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70 out of 100

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8.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 37 Ratings

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  • Summary: The Grammy-winning California rock band led by Scott Weiland returns with its first album in nearly a decade.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Billboard.com
    88
    Displaying impressive vocal polish from outspoken frontman Scott Weiland; blazing guitar solos over tight, crunch-laden instrumentation; and grungy takes on Lennon/McCartney melodicism, STP asserts its place among seminal hard-rock chameleons.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    Scott Weiland sounds downright effervescent on the first Stone Temple Pilots disc in nearly a decade. There's nothing new here, just cheap and easy pop-rock mimicry (the Beatles, Petty, Nirvana, Bowie, Aerosmith), siphoned through spry, crunchy grunge riffs.
  3. Slant Magazine
    60
    It's not groundbreaking stuff, but it surpasses all expectations for a group who've spent almost a decade apart.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. Craig
    10
    Really excellent stuff--better than I expected. Of course, my favourite STP album is Tiny Music, so I'm open to some of the more pop-oriented explorations here (Although I can't stand Hickory Dichotomy--Weiland sounds like the flaming dude from the B-52s).… Expand
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  2. AknatonR
    4
    Nothing special.
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  3. centurysleuth
    3
    This my friend is not just bad for Stone Temple Pilots, it's just a lackluster album overall. Coming from a true STP, Scott Weiland, Velvet Revolver, Army of Anyone - fan. Honestly, the band doesn't sound half bad, this time I'd place fault mostly on Scotty. Still love you Scott.… Expand
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