So this is a two part thread.
Before I start, sorry if I come off as a snob, it's just that I really enjoy the subject of lyrics, and I love discussing, praising, analysing, and criticising them. I'm looking foward to hearing your opinions.
First, do you think the bands modern lyrics are as good as their older lyrics? For me, I feel like after Awake, they have been really incosistant with lyrics. FII had only about two good songs in terms of lyrics, Scenes for the most part was good considering it was a concept album, but there were no stand out songs, SDOIT was very good, after that though, every album that has followed has been unimpressive imo. Images and Words and Awake were definitely when they were at their peak in terms of lyrics.
Secondly, what do you consider as being their best lyrics? For me, in terms of their best lyrics, I'd say...
WDADU:
-A Fortune In Lies
-Afterlife
-Only a Matter of Time
I&W:
-Pretty much the whole album (including To Live Forever)
Awake:
-Innocence Faded
-Voices
-The Silent Man
-Lifting Shadows From a Dream
-Scarred
-Space Dye Vest
A Change of Seasons - Amazing
FII:
-Lines In The Sand
-Trial of Tears
Scenes:
-None of their best
6DOIT:
-The Glass Prison
-Blind Faith
-Misunderstood
-Disappear
TOT:
-None of their best
Octavarium:
-Octavarium
SC:
-None of their best
BC&SL:
-None of their best