Anything
Circa Survive
Gatsby's American Dream
TREOS
Good Old War

[WarpedFan52]

dunno if they've been mentioned yet
but try out These Green Eyes
they have some really meaningful stuff it's pretty good

[bstthngunvrhd7]

No one's mentioned Butch Walker yet??? That's sad :/ So I'll mention him: BUTCH WALKER!!!!

[Sasha Fierce]

Brand New
Manchester Orchestra
Nirvana
Radiohead
Foo Fighters
Staind

[Franklindc]

anthony green. his solo work and circa survive has some pretty dark awesome lyrics. "both we and are words are overproduce by influence" is one of my favorite lines

[cubine]

Lil Wayne.




And you think I'm kidding. The guy's stuff is hilarious.

[Statler]

Bob Dylan, if nobody has said it yet.

[fadedmemories]

Fall Out Boy

[seraph1214]

My favorite lyricists are Blake Schwarzenbach (Jawbreaker/Jets to Brazil), Chris Conley (Saves the Day) and Craig Finn (The Hold Steady/Lifter Puller). So yeah, check those bands out.

[cshadows2887]

Yes. If Sublime is considered boring and mundane to you, you don't know music. They were pioneers in the Alt-Rock scene, despite their success coming post Nowell's death. Their fusion of reggae, punk, ska, hardcore, and other rock related genres was something unheard in their era. How many acts do you knwo were truly embraced by Hip Hop, Reggae, and Punk crowds alike?

Cobra Starship on the other hand is totally generic, but just a ton of fun...

Influence does not equal quality. Sublime wrote bland, boring songs. They didn't do any of those genres well enough to be noteworthy, so why would smashing them together make it any better. Seriously one of the most overrated bands in history.

[cshadows2887]

The Dangerous Summer

I can't even explain why, but they're transcendant for me. My favorite is "I Would Stay" but you can't go wrong.

Also in the running The Hold Steady, Motion City Soundtrack, Bruce Springsteen

[bastard_of_ness]

Influence does not equal quality. Sublime wrote bland, boring songs. They didn't do any of those genres well enough to be noteworthy, so why would smashing them together make it any better. Seriously one of the most overrated bands in history.

No. That's simply ridiculous. Their sound was never bland or boring... that said, I never called them a band with great lyrics (as this thread title states) and I would never make that assertion.

[five inch taint]

M.O.D. and the Dwarves.

[bastard_of_ness]

M.O.D. and the Dwarves.

The Dwarves are funny. "Better Be Women" is a song I enjoy quite a bit.

[crushlustcrash]

Portugal. The Man. is an incredible band with amazing lyrics. Sorry,I know I said Ii like them before but I just HAD to say it.

[sir j kelso]

Revelry writes great lyrics. great rock sound along with thoughtful lyrics....cant beat that. check them out on myspce. www.myspace.com/revelrytheband

[rossautomatica]

i think roddy woomble is one of the greatest lyricists of this generation. maybe i'm slightly biased as we're both scottish, but his lyrics really are like poetry put to music. his solo stuff, his band idlewild, and his collaborative effort, drever, mccusker and woomble have some really great lyrics.

[jbertclassic]

Portugal. The Man. is an incredible band with amazing lyrics. Sorry,I know I said Ii like them before but I just HAD to say it.

One of my favorite bands. Didn't look through the first five pages but, here's a few bands I note for their lyricism.

mewithoutYou. Weiss is the best lyricist of this decade in my opinion.
Modest Mouse. Especially earlier stuff. Brock is a genius in my mind.
The Mountain Goats.
The Weakerthans.
Cursive. Tim Kasher writes some pretty vivd, emotional stuff.
David Bazan. Bazan is at a religious crossroads on his latest release, and his lyrics can be interpreted in numerous ways.

[COREhorizon]

Between the Buried and Me

[eileeeeeen]

check out The Venetia Fair - http://shar.es/aOBHX

[katiegavin823]

The Venetia Fair (http://www.fan2band.com/dl/redbluerecords/venetiafair/238078_3925_95_4886) so amazing. Fun, crazy, great lyrics.

[PengusNiugnep]

Deas Vail

[DarkpnkX]

To name a few:

Copeland
Lydia
Secret and Whisper
Anthony Green solo/circa
Dallas Green
Brand New
Mewithoutyou
Northstar
Cassino

enjoy those are all amazing bands with amazing lyrics.

