"[atticus01] (http://www.reddit.com/r...) captured most of the points re: "How does it make sense to kick Tom out?" Just to add to that though...I don't think Mark will have much trouble with writing more songs. Mark has proven over the last 20 years that he is able to write copious amounts of catchy songs, whether those are blink songs, +44 songs, or songs that he's written for other bands. Plus I would imagine that any new member would contribute writing to the record. If you listen to any of Matt Skiba's recent stuff, including Alkaline Trio and his solo band, his sound would work well in blink-182." - Sam Houston