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" The problem with music was always that the sound system often obliterated the words, and words, not music, have always been what I was about. "

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" If someone says 'grunge' or 'punk,' you know what the sound is, but if you say 'No Wave,' it's kind of mysterious. That was the most interesting part and should have been the most inspirational thing about it... here's this collective sonic insanity, and none of it sounds anything alike. "

" Think your own thoughts. "

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