Most bands have a sound that they're already identified with, so for the producer it becomes a process of helping them find their muse in the studio to make a record that will not only satisfy them artistically, but will also do something in the marketplace.
I see myself as the buffer between the band and the record company.
I think being eclectic is bad when you're just starting out.
The vocals are what immediately draw people in and sell the song.
For a young band about to make a record, make sure you get the vocals right.
Brian Eno taught us how to use the Recording Studio as an instrument.