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[i_am_sexy]

La Dispute has the most poetic lyrics i've ever heard

[natalieruthless]

Stereophonics
The Kooks
The Format
The Strokes
Julian Casablancas
Vampire Weekend
Guster

[Last NightsVice]

Postal Service
Every Time I Die

[setthestage]

I'm really glad someone said Craig Finn from The Hold Steady. That guy is a golden god when it comes to his lyrics. I also really enjoy Nate from The Format and Tim from Cursive. All of these guys heavily inspire me when I write.

[piratephex]

Cure for Caska, Tell a great story in his lyrics Lema0ad7E30

[DylanPPPP]

Ummmmm has anyone said La Dispute? If not than you NEED to listen to them. Their singer is a poet. Read any of their songs and you will know what I'm talking about.

[LostAllways]

Emery. Can't believe nobody's mentioned them.

Zt3UCKInyr0

[majinsharingan]

Aesop Rock
Brand New
Billy Talent
Modest Mouse
Pink Floyd
Death Cab For Cutie
Colin Hay
Eminem
Bob Dylan
Straylight Run
Weezer
Led Zeppelin
Johnny Cash

[devinisdie]

Northstar
Dear and the Headlights
Motion City Soundtrack
Elliott Smith
Immortal Technique
College Dropout-era Kanye West
Ryan Adams

songs are only as good as their lyrics, imo. even if the music is bumpin as fuck

[majinsharingan]

Motion City Soundtrack. Yeah idk how I forgot them.

[runawaybrother]

probably been said but say anything is awesome.
also love you, me, and everyone we know's lyrics. such cool guys

[katiegavin823]

eye alaska is amazing! if you like jack's mannequin i'd say check out something corporate, obviously. amazing!

[hidgfujzaieity]

Stephen Sondheim is probably the most brilliant lyricist thats ever lived. Musicals CAN have great lyrics.

[DJWildefire]

Erm, I don't think Billy Werner's been mentioned yet. Everything he does is phenomenal but his work in Saetia is astounding. Another favorite of mine would be Keith Buckley from Every Time I Die. I like James Mercer (The Shins), Jessie Lacey (Brand New), and Max Bemis (Say Anything) a TON as well. And for local bands I the Mighty's lyrics are astounding.

[SkateFirm21]

mewithoutYou
Brand New
Emery
Hot Cross
Thursday
Owen

[supreme]

Days Away
Good Old War
The Good Life
Desaparecidos
Bright Eyes
Portugal. The Man
Beirut

[fightffyrdmns]

mewithoutYou

[Grohl]

Don't know if he's been mentioned already, but Butch Walker.

[Basara]

Brand New
Bright Eyes
Kevin Devine
The Dangerous Summer
Dust Jacket

Backing Kimya Dawson, I love her lyrics.

[clyde2020]

Mae

[ColourfulFiasco]

Thrice and mewithoutyou for sure
Also: Words Like Daggers. They're just recording their first EP. The stuff on their myspace is awesome.

[karadotcollett]

mewithoutYou
Thrice
Every Time I Die

[chrislauren]

bat for lashes
minus the bear

[xfletchurx]

Dead and Divine - their newest album "the machines we are" has some amazing lyrics.

[Jaded87]

La Dispute, thursday and mewithoutyou are all great for lyrics

[Katrin2max]

You, Me, and Everyone We Know
Lydia
Valencia

Surprised that none of these have been mentioned yet.

Thank you.
I was looking for that.
I was just waiting and it took me till the THIRD PAGE to find You, Me, and Everyone We Know.
I commend you.

[Katrin2max]

probably been said but say anything is awesome.
also love you, me, and everyone we know's lyrics. such cool guys

You win, too.
I met Ben's mom at a home show.
He's such a sweetie. <3

And I somehow forgot to think of Motion City Soundtrack, so i'm listening now to make it up to Justin.

[Broclee]

You win, too.
I met Ben's mom at a home show.
He's such a sweetie. <3

And I somehow forgot to think of Motion City Soundtrack, so i'm listening now to make it up to Justin.
.....

[shortone1320]

Andrew McMahon, Ben Folds, Jesse Lacey, Ben Liebsch and Billie Joe Armstrong are a few of my favorite writers.

(i know that last one might surprise some but the lyrics were great on all albums)

[chrislauren]

i think vampire weekend has some good lyrics, 1997, the Receiving End of Sirens, the Starting Line especially on Direction.

[Katrin2max]

Andrew McMahon, Ben Folds, Jesse Lacey, Ben Liebsch and Billie Joe Armstrong are a few of my favorite writers.

(i know that last one might surprise some but the lyrics were great on all albums)



Ben Liebsch is a win.

[Katrin2max]

.....

What?

