Stone Temple Pilots
– Perdida
Stripped down but never hollow, Perdida is the sound of Stone Temple Pilots turning inward. It’s not an album about roaring back—no thunderous guitars, no towering choruses. Instead, it leans into sorrow, introspection, and the weight of loss, all carried on delicate arrangements and a deeply reflective tone.

Acoustic guitars take the lead, weaving through subtle orchestration and restrained percussion, creating a space where vulnerability sits front and center. It’s a different kind of STP—more subdued, more patient—but there’s a quiet confidence in the way they embrace this shift. There’s no rush to prove anything here, just a willingness to let the songs breathe. Melancholy suits them in a way that feels natural, not forced. For a band that’s endured so much, Perdida feels like a moment of honesty—gentle, weary, but still standing.