I don't know anybody who doesn't hate being called alt.country. It just sounds like a website. I don't mind being called Americana, I don't mind being called country noir, or independent country is fine, but the words alt.country make me insane.

Neko Case

Americana Anybody Being Country Fine Hate Independent Insane Just Know Like Make Me Mind Noir Sounds Website Who Words

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