STONE TEMPLE PILOTS – “Out of Time” (2013)
I don’t like Linkin Park too much, but Mrs. LeBrain does so I’ve heard a lot of their albums. I did like their singer Chester Bennington, I thought he had amazing pipes. It was more the rapping and the samples I didn’t like. I always kind of wished Chester was in a band that I liked.
I do like Stone Temple Pilots though, and “Out of Time” sounds like Stone Temple Pilots! It sounds like the young STP, when Weiland could really wail. I don’t think I’m alone in saying that Scott’s voice is simply not what it once was, but Chester is in his prime. And the song is great! Solid riff, powerful sound. If it lacks any of Scott’s swagger, the track makes up for it with Chester’s lungs. It’s just great to hear Eric Kretz and Robert & Dean DeLeo rocking behind such a strong song. Album and a tour? Sure. My interest is peaked.
Download it here, for free: http://stonetemplepilots.com/
4/5 stars
mikeladano.com 
This has renewed my interest in STP as I got tired about reading about the mis adventures of Wieland with all the projects he gets into and than it all ends in shambles. Guy is a talent no doubt but all the drama etc. I’m not a L.P fan as well Mike but I like the direction of this new song…I will buy this release when that day comes…and good on em for keeping it under wraps esp with all this social networking going on .
LikeLike
No kidding. I dunno if you watched the interview but they say they couldn’t even be seen together in public. Then when the guy asks, “Does Scott know about this?” they say, “Well he probably does now.”
LikeLike
Actually it’s a funny good interview…I’m hoping that this will work out cuz I’m not to keen on lead singer changes anymore but this one feels different ,for the better…I hope…now bring on the Sabbath album!
LikeLike
Yeah agreed, if does feel different, and I think with Linkin Park being as huge as they are, this actually elevates STP in profile a bit.
Judging by one song (as if you can judge by just one) it’s a good fit. Weiland’s voice is apparently so poor, they couldn’t do a Core anniversary tour.
LikeLike
Actually STP played Tbay a few months back one of Scott’s last shows. Would have gone but the tix ran between 85-100 bucks , I passed but from what I heard it was a good show.
I seen STP open for the Stones back in 94 at the CNE in TO just as Purple came out that’s when they were cooking ….
LikeLike
Yeah I agree, and that’s also the same year I joined the record store and we played Purple all that summer.
LikeLike
Never liked STP or Linkin Park but the guy’s vocals seem to be a good fit.
LikeLike
Yeah agreed. Apparently vocal STP fans are having a fit on the net. They’d rather wait for Weiland to clean up…again.
LikeLike
Lead singer changes are always going to divide opinion. Especially when the singer is as charismatic as someone like Weiland.
LikeLike
The charisma is something I don’t get anymore. I have been sick of this guy for a long time.
LikeLike
Well, I’ve not really followed his career/movements for a good while so… when I say he’s charismatic it doesn’t necessarily mean that he’s likeable!
LikeLike
Sounds to me like they’re trying too far, it’s just a wall of noise. I think it’s nice that they’re trying to be relevant again, but this one song isn’t enough to sell it to me.
LikeLike
Sorry, meant ‘trying too hard.’
LikeLike
This is my cup of tea. I imagine it will be played in the car a lot this summer.
LikeLike