""It's our 10th record. I didn't think we were going to last this long. At the beginning, I remember making Mass Romantic and just finishing the record felt like the triumph.""
""The album title is a very specific reference to something in upstate New York, but I also liked it because it's like when you look at the album, it says The Former Site Of The New Pornographers, which is like, we're not the same band we once were.""
""I've always wanted us to evolve. And so I guess that's what we did. Some things are just kind of forced upon you, some things you do on your own.""
Carl Newman expresses surprise at reaching the milestone of their 10th album, The Former Site Of. He recalls the triumph of completing their first record, Mass Romantic, and the challenges faced over the years. The album title signifies a transformation, indicating that the band has changed over time. Newman emphasizes the desire for evolution in their music, contrasting popular expectations with their artistic growth. The new album features synthesizers and different lyrical themes, marking a departure from their earlier work.
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