Hello Les:
I agree LB has certainly hit his stride in writing lyrics. I think he really was able to do this on his three solo records and the GOS demos. I love Trouble and, esp., Go Insane. I also love his 90's stuff from OOTC and the demos from GOS, esp. Peacekeeper and Bleed to Love Her. In my opinion, he also has progressed musically in that he doesn't repeat quite as much as he used to. His musical growth is really the reason why I am anxiously waiting for SYW. I think TISL demonstrates Stevie has also grown, but we have witnessed so much of the "final product" of her music and its changes (esp in the collaborations) in recent years. The same cannot be said for LB.
Oh - They should pay me for my musical opinions!!!!
