Interview with Kian Egan

Marsya translated an interview of Kian from an Indonesian magazine. They interviewed Kian through phone. Thanx very much for translating it Marsya!
Hi Kian! Tell us about Westlife's new album Back Home!
-"There are a lot of special things in this album. There is a lot of variety, a lot of tempo, and different style in this album. We're gonna give surprises cos it's the best thing we've ever recorded. The songs are much stronger than the ones in previous albums. I'm sure our fans will love it."
Did you try to write your own songs?
Well, no. We know we're just singers not songwriters. And we trust the professional songwriters who write those songs for us."
Who wrote the songs in this album?
"There are many of em! Wait, wait, I'll try to remember..hmm...there's Steve Mac. He was the one who wrote singles like Swear It Again. Hmm...who else...there are too many or em! They often write songs for Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, and N Sync."
Your music seems to have developed into more "adult". Is it because your fans are getting older as well?
"Yeah. Becoming mature is what we're facing. We can't be young forever."
I see. I heard the new single is "Home", Michael Buble's song. Why do Westlife like to do covers?
"Well...there are a lot of great songs like Home that has never been a big hit. Michael Buble fans are different to ours so we're trying to sing that song for our fans and introducing the song to the world."
Why did you name this album "Back Home"?
"Because our first single is Home so we named the album with the words that have the same meaning. Back Home also reflects us; we're back doing what we're doing best: singing pop songs."
Do you still keep in touch with Brian McFadden?
"Yes. We often meet, although he's in Australia with his girlfriend Delta Goodrem now. We're still good friends with Brian. We have a great relationship."
Is there a possibility that Brian might come back to Westlife?
"No."
What are you guys trying to prove in this album?
"We're not trying to prove anything. We're just trying to make a great pop album, great pop songs for our fans. We just wanna be a great pop band and create great music. That's the most important thing for us."
What is the key to still remain together after 10 years?
"Maybe it's because we're very good friends. Our key is honesty. So if there's something that's bothering us we talk about it straight away. And that makes us love to perform together rather than going solo."
If Westlife splits up, what are you gonna do? Do you guys have plans?
"We never had other plans. We're just going this through. But if Westlife split up, I'd love to go around the world for a year. Then after that I'd think what I'm gonna do next."
Kian, Shane was married to your cousin right? Does that change your relationship with Shane?
"No. Not at all! Things are good for us. We have a very good relationship."
So when will you come back to Indonesia to promote the new album?
"Oh, I love Indonesia. I hope soon. Cos it will be great."