They told the New York Times newspaper: “I feel good, I feel happy." Sam's relationship has inspired their fifth album Hazel Eyes, but that doesn't mean it is all positive. At a time of division in the world, Sam thinks their new album is "radical" because their contentment with Christian can be seen as an act of resistance. They said: "For me, there’s something radical about being queer in this time, in this world, and singing love songs. They said: “Being in New York, I’m not the only freak on the street.