From Konstantin Minko Sent Thu, Jun 17th 1999, 10:35
To start with, I'm devoted Ae fan. All they have done I loved sooned or later. I didn't listen to EP7 yet but it is on its way to me. When poeple talk about new album saying its better than previous one but worse than the first one, etc. it is normal and there is use in it as those who aren't that crazy about Ae and not much familiar with their work may choose what to buy. But when someone tells that Ae's manners aren't good enough, Ae should listen to their fans, Ae should think of changing style, Ae should choose new sound processing units, etc. - it is nothing but a pile of spoken crap. All those wannabe critics should crarify something in their head: Ae were, are and hopefully will be renown mostly for their inovative style in music, they are loved by many (including me) for the changes they brought with every new year (just compare 94, 95, 97, 98 and you'll notice if not growth but changes definetely) and what do you think helps them to act so - only the fact that they do not listen to what anybody says about their music. That is why I prefer not even to read their interviews - they have nothing to say to me - I listen to their music - their music is their real interpretation in this world. If you try to say: they should change this and they should go there - it's like as if you would tell the sun to shine only when you what it to shine and in the way you want it to. Sun is doing what it should do and Ae are doing what they should do - write music. The less fan dependant they are the less pop like music they make. If you like artists to comply with fans requests then listen to Madonna or Spice girls, it would make you happy they're making what masses want. I realise that it sounds as continuation of TJ thread on his latest music twists but it seems that everyone on this list has to say something to Ae. Come on. Would you tell Mozart to change his style or he would loose fans? Leave them be and enjoy their music. If not, forget about them and put Amber under your pillow. This was MHO. np. Buckethead "Colma" Alien