Originally Posted by TheseDaysEra

exactly. it may not ALL be about Richie but c'mon, it can't just be a coincidence, especially since it's the first album since his departure. It's too obvious. Jon will obviously deny it but he'll feed on the controversy and so will the album - especially since it's a 'fan' album - casual fans won't know what the heck he's sining about but die hards will.

It's like Lennon releasing 'How Do You Sleep?' and denying it's about McCartney.