I used to love comic books, and I love American comedy, and neither are afraid to tackle big themes.
Jamie HewlettA lot of people put out albums with sort of crappy songs and a couple of singles because they know no one's going to listen to it anyway. We very much wanted it to be something that you do listen to from beginning to end and had a narrative that was important.
Jamie HewlettItโs about reaching that moment of pure ecstasy when a drawing just happens. Where every move you make with your hand and every thought you have in your head grows in front of you without any mistakes; no rubbing out, starting again and getting frustrated. Itโs like being in a trance - itโs a fluid - and you almost donโt remember doing the picture. Drawing is an escape from all the unnecessary things in life that get in the way of being free.
Jamie Hewlett