To ignore the crowd that is surrounding Dave nowadays is to ignore 50% of what makes a show good, the atmosphere. Drunk frat guys talking about getting in fights does detract from the show and it can ruin the show if you bought seats and they bought seats right by you.
The band is full of talent. Singing voices are the most controversial part of bands in my opinion, it was the reason I avoided Umphrey's for a while, but I'd say more of the show is the music than the voice, and if you listen for the passion instead of the strict notes and the like you get more out of it.
Both bands being debated are good and have mutual respect for each other, why don't the fans grow up and try the same.
Sadly I think this album is another downhill step for DMB and they have continually been going downhill studiowise. It seems like Dave is losing his ability to write amazing lyrics. All of these new producers haven't been doing them any good either. Maybe they should go back to Lillywhite.
I don't know, I'm just a fan worried about their future I guess.
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