as long as there's a build up to a climax, that's all that truly matters, as in many things in life heh heh. if youlisten to some songs and wonder why they're great it's usually because there's that solo, breakdown, whatever that you get excited about, that you want to skip to straight away. not that Im a fan but a classic example is Phil Collins 'In the air tonight'..that drum bit! songs that seem boring are usually because theyre flatlining, there's no anticipation for the 'best bit'. just listen to the dirges are that 'where do you go to my lovely' and 'American pie' you'll see what I mean.