OD, all is well between us. No worries.
Here is what I was reacting to on Dennis' thread:
While I may have misinterpreted what you were saying to Dennis, MAB definitely was against using two verses prior to the first chorus, stating that no one has the patience nowadays to wait that long to get to the chorus. He also criticized Dennis for using a "bitter" tone in his lyrics, claiming others wouldn't like it.
I didn't think those criticisms were particularly helpful for two reasons. First, I didn't think the criticisms were true. Using two verses before the first chorus is very common, even today, and there are plenty of examples of great songs with "bitter" themes. Second, I think the advice Dennis needed had more to do with the fundamentals.
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