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From The Desk And Drawing Table Of Marcellus Hall: Inspiration

Marcellus Hall first made a name for himself as the frontman of Railroad Jerk, which released four albums on Matador between 1990 and 1996 before breaking up. Hall and RJ drummer Dave Varenka went on to form White Hassle the next year, issuing a handful of records until disbanding in 2005. These days, Hall is pursuing a solo career, and he just released his debut album, The First Line, on Isaac Brock’s Glacial Pace label. Aside from the music, the 13-track LP also shows off Hall’s other big talent: illustration. Since moving to New York City in the late ’80s, Hall has seen his artwork appear in the likes of The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, and The First Line features a 44-page book showcasing his art. Not only is Hall guest editing magnetmagazine.com all week, he’s also drawing illustrations to accompany everything he writes about. Read our brand new Q&A with him.

Hall: This morning (OK, this afternoon) while in the shower, you were reminded of that old maxim “Some of our best ideas come while in the shower.” “This is true,” you thought to yourself while toweling off. Then, while sitting outside at a local café, it began to rain. You were, like, “Fuck!” But luckily the awning overhead kept you dry. Some 20-somethings passed by, and you were reminded of how your 20s passed you by, which reminded you of the old familiar maxim “Life is but a short blip on the radar of life,” and you were immediately reminded, as your future therapist always says, to stop thinking and just act.

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