Greatest Rock Lyricists (Revision Version)

[ManPerson]

I'd say so.

[Tim]

In what range you are thinking, Man?

[ManPerson]

Maybe next to Jarvis Cocker.

[Tim]

Should Taylor Swift be on ranked list by now? Obviously kills in body of work criterion, has some acclaimed performances, cited as influence by numerous contemporary singer-songwriters.

[ManPerson]

For sure.

[pauldrach]

#80 (between Kool Moe Dee and Mellencamp)?

[Brian]

#80 seems reasonable to me.

[ManPerson]

J. Cole should be on the main list, I think.

[ManPerson]

Prodigy from Mobb Deep could also be a bit higher, I think.

[Tim]

Suggestions for a placements?

[Fido]

I've never seen Taylor Swift acclaimed for her lyrics apart for the folkier albums, and I don't see what influence she might have that would warrant such a high placement. What is that incredible body of work of hers that surpasses that of George Harrison?

[Tim]

For what it's worth my initial suggestion would be to have Swift and Prince side by side, circa #150 for her. Prince slightly takes influence and body of work, Swift slightly takes acclaim.