It’s a tough thing to know that when you’re making your album, you’re going to end up collaborating with, say, Wal-Mart, on your artwork. That just sucks. And the pressure behind getting the numbers real fast is, to me, dizzying.
Meaning of the quote
When you make a new album, you have to work with big companies like Walmart to design the cover. This can be very frustrating because you don't have full control over your own art. Plus, the pressure to make a lot of money quickly from the album can be overwhelming and make you feel dizzy.
About Ben Folds
Ben Folds is an acclaimed American singer-songwriter and pianist best known as the frontman of the alternative rock trio Ben Folds Five. He has released numerous solo albums and collaborated with a wide range of artists, including symphony orchestras and a cappella groups. Folds has also judged a cappella singing competitions and published a memoir about his musical journey.
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