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Post by garageland on Feb 9, 2011 17:44:10 GMT -5
Yeah. I'm a bit biased. I loved the Afghan Whigs, more than you could ever comprehend. His song writing was amazing then but since he started The Twighlight Singers, several years ago, I honestly believe it has been unmatched. Exibit A: Teenage WristbandUnderneath The WavesWhat you got? |
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Post by Zapp Brannigan on Feb 10, 2011 1:52:44 GMT -5
I really love that Twilight Singers stuff, garageland. Thanks as always for sharing that. Obviously I don't know enough about Greg Dulli to definitely say one way or the other, but I'll go ahead and give my nominee for greatest songwriter of our generation.  Sufjan Stevens I think when you look at songwriting as a whole, Sufjan is definitely in the top tier. He has lyrical prowess combined with the instrumental genius of a madman. And when you consider his full catalog, the diversity from album to album is really astonishing. From the wildly experimental electronica of Enjoy Your Rabbit to the baroque-esque pop folk of Michigan and Illinois, and my god, Age of Adz....it's got to be him. |
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Post by garageland on Feb 10, 2011 6:18:30 GMT -5
^^ I think Sufjan is up there. He's on my short list.
I finally got to see him play a few months ago and all I could think was for such a wordy little guy he really doesn't have a lot to say on stage.
But definatly a great songwriter.
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Post by karosko on Feb 10, 2011 7:03:33 GMT -5
^^ I think Sufjan is up there. He's on my short list. I finally got to see him play a few months ago and all I could think was for such a wordy little guy he really doesn't have a lot to say on stage. But definatly a great songwriter. He must've been exhausted or something at your show. When I saw him in Asheville on this your, he almost had TOO MUCH (too much, too much) to say on stage. He wouldn't shut up, haha. It was an incredible, unbelievable show, though. Sufjan is definitely on my shortlist and possibly #1; I will have something to contribute to this thread when I am more awake. |
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Post by sprout the creator on Feb 10, 2011 12:00:44 GMT -5
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Post by jackson on Feb 10, 2011 15:18:52 GMT -5
I just spent like 15 minutes trying to decide which Ryan Adams to post.
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Post by karosko on Feb 10, 2011 17:40:05 GMT -5
Craig Finn deserves a mention, I think. Even if The Hold Steady's last album was painfully mediocre.
Also, Jeff Tweedy.
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Post by silver0206 on Feb 15, 2011 0:42:22 GMT -5
 Gibbard of Death Cab is high on this list for me. His lyrics are all so heartfelt and so palpable. |
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Post by myapprooingjacket on Feb 15, 2011 23:57:31 GMT -5
This discussion could go on for years. I don't think you could ever find a definitive number one.
I agree with about everything thats been said so far. I like Ben Gibbard. I'd like to throw Clarence Greenwood's name into the hat.
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Post by Zapp Brannigan on Feb 16, 2011 0:02:39 GMT -5
This discussion could go on for years. That's the point!  |
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