Stone Temple Pilots How Scott Weiland & The Band Became So Hated By Critics

Why The Critics Hated Stone Temple Pilots, despite the band being huge in the 90's and early 2000's.
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Stone Temple Pilots roots date back to the city of Los Angeles where they formed in 1989 under the monicker Mighty Joe Young. They gained a pretty big following, but soon changed their name after a blues musician was found to already own the rights to their moniker. They would eventually settle on the name Stone Temple Pilots and they signed to Atlantic Records. The band quickly got to work on their debut album Core, which happened to be produced by Brendan O’Brien who coincidentally enough, would work with grunge acts pearl jam and soundgarden.
The members of Stone Temple Pilots tempered their expectations with drummer Eric Kretz telling classic rock “Since we’d signed to Atlantic Records, which was one of the greatest labels in the world, I was like: ‘If we fail and get dropped, there was no coming back from getting dropped from the top, That was my biggest fear” he’d say
Released in September of 1992, Core spawned six huge songs, only three of which were released as singles that are still staples of rock radio to this day including “Sex Type Thing”, “Creep”, “Dead and Bloated”, “Plush” “Wicked Garden,” and “Crackerman”. The album would peak at number 3 on the billboard charts, selling over 8 million copies and became the band’s most successful album of their career. The album was also helped by MTV who heavily promoted the videos for sex type thing and plush. While the band had a lot to celebrate, critics were split over the group. While the album did garner some good reviews, the band also received some pretty harsh criticism.
Music journalists claimed the band "ripped off" of grunge acts which were popular at the time most notably Pearl Jam. Others contended the band was a creation of the record label to cash in on the popularity of the alternative rock scene, which was spurred by bands from the Pacific Northwest. The members of Stone Temple Pilots weren’t even from Seattle as they all hailed from different parts of the US and eventually met in California The band was also slammed by some critics who accused them of glorifying rape with their song “Sex Type Thing” which was released as the first single from the album. It was ironic given that according to Weiland, the song deals with abuse of power, "macho" behavior, and society’s attitude toward women, often treating them as objects he'd claim.
Entertainment Weekly's Deborah Frost wrote in her review of Core that the "Stone Temple Pilots' hit 'Sex Type Thing' could be Mike Tyson's rape defense transcribed into grunge rock. It's unclear whether STP, which sounds like it has crash-landed Pearl Jam into Alice in Chains, is condemning or identifying with its narrator. With a real point of view, this band could be bigger than an accident" she'd claim. while the Village Voice, claimed the band didn’t stand out from their peers, despite their best power chords.
Even the hit MTV show Beavis and Butthead had one episode where both of the shows characters are watching the video for the song Plush and mistake it for Pearl Jam. They would go on to compare Scott Weiland to Eddie Vedder, with Butthead concluding, “both bands suck” with beavis firing back saying “Pearl Jam doesn’t suck. They’re from Seattle”
Even Saturday Night Live got in on the ribbing as you can see David Spade discussing the band on his old segment hollywood minute here. And in music Stone Temple Pilots were on tour. They were great the first time i saw them when they were called Pearl Jam.
It wasn’t just critics who threw mud at the band as even their tourmates The Butthole Surfers also thew some shade their way. During an appearance on Headbanger’s Ball in 1993, Butthole Surfers Gibby Haynes poked fun at the band’s sound and host Rikki Rachtman made some remarks that angered Scott Weiland. Here’s a clip discussing what happened.Stone Temple Pilots were on Headbangers Ball. When you hear the acoustic version of Plush that was done on our show. That was the last time things went smoothly with the Stone Temple Pilots. One time the Butthole Surfers were on the Headbangers Ball and we were introducing a Stone Temple Pilots video and Gibby says Stone Temple Pilots who does that band reminem in Land that got squashe
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[@rnrtruestories]

Here's my full history on STP that recently came out kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4O0mJ1ufNyAoK8&pp=ygUfc3RvbmUgdGVtcGxlIHBpbG90cyBkb2N1bWVudGFyeQ%3D%3D

[@richmonksgtr]

They were guilty of the crime of being a rock band in the 90’s NOT from Seattle.

