I liked the original singer better, although neither one is the greatest lyricist :P
I really think bands should be required to change their name if you replace your lead singer or songwriter...it's just not gonna sound the same when something like that happens :/
I have to go against the masses. I just heard "cold and jaded" and I like it more than anything else I've ever heard from these guys. Sounds kinda like Quicksand. I haven't heard the rest of the album though.