Re: (idm) Laswell madness

From Rodney Perkins
Sent Thu, Mar 18th 1999, 16:54

My point is that you can dislike as much Bill Laswell as you want but to 
make wild generalizations about how his stuff is crap is way off base. If
you've heard it and don't like it, great. If you haven't heard it...

FYI, Herbie Hancock's "Rockit" = Bill Laswell/Material.


>
> It's insane that someone might not like Laswell or any of the groups you
listed
> above, yet still enjoy that rare beast known as "IDM"?
>
> Perhaps you should look at that statement again. Personally I have very little
> opinion on the matter, not knowing much of Laswell's music. Perhaps that
> supports my point? I have what I'd consider a wide, healthy knowledge and
> appreciation for e-music in many, many forms, but Laswell doesn't enter my
> domain much. Is that saying something?
>
> Bill / dj marathon