In a recent interview with New York Mag, Sufjan Stevens declared that, "Rock is dead."
Here's what he said:
Rock and roll is dead. Rock and roll is a museum piece. It has no viability anymore. There are great rock bands today—I love the White Stripes, I love the Raconteurs. But it’s a museum piece. You’re watching the History Channel when you go to these clubs. They’re just reenacting an old sentiment. They’re channeling the ghosts of that era—the Who, punk rock, the Sex Pistols, whatever. It’s been done. The rebellion’s over.
That's kind of douchey comment, brah. I mean, what about your 50 states idea? It's called a concept album and Pink Floyd wants their idea back. Or better yet, Wagner.
PS - The Who, dude? Tommy and Quadrophenia called and they think Michigan and Illinois suck. I don't; they do. And they're albums.
