the problem with this board is that a large part of its members are mostly newbie-ish bandwagon jumpers and not real music lovers who have developped their taste in electronic music throughout the years. they've heard about minimal last year, in some crazy after-party that lasted till tuesday and decided it was their next big thing because they were high on md. most of them don't even care about the history of house/techno, which is essential to understand why we are here today, having discussions on the internet about this 'minimal techno' (which a lot of people on others boards are already calling 'the new progressive', in a negative way) released by some of the most forward thinking labels in the dance music scene. richie, his label, and the m_nus crew deserve their respect, they are putting out quality and innovative electronic music, with every release having its special appeal and its own distinctive qualities. those who can't see it or at least appreciate this fact are certainly the 'it's hip to be a m_nus hater' types, which i like to call the minimal communist party... they should do their homework and learn a bit about what they're hearing, imo.
sure in the end it all comes down to taste... and e.
by the way, can't wait for richie to release his "choice" compilation on azuli. i wanna see all of his recent groupies going bananas if he decides to include a non-techno track...
... getting ready to be flamed. i'll get my coat.
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