[@cactaceous]

Way too simplistic of an answer. Pavement were from California. Sonic Youth from New York. Dinosaur Jr from Massachusetts. Silver Jews from Virginia, Yo La Tengo from New Jersey, Pixies from Massachusetts, Built to Spill from Idaho, Flaming Lips from Oklahoma. Nine Inch Nails from Ohio. Guided by Voices from Ohio. Wilco from Chicago. Sleater Kinney from Portland. Rage Against The Machine from California. REM from Georgia. Fugazi from Washington DC. Radiohead, Stereolab, Blur, Primal Scream, Happy Mondays, Spiritualized, Oasis, Pulp and The Verve from the UK, U2 from Ireland, My Bloody Valentine from Ireland, Neutral Milk Hotel from Louisiana, Godspeed You Black Emperor from Canada. Those are the ones that came quickly from the top of my head. Stone Temple Pilots' problem with most people, not just critics, is that they were not very original. They always sounded like they were copying the sound of other bands in their era or before without providing any fresh take on it. Incredibly derivative.

[@peterhopqk]

@@cactaceous No, Rich Monks was right.

[@jaisalaguil]

@poop face Thanks for the answer, poop face! I didn't know how to put it into words. I never understood the hate, I loved Core and played it hundreds of times when I bought it back in 93 (albums took a bit longer to arrive where I come from). I thought the guitar sound was deep, loud and atmospheric at the same time; nothing to do with what Pearl Jam or Alice in Chains (which I also love) were doing. And Purple was also great. I'm totally with you, they had talent even when they took a dump

[@TheJpep2424]

Almost every band in history has copied someone.

[@CavemanSynthesizer]

@@cactaceous A lot of those bands were good bands, but most never achieved the same prominence as STP and those that did had *much* different sounds. STP sounded *kind of* like the Seattle bands, but not really because every Seattle band had a different unique sound. STP got shit for the same reason Pearl Jam did, they were too close to the "mainstream." Scott Weiland also had some similar vocal tics to Eddie Vedder so the "copy-cat" label stuck. Personally I like some of their stuff, but they do sound a bit generic at times and they had a tendency to bury their songs in affect.

[@mkfort]

The fact is that people will be listening to and enjoying STP for eternity, while you probably can't name a single music critic and their industry is dead

[@jbbrolic]

Lester Bangs was a great writer who used music criticism as a vehicle (and I still don't care about his opinions on music, as his tastes are completely different than mine.) But yeah music critics are useless hacks and reading reviews, or even worse taking them seriously, will lead to missing out on great music.

[@alvinlee2968]

Definition of rock journalism: "People who can't write, doing interviews with people who can't think, in order to prepare articles for people who can't read.” Frank Zappa

[@tuckercarlsonsmicropenis1283]

@@alvinlee2968 Frank was always “superior”, wasn’t he? He was just....above. In his clear, non-drug-addled mind, that is... “Yeah, all those drug-taking dopes in rock bands are so stupid, I’d bet Frank still believes drugs are bad (m’kay), what’s he saying on the subject these days? “ “What’s that? Zappa is DEAD? Well how did.... But then.... “ “Wait, so Frank Zappa DIDN’T possess some higher knowledge of life and music, he was just another drug fiend (nicotine) who died as a result of misadventure? “ Good to know...

[@jimmym3352]

I admit I haven't listened to my STP albums since the 90's. And I was really into them back then. But then again, I don't really listen to AIC very much either. Some of it doesn't stand the test of time for me, but that's just my personal preference. I'm sure many people still enjoy the band to this day.

[@pavement3931]

@@tuckercarlsonsmicropenis1283 frank died of prostate cancer what are you on about

[@insaned4666]

Pick out the bass lines on almost any STP song. Dude’s bass is insanely underrated.

[@Lance37a]

Same with the guitar parts as well.

[@PhilVaglia]

@Illusion Did you actually play the songs as written or did you play the tablature barre chords that everyone always gets wrong? The reason the bass is so envious to you is because Rob DeLeo wrote every song you probably played in that band and he wrote it on guitar first.

