Original sentence: Concensus amongst fans is that the songs since Becoming X have lost the sometimes creepy bubblegum feel, but have gained an emotional intensity beyond what Kelli's could provide.Kelli's amicable departure, while lamented by many, was well received by critics who felt that it gave the band a more honest, emotional timbre
Edited sentence: Kelli and the rest of the group split amicably.Kelli's departure, while lamented by many, has given the band a more honest, emotional timbre.The songs from Becoming X have lost the sometimes creepy bubblegum feel, but have gained an emotional intensity beyond what Kelli's could provide