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Tour
they’re playing at a venue near me and I plan to go. I know with how everything happened the band can’t have its former glory. Are they still any good? Like is it going to blow me away like the old stp would have? I’m going either way but I’m just asking to prepare.
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Just watch some YouTube preformances to see for your self. I think they still rock.
Most definitely. I was unsure too but so glad I went, it was my only opportunity
Ya I see this question like “would I enjoy seeing The Rolling Stones this summer?” … yes, but if you saw them in 1969 don’t expect the same show. Glad they’re still rocking!
i personally think theyre still good and im seeing them in dallas
Worth it , heavy on Core/ Purple songs , last full show was 7 Core Songs and 5 Purple songs
So good, but two problems:
No is Weiland (i like Jeff)
Set list only with hits.
I saw STP in the early 00s after their popularity had waned. They were playing the “arena” at a directional state university. It was hardly more than a high school gymnasium.
And yet Scott Weiland and STP rocked our faces off. Weiland was a direct descendant of a lineage that includes guys like Plant, Morrison, and Jagger. An all time great rock front man. He would go as hard in front of two thousand people as he would in front of twenty thousand.
Further he had a very poetic approach to crafting lyrics that was distinctly Scott Weiland. No other song writer can write Weiland lyrics. He was Bowie esque in his ability to turn odd phrases into something beautiful.
New STP still has the beautiful ethereal guitar work that they’ve always had. The new lead singer does a passable Weiland impression. The music is fine. It’s just not what it was.
Agreed. Had some great times at STP shows and Scott was more than photogenic. Reminds me of a GnR show we had photos of back when I worked at a photo agency. One of their first shows: Leather outfits, Axl shirtless, their full wild act. Except it was in a church basement and they’re were maybe 5 people sitting on folding chairs watching.
No chance for deep cuts. Gonna play the tired old radio songs over and over. Its karaoke night. Sad really.
No. They're not.
yes they are good still, if you want to figure that out for yourself you could watch their recent live preformances on youtube or just their more recent albums that dont have scott in them like stone temple pilots (2018) and perdida and see for yourself
yes
I was on the fence about going in LA but the ticket prices are pretty bold for not having Weiland so I think I'm gonna pass. If it was still him I'd snatch them in a heartbeat. One of the best vocalists to ever exist.