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«Today’s Lyrics Are Pathetically Bad» Rick Beato

He know better than me. He is a musician and i am not.  I dont listen contemporary lyrics anyway, they are not all bad for sure, but what is good enough  is few waves in an ocean of bad to worst...

I will never dare to claim it because i am old, not a musician anyway,  i listen classical old music and world music and Jazz...

And old very old lyrics from Franco-Flemish school to Léo Ferré and to the genius  Bob Dylan Dylan...

Just write what you think about Beato informed opinion...

I like him because he spoke bluntly and is enthusiast musician ...

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQoWUtsVFV0

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immatthewj
2,111 posts
 

I just never could get enough of Alice Cooper's lyrics.

stuartk
2,911 posts
 

@gpgr4blu

I’d be very interested to know which contemporary songwriters you’re comparing with those you listed from 60’s, 70’s.

 

 

bassbuyer
138 posts
 

To me lyrics have to speak to you.  Do you connect with what the song is saying.  I love the lyrics that spoke to me as a kid and I enjoy some new music including songs my kids listen to.  As an old guy I find I’m more open minded than when I was a young man and believed that my music was the best and any other music I didn’t like wasn’t as good.  This old dog is open to learning new tricks and listening to and enjoying new music.  Hey and while we’re on the subject, you kids stay off of my lawn!  

blackbag20
475 posts
 

@mapman ... funny and good point!

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daledeee1
572 posts
 

Some of the best lyrics have been coming from the Americana scene.  I realize it's a stretch from jazz and classical.  Artists like teddy Swims, Sturgill Simpson,  Tyler Childress, Zack Bryan for example. Incredible performers.

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