Me too -  I didn't like the idea of the Nocs not being on the next album.  I'm thrilled that now they're all going to be a part of it.  V. exciting stuff!  I don't know squat about the new producer, and at this point, I don't care.  I feel like the shelf-life on all the negativity has run out, and it's time to move on with positive sentiments, and see what happens.  What I do know is that I trust Scott's musical instincts and ability implicitly.