I get where you are coming from but I do this with other bands (endless following of social media) and they rarely disappoint me like Billy/Pumpkins.
I heavily dislike Jeff as a guitarist. He is technically proficient but his lack of character is undeniable. Every concert I went to he just clashed so hard with Billy’s style. I don’t care for James’ playing all that much either, though. Seeing Jeff there contributing to whatever this is, is a bad sign for me. Him being a hired gun is one of the other big problems. Jeff doesn’t challenge Billy, but I guess you could argue that Billy is beyond being challengeable at this point. That is the main reason he will never have another real band. He can do no wrong in his eyes, I mean he though Run2Me was releasable.
Obviously, everyone will have their own opinions but I believe we can agree that having Jimmy onboard, a good bassist, a real producer, fully realized songs, absolutely no keyboards would be one hell of a start.
Please just give me the MASCHINA reissue.
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