I think that 12 Bar Blues might be the best stuff Weiland has ever worked on! But STP, by far better,more creative and soulful than VR ever was. They had some good songs, but STP in my category was not just a grunge band, they weren´t aggressive, or too dark either. They had the same vibe as the Beatles or Jane´s Addiction(if you know what I mean), well these are just my opinions. I warmly welcome Stone Temple Pilots back!

Please you people have no clue on what a real artist is! A voice that rips through your very soul! I’m am speaking of the late, great Jeff Buckley! I love STP, hate VR, Scott could have hooked up with a much better group than those has-beens. I saw VR in the summer and although Scott was not at his STP best, he rocked. Slash and Duff just looked bored. Can’t wait to see STP this summer.

Jude,
Your over opinionated drivvle counts for nothing.

REAL critics gave Contraband 5 stars & Libertad 4 1/2 stars so “professional opinion” is not finding any weak material on either. Stick to your day job Jude.
Matt

One last thing….I saw 2 of VR shows last year, in May at Avalon in Boston & then in August at the Tweeter Center in MA,I had 3rd row center floor tix, the Tweeter Center was the best live show I have seen in 15 years…don’t take my word for it…. they packed 62,000 screaming fans & there was not one complaint I heard on the way out…I wish scott & VR the best.
Thanks for taking the time to read my opinions!
Nikita

Okay,enough…Scott IS Velvet Revolver, despite having a disease called addition,(anyone stating it is his “choice” isn’t qualified to speak on it)He is and will be one of the greatest front man of this generation. Jude is entitled to his opinion, but I have to sternly disagree that both VR albums are “mediocre” & that the lyrics are childish…Last Fight? American Man? Grave Dancer? Are you kidding me? These songs are a result of the GROUPS effort, not Weiland alone. I find thier lyrics very deep & meaningful as well as touching on many different generes.
If Scott’s voice sounds a little bad one may consider that they have been touring 2 SUCCESSFUL albums almost back to back for several years, that pace could take it’s toll on anyones pipes. I pray that Scott does not reunite with STP, he belongs with VR, they will keep him alive & productive since they are staunch professionals & understand the recovery process, STP on the other hand….It’s like going back to Hell for him….they are unstable influances,getting back together, even for a few shows I feel if a huhe mistake, it makes me feel like he is quitting.Everyone is entiled to his/her opinions, but this blog seems more like “frustrated” music critics trying to get Rolling Stone mag to notice them in these blogs…how about leaving out Pearl Jam & other ancient history, what we have now is a great frontman, who cleaned up,then went STRAIGHT to a full & demanding schedule, a slip here & there is expected, with good friends & fan support, he will get through it, for his kids, his music & his band.
Rock On!
Nikita

I think that Scott’s solo album
was awesome,he should forget about bands.do some solo stuff

Jude, you wonder why so many people come at you after your posts? Look at the STP record sales over the years and you just might understand why. Numbers dont lie.

Seems like jude has been READING way too much rolling stone and not dusting off albums..by the way.. it is so easy to compare groups, concentrate on what makes a band distinct..but anyway just as everyone else´s opinions are valid, so are yours.

oh yeah…i’m not the Jude talking about Jesus in the AMy Winehouse comment section….wowsers

I did comment on Amy Winehouse as well….and I love when people have nothing more intelligent to say than to use expletives. All I said about Amy Winehouse is that we as the music buying public allow record companies to push these drugged out so called “rock stars” upon us, when I feel that at some point we have to say ok, enough is enough, why are we rewarding someone with all of this extra exposure for making a mess of the opportunities they are given. I know there is some up and coming artist who is more deserving of her spot on the Grammy’s, but no, we get to see Amy do her weird tortured girl stuff from Rehab….wonderful….

Wow…make a few comments, and out come the fan boys and girls who accept the second rate work of artists who were only slightly above second rate to begin with. I am fortunately at a place in my life where I am able to listen to an artist and make decision on whether that song/album/performance stands up on it’s own based on the quality of said song/album/performance. I have said severeal times now that I do enjoy a handfull of the stand out STP tracks, but let’s face it, how many STP songs can you really look back on and say are real classic songs from the era when they were putting out their albums. Four…maybe five. The great thing about being mature about music is that everyone has a choice to listen to what they like, and no one should be able to tell you that what you like is crap. But come on people, both Velvet Revolver albums are really really weak. The lyrics are child like, with very little insight, nothing lasting or memorable, and the musicianship is ok, but a tad boring and rehashed. When I first heard the Gunners had chosen Scott as their lead singer I felt whoah…ok…STP has some good stuff, but he isn’t even in the same league as the Gunners. I hoped for the best because I felt a little bit let down at the promise that was Guns N’ Roses. These albums fall so short of the mark that I couldn’t make myself buy the second one. So back to the point…why accept lackluster performances, even if you are a big fan of someone…I have been to several concerts and bought several albums by artists that I am huge fans of, and if the concert/album/song is crap…it’s crap. You people are going on like Scott Weiland is John Lennon and he can do no wrong…what is wrong with you…haha…a tortured soul…how about a guy who jumped on the coattails of bands like Sound Garden and Peral Jam and managed to put out a few albums with a handfull of good songs. Tortured genius I think not…spoiled rock star running out of anything relevant to put forth. For those of you comparing his talent level to Eddie Vedder….wow…please people, are you messing with me, or are you really like Backstreet Boys fans who would take truckloads of shite music from a group and still throw your panties on the stage….

