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Re: Greatest Rock Lyricists (Revision Version)
Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2026 1:15 am
by ManPerson
Maybe next to Jarvis Cocker.
Re: Greatest Rock Lyricists (Revision Version)
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2026 11:23 am
by 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.
Re: Greatest Rock Lyricists (Revision Version)
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2026 11:59 am
by ManPerson
For sure.
Re: Greatest Rock Lyricists (Revision Version)
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2026 3:38 pm
by pauldrach
#80 (between Kool Moe Dee and Mellencamp)?
Re: Greatest Rock Lyricists (Revision Version)
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2026 4:41 pm
by Brian
#80 seems reasonable to me.
Re: Greatest Rock Lyricists (Revision Version)
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2026 6:18 pm
by ManPerson
J. Cole should be on the main list, I think.
Re: Greatest Rock Lyricists (Revision Version)
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2026 6:19 pm
by ManPerson
Prodigy from Mobb Deep could also be a bit higher, I think.
Re: Greatest Rock Lyricists (Revision Version)
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2026 6:43 pm
by Tim
Suggestions for a placements?
Re: Greatest Rock Lyricists (Revision Version)
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2026 4:45 am
by 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?
Re: Greatest Rock Lyricists (Revision Version)
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2026 7:25 am
by 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.