Dale's definately an awesome bassist. Usually all middle end (at least that's what it sounds to me), and a total treat to listen to. Mike writes the book on how to use an E-Bow with perfect feedback and sustain mastery. I don't have an all time favorite guitarist, being my instrument of choice, but Mike definately is one of my faves because he just simply doesn't sound like anyone else. And originality is a good thing. I have no idear about drums, but listening to "Butterfly Love" seems to tell me that Darren can pound the skins pretty damn well. It's hard to describe the sound of Steel Pole Bath Tub, musically it's just overwhelmingly chaotic, but the chaos really creates the beauty.