Stone Temple Pilots

Stone Temple Pilots | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 25, 2010)
• Original Release Date: 2010
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Atlantic
• ASIN: B003CLAMYS
• In-Print Editions: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (116 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,449 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #78 in Music > Hard Rock & Metal > Hard Rock

Editorial Reviews

Atlantic recording group Stone Temple Pilots has announced the upcoming release of their hugely anticipated new album. 'STONE TEMPLE PILOTS' - the Grammy Award-winning band's first all-new collection in close to a decade - will arrive in stores and at all online retailers around the globe on May 25th. Produced by Stone Temple Pilots and mixed by Chris Lord-Alge (Green Day, Dave Matthews Band, My Chemical Romance), 'STONE TEMPLE PILOTS' sees one of rock's biggest bands continuing to explore their enduring approach to music - melding big rock riffs, classic pop hooks, and the restless experimentalism of glam, punk, and psychedelia. Stone Temple Pilots - Scott Weiland, Dean DeLeo, Robert DeLeo, and Eric Kretz - will introduce fans to the new album at their first live date of 2010, performing as part of the annual South By Southwest (SXSW) Music Festival in Austin, Texas. The show - slated for Thursday, March 18th at the famed Austin Music Hall, and presented by StubHub, the world's largest ticket marketplace - kicks off an extensive worldwide 2010 schedule for STP, with U.S. dates, radio festivals, and a European tour slated to follow. A full-scale North American summer tour will also be announced in the coming weeks.

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20 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stone Temple Pilots baby!, May 25, 2010

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Howlin' Wolf "Blues All Around Me" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stone Temple Pilots (Audio CD)

Well I can see alot of ppl dissing this record saying it's not heavy STP and so on, but if you let the material sink in after a few listens you'll get the genius that is Stone Temple Pilots. Personally I love this album from start to finish - it's mostly straight up rock n' roll with poppy melodies, of course STP songs have always been about the melodic hook that makes them so infectious... There are also elements of Velvet Revolver on tracks such as Peacoat complete with wah effect laden guitar solo. Speaking of guitars, the guitars on this album is phenomenal, lately Dean has become my favourite rock guitar player as I now truly realize how great he is not just on this record but on all the previous ones. He plays a really superb and thrilling slide guitar solo and ending on Hickory Dichotomy that blows me away. Hickory Dichotomy is a personal highlight, but every song is beautiful in its own right. Another great, lovely, aurally orgasmic slide guitar on album closer Maver which will make you smile, well I purchased the deluxe version which includes Samba Nova which is not new to me and it seems like they didn't re-record it for this release but it's a another fantastic, laid back track. Too bad they didn't release About A Fool which was advertised at first as being on the deluxe version. The three live tracks of Vasoline, Hickory and Between the Lines are nice to own and fun to listen to but I don't think they are essential. But still, I gotta say, if you're an STP fan and by that I mean someone who also likes the less grungy/heavy material on Tiny Music (Bagman would have fitted perfectly on that album) and Shangri, this album is recommended. And I hope people give this album a few spins first to assimilate and digest the work of art Stone Temple Pilots have produced for our listening pleasure, as I doubt many people will fall in love and totally get it after just one listen. Scott sings great, Dean is on fire, Robert is amazing as always, Kretz is banging, Stone Temple Pilots is the bomb! (Both the band and album) :)

20 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome !!!!!!!!!!!, May 25, 2010

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Noize Agenda (FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stone Temple Pilots (Audio CD)

Nothing is sweeter then one of the greatest bands in rock history, returning and delivering a stellar album like there self-titled. On paper Nine years seemed like forever, but I have to say in the end it has been well worth the wait as the guys In STP have gave you there best album since Core and Purple hands down. Here is the track by track.

1. Between The lines- 5/5 could have heard this on Purple or Tiny music, also this track has a Nirvana vibe.
2. Take a load off - 4/5 Has an AOA vibe going on meets the sound of Purple.
3. Huckleberry Crumble - 5/5 Sounds just like 70's Aerosmith!! Should be released as a single.
4. Hickory Dichotomy - 5/5 Awesome Groovin song!!! Should be a single!!
5. Dare If You Dare - 5/5 One word EPIC!!
6. Cinnamon - 1/5 - Way to poppy for my taste. Most fans will skip this one. Especially if your a core era fan.
7. Hazy Daze- 4/5 Nice rocker!!!
8. Bagman - 5/5 One of the best on the whole album. Should be a single. BAGMAN HONEY!!!!!!!!!
9. Peacoat - 5/5 Best song on the album IMO.
10. Fast As I Can - 4/5 If you liked Vr's Libertad album you will dig this track.
11. First Kiss On Mars - 4/5 Weiland channels bowie on this impressive track.
12. Maver- 5/5 Great ending to a great album.

All in all This is the best album the guys have put out since Purple. For the STP fans of Purple and Vr's Libertad album you should love this. Good blend of rock and pop with a nice nod to the 60's and 70's.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's All About Taste, May 25, 2010

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B. Cassidy (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stone Temple Pilots (Audio CD)

When I first popped in the first new album from Stone Temple Pilots in 9 years, the first thought that came to my mind was not "Boy this is awesome!" or "WTF this sucks!", but "Wow, this album is REALLY going to get divided opinions!" Like Pearl Jam as well as most other prog groups, Stone Temple Pilots are one of those bands that like to push themselves into new heights and new directions with each album, and their self-titled album is no exception.

On their first new album in nearly a decade, STP has crafted what may be their most straight-forward rock album, but with their typical psychedelic stylings, one that almost directly mimics their influences from the '60s and '70s. I like to view this album's style as the "in-between" of Shangri-La Dee Da and Tiny Music..., crossing the psychedelic and experimental with the straight-up rock and roll, and what you get is another new direction that will nonetheless divide its listeners. Those who are bigger fans of the band's early material, most notably Core and Purple, probably won't go for this album. But the rest who prefer the band's more pop and psychedelic work, as well as those who have stuck with the band all these years and appreciate everything they do, will dig it.

I've appreciated everything this band has done through the years, and on my first listen of this album I found myself truly enjoying it, and on my second listen I was enjoying it even more. Every song is incredibly catchy, instantly memorable, and well written. I love the old school vibe this album has and its overall level of intensity; this is an album to rock out to. Scott's lyrics are as strangely clever as ever, Robert and Eric have amped up the rhythm section even more, and Dean as REALLY improved as a player; this is truly his best performance. I'm excited to say that I'd rank this album as one of the band's overall better outings; I slightly prefer the band's more psychedelic and experimental albums like SLDD (my favorite from them, believe it or not) as well as Purple, but their self-titled album comes VERY close within their catalogue of great material.

In the end, it's all about taste really, and this is an album that is destined to be divided. Those who prefer their rock more grungy and heavy will probably find themselves scratching their heads while listening to this album, while others who are more fond of their psychedelic stylings of the '60s and '70s will love it, and those who's tastes are more varied and more appreciative toward all styles will like it nonetheless. I like to think my tastes vary, that's why I've been able to enjoy everything STP has done, and this new album shows a bright future for the band and I'm glad to see them once again producing some kickin' tunes. My only hope is that others can listen to this album and enjoy it for what it is, and that's a great rock and roll album.