He was noted for his sophisticated bawdy lyrics, clever rhymes, and complex forms.

The songs of London's Wire were characterized by sophisticated lyrics, minimalist arrangements, and extreme brevity.

As always, it's very appealing when sophisticated rhythms are overlaid by similarly sophisticated lyrics of international origin.

Liedermacher (Songwriter) has sophisticated lyrics and is sung with minimal instrumentation, for instance only with acoustic guitar.

Hoffmann's songs are characterised by their sophisticated, sensitive and descriptive lyrics.

Early neo-prog was marked by sophisticated lyrics and often dark themes.

With his perfect enunciation, low-keyed humor and sagelike emotional balance, he invests the most sophisticated lyrics with a sense of understanding.

His quite sophisticated, in English written lyrics reflect frequently anthropo-philosophical backgrounds and are full of symbolism.

Reviewers noted its "astute and sophisticated lyrics", its "strong, imaginative melodies", its Tom Waits sound.