Gavin Rossdale Discusses Bush’s Critics, Nirvana Comparisons
By Evan Schlansky September 27th, 2011 at 1:25 pm
After a brief stint as a solo artist, Gavin Rossdale is back with Bush, the 90s’ radio juggernaut responsible for alt-rock anthems like “Everything Zen,” “Comedown” and “Glycerine.” Whether you love them or hate them, you really should read this interview — Rossdale, who has some even-handed words for his band’s critics, is one of the most articulate and likable dudes in rock.
How does it feel to be back making music as Bush again?
It feels like I’m in the boxing ring with my hands untied. It feels like I’m like I’m playing the football match of my life with two feet, rather than one foot. It feels like the cake has its frosting on it.
When were the songs on your new album, The Sea Of Memories written?
Over the last year and a half. “Sound of Winter” I think was written probably four months ago. As soon as we got our lives back, things have been able to move as quick as I’ve been able to write quickly and play the songs with the band and get it all together. And it’s an incredible time now, whereby it’s determined by the work and not by the scheduling of a large company. So it’s been phenomenal. I couldn’t be happier. I don’t have any particular regret.