Stone Temple Pilots Reunion 2008 Rumour Topic

[Casper]

I agree with those who think the new way he sings BBB isn't that great. I also think he is trying to sound the way because there are hints of his old vocals in the chorus sections on some boots, but it's random. In my opinion, the PNC show version of BBB was easily the worst vocal performance for Weiland, EVER.

As for dropping it off the set list? That's tough because this tour is clearly all about the "hits." Let's put it this way... I would rather him keep singing BBB like that than royally fuck up a live version of Adhesive.

[AdhesiveLove27]

I didnt think BBB was as bad as everyone made it out to be. When I heard them start the song i was like "oh here we go"..but it wasnt so bad it kind mixed things up... I wish they would have played something like "Adhesive" Or "Atlanta".... That would have been memorable.

[kazuality]

i think that we dont see adhesive never

[Long Way Home]

Let's put it this way....BBB is one of my top 4-5 favorite STP songs. I will take Weiland singing it with STP anyway he wants over Rich Patrick singing it with AoA.....

...BTW, Patrick actually did the song justice.

[Yanks241]

Just wanted to get everyone's opinion on how Scott is singing the 'Don't Stay' part of Coma for this tour.  I for one like it better than the version on SLDD.  I thought it was very difficult for him to hit that note with enough 'power' to sound like the recorded version when they played it back in 2002ish.  What does every else think? 

[rymo84]

I like this new version better. I think it makes it a better song. I wish they had recorded it like that after hearing it now. Just my preference.

[JugeSTP]

I wish he could hit that note. I know it's really high, but it really adds a kick you in the face element to the song IMO. I definitely like the studio recording better. That said, I agree, Scott just can't hit that pitch and make it sound good live. He struggled with it at the Rolling Rock show (at that tour) and that was back when he was in MUCH better singing shape. Given all that, I think it's the better route to sing that part the way he's singing it. All in all it still sounds pretty cool.

Off topic, I hate the way he's doing Big Bang Baby on this tour. I think they should scratch that one altogether if he can't sing it the way he did on the album.

[STPGurl]

I wish he could hit that note. I know it's really high.... He struggled with it at the Rolling Rock show (at that tour) and that was back when he was in MUCH better singing shape....

Completely agreed.  I think this version is much better live, since it takes away the problem of not hitting the proper note.

Off topic, I hate the way he's doing Big Bang Baby on this tour. I think they should scratch that one altogether if he can't sing it the way he did on the album.

Oh, come on now.  What don't you like?  The way it's all nasal-y?  The whining?  I love it - I think it fits the song quite well.

As much as I love when a band sounds the same live as they do on an album, I much prefer when they switch things around.  Especially when they do it well.  If you want it to sound like the record, you should just pop in the CD, IMO.  The little changes and personal touches to the songs during a live show are what make it so special.  But you're not alone.  I know a lot of people have been bitching about BBB on this tour. 

[Virgojams]

Agreed! I know that he may sing it in a lower note but what the other person was saying that....that's what makes a live show fun and unpredictable...he can sing a song anyways he wants to. He's not obligated to sing every song like the album ya know...

[NovaAngel19]

Off topic, I hate the way he's doing Big Bang Baby on this tour. I think they should scratch that one altogether if he can't sing it the way he did on the album.

I agree. He sounds terrible singing that song live. He'd have a much easier time singing Hollywood Bitch instead.

[loungefly611]

I did not like how he sings the 'don't stay' line currently. However while viewing the Rolling Rock footage, he had trouble hitting the high note as well. It is what it is.

[nat]

100% better live, now, than on the album and on previous tours.

[andrewivanhayes]

Does anyone know exactly what Scott is saying during the instrumental bridge of "Sour Girl" during the 2008 Reunion Tour?

It's a nice little improv... I've seen them 3 times over the last 2 months and it gets better each time.

It would be interesting to figure out exactly what he's saying... I have many recordings from the tour but cannot not decipher what it is that he's saying....

Regards,

Andrew Hayes

[loungefly611]

100% better live, now, than on the album and on previous tours.

Oh hell no. It's definitely NOT better then the album version.

[Ivy]

Oh hell no. It's definitely NOT better then the album version.

Yeah, as much as I love hearing it live..nothing beats the album version.