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Hey Colin, Thanks for doing this. My question concerns your ballads. (You're the best since Dylan, in my opinion!) When you set out to write them, do you craft the story first and then decide chords and "tone" or is it all a fluid process?

Longtime fan of both the Decemberists and Tarkio. "Tristan & Iseult" and "I Was Meant for the Stage" both got me through some tough times. Thanks again!

P.S: I'll be front-row centre in Toronto. Looking forward to the show!

I just wanted to say I'm a great fan of your music and SRB is one of the very few bands that produce wholly-amazing albums. By that I mean there are no songs I'm ever compelled to skip when listening. There aren't a lot of bands like that these days, just wanted to voice my appreciation of such a great Canadian band. Also: my favourite show was at University of New Brunswick in 2008. Excited for the new album!

EDIT: Date of show.