Friendship is but a name; fidelity but an empty name.
The vocals are what immediately draw people in and sell the song.
Brian Eno taught us how to use the Recording Studio as an instrument.
Most bands have a sound that they're already identified with, so for the producer it becomes a process of helping them find their muse in the studio to make a record that will not only satisfy them artistically, but will also do something in the marketplace.
For a young band about to make a record, make sure you get the vocals right.
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.
My other advice is to start writing songs and singing right away.
Unless and until our society recognizes cyber bullying for what it is, the suffering of thousands of silent victims will continue.
Who can ever measure the benefit of a mother's inspiration?
Shane? Thank God, somebody sane. Well, sane-ish.
Unfortunately, religions have become a part of the problem instead of part of the solution. We have fought our wars in the name of God, questioning whose God is the best God and whose exploration of this deeper reality is the best explanation. That defies everything that this deeper reality teaches.