He said that album took a heavy mental/emotional toll on him. Which makes sense, as it was supposedly a study of self. But this to me feels like someone told him (or he got it in his head) that while he built a small but strong fanbase off Ology, he could really blow up if he just simplified his lyrics and made music that was easier for people to understand. So that's what he did and we ended up with songs like Hurt and Sleep On It. He's capable of so much better.

Also, I selfishly kinda hope he breaks up with his girl because I think he'd make a GOAT break-up album.