The Minutemen were seen as more of an art thing than Black Flag, although I didn't see them that way. It confused people when we put out Saccharine Trust, too.

Summary

This quote reflects the misconception people had about the punk bands Minutemen and Black Flag, particularly the former. The speaker mentions that some saw Minutemen as more focused on artistic elements rather than punk, although the speaker themselves may not have held that view. The statement also alludes to the confusion surrounding the release of Saccharine Trust, possibly implying that their music was also misunderstood or difficult to categorize within the punk scene.

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