This should be all opinion, so receipts (critics reviews, "best of" lists, etc.) are not necessary.
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The best lyricist imo is
Ray Davies of The Kinks. He's not only a great storyteller, but his master use of metaphors is brilliant. He's less philosophical and exotic than John & Paul, but his lyrics touch on contemporary social issues much more. His concept albums were not well-received due partly to the departure from the band's style, but I think the storytelling in those, especially Soap Opera, is breath-taking.
And apparently, he loved to drag hipsters a lot, as seen in this iconic song:
Quote:
He thinks he is a flower to be looked at
And when he pulls his frilly nylon panties right up tight
He feels a dedicated follower of fashion
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Gwen on Return of Saturn.