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Book Club Bizcuits Yo! No.3 Three Announced!

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

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Dear One and All,

Apologies again for the delay, but I hope it's been worth it, and that you've managed to enjoy some catch up reading as much as I have. The problem is I keep getting recommended things to read and now have a high stack of books in my cupboard on the tour bus that are just waiting jealously to be read.

But I have been preoccupied finishing off our next Book Club book, which, I am very happy to announce, is:

'The Outline of Sanity' by G.K. Chesterton.

It's changed my life quite a lot, it's fairly serious, it's somewhat political, and is my first dip into these rather dizzying and very terrifying waters. But it has gripped me and inspired me and said things I haven't known how to say but that I feel quite strongly, and so thought it was appropriate for the Book Club.

So the report is to follow, along with a bit of background as to why I chose this book (which is actually quite hard to get hold of), but you animals of the internet should have no trouble in the jungle if you're interested.

Adieu, et a bientot, homies.

Marcus

p.s. The soundtrack to this is most certainly, 'The State of Our Affairs' by Mt. Desolation (download it free from HERE), and 'Cocaine' by Old Crow Medecine Show.
 
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  • I agree Elena, last nights gig was amazing, magical in fact, from start to finish! I was extremely moved! Can't wait to see you again in Sydney! Paula

    Posted by jaspauluca on Thu 29 Jul, 2010

  • Hi Marcus, saw you boys at The Palace in Melbourne last night. SUBLIME. Laneway was great but you're all EVEN BETTER now! My highlight was Lover of the Light, to see you "wig out" like that at the drums is what I see live music for. Marcus, despite some jetlag , you are a tour de force. Thankyou. See you again in Sydney! Much love, Elena (in melbs) xx

    Posted by elenaA on Thu 29 Jul, 2010

  • Great selection! If you enjoy Chesterton, I also suggest reading his book "Orthodoxy"...life changing. :)

    Posted by CarlyJJ on Wed 28 Jul, 2010

  • Every book of Chesterton's is a good intellectual journey. A first rate mind. Enjoy your music.

    Posted by chosenrebel on Tue 27 Jul, 2010

  • Hey! I have just recently found you guys and I have to say that I have fallen absolutely in love. Your music is completely brilliant, thank you so much for sharing and please, please, please come to the US specifically Pennsylvania :)

    Posted by edem88 on Tue 27 Jul, 2010

  • I know u get this all the time, but i am a fan of the band, just want to say ur music has played a big part in my life recently, it realy gets me thinking about things and makes things a bit more clearer for me, and just want to say thank you, p.s come to Belfast in N.Ireland, best place for a nice beer.

    Posted by on Sat 24 Jul, 2010

  • WHEN ARE YOU GUYS COMING TO CANADA!!!!!!!!!!!!! honestly u guys better come to canada by at least the next summer, u guys rock honestly, every person i have showed they have loved u guys, but yeah i am expecting to see u guys come to canada within the next year ull love it down here, but make sure u stop through revelstoke british columbia!! :) u guys have been an inspiration

    Posted by on Fri 23 Jul, 2010

  • Hey Guys I just wanted to say I am huge fans and I love your cd, it has been in my car for weeks now and I can't get enough of it. I really hope to see you guys soon in Toronto Canada, we are huge fans. I have not heard such great music in a long long time. Please keep the music coming!!! You guys make great music and I am so happy our local radio station introduced me to your band. Love you GUYS!!!!!!!

    Posted by on Thu 22 Jul, 2010

  • Hey guys, just wanted to say that me and my mum are HUGE fans and we first heard about you because of the cave. Amazing song by the way, and i am Ffion 14, and i can't stop listening to 'sigh no more' it's just AMAZING and i think you and you'r band should come down to wales to do a concert because we LOVE your music..and i hope you bring a next album out with more AMAZING music from u guys, and oh by the way my favirote song is Timshel..i love the lyrics xxx Mum - LOVE YOU MARCUS

    Posted by ffionandmumford on Tue 20 Jul, 2010

  • Mumford and Sons you guys are truly truly amazing. Amazing! I listen to your music everyday (i've clearly become a little obsessed). It puts me in such a good space mentally, that my overall day is just better after listening to you. Your music has made it all the way over here in Canada. That's where I am. So well done boys!! Come over for a tour and a drink ;) Steph.

    Posted by kellys1 on Mon 19 Jul, 2010

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