And frankly, when I made that record, hit songs were not what I was trying to achieve.

I actually think sadness and darkness can be very beautiful and healing.

I certainly wouldn't say that my life is a disaster, but there have been moments where I've felt like that

I actually am always a music first person

Ultimately, if I'm really moved by something, it's going to go on the record and that's that

I think in a way I was probably completely naive about what it takes to make something become a hit

My second record was all about big ideas - I was trying to make big statements about the culture, about life. I think in a certain way, I was a 27 year old kid with a guitar