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Never Trust a Genius
Interview with Jason Hartley Ever wondered how Lou Reed could release a double album of nothing but guitar noise and feedback and still have it advance his career? “What the hell was Bob Dylan thinking doing a television spot for Victoria's Secret?” Or, “what would motivate Brian Wilson to release a rap song entitled ‘Smart Girls’ in the late 80’s?”
Your immediate reaction might be something like "most artists occasionally create work that sucks, and don't always make the best decision. . .