Every band on Fridmann's list has experienced a dramatic decline in quality with the exception of the Lips & I'm more inclined to believe that the Wayne Coyne & Co. generally produce their own material and others chip in along the way. Look at Fridmann's own band, Mercury Rev: one truly amazing record (Deserter's Songs, which I will forever remain in my top 5) and maybe two good songs on three below-average records since. Know when to say when...
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Mike Mess said on April 14, 2008:
Every band on Fridmann's list has experienced a dramatic decline in quality with the exception of the Lips & I'm more inclined to believe that the Wayne Coyne & Co. generally produce their own material and others chip in along the way. Look at Fridmann's own band, Mercury Rev: one truly amazing record (Deserter's Songs, which I will forever remain in my top 5) and maybe two good songs on three below-average records since. Know when to say when...