But we are more mature and sophisticated as songwriters than we were then, so that's gonna be reflected in it. In addition to the re-emergence of Gurewitz, Bad Religion will also have a new drummer in tow when it hits the recording studio in June. Longtime drummer Jay Ziskrout has been forced into retirement by a rotator cup injury, and the band is currently auditioning new drummers for his spot.
Music is just a matter of taste.
I can't do anything about the current state of music. The best thing you can do to change the world is to change yourself. So the best thing we can do to change the state of music is to make the best possible record we can make. People who love punk will see it as the apex of the entire movement.