He's certainly a character. One of those bands that, despite their relatively mellow music style, I reckon would be brilliant live. I'd love to go and see them.
I've never understood why Coldplay get quite so much stick, it's not as if they're really bad at what they do, just a bit different to what some people like. For what it's worth, I really like them.
Nah, only the drummer changed, and to be honest I prefer the new one. They've added a guitarist for the latest record too i think.
Also, Language. Sex. Violence. Other? is a fantastic album, if you liked their earlier stuff I'd give it a try.
Another thing that goes a bit more unnoticed is the...
Agreed that Jeep wasn't brilliant, but have you listened to some of the albums that came after? Pull the Pin was close to their early stuff in my opinion.
Also, absolutely phenomenal band to see live. Kelly Jones is a musical genius.