Perdida

This is different from hard-rocking STP former releases. I LOVE the band, transitions, spreading their wings.This album is beautiful, melodic, hypnotic. Vocals are beautiful, guitar always top notch, even in this mellow style. It's a keeper. I'm so glad to own it, along with the rest; & back to harder, raw sound. It's great diversity in the collection

I love Stone Temple Pilots, and while I always recognized strong songwriting as a feature of their success, I wasn't fully aware of just how complicated and wonderful their melodies can sound with less distortion and rock n' roll. This album blew me away. It still rocks, but it's also sincere and artistic. I would give it six stars if I could.

It’s a different album than what they’ve done before, but it still sounds like STP. I like that they have continued and are trying something new.

Love it...but you have to accept that Scott is gone. The last album, also with Jeff Gutt singing, was really good, and could be described as "classic STP music/sound" with a new singer. This album is different.First, it's ALL soft ballads, there are no hard or fast songs. Second, it's almost all acoustic. Third, there are a lot of new sound components introduced such as violin, viola, flute, keyboard, cello, Marxophone, mini-xylo, slide. There's some country, there's a waltz, and Rob sings lead on one. I also like the writing quite a bit, all of the songs are very well-written.There's not a single lame song, every one is good. Unfortunately, after all those soft ballads, you're left hoping for some action. It's definitely a mellow-mooded affair so it's certainly not going to make you drive any faster.Although you can hear some FAINT elements of that "classic STP sound", this is definitely a NEW AND DIFFERENT SOUND. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THAT "CLASSIC STP SOUND" (which the last album still had), THIS ONE IS NOT FOR YOU. Being all acoustic, it's unknown at this time if that "classic STP sound" will come through again when they decide to plug in (hopefully on the next album).The only downside, as with the previous album, is that many of the songs absolutely SCREAM to be sung by Scott and one is left wondering just how amazing they would sound if he were still around.

The album Perdida is an absolute triumph, showcasing the band's versatility through a fresh acoustic approach that departs from their previous style. This stripped-down arrangement allows for a deeper exploration of melodies and harmonies, resulting in a more intimate listening experience.The band's new singer perfectly complements their style, evoking echoes of Weiland while bringing his own unique flair. This acoustic direction not only demonstrates the band's maturity and mastery of their craft, but also raises anticipation for future surprises in their releases.Perdida sets a high bar for the band's future work, serving as a testament to their musical prowess, creativity, and dedication. With each listen, it becomes increasingly clear that this timeless album will resonate with fans for years to come.

No rock music here, just wistful acoustic guitars punctuated with an occasional flute or violin. Can't even really pick one individual song that stands out. Good background music if you're kicking back and blazing a doobie, but I don't see this lasting too long in my regular rotation. STP should have just sprinkled a couple of these tunes across one of their typical rock-oriented albums. I'm kind of bored with it already after two days.

I read all the reviews that the so-called 'music-industry' did. Had I listened I would have missed out on a superb joyful album! There really isn't a bad track here, it's deep, thoughtful and unique. You can tell that STP has chosen to 'mourn' on this record by turning down and unplugging. I believe this album represents a side that almost no rock band ever shows. It's beautiful, at times dark and haunting with fantastic playing. Jeff Gutt has done a great job here, I have read where people call him a Weiland 'sound-a-like' but I disagree. While he has a close vocal tone as Weiland, he is defiantly his own singer. I couldn't imagine a better singer for them to carry on with. I believe in years to come this album will be a turning point in this bad, mourning two lost lead singers and getting on with who they are and creating a new horizon. Give this a listen with open ears and mind and you won't be disappointed!

Being a fan of STP for years, listening to all their albums frequently, and spending time learning the guitar and bass lines I think this is the best album they have put out since Shangri La Dee Da. It may be acoustic, but the songs sound more like what you would hear in some of their older albums. If I had one complaint it would probably be that the bass is a bit too out front in the mix and, being a bass player, they didn't excite me like in previous albums.