> 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.
i love you. speaking as an adolescent (sorry if i make any of you other
adolescents look bad!) i honestly can't understand the phenomenon myself.
yes, i love "perfect sonnet" just as much as the next person and yes it
brings me to tears blah blah blah, but the guy sings like he has a fan
infront of his voice. i'm not saying that they suck (unlike led zeppelin!)
i'm just saying that they, to me, are not "cream your jeans" good.
my point: you're not alone whether an adolescent or an adult agrees with
you..you're just definitely not alone ;)
- amy
