I was pretty bummed to heat these news and seriously hope that these claims are not true.
I hope this is not insensitive, but I would really like to talk some music again in this thread, as I am currently checking out Parallax I and II. I wasn't very impressed with Alaska, and Colors I didn't have the maturity of the later albums I already knew by BTBAM. Colors II is better in every way in my opinion. I have yet to check out The Great Misdirect. But since the band is touring and performing the complete Parallax II I thought I'd give both I and II another listen. I have heard both before, but just 2 or 3 times.
Good lord, what is going on here
This is seriously a 100 minute long maelstrom of crazy ideas, awesome performances and some great hooks. I put on Parallax I on iTunes and my laptop put on Parallax II immediately after, I didn't even realize the transition. So I tend to treat it as one big thing. I think the production is perfect as well, might be the best sounding BTBAM album(s) I have heard. Thought I am still more of a clear vocal guy, I can listen to this album just fine. I still have to digest all the stuff happening on this double decker, but I am absolutely loving it