I've noticed that this album is the one where their influences are more evident than in previous efforts.
It's the first time that whole songs sound like other artists.
"Huckleberry Crumble" = Aerosmith
"Dare If You Dare" = Tears for Fears saluting The Beatles ("Sowing the Seeds of Love")
"Cinnamon" = The Lightning Seeds
"First Kiss On Mars " = Bowie (STP has never copied Bowie even though Scott has)
"Maver" = The Band
I do enjoy the album btw, I just think it lacks enough of the melodic & harmonic subtlety that characterises STP's best work.