His stripped-down version revealed the heart of indie songwriting.
There's a peculiar pride in taking eighteen months to arrange a continental tour after an album release. Fans aren't museums, patiently waiting for you to dust off the exhibits. That delay just guarantees your setlist feels dated when you finally play it. I've seen more momentum killed by this 'artistic pacing' than by any bad review. It's not depth, it's disorganization dressed up as integrity. Sync the calendar or watch the crowd drift to someone who does.