Man when you put it that way... 12 slots. That’s it.

From Jeff's interview on Missoula radio yesterday when asked about next record...

"We are smack dab in the middle of it. We have a lot of work to do and once we get these shows done we will probably get back at it... I hope."

the album is gonna suck so who cares if it ever comes out

I really don't get why everyone doesn't *get* this. Why do you want a new album? So you have to sit through 4-6 shitty songs next concert?

I'd maintain that situation, if I were you.

Plenty of artists have gone through dry periods and follow it up with a solid second life. Dylan, Springsteen, Neil Young. I think given the current climate both politically (theme for inspiration) and the current music landscape there’s plenty they have the opportunity to explore. Whether they do that is a story to be told, but the ground is fertile for an excellent album from them.

Even at that, I still personally feel that although both Backspacer and Lightning Bolt are at the bottom of my rankings, they are no Lucky Town or Human Touch, or even Tunnel of Love.

The band are way too fat rich and happy to write political music, especially Eddie. That is most definitely not going to be the spark at this point regardless of how much they all surely hate the dotard in Chief.

I’m just happy they seem to be genuinely excited about what they have written so far for the new album.

I’m just happy they seem to be genuinely excited about what they have written so far for the new album.

Let see how much BOB butchers these songs in comparison to LB.

Plenty of artists have gone through dry periods and follow it up with a solid second life. Dylan, Springsteen, Neil Young.

It’s notable that these examples are all solo artists. It’s a lot tougher (maybe impossible) to find a band who’ve pulled the same trick, presumably for obvious, pragmatic reasons.