The show was good. I like the fact that they dug deep into their catalog. Most fans probably just want the hits but I've seen STP 10+ times, so I appreciate a set list like that. As for vocals...
Chester sings great! Hits all the notes. some songs weren't as convincing as others. "Sour Girl" for example was so/so. But he was on the money with most of it. I gotta say though, there's something about having Scott Weiland up there. overall there's an x-factor that Scott brings...a certain command of the stage that was just missing. He's a fantastic frontman, when on his game, of course! Watching him up there, you're watching a legend do his thing.
I equate this to watching Alice in Chains with William Duvall. Duvall can sing the hell out of those songs but he's not Layne.
And live, it's all fine and dandy, but listening to all those great songs last night, I ask the question, can Chester create those unforgettable melodies? Say what you will about Scott, but he's an amazing melody maker and amazing showman.
We'll wait to see. New EP comes out next month.
On the whole, did I enjoy it? Yes I did. I'm a fan of the WHOLE band, but there was also a feeling of "I can't believe this is really happening".
I love STP, more than any other band in the last 20 years, so while I wanna see them create more music, I also know Scott is an incredible melody maker. Chester has big shoes to fill.
On a side note..I'm sad to know that Scott is on some out of control downward spiral.