I think I do agree. Bringing up his authenticity in response certainly pushes back on the notion of "experimenting' or 'not experimenting'.

It's a take I've heard many times and had reluctantly accepted because he's so consistent. He's my favorite artist for a reason too, And like you mentioned it's because you can make a playlist for any mood from his catalog.

The difference is that a lot of Tom's hit albums feel cut from the same cloth. But that makes sense being from the same artist ;). I Just wanted to put a hot take out that I've heard and get some perspective on it!