True... and I hope I didn't make it sound like that's what I was saying... Layne was one of a kind. AIC is one of my top 5 favorite bands and I refuse to see them with the new guy on tour, nor will I purchase a new AIC record without Layne. No Layne = no AIC period.
The vocal style on the first record differs from the style of the second and the second is easier to absorb. I like both though...