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"I had previously been in the band the Modern Lovers with Jonathan Richman."
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"But when you're beginning, you should try to focus on something you love and your own way of doing things."
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"Music has become a bigger business, and with that there is more pressure to succeed; I think that it creates a negative pressure for being creative."
Music
"I think my voice worked out fine, but it was a lot of work for me. And I was very self-conscious about it. I was a bit self-conscious about writing lyrics too."
Work
"I think we could have done a lot more great music, so I was disappointed that we didn't continue making records and touring, but it's hard to argue with 10 good years."
Music
"I think that technology has both introduced new sounds but also allowed an increasingly painterly approach to recording music as you can now paint over what you've done and more and more refine an existing performance."
Music
"I've become increasingly confidant in following intuitions ahead of thoughts as I produce more records."
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"Normally when I work with bands I'm trying to refine and improve what's already there."
Work
"For a young band about to make a record, make sure you get the vocals right."
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"Some artists want a producer to be a kind of svengali - someone who actually creates a sound for them."
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"I think being eclectic is bad when you're just starting out."
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"I had previously been in the band the Modern Lovers with Jonathan Richman."
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"It's impossible to compare two bands. It would be like comparing two lovers."
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"Anyone can be passionate, but it takes real lovers to be silly."
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"Be brave, young lovers, and follow your star."
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"When I was 14 years old, I was a huge fan of the Velvets, the Stooges and the Modern Lovers. They are my three favourite bands. I never get sick of 'em."
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