Randomly Crap Out Your Opinions Thread

[clashcityrocker10]

To be honest, I don't really think of any type of metal when I'm thinking about lyrical complexity and profoundness, with the rare exception of a few lyricists.

[Runesmith]

To be honest, I don't really think of any type of metal when I'm thinking about lyrical complexity and profoundness, with the rare exception of a few lyricists.

It's because metal musicians spend so much time learning how to play their instruments that the lyrics are usually an afterthought.

Okay, maybe afterthought isn't the right word to use, but the point is still there.

[darkwinterbeast8]

Some of the lyrics could be the most profound words humanity has ever composed but it'll still barley sound audible when one says them in harsh gutteral vocals.

That being said, some metal sub genres do cater to interesting subject matters concerning vocals (Tharsh Metal bands using politics as major chunk of their lyrical content; Black Metal bands using Nature and Mythology; even Viking Metal bands using Astronomy and mathematics in their lyrical content). That being said, it's easier to make a metal song about a "Zombie Appocalypse" or Historical Battles than it is to make a metal song about "String Theory" or Quantum Physics.

[LegendofRock3021]

It's great when a metal band actually takes the time to come up with interesting lyrics in addition to interesting music instead of just focusing on creating good music. One prime example that comes to mind of recent memory is the 2010 Briton Rites album For Mircalla, which is inspired by Sheridan Le Fanu's novella Carmilla, which I find a very fascinating and unique concept for an album.

The music is awesome, but it really helps that you can be engrossed in lyrics as well as the music. I can't wait to see what the follow-up to For Mircalla is that's supposed to come out at some point this year, I'm anticipating another stellar release.

[clashcityrocker10]

It's because metal musicians spend so much time learning how to play their instruments that the lyrics are usually an afterthought.

Okay, maybe afterthought isn't the right word to use, but the point is still there.

You're right. It's not like I'm ever disappointed when I listen to a solid metal album with typical metal lyrics, because everything else is so damn good.

[Runesmith]

Some of the lyrics could be the most profound words humanity has ever composed but it'll still barley sound audible when one says them in harsh gutteral vocals.

That being said, some metal sub genres do cater to interesting subject matters concerning vocals (Tharsh Metal bands using politics as major chunk of their lyrical content; Black Metal bands using Nature and Mythology; even Viking Metal bands using Astronomy and mathematics in their lyrical content). That being said, it's easier to make a metal song about a "Zombie Appocalypse" or Historical Battles than it is to make a metal song about "String Theory" or Quantum Physics.

Very true. The more extreme branches of metal generally require following along with a lyric sheet in order to parse through the words.

It's kind of unfortunate when a metal band with a solid songwriter has unintelligible vocals. Lyrics are at least as important to me as the music in most cases.

[instantdeath999]

I really liked Metallica's lyrics back in the day.

And yeah, good lyrics get a huge, huge bonus from me. I probably wouldn't care for Tool at all if they didn't have interesting lyrics.

[FlyGuyLXI]

RO: Nu-Jazz is the ultimate music genre for listening in the city.

[exploder]

Well, my PS3 YLOD for the 3rd time, so I got a new one. Having to start over on all those memories and stuff is frustrating, but it feels kinda good. Can't wait to start a new RB3 band!

[seriousbusson]

I really liked Metallica's lyrics back in the day.

Really? I think that Metallica's lyrics have always been overly vague and stupid.