listen - i didn't ask for this, but, ultimately, any publicity is positive, when you're trying to draw attention to yourself as an artist. so if somebody wants to smear me, i'll take it. i'm confident in the strength of the writing, and will allow it to stand for itself - just please actually read it, if you're inclined to.

i don't expect to sell many records to religionists anyways, and the music is difficult enough to act as a kind of filter for anybody dumb enough to fall for the smears.

but, understand that i want you to listen to the music, first and foremost.

that's the point.

that's why these blogs exist.