Perdida
Stone Temple Pilots · 2020
56 min · 13 tracks · grunge
Intimate acoustic melodies intertwine with reflective lyrics, showcasing a stripped-back side of grunge's enduring legacy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Fare Thee Well Start here — The opening track sets a contemplative tone with its poignant lyrics about loss and longing, establishing the album's emotional core.
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Perdida — The title track encapsulates the themes of searching and heartache, blending delicate instrumentals with Gutt's heartfelt delivery.
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You Found Yourself While Losing Your Heart — This track stands out for its lyrical exploration of personal growth through adversity, highlighting the album's introspective nature.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features intimate acoustic tracks that reflect on personal themes, creating a cohesive listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first eight tracks are all acoustic, featuring gentle melodies and introspective lyrics that create an intimate atmosphere.
- The album's pacing is consistent, with no drastic tempo changes; it maintains a reflective tone throughout.
- Three of the tracks are live acoustic versions of earlier hits, which contrasts with the original compositions and adds a layer of nostalgia.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective acoustic reflections
- melancholic melodies with depth
- patient unfolding emotional resonance
- wave-like pacing with peaks
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer upbeat party anthems
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Showcases the band's continued evolution and emotional depth after lineup changes.
- Career context
- Released on February 7, 2020, Perdida marked Stone Temple Pilots' first full album featuring vocalist Jeff Gutt. Following the death of original frontman Scott Weiland and subsequent lineup changes, this album represents a significant artistic shift towards introspection and vulnerability.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Soundgarden· Alice in Chains· Pearl Jam
Tracklist
- 1 Fare Thee Well Start here 4:21
- 2 Three Wishes 4:51
- 3 Perdida 3:29
- 4 I Didn’t Know the Time 5:31
- 5 Years 3:30
- 6 She’s My Queen 4:41
- 7 Miles Away 4:56
- 8 You Found Yourself While Losing Your Heart 5:43
- 9 I Once Sat at Your Table 1:56
- 10 Sunburst 6:28
- 11 Big Empty (acoustic live 2018) 3:53
- 12 Interstate Love Song (acoustic live 2018) 3:35
- 13 Pretty Penny (acoustic live 2018) 3:34
What to play next
Stone Temple Pilots
2018
Continues the acoustic vibe while introducing a more modern sound.
Thank You
2003
Features reflective themes that set the stage for Perdida's intimacy.
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