Mr. Brown's score features literate, insightful lyrics and soaring melodies that shift meter and tonality to stunning effect.

Darnielle began recording in 1991, and is known for his highly literate lyrics and (until 2002) his lo-fi recording style.

He is considered one of the most prominent musicians and singer-songwriters in Israeli music, known for his highly literate lyrics and for his simple yet profound style.

He is known for writing literate, thought-provoking lyrics in a modern indie rock context.

Even the puns, groaners all, are funny, especially in counterpoint to literate lyrics - Porter prime.

Their music is distinguished by its eclectic scope, literate and often quirky lyrics, and distinctive vocals by lead singer/songwriter Russell Smith.

Like Mitchell, she stakes her claim to this territory with muscular, literate lyrics and idiosyncratic guitar tunings".

The album is often lauded for its literate lyrics, which were described by Q Magazine as "confrontational" and "genuinely uninhibited".

Akamatsu concluded her review of the songs with "All three performances feature intense, literate lyrics and are well-suited to Lewis's style."

Their music combined an indie rock/folk sound with complex arrangements and literate lyrics.