heretic on 29/4/2008 at 20:17
Quote Posted by Queue
Most definitely Tom Waits.
But, I much prefer Leonard Cohen over all three, as far as "artistic expression" through song goes.
Ditto
One thing about Waits, Dylan and Young IMO-
I love Dylan's classics, same with Neil Young. That said I've liked very little of what they've done in my lifetime. Tom Waits on the other hand manages to pump out great album after great album without seeming nearly as diminished as the other two. Wait's most recent, 'Orphans: Brawlers, Bawlers & Bastards' is among the best he's ever done IMO.
Stitch on 29/4/2008 at 20:38
Quote Posted by henke
But, unlike Waits and Dylan, he's never brought a tear to my eye or managed to move me in any deeper way.
There is a level of lord-save-this-gentlemen-from-a-world-of-sin artifice to White's persona--I generally think it's a red herring to look for the real John Gillis in there somewhere, in fact--and I could easily see how this might keep some listeners at arm's length.
Personally, though, his lyrics can cut pretty close to the bone.
fett on 29/4/2008 at 21:00
I don't understand why Bruce Dickenson didn't make this list. :confused:
Kolya on 30/4/2008 at 01:00
Definitely Dylan for me (and for Shevers if he was here) because he has the widest scope, or he had over the years. I like some of Waits' songs but a lot of what he does makes me think he's been faking that underdog attitude forever.
Also Jack White. The only one of the four who hasn't fallen prey to Sick Boy's unifying theory of life yet.
heretic on 30/4/2008 at 01:26
If we are to add to the list then Van Morrison and Johnny Cash should be on there somewhere.
ignatios on 30/4/2008 at 01:26
Superman, but Superman is fucking gay because he didn't earn his powers like Batman did.
Scots Taffer on 30/4/2008 at 02:02
bats earned his cred on tha streets yo
nickie on 30/4/2008 at 03:26
Quote Posted by Kole_Koiott
Nice job of Jersey Girl? Can you elaborate on that?
Yes I know it's a Waits song.
ercles on 30/4/2008 at 05:39
Well I guess I am the first person to pick Neil Young. And I would argue that he can actually sing. Although I can't speak for Tom Waits (unfortunately lacking exposure there), Neil Young manages to sing in key unlike Bob Dylan, who I also think is amazing. I just really like the way Neil Young manages to capture a very particular moment within his songs. With Neil Young I also think my appeal extends beyond his music. I think his whole ethos and the way he really connected with the common man of Canada at the time particularly impressed me.
SD on 30/4/2008 at 06:29
Quote Posted by heretic
If we are to add to the list then Van Morrison and Johnny Cash should be on there somewhere.
How many bullets do you think this fucking gun has? :mad:
