And the anger with Page comes through loud and clear in songs like "I Have Learned" - "I have learned to live with living with / Every choice we made / But I would love to live with giving this / Shaky voice some shade... Same sun / Same Fun / Whole new world..." This song comes out and says we're ready to move on and has some fun electric guitar to back it up. This may be 4/5 of the original group, but there's definitely a new feel and they're not holding back on letting the world in on their new sound.
But there's also a song - "Golden Boy" - that almost sounds like they're applauding Page's departure... "No, no, no, you're not a quitter / So don't, don't, don't, don't you be bitter / Go, go, go where you glitter away..." Page has gone off to pursue his solo career, which though the rest of the band hit a rough patch for a while, they're ready to move on. As bassist Creeggan says - "We came to the conclusion that the band was only worth saving if we supported one another and strove for a healthy dynamic between us. So far it's been amazing and the most creative time I can remember having with the group."
It's my hope that BNL continues to enjoy success in this new incarnation. I just hope that they get a bit more cheerful and back to those off-beat humorous songs that attracted me to them in the first place. Be sure to check out All In Good Time at your favorite music retailers and keep an eye out for tour dates near you starting May 10th.
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1 - Fitz
@Allen Jones - BNL is a great group and art is one of those things that everybody brings something different to the table. So I'm not surprised that some folks like it. That doesn't make my review gospel. :) Everyone is entitled to an opinion.