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“All these biopics and biographies and people gossiping about so-and-so's drug abuse or who's sleeping with who, it's just a bunch of nonsense.”

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Cass McCombs

Cass McCombs (born November 13, 1977) is an American singer-songwriter and musician known for his unique blend of folk rock and indie music. His style incorporates folk, rock, blues, and country elements, with lyrics often exploring social observations, personal reflections, and poetic narratives. Since debuting in the early 2000s, McCombs has released several critically acclaimed albums, such as 'A' and 'Mangy Love,' and has earned a loyal following in the indie music scene for his low-key, independent artistic approach. more

“Thank god we don't know a lot about William Shakespeare or Moses or Homer or Lautréamont. These are the best guys we got, and their art is powerful because they're mysterious. Once biographical information contaminates your consciousness, it's impossible to erase it and look at someone's work the same way again.”

Art Guy Powerful Consciousness Impossible Art Is Mysterious Thank God Moses Erase

Author:Cass McCombs

“Elvis Presley wore a Star of David and a cross around his neck and, when someone asked him about it, he said, "It makes me think." I love that quote. It's simple. It's beautiful. It's true.”

Thinking Beautiful Simple

Author:Cass McCombs

“With death comes a choice. And death is a choice.”

Choices

Author:Cass McCombs

“I don't know about timeless. I actually think most of what I do is completely modern, but universally modern. Who decides what timeless even means? Are the things that we consider timeless now going to, in fact, be considered timeless in 300 years? Probably not.”

Thinking Mean Modern Timeless

Author:Cass McCombs