Complex sentence: The recording sessions for Calenture began with American producer Craig Leon (appointed by Island Records) however it became clear, at least to the band that Leon (and Island Records) were primarily interested in David McComb and not the rest of the band members.
Split into simpler sentences: The recording sessions for Calenture began with American producer Craig Leon (appointed by Island Records). However, it became clear, at least to the band, that Leon (and Island Records) were primarily interested in David McComb and not the rest of the band members.