how does it feel?

i picked up the new Paste last week and have read it over and over, thinking about what commentary i wanted to post here. i have a lot of thoughts on the 100 Greatest Living Songwriters, but i'll just bring up a few:

1) Right on. YES. Bob Dylan is #1 on that list and absolutely should be with Neil Young nipping at his heels.

2) Where is Jeff Mangum? Ben Gibbard? BEN FUCKIN' GIBBARD?!?

3) I don't agree with the entire order (Bob Pollard showing up in the 70/80s..SUCH a shame), but I am glad that Paste allowed readers to compile their own list. Also, the blurbs about each artist (or in the case of Alan Partridge and Dylan, articles) were written by highly respected music writers and musicians.

i'm still digesting the order and i'm sure i'll comment more about it.

go buy it anyway and read it...they include some of the best, errr..., poignant lyrics from each songwriter.