"Iain [Harvie] and I started writing separately instead of with the rest of the band, and our stuff sounded much more accessible and probably Americanized. Iain's guitar playing loosened up, started embracing blues and rock... And we then brought in a famous Glasgow guitarist called Mick Slaven, who plays like Robert Quine meets Nile Rogers meets Marc Bolan meets Jimi Hendrix.
Iain [Harvie] and I started writing separately from the rest of the band, yielding music that was more palatable and probably more influenced by American styles. Iain's guitar playing became more expressive, embracing blues and rock influences... We then brought in a celebrated Glasgow guitarist named Mick Slaven, whose unique sound blends the characteristics of Robert Quine, Nile Rodgers, Marc Bolan, and Jimi Hendrix.