Jez gets my vote for consistency, both with great lyrics and inventive tunes. Bogle has written some amazing and profound stuff, but I think he cheapens himself with lyrics about road-kill cats and amorous liasons between St. Bernards and Chihuahuas. He also has an amazing capacity to depress a perfectly happy person.

Who mentioned Brian McNeill earlier? I agree- he's amazing. Also Robin Laing, who paints some great "mind pictures" with his words.