I think being eclectic is bad when you're just starting out.

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My other advice is to start writing songs and singing right away.

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The vocals are what immediately draw people in and sell the song.

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I see myself as the buffer between the band and the record company.

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I had previously been in the band the Modern Lovers with Jonathan Richman.

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For a young band about to make a record, make sure you get the vocals right.

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Normally when I work with bands I'm trying to refine and improve what's already there.

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Some artists want a producer to be a kind of svengali - someone who actually creates a sound for them.

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I've become increasingly confidant in following intuitions ahead of thoughts as I produce more records.

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That said, everything's important, and every musician who plays on the record is an integral part of it.

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