The new Farpoint album is out at long last, and a couple of reviews have begun to show up on the web. The first two I've seen have both used the word "unique" to describe our music...(The second one used it three times!) To me, this is as huge a compliment as pretty much anything they could say...Of course influences will show through, but as we have never set out to actually copy or imitate anyone, it's very rewarding to have folks see something unique in the art that we pour our hearts and souls into.
So, this got me thinking...How important is it for the average prog listener for a band to be unique? Would you rather stick to the "tried and true," sounds and styles that you have come to appreciate? Or would you rather something be fresh and unique? And how much is it possible in this day and age for anyone to be truly, or even somewhat, unique with new music?
Would love to hear some thoughts...
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