Maybe people would be surprised to know that I listen to old Neil Diamond albums from time to time. The man rocks.… — Mark Hoppus Copy Share Image
Now everything is available at the push of a button, and that thrill of the search is gone. With vinyl albums and… — Mark Hoppus Copy Share Image
As a producer, I'm an objective observer, helping a band form their ideas into a cohesive album. It's a step back from… — Mark Hoppus Copy Share Image
When people are amped up, they listen to more upbeat, loud songs. A Frank Sinatra album sets a certain mood, just as… — Mark Hoppus Copy Share Image
I really enjoy helping a band form their sounds and ideas from initial spark to completed album. Being a producer is different… — Mark Hoppus Copy Share Image
I kinda like the duality of California and the dark side, the underbelly of California, and I think that's what this album… — Mark Hoppus Copy Share Image
We never really set out to talk about California on the album ['California'], it was something that we noticed that was happening… — Mark Hoppus Copy Share Image
The collectability of music is something lost in the age of MP3s and album downloads. Holding an album in your hands and… — Mark Hoppus Copy Share Image
I grew up the biggest fan of the Cure. Knew every lyric, had every album, B-side, single, poster, everything. Then cut to… — Mark Hoppus Copy Share Image
Ideas are really what interest me in producing a band, if I can bring something productive to the project. — Mark Hoppus Copy Share Image
There's also this weirdness to California, this darkness, it's a place where people come to follow their dreams and sometimes don't make it. — Mark Hoppus Copy Share Image
I would probably say, 'Don't worry so much about stuff as you grow up.' — Mark Hoppus Copy Share Image
The process of introducing people to new music is amazing. It's a gift. One of the best parts of any day is when someone… — Mark Hoppus Copy Share Image
I still feel like we're the underdogs, but I feel like people respect us now. People might not like our band or love our… — Mark Hoppus Copy Share Image
I don't have a problem being on 'MTV,' and I don't have a problem being on the radio. I actually like it. So there.… — Mark Hoppus Copy Share Image
Make yourself do something stupid so when you really do something stupid you won't feel so bad — Mark Hoppus Copy Share Image
I feel like anyone can be a kid forever as long as you have that mindset and attitude towards the world. — Mark Hoppus Copy Share Image
Now everything is available at the push of a button, and that thrill of the search is gone. With vinyl albums and special edition… — Mark Hoppus Copy Share Image
![“I kinda like the duality of California and the dark side, the underbelly of California, and I think that's what this album ['California']feels like - there's endless hope and optimism but there's also a darker side.” quote by Mark Hoppus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/723/mark-hoppus-3737_albums_i-kinda-like-the-duality-of-california-a_1182707.jpg)
![“We never really set out to talk about California on the album ['California'], it was something that we noticed that was happening about three-quarters of the way through the recording process. We were looking at which songs we thought would make the record and we realised that there was this theme…” quote by Mark Hoppus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6ff/mark-hoppus-3737_albums_we-never-really-set-out-to-talk-about-ca_1444994.jpg)
