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      Capt'n Shawn Perry on August 2, 2011

      Any updates on the postal kits?

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      Brian Dillard on July 6, 2011

      An update would be nice. You offered to bring kits to your shows but those of us not in the bay area get nothing? It has been over a month. No replies to my emails and no promissed kit either. :-(

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      My First Earthquake on May 12, 2011

      The MP3s should have the lyrics included. If you're in iTunes, right-click the song to Get Info to show the lyrics. If you want an app to display lyrics, here's a couple for the Mac:
      http://shullian.com/get_lyrical.php
      http://www.eternalstorms.at/gimmesometune/GimmeSomeTune/GimmeSomeTune.html

      If a tech-savvy Windows users has a suggestion for lyrics viewing, let us us know.

      Once things calm down a bit, we hope to pull together some album extras, which would include a lyrics booklet in PDF form. Until then, "Patience is a curfew and my egg timer’s dinged done." :-)

      - Chad

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      Edward Cureton on May 12, 2011

      Loving the new album. My favorite track is "Ok K" with the second being "Whitewalled" It was a bit more electronic than I imagined which made me happy...synths and Rebecca's voice go great together.

      Is there any way backers could get a posting of the lyrics?

      Thanks for being awesome!

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      Edward Cureton on May 2, 2011

      Anxiously awaiting the new album! The preview track is making me want to hear more!

      Has anyone gotten their goodie bags yet?

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      merry berger on January 8, 2011

      we'reout in the boonies with an extremely frustratingly slow computer... so we can't see any of your videos until we get to ocala and a starbucks.. but just being in the inner circle and being able to" follow" you all is wonderful!!!!

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      My First Earthquake on November 12, 2010

      Thanks Merry! Our next gig we be recording! At your house! And then working on a big gig for January!

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      merry berger on November 12, 2010

      great interview, rebgecca!! when is your next gig???? musty!

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      mightypow on October 23, 2010

      Brad and I are going to be fighting over all our MFE Kickstarter swag...

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      Cody Raspen on October 20, 2010

      answer: yup

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      Cody Raspen on October 18, 2010

      130 clams short of $7k, with five days to go. will it happen?

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      merry berger on September 28, 2010

      i'm trembling all over with our joy for you guys!!! rusty
      oodles of delight for you AND us avid fans... merry

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      The WarDog Underground on September 27, 2010

      Awesome!

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      Sydney Moultrie on September 27, 2010

      ya'll should know that sometimes I blast your music with the windows down...everyone should hear you guys. :)

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      Nancy Thornton on September 27, 2010

      Hurray!!!!

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      Tom Green on September 27, 2010

      Uber glad you guys reached your goal! From the great white north keep up the good work!!
      I can't wait to hear the new album! /double thumbs up

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      Edward Cureton on September 27, 2010

      I was a bit late to the craze. I only saw this posted today...I see you've reached the goal but I wanted to show my support and donated anyway! I love your approach to the creation of this new album. The connection between artist and audience is strengthened 10fold. Thanks for your great work!

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      James on September 26, 2010

      So you're over your goal! Does that mean you can make longer album? Money for a string quartet? Guest vocals by a d-list celebrity? (MFE featuring The Situation) the possibilities are endless!

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      Andy Marczak on September 25, 2010

      congratulations - this could be the beginning of something special...

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      Eric K. on September 25, 2010

      ZOMG, we made it!

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      brhfl on September 24, 2010

      Hey, hey, you did it! And with a February-style month to spare! Crazy! I'm more of a Beckies fan myself, but definitely looking forward to this. :)

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      Steve Hegarty on September 24, 2010

      What a great sound you guys have. Can't wait for the lifesavers

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      Cody Raspen on September 23, 2010

      MFE 4 LFE

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      Sean Cusack on September 23, 2010

      Who was backer number 69? That's right...its Tron :)

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      Andy Marczak on September 23, 2010

      after witnessing so many near misses and what-could-have-beens on Sellaband, this is a breath of fresh air.
      Good Luck to you from the UK.

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      Eric K. on September 22, 2010

      As a collegiate individual, my pledging is rather limited, but I was happy to help as I could. On another note, I am still working on your wikipedia article, but was dramatically slowed down by both wrist issues and classes. I'm impressed you guys did not sell out. You guys are awesome. Pull out all the stops with the next album :)!

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      Dylan Wakser on September 22, 2010

      you guys should do shows in texas

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      My First Earthquake on September 22, 2010

      This pledging is knocking our socks off and our feet smell like roses! This is amazing! Yes! We plan to 1) kick it like robots 2) make an awesome album while not selling out and then 3) give it to all you beautiful people! Thank you so so much!

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      Conan Neutron on September 22, 2010

      Well crafted and well executed as always MFE'ers.
      My eyeballs can barely keep up with all of the pledgin' going on.
      Can't wait to hear the results.

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      Dylan Wakser on September 22, 2010

      i hope this works i really want the album

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      James on September 22, 2010

      Kick it Robot style!

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      Zac Aschenbrener on September 22, 2010

      What an awesome way to make an album...so happy you guys didn't sell out to the man!

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      My First Earthquake on September 22, 2010

      Thanks, Jason! You are clearly our favorite SF band fan!

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      Jason Sares on September 22, 2010

      MFE is my favorite SF band!

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STAMP COLLECTOR – Advance digital copy, mailed CD with band pin, sticker, and personalized thank you note.

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DISASTER LOVER – Earthquake Preparedness Kit (The EQPK) - all our music (in digital and CD form), plus a band t-shirt and steel water bottle, first aid kit, condoms, life savers, all in a handcrafted bag.

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LONG-TIME LISTENER, FIRST-TIME CALLER – Autographed limited edition poster, your name on the CD + website, plus The EQPK, with an extra shirt for your special someone. Plus a serenading phone call or we'll record you a voicemail greeting — your choice.

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LOCAL PATRON – On the list for all of our shows in the next year, plus afternoon 'hipster' lessons with the band (includes ironic picnic, thrift store shopping w/Rebecca, video re-enactments, and MUCH MORE). Plus The EQPK and poster.

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PARTY PEOPLE – A show for you and your friends anywhere within 2 hours of SF, plus merch for you and your friends and dinner with the band. Or a day spent partying with the band at our secret favorite spots around the bay area.

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THE MUSE – A handcrafted song, just for you. You pick the topic. Plus early access to everything we do (music, art, video, etc) for the next year. And Rebecca's mom will call you to say thanks for helping her favorite daughter achieve her dreams.

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OUR BIGGEST FAN – We fly you to SF for: • A concert where you choose the set list • Full accommodations • A weekend of galavanting around the Bay Area with the band • Be in our next music video • Play our Rock Band song with us • Plus, Dave will laser cut something for you. Anything. • Double-plus, early access to everything we do forever and ever, amen.

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Each time My First Earthquake plays, synths battle it out with guitars, girls sing harmonies with boys, and magic happens in the space between.

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