Everything had changed.

From the Barenaked Ladies website:

By mutual agreement, Steven Page will be parting company with the remaining members of Barenaked Ladies. Jim Creeggan, Kevin Hearn, Ed Robertson, and Tyler Stewart will continue recording and touring together as Barenaked Ladies. Steven Page will pursue solo projects including theatrical opportunities while the band enters the studio in April 2009, and hits the road in the fall. Page says "These guys are my brothers. We've grown up together over the past twenty years. I love them and wish them all the best in the future." The band also wish Steven well in all of his endeavors. Ed Robertson says: "It's the start of a new chapter for all of us. Here's to the future!"

You know what, Steven Page?

I never thought I'd say this. Especially after the millions of concerts over the years, the endless worship and devotion, purchasing every single one of your CDs, attending your little shows at Borders and wearing your merchandise to shamelessly promote your beautiful band . . .

Mr. Steven Page: you have officially let me down.

F. The whole reason I fell in love with BNL in the first place in the SIXTH GRADE was because of this man's beautiful voice, his charisma, his stage presence and his witty song lyrics. Naturally, I came to love each and every member of the band and once I saw a live show, I was fucking sold. That was it. I was HOOKED and this was my favourite band of all time and there was no negotiating. But now, NOW, Steven Page, now, the image is tarnished. I mean, I'm SURE he has his reasons. I don't know the man personally. It may seem selfish or a little mid-life crisis to outsiders, but who knows why people do the things they do. Good luck in your solo career, buddy. I mean, who am I kidding, I'll probably still buy the CDs and try to attend the concerts if he ever comes to New York, but STILL. What about the Barenaked Ladies?! The family? The team?! My life . . ..

I'm really, really sad and disappointed. And it's hard to put it into words. But I feel like just another really good thing from my younger years is coming to an end . . . and that blows.

Ugh. This is like bringing Title of Show back to Broadway, but replacing Heidi with an understudy. Or something. It's just not right. You know?

I'm gonna go dream of the old days and listen to "It's Only Me".
Good night :-/