Even though the album is an endangered species, can we try and make a coherent and good one, even if it's like making a horse and cart at a Nascar conference?
I have my moments - usually twice every album - when I basically lose it.
I personally really like getting a proper album with artwork and everything.
Before our albums are released I feel like we still own it, that we have control over our music. But once it's out there in the world it's no longer ours.
When you're on your fifth album, you are going to be judged against all your previous work and expectations.