[bearpilot]

Can't believe Anberlin hasn't been said yet.

XPOZifPfUsU

Agree with most of the posts on here so far though.

[Broclee]

What?
Justin doesn't care.

[JohnnyK]

Final Last Words has some hella deep lyrics, eminds you of good times spent with good friends, and about moving on with life, and growing up, making the best, and staying strong

www.myspace.com/finallastwords209

[nork]

clutch always has pretty cool/weird lyrics:

Spleen Merchant

When I Die You Can Cut Me Up And Take All That You Please,
But Pity The Poor Dumb Fool Who Gets My Bleeding Spleen.
Corn Pone, I Born Tomorrow, My Bone Marrow Protein Filled
Scotch Whiskey Men Of Tain Have Come To Split Your Skills.

Hey, Hey
I Got Your Heaven, I Got Your Burning Hell, I Got It All Right Here.

Wrap Them Tight In Zip-Lock Bags To Benefit Good Medicines.
If Bad, You Can Toss Them Back And Stuff Them In Sausages.
Isn't It Something So Becoming, A Gentlemen Of Good Taste.
The Appetizer's Quite The Pleaser, But Might You Pass The Pepper Please This Way.

Hey, Hey
I Got Your Heaven, I Got Your Burning Hell, I Got It All Right Here.

Fertilizer Makes Your Corn Row Higher, But Makes Your Back Yard Stink.
And All The Crows Know Where The Wind Blows, Where Water Sinks.

Hey, Hey
I Got Your Heaven, I Got Your Burning Hell, I Got It All Right Here.

[shania]

yea

[Katrin2max]

Justin doesn't care.

I don't care if Justin doesn't care.

[xjustdallasx]

The spill canvas has amazing lyrics. =)

[hopelesspoetx6]

The Spill Canvas has really great lyrics. (for them, look up "the tide" or "lullaby")
Say Anything has pretty good lyrics. (a little weird but I like them)
Owl City (as mainstream as he is) has lyrics that are just so cute. "vanilla twilight" "saltwater room"

and justin bieber..
.. Jk :P

[Mk2Vr6KW]

Justin Nozuka
City and colour

[kellnermanageme]

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[shadows]

the angels
the cure
the church
the who
the white stripes (just to name a few)

[UnderMyOath09]

Amyst. Lyrics are so beautiful. http://www.myspace.com/amystmusic

[unseenfiction]

Check out these guys from St Pete Florida they have some pretty good lyrics posted on their page

www.myspace.com/theaugustname

[Airwaves]

Ash. Their lyrics are always pretty good.

[InTheatersNow]

www.itunes.com/goodbyecoastline

goodbye coastline

[Jordaaaan]

Been named here already;

The Receiving End of Sirens
The Dear Hunter
Brand New
Flood of Red

And actually, Regina Spektor has some interesting lyrics. Give her a look.

[alackkthereof]

ARIA NOVOS- concept and abstract lyrics

check em out
www.myspace.com/arianovos
www.facebook.com/arianovos

[davidjohnn24]

Leonard Cohen, Jeff Buckley, Mewithoutyou, Bon Iver. In that order.

[mymortaltreason]

I really dig Oh, Sleeper's lyrics. If you're into the hardcore/metalcore genre, those, IMO, are some of the best I've heard.

I also really like Deas Vail's lyrics for some reason.

[Spartan789013]

Craziest lyrics are anything by At the Drive-In or The Mars Volta.

I have no idea what Cedric is talking about.

[fuckyachristine]

try phone calls from home and sound we sleep

[RadiantEyes]

Craziest lyrics are anything by At the Drive-In or The Mars Volta.

I have no idea what Cedric is talking about.

this/

Exactly what I was going to say.

[Alec Boreman]

One of my favorite bands right now, Http://www.Facebook.com/ReeceBand

[fuckyachristine]

ice nine kills!

[let_it]

Captain Beefheart

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[jessniblo]

Every Avenue. Picture Perfect is absolutely amazing, and has epic lyrics.

[karadotcollett]

glassJAw. seriously. Daryl was in fucking rage mode when he wrote EYEWTKAS

[Charles777]

Every Time I Die, Gatsbys American Dream, The Roots, Glassjaw, P.O.S.

I could go on all day.

[nihtanor]

Every Time I Die will forever have some of the best twists on figures of speech, I love it!

[em.e]

i like artists clever with their words too...

senses fail,
brand new,
madina lake,
eminem,
flyleaf,
underoath,
AFI,

more poppy...

fall out boy,
cute is what we aim for,
anberlin,
cobra starships.