I don't do facebook, but the majority of comments I've read on another music site are in agreement with yours, that ...
- glad MP is coming back
- Mangini is an incredible player
- MP brings a lot more emotion
- James LaBrie's voice has gone downhill
Other comments that appear often are ...
- new songs have become too technical and sterile since MP left
- hope this doesn't affect Winery Dogs, which some fans have come too prefer over DT
It will be interesting to see what the new album will bring.