With so much commercial success on that album, What was the pressure like when you were making the follow up 'Rides' ? I personally never felt any.
The last full album you released was 'Getaway' what can you tell readers about this album ? I had just had my first child and as a result felt a little behind the curve writing wise. i can remember finishing lyrics before singing a couple of tracks. we went to a studio out the way in Belgium with our good friend Al Clay . fry ups for breakfast , cooked at midday by the cleaning ladies. a swimming pool with a mosaic guitar . strong Belgian beer . i really like 'superhero' and 'levels' . the artwork is cool .
You got to play with one of the biggest bands in the music world 'The Rolling Stones' how was this experience ?
“every release got higher and higher up the charts ...... incredible really”
It was cool. mick Jagger phoned muff Winwood (the head of our then label S2) and asked personally for us to play. we were on stage for our sound check when keith Richards walked into the main hall - the throng of camera men, photographers , journo's and general hangers on was incredible. just right.
You played Glastonbury again this year, what was that like, and also how much has it changed (or stayed the same) since you were last there ? Glastonbury is the best festival in the world. i don't think that's changed . the hospitality field backstage has gotten bigger. it was an honour to be asked to play . the turn out was huge. the whole of the other stage field , full with people dancing in the sun . ace.
How excited are you for your upcoming UK shows ? I’m amped.
What does the future hold for Reef ? I think we'll do these headline shows and maybe a couple of festivals next summer, then go our separate ways again. probably.