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In the summer of 2009, Cooper got a guitar and a watch. One night around then, we were staying in his room at his mom’s house, which happened to have a lot of ticking clocks. We probably spent more time counting clocks that night. Cooper still wears a watch, which can lead to strain in the band’s relationship, depending on how often he checks it.
Mar 11, 2025
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1. can gaslight friends and loved ones by constantly “checking the time” 2. can set the time to whatever you want including funny times like 5:00 and 4:20
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These books called ‘I Spy’ started coming out in 1992. They consist of riddles written by Jean Marzollo, using rhymes to describe a variety of objects in each image you must find in order to turn. The images are by Walter Wick, who is a studio photo legend. Such special room-sized photo illustration pieces that have the ability to stick with people in a serious way. Tried to work with Walter to no avail. There’s an I Spy book in this studio right now, trying to find it. Have you seen it?¿
Mar 11, 2025
We are pretty adamant about recording the drums and guitar at the same time. It’s important for us to be in agreement about song structure and tonality when we’re getting a basic track. Less things to fix or think about later. We used to record the vocals live years ago. But why not use the linear aspect to use time getting an appropriate performance and really think about some cool overdubs?
Mar 11, 2025
Being from coastal Massachusetts… love a ship, love a train. When this band formed, we took a ferry in order to rehearse. 15 years later, Sal made sure that we saw the SS United States (still holds the record for fastest transatlantic crossing) last time we played in Philadelphia. Growing up in a place without trains, the fascination has never ceased. We recently went to this model train expo at the Big E (eastern states exposition and fair grounds). At approximately 450,000 square feet, I hear it’s the largest in North America! Cooper got a conductor pin and Sal got an engineer pin.
Mar 11, 2025