a lot of really good points. the musical style has also reflected their lives. by 03-04 the music felt directionless, there was lots of stagnation, it seemed like they were almost playing 30 minute versions of Discern so they WOULDN'T have to nail the composed sections of harder songs.

with sobriety and a new importance on their family structures came the new focus, the new direction, cutting out the party scene in a way cut out the meandering jams. it brought structure and direction back. and you can tell they are enjoying it.