Maserati - just discovered VII, and Language of Cities

I was struck by just how different the two albums are. Apparently Jerry Fuchs was crucial to the sound (no idea who he was, just that he was the drummer, passed away suddenly due to a freak accident. Both albums specifically mention him).

https://maserati.bandcamp.com/album/the-language-of-cities-anniversary-edition

And

https://maserati.bandcamp.com/album/maserati-vii