Spoon and Pavement are both bands who have gotten votes in past years (as 
has Stephen Malkmus).  I think the heart of the Audities list is comprised 
of pure pop fans, but there are plenty of folks who like the college 
radio/indie pop arena -- so, in most polls, records from such bands garner a 
fair amount of support, just not enough to make the final Top 20.

As long as I have the dance floor -- I thought GIRLS DON'T TELL was 
brilliant -- finally Britt Daniel carried his ideas to a conclusion, with 
added emotional impact.  I thought KILL THE MOONLIGHT was a big step 
backward, with most songs half-finished and unsatisfying.  Of course, it 
appears that I'm in the minority in that view.

Mike Bennett



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