1 albums with their first three full-length releases.
That achievement alone would make for a memorable season, but the boys are just getting started.
Ive listened to the Carters album; its brilliant.
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We were blown away.CALUM HOOD (bass/vocals):Its never really been about the numbers with this band.
It was important for us to delve in and create something that could be played for decades.
When we were living together, we basically did everything together.
Capitol Records
So, wed be experiencing the same things.
The concepts or the melodies or any part of the writing process usually didnt differ too much between us.
It was a really intense year of touring for us.
[And] wed just been touring for almost five years straight with no time to ourselves.
The new sound we have comes from us being different people.
Thats not the case in 5 Seconds of Summer.HOOD:I wouldnt say we were influenced by it.
We definitely respect it.
We respected their decisions to part ways creatively for a little bit.
You had three years between albums and in that time moved from teenagers to twenty-somethings.
It used to be just for fun.
It almost feels like I have symptoms of loss when we dont get to make music.
Or maybe we would, but definitely not with a good album.
We hadnt written those yet.
Lie to Me came together quickly right at the end.
As a songwriter, you look for songs that come to fruition organically and fluidly.
Songs that keep inspiring you to push yourself.
Youngblood is an amazing, dynamic song.
Lyrically, its very truthful to me.
That song connected with me before that happened.
After that happened, its become the song where I always think about her.
You guys are about to kick off a world tour.
Its the slickest show that weve ever had.
All the endings and beginnings tie together very well.
Its a dynamic and challenging show for us musically because were all playing multiple instruments.
Were just trying to up the game.CLIFFORD:Were experimenting with new things.
Now that were a little older, were a little more confident in our musicianship and our showmanship.
Its fun to experiment.
We know what our fans love, and we always want to double-check they have the best experience possible.
We think weve done a really dynamic, interesting, and creative show.
Its nice to miss somewhere.
I miss my dog thats for sure.
But we get to play shows for people that want to hear our music, so thats incredible.
I feel more confident than I was.
I know how to deal with touring in general; its a constant mental battle.
you better stay healthy.
I think about things like the merchandise were going to release.
Its tough traveling and its tough being away from any sort of routine.
You are living a strange life that almost isnt human, but you just ease into it.
The support from our fans is always what gets us through it.
