On 30 May 1996, Edward Pond wrote:
quoted 4 lines I don't think you should write off Gescom 2 just because it is not the boys'
> I don't think you should write off Gescom 2 just because it is not the boys'
> usual style. I was shocked when I first heard it but I don't think you should
> compare it to their other stuff since it is so different. They definitely get my
> praise for trying something different.
You are committing the same crime that you are accusing me of
committing. I've tried hard to explain my criticism of Gescom 2 as a
12", and not part of the Booth/Brown continuum...I don't like it. It has
nothing to do with comparing it to Autechre material, or Gescom
material. By simply accusing me of writing off Gescom 2 "just because it
is not the boys' usual style" you are point blank labelling me without
actually reading my response.
A good example of this is Orbital's album, "Snivilisations." As a
polarity to their previous releases (Diversions, Brown Album)
Snivilisations can be a real let down to the dance scene, while it
really made the the home listening crowd perk their ears. From the album
"In Sides" tracks like "The Girl with the Sun in her Head" are a
completely different style to say "Lush 3-1" or "Remind" from the Brown
album. It's simply impossible to compare the tracks because they come
from different backgrounds, styles and times. Instead, you have to step
back and take each track individually.
That is why some bands use pseudonyms to experiment with various styles
(try comparing Global Communication to Jedi Knights or Reload) and why
more mainstream bands are criticized for trying new things under the
same guise....
Note...in no way am I attempting to piss of Edward...I just knew the
problem I was facing my ridiculing Gescom 2, and Edward hit it bang on.
I had to respond.
Lame Thread Prevention in Effect: Aaron Michelson
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