Honestly I think they've lost their uniqueness. I have tons of LP merch, tattoos, etc. I am/was a big fan. I personally think WB is to blame in all of this.
umad? I'm expressing my opinion just like you are expressing yours. Less guitar is a bad thing when they're known for their energy and all of a sudden they just completely abandoned their signature sound on ATS. I'm going to state my opinion in hopes that the outcry from ATS can avoid us ever getting another LP cd like that.
The LPU is a joke now. Not worth the money since meet and greets are not guaranteed( I'm 0-5) and the forums aren't what they were. The cd is the only bright spot.
Yeah, it's funny that I look forward to the lpu cd's more than I do for album release now. They have a lot of great older tracks.
Speaking of which, isn't their obligation to Warner over after their next cd? Correct me if I'm wrong.
Or how about they went back to rock and hip hop but expanded upon the 3 minute song and verse formula and made something truly experimental. I just think they excel in the rock/hip hop category not the pop/ballard one. It's like they're the jack of all genres (now), master of none.