Any Man In America Interview [Artisan News]- Blue October

Artisan News interviews lead singer, Justin Furstenfeld, of Blue October about the story behind their upcoming album, Any Man In America.

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[rockymarley]

@bluemask68 Justin is not exploiting anybody, and he's not airing his dirty laundry to sell more albums. His whole philosophy for his music is to be honest, and he uses his music as therapy. His music has touched thousands, if not millions, of lives by singing about topics that are difficult. He didn't go to that hospital for publicity, and he's not exploiting his ex-wife and daughter either. He wants to let people know that even a rock star has to deal with shit like this!

[BlueRaven1702]

Justin is one of the most amazing men ever. I hope everything works out for him :)

[alexisfire999]

man his ex is a chronic lying butch i know a few hundred of thoose

[jester2k71]

Thanks to my ex for letting me see the kids whenever I want :)

[ElizabethLowrance]

I should also note though that I realize everyone's situation is different and I respect that. If the focus is revenge I believe that's wrong. I believe the children should be the main focus.

[ElizabethLowrance]

I can always make money, I could NEVER replace my son's need for his father. I've actually given my ex everything and, if it weren't the law I wouldn't have even taken child support. We didn't work out but we do everything we can to make sure my son has both of us as active participants in his life. Anyone who can't see the need for that is selfish. The child in the situation is the one who's world has been drastically changed and shouldn't bear the weight of the divorce.

[Berenice87]

@ElizabethLowrance Not all women are like that, but most are. There are few who actually care about the child and how all this affects them. I'm proud of you being one of them. Out of 6 situations I know only two actually care about the child and not the money. It's just a sad reality. Hope women would get the msg! the father of their child is not an ATM machine, he's a father who should also share time with the child. now I'm not saying he shouldn't help economically but he should have rights

[ElizabethLowrance]

Please believe that not all women treat the men they're separating from like that. My ex husband and I agreed from the beginning that we may not work but our son needs us both equally. Any time my son wants to be with his father we work it out so he can be.

I don't understand the selfishness of not putting the child's needs above all else. Father's have such a vital and important role in a child's life. I'm truly sorry for your struggle. Fight the system because the system sucks and win!

[agonzizzle18]

Wait he ended Approaching Normal with "The End". Badass track but definitely bled its way into the new album.

[combicoilag]

To everyone who somehow believes this album was necessary, or honest, or good for that matter....you need your fucking head checked. This isn't Blue October this is whining and bitching about things that some of us really don't want an entire album about. A song or two ok, but an entire fucking album...seriously? if you need to talk about it with fans do it like this in an interview, don't ruin a good band with bullshit

[yooperheart1]

I always wonder how it is possible to have very sad and difficult things smothering us in our life and then have other people near us to continuously make sure there's even more to breath through. My husband robbed my kids from most important OF my life yet every second somehow take more FROM my life. A man asks me out almost every single rotten day. I never say yes.

[mmazzola71]

I commend Justin for seeking help, as opposed to acting on his feelings. As far as publicity is concerned, good or bad, intentional or not, He is making a stand for the betterment of children and ultimately, society. BTW LOVE the new album, AMIA!!!!