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Hi Phil, not a question, but I just wanted to tell you are the source of many funny and happy memories. My friends and I used to sit around listening to the backstage pass after work. We would crack up laughing, discuss topics you were talking about, and quote characters for days. I still think the funniest thing I've ever heard was Herb Sewell's Thanksgiving dinner with his coworker's family. Herb goes upstairs and listens to Coldplay with their 16 year old daughter...and man. I have never laughed harder. Thank you for what you do. I LOVE it.

Thank you so much for doing this. SM and Jicks are my favorite band. To me, the music is loose and it carries some of the best melodies. It's infectious and awesome.

Here are my questions:

In general, I have a hard time following along with lyrics. Yours have always had this hypnotic and melodic feel to them. It's like your voice is another instrument in the band. How much emphasis is placed on the actual words to your songs as opposed to creating a melody with your voice?

I really enjoy the loose "jammy" feel to your music. Have you ever thought of bringing extended exploratory jams to the live show?

Lastly, what equipment do you use to capture song ideas before you're ready to bring them to the studio?

Thanks again for doing this!