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Inbox(1) ~Silversun Pickups~

By Bryndis Ogmundson

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Favourite album and why?

Brian: Purple Rain , by that guy... what the hell is his name.... oh well. Because it's good.

Nikki: Modest Mouse 's Lonesome Crowded West.

Joe: Does anyone have a single favo(u)rite album?  Is that even possible?

Christopher: I get a rash on my arm every time we go on tour. I must be allergic.

Favourite Beatles song and why?

Brian: It usually would be �A Day In The Life� or one of the George numbers, but right now it's �Help.� It is such an awesome punk song. It's so fundamental. I like that it was inspired by John what's his face thinking he was fat. He was right. What a chubbo.

Nikki: All by George Harrison.

Joe: �A Day In The Life.�  I defy anyone to find a more ridiculous, self-indulgent, cacophonous mess of a song that rocks even half as much as this one.

Christopher: My favorite quintessential Beatles song is "A Day In The Life".  That's the perfect Lennon/McCartney song.  But my personal favorite is "Long, Long, Long".  That one's a hidden gem.

Favourite cartoon character and why?

Silversun PickupsBrian: Now that's a tuffy. Geez. My nostalgic side would say Optimus Prime from Transformers (i loved trucks when i was a kid). My nerdy side would say Max Sterling from Robotech (the total Han Solo who married the cute alien girl). My immediate side would say the dog arrow from that old cartoon The Point, with those great Harry Nilson songs (because i just saw it). But overall.... that one Peanut that does the amazing head dance in the Charlie Brown Xmas special, he's my favorite.

Nikki: Strong Sad.

Joe: Roy Fokker (Robotech).  When I was young he was the first character I ever saw die on a cartoon.  Scarred me for life.  And he had a sweet jet/robot.  I am a nerd.

Christopher: Any one of the Gummi Bears.  Why?  Cause they're bouncing here, and there, and everywhere. Obviously.

Plans for world domination?

Brian: I hope not. I think i would make the world a bit boring if i dominated it. Maybe i'll dominate it, but then have it run by someone a bit off his/her rocker, like David Brent from The Office.

Nikki: Totally.

Joe: Oh, like I'm going to tell you.

Christopher: Hmmm...I'll think about this one while i make myself a grilled cheese sandwich (with ketchup).

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