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Words: Loren • November 1, 2018

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Frank Meriwether (Dark Oz)

SPB: What is the weirdest description you’ve heard of your music? Could you see where the commenter was coming from? 

Frank: I really can't think of any weird descriptions, unfortunately, but the weirdest comparison I got was comparing our music to Genesis. I started listening to music (in a way so as to form opinions) in the early ‘90s, and even before I was ten years old I distinctly remember thinking Genesis was definitely uncool. I still think that, but I also think Peter Gabriel (especially his solo work) is an interesting songwriter. It's still pretty hard for me to listen to Peter Gabriel for an extended period of time because I don't really enjoy that type of music or production, but I can appreciate his abilities as a lyricist.

 

Loren • November 1, 2018

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