Usually I like to have them, but going drum-less pushes everything in a new direction and makes it easier to keep things sounding different.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I got tired of different drum sounds so you buy different effects for more manipulation.
It's really important for the bass and the drums to somehow blend.
Drums all have their own particulars - each drum has a place where they sound the best - where they ring out and resonate the best, and the head surface isn't too loose or too tight, mainly so you get a good rebound off of the head.
Drums usually seem to tune themselves.
Not everybody likes or understands a drum solo, so I like to bring in effects and sounds to keep their interest.
But I've gravitated more towards the drum set.
It's been years and years and years I've been playing the drums, and they're still a challenge. I still enjoy using drumsticks and a snare drum.
Even on the drum level, it's all about stating your theme, going back to certain things that need to be emphasized, not doing fills for the sake of doing fills.
I like drums, really, if they're under control.
Anytime I switch to another instrument, I immediately turn it into another kind of drum so that I can understand it better.