De Leo - Is This Goodbye (audio): Robert

: Moving away from the heavy grunge sound of STP, the song is rooted in country-rock and folk.

: The song is enhanced by a string section led by Dave Eggar on cello, which De Leo described as a "conversation" between two people. Song Meaning and Themes Robert De Leo 'Lessons Learned' Album Review - Vivascene Robert De Leo - Is This Goodbye (Audio)

: While the rest of the album features guest vocalists like Jimmy Gnecco and Tim Bluhm, "Is This Goodbye" is the only track where Robert De Leo provides the lead vocals. He chose to sing it himself because it felt appropriate for the record’s "diary-like" conclusion. : Moving away from the heavy grunge sound

"Is This Goodbye" is the atmospheric closing track on debut solo album, Lessons Learned , released in October 2022. De Leo, the founding bassist and primary songwriter for Stone Temple Pilots , used this track to personally vocalize the end of a musical journey that reflects on themes of love and personal growth. Musical Style and Performance He chose to sing it himself because it