[jgardz]

I get what you're saying, but I disagree with parts of it. A) I dont think WC is a great record to begin with: it's decent, but there's a few songs I greatly dislike that kill it for me (pretend, last night..., in view). B) I doubt the band think too hard about what type of person they are trying to reach: I doubt they consciously look at it the way you imply. Rather, I think they just get together, write some tunes, record 'em, and release it. That being said, I think the producer is thinking more along the lines of what your getting at, which is what bothered me about Bob Rocks production and influence. Too much pop, too much overproduction, watering down the essence of what make the hip great.