JR"This summer of touring was a highlight of my 13 years with DT"

[SnakeEyes]

I see where bosk was coming from.  JPX was being sarcastic, then tried to cover it up with, "it was just a suggestion."  No, it wasn't.  It was pointless, bosk was right. 

[DarkLord_Lalinc]

they're going psychosane.


On a serious note, I'm loving the positive outcome coming out of this. I can't wait to see this new DT incarnation live.

[Adami]

they're going psychosane.

This made me assume I clicked on the Adrenaline Mob thread.

I'm loving the positive outcome coming out of this.

This made me question that assumption.

[Jamesman42]

JR's comment feels very telling, but regardless, cool to hear that the internal workings of the band are strongly positive.

[Orbert]

It's a great, positive message.  Unfortunately, anything positive that JR or any of them says automatically makes people wonder how much MP's absence -- or MM's presence -- has to do with it.  Don't get me wrong; it's natural to wonder, and I'm not even saying it's a bad thing.  The guys want to assure fans that things are cool within the band, MM is fitting is well, and it's not like they're having a hard time working things out with the new guy.  Also, JR has never, as far as I can tell, been less than 100% sincere about what he says, so it's not just PR.

Still, anything can be misconstrued.  If things were less than cool, is that MM's fault somehow, is it proof that MP's departure really did mess things up, or something like that?  If everyone seems to be happy and having a good time, is that because MP is no longer there being a tyrant, or just because MM is a fun guy and brings new life to the group, or something else?

Or maybe I just think too much.

[DarkLord_Lalinc]

they're going psychosane.

This made me assume I clicked on the Adrenaline Mob thread.

I'm loving the positive outcome coming out of this.

This made me question that assumption.

I love loving mind tricks

[dongringo]

Or maybe I just think too much.

That's what I'm thinking. 

[BlobVanDam]

It's a great, positive message.  Unfortunately, anything positive that JR or any of them says automatically makes people wonder how much MP's absence -- or MM's presence -- has to do with it.  Don't get me wrong; it's natural to wonder, and I'm not even saying it's a bad thing.  The guys want to assure fans that things are cool within the band, MM is fitting is well, and it's not like they're having a hard time working things out with the new guy.  Also, JR has never, as far as I can tell, been less than 100% sincere about what he says, so it's not just PR.

Still, anything can be misconstrued.  If things were less than cool, is that MM's fault somehow, is it proof that MP's departure really did mess things up, or something like that?  If everyone seems to be happy and having a good time, is that because MP is no longer there being a tyrant, or just because MM is a fun guy and brings new life to the group, or something else?

Or maybe I just think too much.

Nah, it's a reasonable thought. At the very least it's because of the fresh energy and enthusiasm that MM brings to the band. And his personality seems to fit the band perfectly, so they're probably having a good time touring with a refreshed lineup. Anything about MP being a factor is more speculative (and I wouldn't expect JR to make a public comment that intends to imply such a thing), but could definitely be a factor.