Learned Experience Quotes by Lou Barlow

'Brace the Wave' is an acoustic-electric record recorded with electricity on analog-digital and digitally-analog equipment.

— Lou Barlow

I like to collaborate with other people for studio recordings because I believe collaboration, in any form, makes music better.

— Lou Barlow

I enjoy Dinosaur for what it is. It's a unique band that has a unique chemistry.

— Lou Barlow

I look forward to so many things about going to Japan. The shows are early. It's great! They're really early, so it helps make…

— Lou Barlow

I think musicians naturally gravitate toward music that sounds real.

— Lou Barlow

'One Part Lullaby.' It was our big major-label record. People reference it quite a bit, but it did absolutely nothing. It's like the 'Kids'…

— Lou Barlow

Early on, I really liked the idea of being confrontational. I loved the idea of making songs that made people really uncomfortable.

— Lou Barlow

I've put out a lot of stuff that just confused and alienated people: a huge chunk of songs that were verbal and musical challenges…

— Lou Barlow

I went back and reread the Dinosaur chapter in 'Our Band Could Be Your Life,' and it was so depressing.

— Lou Barlow

There are very few songs I really hate.

— Lou Barlow

Music doesn't always bring me to tears; if I hear 'Love' by John Lennon at a vulnerable moment, it will bring me to tears.

— Lou Barlow

I'm fully aware, I've gotten terrible reviews my entire career. It's not a really big deal; it's something I can deal with.

— Lou Barlow

I really don't have a method. I gravitate towards the organic/acoustic, but I still often complete songs musically before attempting to find the lyric.

— Lou Barlow

Young bands are so angry. There are young bands that are so incredibly successful, getting incredible reviews, and they are totally angry.

— Lou Barlow

I always felt weird. I don't feel particularly likeable.

— Lou Barlow