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" There comes a time when you've toured a ton, and a time to be inspired again. Listen to awesome jazz records that are mellow with no words, and just sit there and read a book, or space out on your couch. And eventually, all that inspiration comes. "

Kurt Vile

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Leave

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Dark

Things

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Cause

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You

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Influence

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Sometimes

Help

" I've been known to just pass out instantaneously, like, anywhere. "

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Song

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