STP was always better than they were given credit for. I do think Weiland’s voice has slipped in recent years, but it’s still alright. Whomever he ends up with should consider a little group harmony to cover the rough spots. Things can be worked out.

Scott Weiland has more talent in his heroin infested arm than Creed had in the whole band. And no one is running the ex- gunners .. they are talent with or without Scott. As for you Jude … aren’t you the child abusing crack wh@re that thinks amy whinehouse should rot in hell for doing drugs? I hardly think you are the authority on who is worth having a little faith in.

Sorry, but from day one, to this very day, the Eddie Vedder “comparison”, I’ve never really gotten… It’s not like Eddie invented the baritone, and he has no falsetto or any sort of range period. Weiland cashes his checks because of his range and gift of melody… always been a ridiculous notion that some reporter tagged STP with, and people just ran with it… They had more in common with Alice in Chains than Pearl Jam if anything…

All points made have validity, but let’s face it, Stone Temple Pilots were a great band and would not be under such intense, negative scrutiny if not for their immense popularity. Imagine if they were just some cult favorite and Scott had never become as famed as he is. People would be falling all over themselves to get the word out about this amazing ‘underground’ band. They have five studio records and, yes, they have some throwaway tracks here and there, but listen to these records again. The first two are killer, top to bottom, the third is solid, the fourth is the weakest, but the fifth has amazing Weiland balladry riddled throughout that cement his place as one of the greatest Pop/Hard Rock singers of the last decade and a half. Period.

All points made have validity, but let’s face it, Stone Temple Pilots were a great band and would not be under such intense, negative scrutiny if not for their immense popularity. Imagine if they were just some cult favorite and Scott had never become as famed as he is. People would be falling all over themselves to get the word out about this amazing ‘underground’ band. They have five studio records and, yes, they have some throwaway tracks here and there, but listen to these records again. The first two are killer, top to bottom, the third is solid, the fourth is the weakest, but the fifth has amazing Weiland balladry riddled throughout that cement his place as one of the greatest Pop/Hard Rock singers of the last decade and a half. Period.

All points made have validity, but let’s face it, Stone Temple Pilots were a great band and would not be under such intense, negative scrutiny if not for their immense popularity. Imagine if they were just some cult favorite and Scott had never become as famed as he is. People would be falling all over themselves to get the word out about this amazing ‘underground’ band. They have five studio records and, yes, they have some throwaway tracks here and there, but listen to these records again. The first two are killer, top to bottom, the third is solid, the fourth is the weakest, but the fifth has amazing Weiland balladry riddled throughout that cement his place as one of the greatest Pop/Hard Rock singers of the last decade and a half. Period.

All points made have validity, but let’s face it, Stone Temple Pilots were a great band and would not be under such intense, negative scrutiny if not for their immense popularity. Imagine if they were just some cult favorite and Scott had never become as famed as he is. People would be falling all over themselves to get the word out about this amazing ‘underground’ band. They have five studio records and, yes, they have some throwaway tracks here and there, but listen to these records again. The first two are killer, top to bottom, the third is solid, the fourth is the weakest, but the fifth has amazing Weiland balladry riddled throughout that cement his place as one of the greatest Pop/Hard Rock singers of the last decade and a half. Period.

All points made have validity, but let’s face it, Stone Temple Pilots were a great band and would not be under such intense, negative scrutiny if not for their immense popularity. Imagine if they were just some cult favorite and Scott had never become as famed as he is. People would be falling all over themselves to get the word out about this amazing ‘underground’ band. They have five studio records and, yes, they have some throwaway tracks here and there, but listen to these records again. The first two are killer, top to bottom, the third is solid, the fourth is the weakest, but the fifth has amazing Weiland balladry riddled throughout that cement his place as one of the greatest Pop/Hard Rock singers of the last decade and a half. Period.

creed sounds nothing like pearl jam. what the fuck are you smoking.

Clearly you people have trouble reading…STP was indeed a Pearl Jam fan that managed to go down a different path after their first album. Those albums upon further listening are sketchy at best with a few stand out tracks. SCott’s voice does not hold up in concert, and is shaky at best. I have seen them live twice. I compared Scott’s voice to 60 year old Sammy Hagar to make a point, as to how he sounded so good, and Scott sounded like crap. I never once said I liked Creed, but for you haters of everything that becomes mainstream, they were loved by almost everyone when My Own Prison came out. It’s funny to see all you people crap on a band after the fact while you were not around when they started. I can honestly say I wasn’t into Creed, as I was more into King’s X, The Meat Puppets, Soundgarden, Buffalo Tom, and other more credible artists at the time. I suggest you folks who post on here with no knowledge of rock history go back a few decades and start listening to something other than what everyone tells you is good. Oh yeah….and learn how to read too….

