There was more guitar playing on Aftermath than the last couple of Jovi records put together. Anyone that says there isn't clearly hasn't listened to it properly. Also, guitar parts that sound like Richie, not some generic U2/Killers guitar sound like the last few Jovi records (which I blame Shanks for)

The only thing that I feel the new album misses, regarding Richie, is backing vocals...Scars on This Guitar particularly would have sounded amazing with his BVs...