Favorite lyrical band/bands?

Dr.Seussicide · 06-05-2010, 01:03 PM

Ummm, let's see...

Circle Takes the Square
Eleventh He Reaches London
Carissa's Wierd

I can't think of any others...

~~Sansa Stark~~ · 06-05-2010, 02:21 PM

Oh ****, I forgot Crass!

sidewinder · 06-05-2010, 02:22 PM

The first that comes to mind for me is Built to Spill.

Alfred · 06-05-2010, 03:07 PM

On the metal side, Graf Orlock and Genghis Tron kick a lot of ass in the lyrics department.

Zer0 · 06-05-2010, 04:31 PM

Not strictly my favourite band but lyrically The Flaming Lips are absolutely amazing, there's a depth and mystery to their lyrics that very few bands have.

I accidentally touched my head
And noticed that I had been bleeding
For how long I didn't know
What was this, I thought, that struck me?
What kind of weapons have they got?
The softest bullet ever shot

The Smiths and Joy Division are two obvious bands really worth mentioning. Morrissey with his poetic mixture of despair and humour and Ian Curtis with his painfully honest and gloomy lyrics.

GravitySlips · 06-05-2010, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Paloma

Oh ****, I forgot Crass!

aye, good shout.

The Silver Jews have some excellent lyrics as well, they slipped my mind earlier.

GravitySlips · 06-05-2010, 06:27 PM

Also, Belle & Sebastian and Arab Strap are some good Scottish bands whose lyrics are consistently brilliant.

RVCA · 06-05-2010, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xxshwangbangxx

For me its, Rise Against, Bright Eyes, and Brand New.

Solid choices, I'd add Manchester Orchestra and Rod Stewart to this thread

Smelnick · 06-05-2010, 08:42 PM

A band I listen to, Sonata Arctica, has really decent lyrics to most of their songs. Also, I really enjoy the lyrics of The Bare Naked Ladies as well. Also, I listen to a christian band called Casting Crowns. They write really compelling and strong lyrics. Really 'make ya think'ers

Alex/ · 06-06-2010, 04:29 AM

Incubus, for sure. Brandon Boyd is a genius.

06-05-2010, 01:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
Dr.Seussicide FakingSuicideForApplause Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: I live in a van down by the river Posts: 1,365	Ummm, let's see... Circle Takes the Square Eleventh He Reaches London Carissa's Wierd I can't think of any others... __________________ I'll stay if I ever could, and pick up your pieces babe, because there's never a perfect day. Don't fret, baby, we're simply growing And my darling, I wouldn't mind to die like this.

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sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	The first that comes to mind for me is Built to Spill. __________________ last.fm \| my collection on RYM \| vinyl instagram @allthatyouseeandhear I'd love to see your signature/links too, but the huge and obnoxious ones have caused me to block all signatures.

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Alfred one big soul Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 5,096	On the metal side, Graf Orlock and Genghis Tron kick a lot of ass in the lyrics department. __________________ LAST.FM / VINYL COLLECTION / RYM

06-05-2010, 04:31 PM	#15 (permalink)
Zer0 ∞ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 3,792	Not strictly my favourite band but lyrically The Flaming Lips are absolutely amazing, there's a depth and mystery to their lyrics that very few bands have. I accidentally touched my head And noticed that I had been bleeding For how long I didn't know What was this, I thought, that struck me? What kind of weapons have they got? The softest bullet ever shot The Smiths and Joy Division are two obvious bands really worth mentioning. Morrissey with his poetic mixture of despair and humour and Ian Curtis with his painfully honest and gloomy lyrics. __________________ Last FM \| RYM \| The Final Sound

06-05-2010, 08:42 PM	#19 (permalink)
Smelnick Groupie Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 6	A band I listen to, Sonata Arctica, has really decent lyrics to most of their songs. Also, I really enjoy the lyrics of The Bare Naked Ladies as well. Also, I listen to a christian band called Casting Crowns. They write really compelling and strong lyrics. Really 'make ya think'ers __________________ --Smelnick--

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~~Sansa Stark~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Eyrie, Vale of Arryn, Westeros Posts: 3,234	Oh ****, I forgot Crass!

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GravitySlips Music Addict Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,578	Also, Belle & Sebastian and Arab Strap are some good Scottish bands whose lyrics are consistently brilliant.

06-06-2010, 04:29 AM	#20 (permalink)
Alex/ Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 104	Incubus, for sure. Brandon Boyd is a genius. __________________ When he was six he believed the moon overhead followed him by nine he had deciphered the illusion trading magic for fact. No tradebacks.