So, I have this train of thought that when Easy died it spooked bone. Put the holy ghost in them and made them steer away from the more horrorcore style of music they began with. Later on in their careers they would revisit their demons(esp. krayzie & bizzy) but I think it is during that time frame(1995-2001) where the bones have come to peace with what happened that they made the best music of their careers. If you need any proof just listen to Art of War, BTNHRessurection, Thug Mentality 1999, The Gift, Mo Thugs Chapters 1&2, etc...

After coming to peace with what must have affected them tremendously we see a gradual decline in overall quality and relevance, as well. It is no doubt these guys can still craft another E1999 Eternal if THEY WANTED TO.  I think the time and effort it would require just might not be worth it to them at this point but man would it be nice for the fans. They really should come together and bring forth at least one proper effort with all five before they call it quits.