Perdida Songs Ranked

Perdida is the eighth studio album by the American rock band Stone Temple Pilots, released through Rhino on February 7, 2020. It is the band’s second album with Jeff Gutt as lead singer and is “an acoustic record largely recorded on vintage instruments.” The first single “Fare Thee Well” was released on December 2, 2019. Perdida received “generally favorable reviews” according to Metacritic. Paste described the album as “the sound of a band stretching beyond its own self-imposed limits to challenge what a so-called ‘acoustic album’ can be”, commenting on its “seamless blend of country, British and Mariachi folk, orchestral pop and soft rock.” Spin surmised that “this could be the start of a new career path for STP” in a positive review of the album. AllMusic critic Neil Z. Yeung described the album’s music as “weathered, weary, and surprisingly beautiful” but “does its best to find hope in the darkness.” Here are all of Perdida’s songs ranked.

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10. She’s My Queen

“No rock music here, just wistful acoustic guitars punctuated with an occasional flute or violin. Can’t even really pick one individual song that stands out. Good background music if you’re kicking back and blazing a doobie, but I don’t see this lasting too long in my regular rotation.”

9. I Once Sat at Your Table

“Jeff Gutt has done a great job here, I have read where people call him a Weiland ‘sound-a-like’ but I disagree. While he has a close vocal tone as Weiland, he is defiantly his own singer.”

8. Years

“Weiland’s death and dysfunction ultimately derailed them from the career and legacy they should have had, but Jeff Gutt is the best fake Weiland there ever could have been. He’s got the range and is willing to indulge the band and fans in Scott’s inimitable style while injecting a bit of his own identity here and there.”

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7. Miles Away

“The rhythm section of Robert, and Eric is the glue that holds this band together. They really are in tune with one another. The songs are personal, and explore a whole new sound, which is so refreshing.”

6. Three Wishes

“As a warning, there are NO heavy songs. Each song does hold it’s own weight and differ enough to keep the album from being stale. The Deleo brothers have always been underrated in their pieces due to the great showmanship of Weiland. They definitely take a respectful step out of his mountainous shadow here.”

5. Sunburst

“There’s not a single lame song, every one is good. Unfortunately, after all those soft ballads, you’re left hoping for some action. It’s definitely a mellow-mooded affair so it’s certainly not going to make you drive any faster.”

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4. Perdida

“Perdida is a beautiful album. I was skeptical after the first album with Jeff but this album has rekindled my faith in this band. Robert’s multi-instrumentalist talents really shine on this”

3. You Found Yourself While Losing Your Heart

“Dean is superb guitar player who can seamlessly weave delicate melodies in songs while pummeling you with driving riffage in others. This is an all acoustic affair which exposes a side of this band that has been teased on previous albums but never fully explored”

2. I Didn’t Know The Time

“The acoustic side of this band is terrific. I especially love the flute, and percussion. As much as I enjoy the band’s heavier stuff, this is a refreshing change. The new singer Jeff Gutt is superb, and Dean’s guitar playing is fantastic.”

1. Fare Thee Well

“The rhythm section of Robert, and Eric is the glue that holds this band together. They really are in tune with one another. The songs are personal, and explore a whole new sound, which is so refreshing.”