In Reply to: A harshness posted by Sordidman on May 21, 2008 at 13:04:56:
... at least in part, the way we connect with music.
I understand what you are saying WRT to Portishead - I think they are doing it for cerebral or 'clever' or 'artistic' reasons, leaving the music somehow less melodic, subtle, nuanced, etc. Perhaps a case of being more contrived and therefore less natural, believable or able to connect emotionally.
Ah, New Order, perhaps my fave band. Now THERE is alt-melody, counterpoint, off-kilter... whilst still seeming uncontrived, honest and natural; well regarded, yet strangely under-rated. I love most everything of theirs up to and including Regret... and still lots to love after that album.
Got to run.
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- Sordid, I think we share... - RC Daniel 23:18:53 05/21/08 (0)