The Fratellis are going to have to conquer America with their talent cause frontman Jon Fratelli isn't getting off to the best start with his diplomacy skills. Claiming that they are "too lazy" and "not bothered" about finding fame in the States, Fratelli believes The Fratellis would be reduced to "bland stadium rock" in order to tailor the band's sound for America.

"We are not that bothered about being lauded in America. I don't mean it to sound like we don't appreciate Americans liking us, but we're not the Romans out to conquer everywhere," says Fratelli. "We don't have that mentality because if you think like that you start writing songs with that in mind, trying to sound like you want to conquer everywhere and the music becomes bland stadium rock. We are too lazy for that. Maybe we'll conquer everywhere including America by mistake and it will be a complete fluke, just like everything else that has happened to us."

If The Fratellis are looking for a big break, they surely received one in the form of Pete Townshend, who has taken an interest in the Scottish band and sat in with them on "The Seeker" at this year's SXSW festival. If you're looking to conquer America, Townshend may be the proper guide.

Labels: Pete Townshend, Scotland, The Fratellis