I really don't see the relevancy of comparing the solo gigs to the solo albums, however.. And simply can't believe the albums being so slagged off in here...
"Take it as it comes", as Jimbo once put it.
Expectations inevitably lead to dis-appointments..! Especially if only expecting mere "professionalism"...
p.s: Just listened to few Cope solo's from the 00's again today. And yep, they're still among some of my VERY fave albums..!
p.p.s: Don't take this all too personally KC (even though i'm replying to your post..).