But I was in a real 'I'll-show-those-cunts' kind of mood. 'Maybe I should've just made the next record with Clive Langer, who produced Sixteen Stone. I thought he could capture how much the band had grown from two, three years of touring. Steve Albini produced both of them, and I thought working with him on Razorblade Suitcase would be fantastic. And when I heard PJ Harvey's Rid Of Me, it just blew my mind. 'The Pixies' Surfer Rosa is one of the most important records in my life. You can't just go next door and play for R.

What I should have done was just stuck to my guns and played for my fans. My mistake was probably in working too hard to appease the people that weren't into it. If you get even remotely famous, the bad press comes with the territory. But really, who would want to sympathize with someone in my position? I know I wouldn't. You were called Nirvana imitators, 'grunge-lite' - and, of course, you did work with Steve Albini. When Bush came out in the '90s, many critics slagged you off. But, of course, we don't want to ruin our families.' Luckily, everybody in the band married up.

To do this, you have to really want it, and the people you surround yourself with have to know the pitfalls. And when you have to travel and disrupt your home life…well, people's lives fall apart all the time. 'It's not just about following a dream, it's about dedicating yourself to something. Whether you're in a successful group or one that isn't, you have to give up so much. This is the thing that so many people don't talk about, the commitment you have to make to be in a band. Being in a band, keeping it together - it's hard work. 'What I just said, really - how important camaraderie is. In relaunching Bush, what has surprised you about the new band? Which means we have to get on as people, and we do. For us to avoid being a nostalgia act, the music has to be great, the new album has to be great, and we all have to play well together. I really like Chris, I really like Robin, I really like Corey - we get along. 'The best thing about the band now is that we're all really good friends.

Cool!' With Chris, the new songs sound great, the old stuff sounds great - no complaints. He pays attention to timing and tuning, whereas I'm just like, 'Does it sound OK? Yes. 'Chris is very dedicated in ways that I'm not. With everything we've done, he brings an aesthetic that works beautifully. And then, yes, there's his guitar playing, which is very unique, sort of angular - kind of an East Coast feel. We're like brothers, really we're super-tight. Nigel was a good foil, too, but with Chris it's different. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. When I interviewed Jenny Lewis, who worked with Adams on several albums, and had previously spoken of him as “needling” her in the studio and of having to “submit” to him, she said his behaviour “is not something I’ll ever tolerate again”.Want all the hottest music and gear news, reviews, deals, features and more, direct to your inbox? Sign up here. Obviously, I saw the one about Ryan Adams.”Įarlier this year, Adams was accused of sexual misconduct and emotional abuse by a handful of women, including his ex-wife Mandy Moore, the singer Phoebe Bridgers and an underage girl referred to as “Ava”. I was like, ‘This is so weird.’ But I don’t really follow the music industry. When I went to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony, it was all these old white guys there. How do you pick it apart? It’s honestly so old-fashioned. The music industry is so… the sexism is so ingrained in it, on every level, that it’s unbelievable. Even if it’s not a sexual thing where some higher-up comes on to you, if it’s emotional, it’s still gonna make you feel weird and not able to do your job. Jenny Lewis: ‘Masculine toxicity just ends up in my orbit’ĭoes she think the music industry’s due its #MeToo moment? “Well, there have been some things that have come out,” she says.

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