'What is not good for techno these days is this cookie cutter techno where all it is is bang bang bang bang. The "Heroes" sound comes to mind. I really dug, but I realize there's no creativity to it and its good for a few rounds as a DJ tool.'

It is things like this that irritate me in 1000 ways......

It reminds me of a somewhat quiet ANTI-HARD movement that exists here in Toronto. One where these self-righteous "Techo Purists" think their musical tastes are SOOOoOOooo much more advanced, mature, sophisticated, eloquent, intelligent, and "in-the-know" than mine....

To witness this crap first hand, go to the TECHNO forum at www.tribe.ca

(Be warned tho. Bring a bucket coz you may need to puke immidiatley afterwards--I know I can't even look at it anymore)

I dare any of these f*%kers to prove to me that their stuff is any more creative, intelligent or muscially superior to anything bangin' out of my record box. They talk nothing but hot air if you asked me.

I have fully given a chance to all forms of music. But much like Frank, I like what I like.

I am not going to force myslef OR lie to myself and trick myself into liking something that I don't for the sake of saying I'm versaitle. I simply do not enjoy music that is weird or "artsy" for the sake of being that way.

If I wanted cute quirky random noises, I can get drunk and go hang out with my 6 year old nephew and we can take various glassess of water filled at different heights and tap them with a spoon whilst stroking our chins and claiming "MAGNIFICENT!!!!!!"


I obviously love hard stuff like Heroes, and all of the Anxious new releases, etc etc, but I also like the London crew (Liberators, Dave the Drummer. Geezer. Tyler, etc) As well, I am very much into the funky tribaly sounds of a Mike Humphries or Igntion Technician. My point is, I honestly feel with this array of sounds I am well armed to play a versatile, flowing set.

Can't we just enjoy the sounds of Heroes???? Its a kick ass, futuristic sound. It's got guts. It's got much needed heart and soul.

Already must it be analyzed to death after 5 releases?????

-JOHNNY