When Band of Horses’ frontman Ben Bridwell tells us that the group’s new album was “wrought with personal difficulties," he isn't kidding. Correspondingly, Things Are Great features a new lineup, multiple recording attempts, and an extended release timeline to the point where Bridwell isn't even sure if he listened to the final master of the album before it was sent off to the pressing plant. However, looking back, he's thankful that the process allowed him to write additional songs that help center the album into his own personal reality, and that’s evident in the final product.
We caught up with Bridwell (and his dog) while he was at home to discuss the new album, the way the band’s ethos is inspired by punk rock, and where he thinks Band of Horses ultimately fits in from an artistic perspective.
