This. I had a conversation a long time ago with a mega fan who hated the co-writers post TD and basically blamed the newcomers for the decline in the lyrics department. Whaaa? He was convinced that Child was something of an unofficial member and poured his soul into the lyrics. I'd rather have Billy Falcon, he really seems to bring the best out of Jon and their collaboration is more *artistic* than hits-oriented

Desmond Child post2000 has been a hit or miss, on the side of miss tbh

I find it quite amusing that their last official collaboration was Army Of One