As an artist, you never want to write the same song again, you always want to challenge yourself to writing in a different way.

In terms of political things, I think it's important to be more direct in terms of political statements. I think in terms of philosophical and things that you plant things and see them grow lyrically or musically, it's okay to be subtle.

I think nobody wants to hear a sermon. Well, some people do, but maybe not through music or not with me. No one wants to hear me give a speech that way.

Touring and putting out records is fun and cool, but I've been doing it for a long time.

I'd rather let the music speak for itself.

I've always tried to listen to a lot of different music from around the world.

With 'Elect the Dead,' I learned how to make a rock record without a rock band and make the rock record I've always wanted to make.