On the inspiration behind Mercury Man:

This song seemed like an appropriate one to write for the times we live in. Where political and social discourse is increasingly moderated by the most non-moderate members of the population. So many seem content to ruffle the feathers and raise the “mercury” of others in order to create headlines and draw attention. After all, it’s easier to preach doom through a bullhorn than it is to praise love. This one is for all the “Mercury Men” out there…