When I first started writing songs, I did play with my fingers, and I had these kind of weird strums. There's, like, three or four strumming patterns that seemed kind of unique to me. — Lou Barlow Copy Share Image
'Brace the Wave' is an acoustic-electric record recorded with electricity on analog-digital and digitally-analog equipment. — Lou Barlow Copy Share Image
I like to collaborate with other people for studio recordings because I believe collaboration, in any form, makes music better. — Lou Barlow Copy Share Image
I enjoy Dinosaur for what it is. It's a unique band that has a unique chemistry. — Lou Barlow Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
'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 Copy Share Image
Early on, I really liked the idea of being confrontational. I loved the idea of making songs that made people really uncomfortable. — Lou Barlow Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
I went back and reread the Dinosaur chapter in 'Our Band Could Be Your Life,' and it was so depressing. — Lou Barlow Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
Young bands are so angry. There are young bands that are so incredibly successful, getting incredible reviews, and they are totally angry. — Lou Barlow Copy Share Image
