I think a lot of it has to do with staying current with the cool bands coming out. The stripes did it, and its statisfying for about 5 listens then it gets old. I think so much of that back to basics thing has to do with whats cool and different. As a listener, being on the forefront of what new&different music is coming out. Isnt it so much better to know a band before everyone else, doesnt it make you that much more hip to say yea Ive been listening to them before they were cool?
I don't understand this trend of guitar/drum duos that have a completely blase attitude and simple rock songs. The lack of instrumentation, variety, and energy makes this incredibly boring to me. Am I not alone? Can some one explain the attraction?
Zach
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