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“People have always commented along the way that, 'You guys are always so visual in what you do.' The songs have always had a lot of visual imagery in them that's not necessarily orthodox subject matter or themes or the way those themes are treated are kind of unorthodox. They could be taken as…” quote by Russell Mael — Download Open image

“People have always commented along the way that, 'You guys are always so visual in what you do.' The songs have always had a lot of visual imagery in them that's not necessarily orthodox subject matter or themes or the way those themes are treated are kind of unorthodox. They could be taken as little mini films without the visuals.”

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