"If people are really excited about their music, and that's their primary motivation, then that comes through in demo tapes. That's the most important ingredient."

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"If people are really excited about their music, and that's their primary motivation, then that comes through in demo tapes. That's the most important ingredient."

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"The REM and Nirvana successes don't mean much to me except as a potential distraction for bands who want to cash in on the trend. Don't try to sound like someone else. REM and Nirvana don't sound like anyone else."

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