“It’s [Love Is Hell] very victimised, full of ghosts. And there’s a narcotic theme and a lot of anger and resentment. To make that record, I had to write about the things I think, but don’t want to say. Things that maybe shock yourself even more than other people. And that’s hard to do - but worthwhile. I really thought it was my masterpiece.”
His record company, Lost Highway, didn’t agree and declined to release it. Adams remains incredulous and incensed about this crushing rejection.
“They said there weren’t hits on the record. If you really want a hit recording artist, you need to go find a 16-year-old girl who can dance, sing, who is interested in glory and fame.
“I don’t want any of that shit! Music is very personal and important to me. It is my life, my art. It’s my creative run and I have to put the force behind it to make it work.”















