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is referred to several times: the album has a song called "Chapter 13: The Hero Appears", named after the same chapter in the book; its liner notes name one of the band members (corresponding to guitarist
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In addition to the numerous historical, literary and cultural references made in the album's lyrics, the inside back cover of the liner notes bears a pair of quotations designed to illustrate the album's
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In the liner notes and artwork the band members identify themselves under false names and as playing instruments not found on the album, specifically Gordon Shumway on
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of sorts, it follows a linear storyline and has several songs which call back to or refer to others. The album includes extensive liner notes with
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They also fictitiously list several other famous figures as "additional musicians", including musician
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Additional musicians: Rob Kellenberger, Sansvin Hennessy, Matt Allison, Mark Lynn Baker and Pete Anna
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According to bassist Brendan Kelly, the album's initial reception from Fat Wreck Chords and
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himself were overwhelmingly negative but changed into appreciation over time.
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of "legitimate" literature and philosophy with American pop culture:
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Recorded and mixed in June 2003 at Atlas Studios by Matt Allison
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references. Its title is a direct reference to the movie
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