

But what has stayed the same is that sheer love of and for music in general.
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Aside from providing live coverage, you’ll also find plenty of single/album reviews here on TME along with a weekly rundown of the events that are coming up.Ī great deal has changed over the last decade plus of running this blog, during which time I have seen and reviewed more than 1,000 concerts. More often than not, that entails a track-by-track rundown of the concert, banter that occurred during the songs and so on. Live reviews have and always will be what I consider to be my specialty, and I strive to take more of a unique approach to them, working to capture the feeling of being at a show in person in hopes of immersing the reader into what the experience was like. Something that focuses not just on local talent here in the region but bands in every stage of the game, from artists on the rise to nationally known acts. The Music Enthusiast was born out of a deep affinity for the local music scene here in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, and since its inception in March 2006 it has grown into something more all-encompassing. Hey! My name’s Jordan Buford, and welcome to my little spot on the internet. Preferably in the not too distant future. “Meadow” is a spectacular introduction to that and it would seem that they’reĬhomping at the bit to get back to performing and releasing music for publicĬonsumption, so, hopefully, “Meadow” is but a taste of what is to come… Gutt is the perfect fit, a vocal powerhouse in his own right that isĬapable of delivering the old favorites the way they need to be while also I would say no, though theyĪre just as outstanding as they’ve always been and clearly, Dean and RobertĭeLeo and Kretz put a lot of effort in finding and selecting their new Than ever? That can be up to the listener to decide. The statement that “Meadow” makes is that Stone Temple Pilots is back. Not wanting to just simply fabricate what either of the two frontmen that came One that possesses his own style and sound, That helps to evoke fond memories of Stone Temple Pilots’ past, Gritty and aggressive, it’s a traditional ‘90s era set of pipes that GuttĬommands. Have been the route Weiland would have taken if he were still alive and working Even what he does with his voice feels like it may It’s not anĪttempt to imitate the departed singer and co-founding member of STP, more just It’s frightening just how similar he sounds to Scott Weiland. “Meadow” and further defines its rock edge.Īs for Gutt, he wastes no time in making an impression. Mixed in when necessary, while the roaring guitar solo towards the end helps make Just these guys doing what they do best and having aīlast in the process the beat being solid and spellbinding, plenty of ferocity “…Yeah, we’re all just killing time and having fun. That’s rather appropriate, especially if you take part of the chorus out They crafted, while still keeping the track as serious as is needed for any High-energy and exhilarating, you can sense the amount of fun that the DeLeoīrothers and Kretz packed into their work, just enjoying themselves and what It feels as if it’s thrown in there for justĪ hint of nostalgia.

There’s even some grungy riffs to be heard at the start, bolstering that grimy

Kind that is reminiscent of a bygone era as it harkens back to the early ‘90s. Just straight up, in-your-face, blistering rock ‘n’ roll. “Meadow” acts as the formal introduction to STP v3.0, and it will have peopleįalling in love with the band all over again. With Gutt’s addition, this latest incarnation of Stone Temple Pilots isĬoming out swinging, the group evidently having had ample time to already begin High-profile rock bands was where his career as a musician has been leading (Gutt is 41) and clearly this journey to joining one of music’s most He has become the youngest member in Stone Temple Pilots by about a decade He’s logged plenty of time in other bands throughout his X Factor (finishing as the runner-up during his second stint on the reality Gutt will be familiar to some, the singer known for competing on aĬouple of seasons of the U.S. Opting to keep some young blood in the band by enlisting Jeff Gutt as their new In recent days STP’s legion of fans finally got an answer the original members Regards to the resolve Dean DeLeo, Robert DeLeo, and Eric Kretz had, STPĬlearly going to continue, but who would front it? And how long would it take The lead vocalist to focus on his primary band. Outfit after the now late Chester Bennington announced he was stepping down as Temple Pilots’ fans, wondering what would be next for the iconic rock The last two years have been filled with a lot of waiting for Stone
