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103: Color in Your Cheeks

I Only Listen to the Mountain Goats

CHAPTER

Fear, Talent, and Transgression

The speakers reflect on a record influenced by the fear of losing the audience's attention and the desire to showcase their talents, discussing the transition from fast-paced to slower, introspective songs. They explore the surprise and confusion surrounding slow songs on their earlier records and the anticipation and delayed gratification that enhances the enjoyment of a song. They also delve into the concept of insecurity driving aggressive art and compare it to the confidence required to create a piece of art that demands time and contemplation.

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