Okay. Let's try to clear this up.

Okay so my friend and I have been having a discussion that has led to her not "understanding" my views on hardcore music.

I, in most cases (not all of them) prefer the instrumentation and musicianship over the vocals. So I'm going explain this by covering three bands that I like for three different reasons. All around, lyrics and instrumentation.

ALL AROUND: The Gaslight Anthem

While TGA may have some of today's best lyrics (in my humble opinion) there is no doubt about one thing: Gaslight can write a jam to accompany their words. More often than not I'll have a section of the music stuck in my head and not just lyrics. Example: Spirit Of Jazz, Even Cowgirls Get The Blues, We're Getting A Divorce You Keep The Diner, Red At Night

LYRICALLY: Frank Turner

As much as I love Frank Turner, it's his lyrics that put him at the front of my favorite modern writers. Quite simply, his lyrics connect with me on a personal level that few can rival. While his musicianship is by no means lacking, it's not his biggest appeal. See: Fastest Way Back Home, Love Ire & Song

MUSICIANSHIP: Metallica

Yes. You read that right. I grew up around enough heavy metal to know some shit. But there's no way I would ever listen to a Metallica record for the lyrics. I don't relate to them and I'm sure as hell not going to learn anything about life from them. So why? Because, and I am referring to them in their prime, these guys could fucking play. Still can I am sure but I haven't listened to a new Metallica album since I was a pre-teen who didn't know what punk music was. Example: Everything before 1998.

Side note: Fuck Brokencyde and their shitty excuse for a band. Your actions are as offensive as your "music"