Stephen Malkmus Quotes & Sayings

“I'm not sure if you can blame everything on the American way of life, but the United States are big. So, if you have a lot of people there, the percentage of stupid people is bound to be higher.”

“A good voice isn't so important. It's more important to sound really unique.”

“I like that band Get Hustle. They're cool live. I haven't heard their records, though.”

“Almost every band has somebody who's the main songwriter and who has a vision, a very clear idea of how a song should be.”

“I don't even think my voice is really good.”

“If a voice is just too nice, without an edge, it kinda all flows by. You forget it. You don't listen to the lyrics.”

“The lyrics are different from Nick Cave songs and lyrics. His songs are very narrative.”

“We're not on a desperate mission to write chart compatible stuff.”

“We were delighted to have Nigel as a producer. The only problem is that Nigel is so famous that he seems to dominate most interviews without being there.”

“But, then again, I wouldn't call myself an indie-rock supporter even if there are some really good bands out there and there will always be some real good new bands.”