Nrchy-I think the quality of lyrics today are still very good amongst the best artists.
Here's a few that spring to mind that haven't been mentioned above.
Nick Cave-a true master craftsman when it comes to lyrics.
Thom Yorke-Radiohead-post modern at times but relates his world view in a fragmented fashion that fits the times.
Ryan Adams-admits he spends a long time over his lyrics,again an excellent craftsman-check out the Love Is Hell eps.
Steven Merrit/Magnetic Fields-extremely funny,insighful and playful-check out some of 69 Love Songs-a triple CD set with believe it or not 69 love songs.
Of course there is the more intelligent side of rap which I don't specialise but Michael Franti of Spearhead is a superb lyricist.
There's hardly been a generation of popular music that hasn't thrown a classic lyricist.
Here's a few that spring to mind that haven't been mentioned above.
Nick Cave-a true master craftsman when it comes to lyrics.
Thom Yorke-Radiohead-post modern at times but relates his world view in a fragmented fashion that fits the times.
Ryan Adams-admits he spends a long time over his lyrics,again an excellent craftsman-check out the Love Is Hell eps.
Steven Merrit/Magnetic Fields-extremely funny,insighful and playful-check out some of 69 Love Songs-a triple CD set with believe it or not 69 love songs.
Of course there is the more intelligent side of rap which I don't specialise but Michael Franti of Spearhead is a superb lyricist.
There's hardly been a generation of popular music that hasn't thrown a classic lyricist.