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Old 12-26-2014, 10:34 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Mr November View Post
Old stuff was more laid back and original. New stuff is amazing, but the old stuff set the bar so high for me. Feels like they've invested too much in an "indie" sound and disco influences.

But hey, more good music in the world is nothing to complain about.
I think that's pretty typical of most bands though. Just look at Metallica, U2, RHCP, Soundgarden.

If you make it far enough without imploding, most bands settle on a sound they like. MM is no different. In my experience, the music they make when their young, hormonal, and starving can't be reproduced and we should thank them for not trying.

Play what you like, and people will buy it. Try being something you're not and people can smell a fraud.
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