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So, I opened the article and the first thing I read was the headline: “Iron Maiden manager Rod Smallwood: ‘Respect your fans above everything else.’”
I understand what he means, but I'm immediately at odds with it and feel compelled to argue. Dance of Death's album artwork and production are clearly some special form of respect for the fans. Very sophisticated, and even slightly tongue-in-cheek. Not to mention the production choices on The X Factor and Virtual XI. Those immediately send a clear message: these boys care about us. Truly, madly and deeply. It's so flattering. Yay!
Rod: Poor sod. Those are creative choices and artistic vision. “Respect” doesn't cover those areas.
I understand what he means, but I'm immediately at odds with it and feel compelled to argue. Dance of Death's album artwork and production are clearly some special form of respect for the fans. Very sophisticated, and even slightly tongue-in-cheek. Not to mention the production choices on The X Factor and Virtual XI. Those immediately send a clear message: these boys care about us. Truly, madly and deeply. It's so flattering. Yay!
Rod: Poor sod. Those are creative choices and artistic vision. “Respect” doesn't cover those areas.