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People say there’s a monotony to the way I sing,” Matt says, “and I totally understand that. But maybe it’s more entertaining to watch the pole-vaulter hit the bar than go over it. Hitting the notes is less important than the attempt. If you believe what you sing, if the notes are right is insignificant.

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Matt Berninger, of the National, indirectly explaining why American Idol fails. 

The National Agenda - NYTimes.com