Colin Meloy Quotes

Living in war, and being a wartime band, I don't think there's any way that can't somehow influence the songwriting.

Colin Meloy

• Band
• Influence
• Songwriting
• Wartime

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• Living in war, and being a wartime band, I don't think there's any way that can't somehow influence the songwriting.

  

  Colin Meloy
  • Band
  • Influence
  • Songwriting