More Than You Think You Are

For their third album, More Than You Think You Are , the band used more of a pop punk/pop rock sound. Thomas shared the songwriting efforts with the other band members on several songs. The album was recorded at Icon Recording Studios in Hollywood, California. Additional recording at Bearsville Studios and Hit Factory in New York and was released on November 19, 2002. The album was produced by Matt Serletic , who at the time was the current chairman for Virgin Records . The album again spawned successful singles ” Disease ” (written with Mick Jagger ), ” Unwell “, and ” Bright Lights “. The album was not as successful commercially as the previous two, and received mixed reviews from critics. However, the album had an enormous radio presence for well over a year.