'I thought I would lose my career': Orville Peck on addiction and creating his best album yet
Though the masked country singer has a No 1 album and duets with superstars under his belt, his demons and mental health caught up to him
TL;DR
- Orville Peck's new album 'Mule' is a deeply personal and literal memoir of a challenging year marked by heartbreak and addiction.
- He recounts a near-fatal overdose in June 2023, which led him to enter rehabilitation, though he initially resisted the process.
- Peck attributes his struggles partly to the pressures of fame and a desire to maintain his 'otherness,' stemming from his upbringing.
- After experiencing a moment of profound fear in November 2023, Peck committed to sobriety and has been sober since.
- The album title 'Mule' symbolizes his dual identity and feeling of being 'trapped somewhere in between.'
- Despite its dark themes, 'Mule' is considered his best and catchiest album, leading to his Grand Ole Opry debut and renewed love life.