A day later and I'm really digging it. I'm optimistic.
And while, I understand that it'll probably take a while for this to sink in, this new material really needs to be judged on its own merit, not unfairly pinning it up against their hey-day with Scott.
Of course, you like what you like, but the comparison is inevitable whether intentional or sub-conscious.
As for the "generic vocal" comments...I'm not sure what everyone out there is listening to but Jeff definitely doesn't have that "bro-rock" voice that is plastered all over rock stations.
He's doing his thing while throwing in the occassional Scott-ism, which I felt Chester honored as well.