This one is at least interesting because it looks a lot more like the old Rolling Stones lists you'd see, before the recent writers changed things. The list is predominantly full of older artists and writers with Bob Dylan being in his traditional #1 spot, which wouldn't happen if this was written by the people who do their half ass hip hop lists. There is no random "let's put Megan the Stallion here for clicks" moments either. They also don't shy away from controversial or cancelled figures, who happen to be great songwriters. Morrissey, R Kelly, and Kanye are included for instance.
My non-personal criticisms: Marvin Gaye should be significantly higher, as should James Brown. Prince should be significantly higher. Both should be in the top ten and Prince should probably be #2 in my opinion. Billy Preston should also be on the list as well, given how many Beatles are listed separately. And Elton John should be higher too.
My personal criticisms: Walter Becker & Donald Fagen (Steely Dan) made better music and wrote better songs than a lot of people on the list and should be higher. Bjork would be higher if I was making any music list. And while I get it's about songwriters (lyrics) I still think it's wild to make any list about writers and NOT include Miles Davis or John Coltrane who influenced virtually everyone on the list.
