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Subject: '80s band with best lyrics?
Written By: Donnie Darko on 05/30/06 at 9:30 pm
I would say either Tears for Fears or New Order.
Subject: Re: '80s band with best lyrics?
Written By: Trimac20 on 05/30/06 at 11:23 pm
Maybe the Smiths...their lyrics were always different.
Subject: Re: '80s band with best lyrics?
Written By: HawkTheSlayer on 05/31/06 at 3:46 am
So many people underestimate my favorite band, but I have to say The Tubes.
Each song was different. If the subject was similar, they sneeringly parodied themselves, and the audiences LOVED it.
Besides, they have 3 claims to fame that no other band has!
Subject: Re: '80s band with best lyrics?
Written By: conker on 05/31/06 at 11:32 am
Tubes were great.
Many of the British bands/artists of the time had great lyrics, Joe Jackson, Elvis Costello, Squeeze all had the abilty to 'turn a phrase' Talking Heads had great if difficult lyrics too....you may ask youself how did I get here?
Subject: Re: '80s band with best lyrics?
Written By: Schillingfan on 05/31/06 at 9:44 pm
Peter Schilling- his songwriting is pretty intelligent politically
Subject: Re: '80s band with best lyrics?
Written By: velvetoneo on 06/01/06 at 12:27 pm
The Smiths
Tears for Fears
The Replacements
The Pretenders
Joy Division
Elvis Costello
Squeeze
Prince ("Lady Cab Driver" is great)
Subject: Re: '80s band with best lyrics?
Written By: searching1980s on 06/05/06 at 2:29 pm
Many of the British bands/artists of the time had great lyrics, Joe Jackson, Elvis Costello, Squeeze all had the abilty to 'turn a phrase' Talking Heads had great if difficult lyrics too....you may ask youself how did I get here?
Definitely Talking Head and Elvis Costello. Not much better since. What's so funny 'bout peace, love and understanding?
Subject: Re: '80s band with best lyrics?
Written By: HawkTheSlayer on 06/08/06 at 2:30 am
Another great lyrics band is Cheap Trick.
There are 4 specific examples of the greatness of the quirky Rick Nielsen:
-The Clock Struck Ten
-Woke Up With A Monster
-Auf Wiedersein (sp?)
-The Dream Police
"Have you seen her face? She's got a face that would stop a clock..."