That last part is the thing, you're totally correct. If it works creatively, artistically, if it works that the vibrations coming out of them are what they should be then there's no scope for complaining they're not bff's. Then, maybe not only is the animosity worth enduring, it might even help the material.

I was thinking there's a chance I was reading too much into the situation but watching that interview.. It's hilarious the body language. It just helps highlight how bizarre the alchemy of bands can be cause looking solely at their body language live & in interview I could never imagine they'd be capable of producing the performances they have & the quality of King Animal. I suppose it's a similar situation with most bands, even ones who hadn't split up, just personality clashes & shit. But when it's a matter of professionalism they rise to the occasion - perhaps a reason why some bands make it & many don't.

Edit: that's the first time I've ever used BFF. I'm never going to do that again. In fact I'd delete it & edit it but I want to keep it as a shameful reminder to myself. Fuck me.