I'm not exactly "globally" satisfied and only unhappy with a "small" part. I guess it depends on how you define "small." I like most of the music--yes, even the new music. But I'm not happy with the bottle formula ballads, the set lists, the tour schedules, the fan club ticketing, Jon and Richie's overt political alliance (it bugs me that celebs play such a part in politics), the way the Oompas acts like every bit of info is the biggest secret and then the greatest gift ever bestowed upon mankind. I thought One Wild Night was the sorriest excuse for a live album ever made.

But when you compare what I don't like or find disappointing to the nearly 20 years of enjoying the music and concerts, I can't say I'm espeically worried about what they'll do next. They've made consistently good music through the years and that's what it boils down to. If I don't want to travel for a show, I can stay home. If I get bored with the setlist, I can take in one show instead of 5.

Becky