San Diego Serenade - (McTell - "I've always admired Tom Waits writing for both his melody and his wonderfully evocative lyrics")

However, from the start, their unique mix of evocative lyrics and a consistently frenetic live show quickly earned the band widespread acclaim when they began to play shows in 1981.

As a vocalist, Curran's style can be characterized by his dark, poetic and evocative lyrics, which include notable themes of science fiction, mental illness, fantasy and politics.

An alternative rock station was playing on the radio behind the counter, filling the emptiness with Shown Calvin's spare, evocative lyrics to "Steady On."

The songs, with their clever, evocative lyrics and impeccably sleek jazz- and soul-flavored arrangements, grow more enticing on repeated listening.

One of the Smile's best tracks is 'Elbow', in which Pete sings powerfully evocative lyrics over hushed sections of a deceptively furious song.

Most praised her sense of melody and the wordplay of her lyrics, exemplified by Entertainment Weekly in "hooky songs" and "evocative lyrics".

Her first disks defined a limpid, folk-rock soulfulness, with evocative lyrics, neatly crafted songs and a distinctive folkish voice.

Critics have reviewed Conte's solo work positively, citing evocative lyrics in Sleep in Color, creative delivery of his videosongs, and the tenacity to create his own niche in the Internet music market.

The presence of the Swampers band from Muscle Shoals lends the album a more easygoing, rock-inspired sound, but this is countered by Nyro's evocative lyrics and moody piano delivery.