Say Anything’s Max Bemis walks us through the creation of ...Is A Real Boy

Say Anything’s major label debut and second LP ...Is a Real Boy is a masterful mix of angst, social commentary, and theatricality. It’s also the album Say Anything frontman Max Bemis ranks as his best work. But creating the album was a taxing process, costing him his physical and mental health, and resulting in a manic episode. We sat down with Bemis to talk about the process of creating the album, his mindset at the time, and what he would change about the experience. Visit: http://avclub.com Like: http://www.fb.com/theavclub Follow: http://www.twitter.com/theavclub

Added 19 Apr 2026