I've just discovered this band in the last few weeks. Funny that this thread would appear right now.
They are a great band and have a very unique sound. Fogarino's drumming is a big part of it, IMO. He is very deliberate and has a great feel to his playing. I love the way he goes back and forth between playing a groove on the toms, then opening up and moving to the ride, then back to the toms again. Then, out of nowhere, he'll go to a 16th-note pattern on the hi-hat.
Agree with what you say about him always playing to the song. He's very musical in his approach. He's one of those guys that "gets it".
Also love his snare sound on their recordings.
