In their first big interview with the Melody Maker (1988), Kevin Shields talked about how Suzanne Vega was his favourite singer, and the difference between mid-60s Roger Daltry (hesitant – good) and 70s Daltry (over–projecting – bad). From what I remember, it was pertinent to all this, but unfortunately, despite the tedious MBV-worship still rife, I can't find that interview on the internet.