Yes, some of you guys are making the assumption that the industry would have left Fugazi's creative process alone, which is a pretty far-fetched idea. Fugazi did not remain indie for 15 years because they were stubborn; it was because they BELIEVED in things and didn't want corporations messing that up. Bands DO change when they become part of the establishment. If you don't know what I'm talking about, then you've been spending too much time inside of it as well.
As for some people thinking Fugazi is "the reason so much mainstream music sucks ass," I don't give a crap about mainstream music or what people hear on the radio. I'd rather be part of a cult following than one of thousands of people who only know a band because they heard them on the radio. Besides, as far as I'm concerned, airplay is just some business men's opinions of which songs listeners should like best. I'd rather decide that for myself, thank you very much.
Yes, some of you guys are making the assumption that the industry would have left Fugazi's creative process alone, which is a pretty far-fetched idea. Fugazi did not remain indie for 15 years because they were stubborn; it was because they BELIEVED in things and didn't want corporations messing that up. Bands DO change when they become part of the establishment. If you don't know what I'm talking about, then you've been spending too much time inside of it as well.
As for some people thinking Fugazi is "the reason so much mainstream music sucks ass," I don't give a crap about mainstream music or what people hear on the radio. I'd rather be part of a cult following than one of thousands of people who only know a band because they heard them on the radio. Besides, as far as I'm concerned, airplay is just some business men's opinions of which songs listeners should like best. I'd rather decide that for myself, thank you very much.