"but it's a futile concern that serves only to
stroke the egos of those who 'heard it first.'"
Josh has addressed this issue quite possibly better than I've ever heard it
addressed (and in one sentence, I might add). This is by far the most clear
fault of IDM fans: blind pride/fear of this music becoming mainstream. I
believe this is a fault that everyone carries to some degree, some more than
others. And, of course, as you age, it becomes less on an issue. But if we
(IDM fans) expect to remain intelligent, we must accept that the growth of
IDM to both commercial and artistic masses will result in many things, some
being bad. But the bad things, no matter how abundant, will be juxtaposed
by the good things. Commercial music only reflects the "dumbing down," so
to speak of the entire culture. There will be bad music releases, just like
there are now. The change will not be the downfall. Please remember this.
"so be happy that the frat boys will soon be
jamming autechre from the speakers of their SUVs,
because that is the true sound of innovation."
I wouldn't bet that Kid A will be involved in gaining more exposure to IDM.
So far, I haven't noticed any reviews of the album (aside from ones on this
list) that give any regard or acknowledgement to any key words like "IDM,"
"Aphex Twin," or "Autechre." Honestly I'd say the only hope for Radiohead
lifting IDM out of the underground would be through reviews. I could be
wrong though.
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