His music is noted for its strong lyricism and rich harmonies. Turner's lyricism, ranging from kitchen sink realism to surrealist wordplay, has been widely praised. Critics were generally favourable towards the album, with praise given to the musicianship and lyricism. Bradbury's prose is a strange hybrid of craftsmanship and lyricism. East is known for his raw lyricism and dark storytelling about street life. The song features romantic and sexual lyricism and funk instrumentation by The Funk Brothers. The album garnered mixed reviews from critics who questioned Plies' lyricism and vocal work. Fordham described Mehldau's compositions as "miniature tapestries of taut lyricism and surprising turns". It is Poetry and lyricism, supported by technique. Praise often centered on the writing, honest lyricism, and passionate delivery of the band. And his modest rap styling maximized, by heeding, his modest lyricism. He aims for a conversational tone in his lyricism, believing it expresses meaning more directly. Founding member Kummerer devises the band's lyricism and imagery himself. A common theme of freestyle lyricism is heartbreak in the city. "Madvillainy" received widespread acclaim from music critics, who praised both Doom's lyricism and Madlib's production.