I don't really know why, but when MP left the band all those years ago, it hit me hard. DT's music had been a part of my life for some 15 years at that point. I have never met the guys in person, but I still felt some kind of connection to them. They were this group of old friends putting out great music every other year. They would always be there, if that makes any sense? It probably doesn't, at least not to anyone but me. And all of a sudden this whole stable image just shattered. If even DT can break up...
It's been so long now, so I'm not as thrilled about MP's return as I was saddened by him leaving. MM seems a great guy and a superb drummer, I have nothing against him. Not at all. But still, the last ten years of music hasn't really clicked with me as much as the older material.
So, I am slightly optimistic the next album will be a banger. And if it doesn't, at least peace in my little universe has been restored with MP behind the kit.
Thanks, MM.
Welcome back, MP.