I have been reading through this thread, so thanks for all of the input from everyone. It just has a strange vibe to it, like this was the result but it is not representative of the potential the band truly has. I think that this album just sounds like a band that is dealing with a troubled frontman and you can hear the disconnect - from what I remember reading Scott wrote vocals to the instrumentals that were delivered to him and recorded vocals in his own studio as opposed to all of them writing together which may further that disconnect. Maver is a song that shows off Scott's beautiful melody making abilities Instrumentally I actually think the riffs and ideas that Dean and Rob came up with for the debut album with Jeff Gutt in 2018 were more true to the STP vibeīetween the Lines was a catchy lead off single, and songs like Hickory Dichotomy and Take A Load Off are memorable. I ultimately think that there are some great moments off the album but I just think the songwriting isn't super strong or super memorable. Well this album, this is one that I have very mixed opinions of. "Take A Load Off" I go back and forth on - didn't like it a lot this time around when I wrote the review but then heard it after and liked it more. I think I'm caught by how Weiland says "even when WE used to do drugs" like 'don't forget it wasn't just me' - that might be bugging me. I'm losing it.let me move on! Okay the review, another vote for "Between The Lines" being a great single. Me mentioning it again by being conscious about it makes it truly 5 or 4 times. Okay that the 4th time 5 or 4 times has been mentioned and I'm laughing every time I see it. Great song breakdown - that was a good read. You caught the Aerosmith thing too with 'Huckleberry' - okay cool - 'Hickory' is like Bowie - I didn't realize - cool! Yeah "Peacoat" is a forgotten hidden gem to me too.įor some reason I'm not thrilled with the last 2 tracks like I was with the softer material on their last 3 albums - good but not great. "Cinnamon" - I don't hear Blink-182 - it's a bit in the punk pop realm but it's too poppy - I still think it's an actual attempt at 60's bubblegum but with sharper guitars.
I'm caught between 2.5 and 3 stars on this one.Ĭlick to expand.Okay that the 4th time 5 or 4 times has been mentioned and I'm laughing every time I see it. Perhaps it’s just my expectations dropping but I liked it other than the lackluster ending. Maybe it’s just the memories of the times? Overall, it’s a decent listen. One that I kind of like.Ī bit more accessible for me than Shangri La De Da. Samba Nova (Bonus Track) – An interesting listen for sure. But I’ll pass on the majority of the song, I do like the bridge, the guitar break and the slow part afterwards. Bordering on a dud, if not an outright one. A couple more listens might change my opinion towards the positive.įirst Kiss on Mars – Meh. A very good here… Perhaps this one is my favorite?įast As I Can – Solid rocker but somewhat non-distinct. Really good chorus on this one, it rivals some of the classic works. I like the bridge and guitar break after. Hazy Daze – Really good chorus but the verses are a bit lacklusterīagmam – Like the driving guitars in the verses. I’m also hearing some Blink 182 in this song which is a bit of a problem for me. The chorus reminds of something on Hole’s “Celebrity Skin”. Probably my favorite.Ĭinnamon - Borders on sing/song cheese at times but it mostly works. The chorus is a little more vintage STP.ĭare If You Dare – Beatles verses this time but that’s nothing new with STP. Hickory Dichotoy – Now we have a Bowie vibe going on in the verses, which again, is fine with me. Huckleberry Crumble – Is this an Aerosmith cover? Sure sounds like “Same Ole Song and Dance”. Take a Load Off – Another strong song with kind of a “Purple” feel to it. Until now…īetween the Lines - Surprisingly strong opener. Upon release, I listened to it 5 or 4 times and thought it was OK, but never revisited it. Another album I haven’t heard in many years.
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