IF they reunite, some thoughts from a long-time fan Options

[But Not Broken]

Hi fellow fans,

I’ve been a long-time forum lurker and an even longer Live fan.
However speculative, talk of a reunion has got me very excited.

Following are some thoughts, in no order. Posting here because I’m curious how others might feel.

IF they reunite:

1) I hope it’s authentic and not because both sides are out of options and/or need to promote an anniversary release. I want Live to reunite because they want to be Live again, even if just for a little while.

2) I hope each member feels good about the reunion. I’m just a fan so it would be silly for me to say something like “Member A needs to apologize to Member B for X,” because I know nothing first hand. I just hope that those who feel they are owed apologies are given one, and those who carry even the slightest guilt or remorse can find the courage to come clean to their brothers. The past can’t be undone, but love can be recognized, and camaraderie reignited.

3) Maybe invite Shinn to duo on one song on one tour date. Yeah yeah probably not practical, but could be a nice gesture.

Until anything official, this is all nothing more than a rumor. But it’s a rumor I so badly want to believe, because, despite everything and however faint, I believe the possibility is still alive: My favorite band of all time can take the stage and perform again like my favorite band of all time. Even if just for a little while.

[alexou]

All signs are pointing to this, again I'm not all ok with this, but if it's honest and not for the money I'm not all against it.

1) I want new music and not only a nostalgia act. Good new songs is the only possibility I can support and buy a ticket for a show. Get to the studio, all at the same time, and rehearse, surprise the fans, get loud and anthemic again. The Gracious and The Turn showed that CCP have some good riffs in them. Ed has to listen.

2) various setlists...we got some (not all the time) surprises with Shinn in their setlist. A good show is 22-25 songs a night. You want to try and be relevant again? You're called Live, so prove it!

3) Like I wrote on the FB page, hope that Shinn was treated well in the process (if they reunite). He made a good run (not a perfect one, but still). He helped CCP to produce a good record and to bring back raw energy at their shows.

With this I MIGHT be in...but you can't treat the old songs as you did for more than 15 years and come back like that for free.