alanis morissette above hendrix. duran duran above pet sounds. i enjoyed the programme though. and NO ROBBIE. yesssss

It bores me to tears. It is too polished.

I'm kinda disappointed none of ya's have called me out here with "Mansun's sound is Britpop!" Oh well. I wouldn't have even argued the point, but they do sound Pink Floydish too, 'cept better.

See Emily Play and that other one (A minor with the cool lead, Where something) are about the only worthwhile tunes from PF that I can see.

No. I Think DSOTM is deeply affecting. I notice from a quick glance at your rated bands that not everything you like is quick and exciting, and i really don't think your reason valid for disliking DSOTM. Perhaps you dislike it because it is too popular? Do not immediately disregard this option, although im sure you already have. It appears to have been on the receiving end of the backlash effect often placed on albums that do ridiculously well. It is most certainly not dull and boring. The lyrics aren't exclusive ( it is probably another reason that JohnD doesn't like it) and for the most part are timeless. If, as you stated in your earlier post, you hold the themes in DSOTM close to you then you have absolutely no reason not to like it. Or perhaps you know several more obscure bands that utilise these themes using dense and unappraochable metaphors on a backdrop of dissonant, angular guitars. I didn't read your post properly - little need for the condescensing tone in your reply.