The making of Torn was phenomenal and its effect on my life has been phenomenal. That’s not overstating it. It really turned my career around.

I’d had quite a few hits at that point, producing Pornography by The Cure was an amazing calling card. But much to the chagrin of various managers, I’d gone on tour with The Cure – I’d established myself as a producer and then said, ‘No, I want to go out on the road’. Then I ...