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Stereotypes: A Song Analysis
Not everyone can understand my enthusiasm, but I have loved this band since I was 11 and after 23 yrs (god I am getting old) I finally got the chance to actually meet them!!! It was a great day/night and I am so glad I got to share it with my best friends. If I could do it all over again, I would. And if they ever come back, preferably in Portland, I will!!! #countingcrows

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