Re: electronica double standard?

[matthew hahn <esker@mail.utexas.edu>]

At 11:47 AM 09-03-98 +0200, you wrote:
>what in the hell is electronica-is it pop but not heavily guitar based?
>I know the term popped up around the time Chemical bros last lp was 
>released.
>I have been in to Jungle, Drum and Bass, Techno, acid house, detroit 
>electro,
>goa, for several years and people were into it far before me and guess 
>what
> people who listen to this kind of music have heard the hell out of
>Funky drummer and Amen as well as many other highly abused patterns
>these do recieve heavy criticism
> Does anyone think electronica is just a silly marketing ploy
>
>daniel
>
As a DJ, I'm unfortunately speaking out more than I should and will ask,
what have you heard of the GOA scene that you think hold merit?