'For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge' took a year to record; that's why the playing on it might sound somewhat labored. 'Balance,' on the other hand, was written and recorded in only four months, so the whole process was quicker and more immediate.
My parents were young and liberal and knew I was going to drink anyway, so they let me do it at home.
Almost every officer is going to put their life on the line at some point in their career.

