the songs on the album were written over the course of twelve months and "took form in a modest notebook" kept by cave. that same year he moved to geneva where in 1561 he requested permission to become a citizen of geneva. it was pointed out by a journalist for the independent that the correct figure for salary was around £96,000, and this was also mentioned by crow in interview. like the queen mother, the princess royal takes a keen interest in company affairs, serving as its master (2011–12). 