Of the 25 songs we've recorded there were 24 that we wanted to have on an album. That wouldn't have worked. So when one of our wise managers suggested the idea of considering two different album, it cleared the way for us. Ed O'Brien albumclearhave share on social
It is fantastic to be found in a foreign country. Ed O'Brien countryfantasticfind Change image and share on social
There was this discussion to know how long the human ear was really receptive to the music. A 74 minute CD is too long. We thought about making two CDs, 35 minutes each... But the songs need to breathe. Ed O'Brien breathediscussionear share on social
I think that's what helped us: confidence, respect, the desire to work hard. Ed O'Brien confidencedesirehard Change image and share on social
So we are not doing the traditional album, tour, album, tour, album, tour anymore. We're going to tour when we want to, regardless of whether we've got a record out. Ed O'Brien albumanymorehave Change image and share on social
At the end of OK Computer we were playing big, big arenas and it wasn't right. You can do those things occasionally but at the time it didn't feel right. Ed O'Brien arenabigcomputer Change image and share on social
The thing is, it really did take us too long to get these recordings done. We've had our rough times in the studio in the past, but after four weeks most of the material would have been recorded. This time it seemed like it just goes on and on. Ed O'Brien havelongmaterial share on social
We don't hate the media, it's just that when there's too much of it we get bored, but it happens to every human being. I don't think we even hated the media by the time that movie was made. We were just tired. Ed O'Brien borehatehuman share on social
I'm thrilled we've got a new single out, as singles were the way I first got into music as a child. Ed O'Brien childhavemusic Change image and share on social
Not in the mornings, I'm always so tired in the morning. Ed O'Brien morningtire Change image and share on social