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Kintsugi could be a super cool album name and visual theme for everything related to the new cycle. The band likes to refer to this art. Unshatter, Joe's last interview, the name of the interlude from the set. I'm curious if it wasn't a hidden candidate for what eventually became FZ. To be honest, I would like such a theme on LP9. Porcelain band members, broken and glued together with gold inserts. I know, I know, it was supposed to be about music XD I'm curious to see what the dynamics in the band will look like. As we saw in Unshatter/LPTV FZ was produced by Mike with Colin's support. Later, when everyone else was rehearsing, Brad start to be 100% involved in the production, and he and Mike did a lot of work/rework.Three producers in one band is probably not very common. But wait, wait. Since the band was visiting the studios during the tour. It was Brad who was sitting at home again. So the process will be similar. XD but seriously I wouldn't be surprised that when Brad unexpectedly showed up at some shows, they were having some sessions in the studios.

I would like LP9 to be a little heavier than FZ. No ballads in the style of OEO, and for the songs to be longer and have more interesting instrumentals. The line-up is no longer the first youth, and I would prefer them to use their energy and save the lighter style for their later career.

It has seemed to me for a long time that the special celebrations with boxsets and other stuffs will be postponed to the 25th anniversaries or even 30th

I think he meant "it is going to be dynamic, exciting and everyone will love it." XD

Yep, this whole refreshed version of LOATR is great. Intro, outro, Mike verses. It would be nice if they played it at every concert.

Is using the phrase "the lead singer" a sign of disrespect? Or is it a lack of desire for someone? I don't know. English is not my first language. Emily is one of my favorite singers. So I don't know.

My honest opinion. I don't like it. I understand that this album is connected to the movie, but it's just weak. The lead singer doesn't sing her parts in many songs, which could have been avoided with the OMLL style release, they cut the best songs from the concert, including the ones they didn't play later and it was probably last time the could have released it. Tracklist with all the interludes feels to short. I had more fun with RAR06, RIR2006 and concerts in South America. The only plus is the professional mix, but I still like more the clips they uploaded to YT for the last 2 years. It would be more fun if they released FZ Around The World

I have to say that performing in the final with the main favorite to win AGT is probably the best advertisement for the band that has ever been.

They should play some cover. It would fit with the theme of the talent show perfectly. Imagine a serious full version of Everebody Wants To Rule The World. That would be something XD But realistically it will be TEM, UFTB, ITE, or Numb

Yep. We need Friendly Fire, Keys and... Lost In The Echo

The lead guitarist is so recognizable in these two snapshots that an uninitiated viewer may think that it is actually Brad on stage. XD I'm not a fan of this song, but it makes a completely different impression live. Great performance.

At the first rehearsals, it was most likely Mike's or Brad's guitar technicians who played (Marc VanGool, Ben Young). And this is nothing new in the world of music. Alex could easily have joined later, because touring guitarists like him usually learn quickly due to the specifics of the profession.

Probably they'll release OEO from Sao Paolo after movie premiere. But still no Let You Fade and Unshatter on official channel.

I’ll always remember his outro for Faint. It was amazing. It would be great to see him with the band since he brings his own unique touch, but time will tell if that actually happen. We’ll see if his schedule aligns with the next cycle. Fingers crossed.

Rock Werchter 2-5 July Werchter-Parklife 28 June