Stone Temple Pilots - Stone Temple Pilots

Originally released in 2010 after a nine-year studio hiatus, the self-titled Stone Temple Pilots (often referred to as White Elephant due to the cover art) marked a triumphant return to form for the original lineup. As part of Rhino’s Rocktober 2025 campaign, this underrated gem receives a vibrant 15th-anniversary reissue. It captures a band revitalized, shedding the dense psychedelia of their late-90s work for a lean, guitar-driven sound that pays homage to 70s glam and classic rock.

From the swaggering, psychedelic pop of "Between the Lines" to the bluesy, tongue-twisting riffs of "Hickory Dichotomy," the album showcases the DeLeo brothers’ uncanny ability to craft radio-ready anthems with a sophisticated edge. This Rocktober pressing is a poignant collector's item, serving as the final studio album recorded with legendary frontman Scott Weiland before his passing, cementing it as a vital piece of the STP legacy.