I would love to see Bob Rock again, or any change in producer would be welcomed. If, heaven forbid, Shanks were to continue with the band, I'd like a low-key version of HAND. However, without songs like the title track, Welcome to Wherever You Are and WSYCGH. Louder and more balanced backing vocals from the band as well. A few verses sung by Richie would be a blessing.

Little instrumentals and solos at the end of tracks or between choruses and verses would fill the songs up more and make them feel more interesting. Like that twin-solo that Jon Richie did in Thorn live would have been great in the studio:
Lots of demos! I wouldn't mind if they took 2 years to make the 'right' album. None of this rushing bullcrap.

And I think it's about time Jon grew a beard

KS