Imagine an alternative scenario where the album was described like this:
"Well, you know how I always had a clear direction in mind for the albums when I was in DT, and that vision clearly stopped when I left the band. I'm not gonna say that this is me picking up where I left off with DT, 'cause this is a totally different animal and I'm back with Derek and we have the unique styles of Bumblefoot, Billy and JSS joining in, but let me say that if, for whatever reason, you're one of those whi miss my contributions in DT, this is totally the album you were waiting for! and hey, I hope that even those who don't miss me may find something they like in this album 'cause we have a little bit for everyone, the prog fans and the rock fans!"
(I work as customer support so I had to learn to be as diplomatic as possible
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