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| From | JIMMYPRELL@aol.com |
| Subject | Burying Hooks |
| Date | Sun, 8 Jan 2006 11:57:41 EST |
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In a message dated 1/8/06 6:57:59 AM, audities-owner@smoe.org writes:
<< >Plus, I can think of few bands less likely to be Audities faves, because
it
>seemed like part of Pavement's whole thing was that when they had a song
>that had actual pop hooks (and they occasionally did: "Cut Your Hair,"
>"Shady Lane," "Range Life," "Summer Babe," etc.), they'd do everything they
>could to bury them. <<
Jamie Vernon (I think):
>> This was always my problem with Jesus And Mary Chain....they had so much
commercial potential intentionally destroyed for the sake of hipness. >>
Well, that's an extremely cynical take on it. Sometimes bands "bury" hooks
because though it may lack in immediacy, the subtle versions can be more
interesting on repeated listens and therefore enduring. Some folks like their hooks
big and up front, but for me I find that many of those "instantly catchy" songs
tend to be almost-as-instantly disposable.
JP
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