Far more than a modern-day reprisal of the MTV Unplugged ethos, Perdida is the sound of a band stretching beyond its own self-imposed limits to challenge what a so-called “acoustic album” can be.
What you get on Perdida is a band that as they get comfortable with another new singer, is pumping out songs that are more reflective of who they are today.
Even though it's focused on loss -- in life and in love -- Perdida ends up feeling like a rebirth, losing the past to make way for the future. Like the barren tree on the album cover, life eventually blooms again in time.
While on first listen Perida will surprise some STP fans and disappoint others. It’s an album that with repeated listens could well come to be seen by many as being among the band’s best.
Even if Perdida does have a good amount of hammy lyrics and dull, strummy adult-pop, it's still the best music they've written since 2001's Shangri-La Dee Da. And, in many ways, is proof of why they deserve a fair shot at keeping the Stone Temple Pilots name active.
It’s hard for a band like STP to change and grow, especially after the losses of two iconic frontmen, so perhaps Perdida will function more like a steppingstone to something greater. But for now, they sound like half the band they used to be.
Wow I wasn't expecting that punch in my stomach. This just hits me too close to home, too near the bone. They somehow evolved to somethingWow I wasn't expecting that punch in my stomach. This just hits me too close to home, too near the bone. They somehow evolved to something different and I hope they continue this way!…Expand
This is one of the best Stone Temple Pilots albums you will ever listen to. It is intimate, warm, and earnest in the best way possible. DeanThis is one of the best Stone Temple Pilots albums you will ever listen to. It is intimate, warm, and earnest in the best way possible. Dean Deleo's guitar is at his very best and the rhythm section accommodates the song and the melody hook perfectly. Jeff Gutt's vocal is Weiland-esque and haunting at time when themes of mortality and loss of relationships are stressed. Yes, you can fault STP for mellowing down but you also need to give the band the credit to create new materials and venturing into new genres when other similar bands had been mailing it in for years just by touring or releasing limited materials. Rolling Stones, hypocritical in pushing a mostly Hip-Hop focused agenda, deliberately trashed the rating of this album. Genuine grunge and STP fans will gracefully begs to differ and will truly treasure this masterpiece that will make both Scott and Chester proud.…Expand
Very powerful moving album, it is definitely the best album stone temple pilots have released in a long time as they proved they can stillVery powerful moving album, it is definitely the best album stone temple pilots have released in a long time as they proved they can still give us that nostalgic sound which makes you feel that Scott's right there spiritually as you get there vintage vibes through the number of acoustic riffs and Jeff's vocals which touches very close to Scott's in there own respect.…Expand
A superb album which, to me, really covers the emotions that come with "loss". no weak track to be found on this album, but if I would have toA superb album which, to me, really covers the emotions that come with "loss". no weak track to be found on this album, but if I would have to name the album highlights these would be "Miles away" and "Sunburst".…Expand
Perdida is easily the best STP of the past two decades. Beautiful song after beautiful song. This is a departure from their Weiland daysPerdida is easily the best STP of the past two decades. Beautiful song after beautiful song. This is a departure from their Weiland days however, Jeff Gutt really hits his stride here.…Expand
Dont let yourself deceive by some elitist easy criticism of saying that this is a generic album, not anyone can pullJust a fantastic album.
Dont let yourself deceive by some elitist easy criticism of saying that this is a generic album, not anyone can pull out a nice 10 songs acoustic one which flows like the wind your ears, you wont want to jump from songs.
This is an excellent album full of beauty and catchy emotional songs, forget about the non important details.…Expand
7.5/10
This is a different era of STP than I'm used to. But, I was pleasantly surprised to hear acoustic grunge. It's folky, raw, and7.5/10
This is a different era of STP than I'm used to. But, I was pleasantly surprised to hear acoustic grunge. It's folky, raw, and tranquil. It's certainly a pleasant listen and interesting album. The most fascinating part is that they play on vintage instruments, giving a unique sound to the album, that turns the lackluster folk music into a unique album.
ALBUM ARTWORK: The poster is perfect, representing a vapid and dying try in a midwestern landscape. While STP isn't necessarily dull or dying, the songs on the album have a very relaxed and desolate feel to them. The yellowish, sepia tone ties back into the vintage instruments used on the album, giving a new rendition and homage of a folky, midwestern era.…Expand