All of you guys, who say STP was the first PJ clone, sucks. You’re the kind of bastard who never heard anything that STP did after their first record, and maybe you never heard the first STP album , all songs. I’m a big fan of the 2 bands, as I’m a VR fan, and they did a great job with Scott. Suck my ass, Jude!

Wagner

He’s not a tortured soul,he’s a moron who needs to get his shit together.How many chances should a person get? He’s had his chances and he keeps screwing up.I gave up on him long long ago as others should have.

People need to quit talking shit about Scott Weiland. He has one of the most versatile voices in rock music and was clearly one of the best rock singers of the 90s. He’s a tortured soul who needs help…obviously it’s gonna take even more support and more work for him to get sober…not people just talking shit about him like he’s a horrible singer and a poser. And to the people who said that his voice went downhill…I saw VR live last summer and Scott sounded phenonemenal. I just really hope he can work out his problems so that STP can reunite this year!

yes but creed were adorable - almost as good as nickleback! i just hope the other revolvers use the time mr scott is away to think up a better band name - it would be very productive.

Jude You are completely out of your mind based on your comments…Clearly you should keep your comments off Rollingstone’s website…It is reserved for people who have a sniff and clearly you do not. If VH with Hagar and Creed are your favorite bands then you should CHECK into REHAB immediately…no seriously do it now.

I remember seeing STP in 2000 and they were incredible. They sounded great and played a good mix of singles and fan favorites. I wouldn’t say he was just a studio singer. They even played a few extra songs because Rage Against the Machine was late.

It’s funny how everyone craps on Creed, but if you were around when my own prison came out, everyone was like whoah….this is awesome…intense. Unfortunately they put out several albums of rehashed songs, which got increasingly preachy and cheesy. STP did venture down a different avenue after their obvious swim through the Pearl Jam DNA pool, but listening back to those albums after the fact, it is easy to see a lot of that creativity was drug induced, and there are really only a handfull of memorable tunes. Great tunes mind you, but not many of them. Scott is a studio singer, and I will bring up the Rock and Roll hall of fame induction again, where Sammy Hagar took the stage after he did, and 60 year old Sammy sounded fresh and strong, and made Scott sound like William Hung. Scott’s whole schtick is old, his wirey body meandering around the stage, transforming into some sort of creepy transexual…very disturbing, not entertaining. Stay in rehab and go back to STP please…and Slash…find someone worthy to front your band. Scott Weiland leading the old gunners is akin to The guy from Creed taking over the frontman duties of Pearl Jam…sad sad…

Why does anyone have such a problem with Creed?

I think their music was awesome

As for the comment about them and STP being Pearl Jam clones what does that have to do with anything?

Isn’t there enough room in the music industry to have many groups wth the same sounds..

I mean right now people happily eat up all the trash mush these days, Britney Spears, Jessica Simpson, Hilary Duff.. All these artists are all clones yet they all have their own fanbases and happily fit into the industry as an artist even if they do all sound the same.

I still listen to Creed today. Sure they sound like Pearl Jam but they are still damm good and their music was good.. At the end of the day isn’t that what enjoying music is all about?

How many times have I heard an interview with this guy where he says he’s cleaned up for good?

How can anbody even compare Creed to STP…Creed has to be one of the worst bands ever to make music. Scott Weiland is the man and I hope there is a STP reunion…Who the hell would not want that

except Pearl Jam is good. STP sucks and by a huge margin, Creed sucks more. He is holding back some good musicians, though VR is not all that great, with or without Scott.

While STP may have been the first Pearl Jam CLone, they then departed from that and became there own band..and a very good one at that..and there is no way he is holding then back, the stuff velvet realesed is where GNR was headed not STP..Rock on Scott, good luck and hope to see you with STP and not Slash whom should call up Axl becuase you’ve been shit ever since

Duff N’ Slash for president, and i dont even give a fuck about american politics!

Scott is really fucking up these days,he is pretty sick live though.

Is that really Scott Weiland in that pic or is that a member of the Village People?

Scott Weiland is a misunderstood artist…he has a difficult job fronting these bands so really he had no choice but to turn to hard drugs.

deuchebag poser

Scott sucks…did you hear Velvet Revolver play at Van Halen’s induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? His voice has become embarassingly horrid, and he is holding back the ex gunners with his subpar performances. Good riddance Scott, Slash….find a new lead singer. DOes everyone forget that STP was the first Pearl Jam clone….meaning they were the original Creed. He has no business fronting this band.