Jared Swilley Quotes:

I've been listening to a lot of gospel. I think it's the most beautiful kind of music. Just thinking about a group of people on a Sunday morning - no drugs, no partying, just connecting with a higher power. Then there's usually a choir joining together on one or two mics, creating this soulful music. So the recording captures the spirit that comes through.

Topics: Beautiful, Morning, Party

We've always done things the way we wanted to. It's true that our experience affects some of our decision making, but that's a part of growing up and evolving as a band and as people. The first five or six years were really rough. We had no money. We were lost and crazy and made mistakes, but we learned a lot and suffered through tough times, and I think what we did reflected where we were and who we are.

source: - "Jared Swilley of Black Lips". Interview with AVC, music.avclub.com. May 1, 2009.

Topics: Growing Up, Crazy, Mistake

We work really hard. I work harder now than I've ever worked in my life. I didn't finish high school or go to college, but I'm able to make something of myself with music. We party a lot and don't always behave ourselves like model citizens, but at least we're honest, and we're not just doing things because it will get us attention.

source: - "Jared Swilley of Black Lips". Interview with AVC, music.avclub.com. May 1, 2009.

Topics: Party, Hard Work, School