Good point.
Dylan's "accident" was just his way out of an overbearing album/tour cycle. He came back changed, sure enough, recording a whole bunch of new songs. IIRC,

did mention his idea, too, was to "write a song each day" during his leave, which didn't quite pan out.

did seem to have a change of heart in that lull period. He'd been meeting up with major US record labels up to 2002 or some such, with a genuine intent in getting the Pearson/Varjak songs out as the next Sisters album. Of course, his proposals went down about as well as Theresa May's.
Cue 2005, Adam was announced to leave the band after one last tour. Whatever happened in around 2004, seemingly made

think the album is not worth the hassle and Adam felt it best to pack up and join MC5.
Now we know what stopped the album - Infocom.
