o.k. i've tried. really tried. kept an open mind all that. i would
listen to random bright eyes songs and think, 'i do not like this stuff.'
but then i would read reviews and come across recommendation after
recommendation. people who love all the bands that i love would gush about
bright eyes. so i tried more songs and i thought, 'i do not like this.'
so when they played here in austin last night with grandaddy (who was
great), i went. anxious to change my tune about the band, i watch them
perform. the verdict is in. i don't like them. i don't understand. am i
missing something? how do people who have an obvious appreciation of great
music (esp. modest mouse) love bright eyes so? somebody, please explain
the bright eyes phenomenon because i ain't getting it and i think i kinda
want to or it wouldn't bug me so much that i don't. just out of curiosity,
how old are you bright eyes fans? don't take this the wrong way, but i'm
wondering if they appeal to a younger audience and if perhaps they're more
about adolescent suffering. sadly, i'm more of an adult sufferer.
