Another possibility: maybe there’s a song on the new album specifically written for/dedicated to Charlie.
I ike that.
Not specifically about a song for Charlie, but the thought that all of this time while we talk about the new album, and what we want it to be like, the boys came up with ideas that we possibly couldn't think of, such as a song for Charlie.
I imagine them sitting in the studio and sharing their ideas about what they want the album to sound like, and how they want their fans to react.
So maybe JP says he wants a great ballad like TSCO, with a glorious guitar solo.
Then maybe Mike comes second saying he would like the idea the new album to begin with the closing sounds of the seagulls from TCOT, which was their last song together.
(Someone in the forum mentioned this and it was a great idea, i don't remember who it was)
James interrupts Mike and he goes like 'Hey guys, what if we released a new concept album? Is this going to be a surprise for our fans or what? '
And then they all collectively try to brainstorm ideas about what to do with the new album, and how.
Maybe someone suggested they have a guest vocalist for one song, like Ray Alder.
Someone else wanted to hire an outside producer for the album to sound fresher.
Maybe they all agreed on writing a song using weird eastern scales.
It's also a possibility that Mike brought his inspiration corner with him again.
Maybe they would have studied about a specific topic if they had decided that they want a concept album before entering the studio. Just like they did with SFaM.
For me personally these are all very intriguing details to know, as a DT fan.
I would l-o-v-e to be in the studio with them, to watch their new album takes form from day one.
How they interact with each other, how they explain what they want and how they decide on the direction of the new album.
I wish they give us a documentary from the studio, because i want to learn everything about DT16.
And finally, maybe Mike comes here and reads our posts about the album and smiles because we still have no clue (in JP's words) about what to expect from them..