[@gerardspringer8576]

Plus he plays gtr as well as he can play bass. They are a talented band! Good drummer as well. Kretz, Jimmy Chamberlain, Sean from AIC👍

[@jasonvoorhees1316]

Yeah he's really good. I set him on the same level as Duff from GnR

[@grungil7570]

"Meatplow" bassline is a favorite of mine.

[@johneddys2351]

Purple is a work of art from start to finish. A complete album.

[@elyaqui5324]

12 Gracias Melodies My Friend! Hope You've Enjoyed Them! Still Remains Is One of the Most Beautiful Songs Ever Created!

[@gelatinskeleton8745]

Critics don’t support artists. So, critics have never been relevant.

[@pfdrtom]

Critics said Rush, AC/DC, Aerosmith, and Van Halen sucked and wouldn't last.

[@user-cn2jf8jj1v]

@@pfdrtom Critics of those types of bands in particular, were in most instances looking down at the people who actually listened to them more than the bands themselves even. The typical elitist attitude. They know what's best for you. Here, listen to some Bruce Springsteen.

[@floridaman6982]

Everybody is a critic haha

[@pfdrtom]

@@floridaman6982 Indeed, sir, indeed.

[@alvinlee2968]

when I was a little kid even Zeppelin was slammed by the critics.

[@tomjulian7226]

Dean Deleo is a supremely underrated guitar player. Great tones and he never overplayed...he played what was right for the song. The rest of the band were great too, including weiland.

[@lauriejkase3111]

STP and Scott Weiland definitely had their own unique style and sound, that's why they had such a huge fan base. One of my favorite bands ever!

[@laurendebruijn2325]

Same, always loved stp. Scotts voice is so unique and the band is so solid. I never understood the hate

[@someperson8151]

They had good songs that were never played to the masses. All their albums (except the last one) I enjoyed all the nuances of their music from the first track to the last. A few bands are able to fill their album with good songs. Radiohead is one of those bands. Maybe it's just preference.

[@MrMackmonster]

They ruled!!!

[@dodgeball693]

My thoughts exactly!

[@silentrevolver4600]

Yup, first guy that made me question my sexuality, wouldn’t say favorite best def top 10 growing up.

[@eximusic]

Their 2nd, 3rd, and 4th albums completely transcended grunge. Scott was one of the last convincing rock stars, and STP had the best bass player in all of rock (after John Paul Jones).

[@eximusic]

@@timgriffith9333 "Aura" and haircut was it for Liam as his voice was really only based on I Am The Walrus and he had no moves to speak of. Weiland's voice was transcendent and he had all kinds of moves.

[@eximusic]

@@timgriffith9333 Don't get me wrong, I love Oasis. Good songwriting is good songwriting, and I like Liam's voice. But it's a one trick pony. Thankfully Noel added some vocal diversity to their best albums.

[@mysickfix]

Scott lived the worst version of the rockstar lifestyle/life. Ever seen the videos of some of his last performances?

[@eximusic]

@@mysickfix No but my buddy was in rehab with him a couple of years before he died. I only saw him in their heyday when he was awesome.

[@joemama32100]

I never understood the comparison to Pearl Jam. Core was a great album and Stp changed thier sound and wrote many great albums.

[@ReidGarwin]

Agreed

[@lilbatashlyn]

Exactly👏

[@D.Z.A.-kp8lf]

It's called being a hater

[@rogerjones332]

Right. I remember all the dj's repeating the same script, that Pearl Jam was much better. Scott Weilands vocal range is superior to Vedders annoying voice.

[@zakrowe1301]

@@rogerjones332 i prefer vedder but I agree weiland is the better singer

[@dannyh5937]

I don't understand how anyone can hate Core. That album is absolutely incredible. Saw them live 3 times between 99 and 03 in small NYC venues and they were a great live band. Played with so much power and passion. I really miss STP.

[@CrackzTV]

Is there a single dud on that record?

[@andrea439]

In my opinion Scott Weiland was one of the best front men of all time; Dean Deleo has such a lush beautiful tone to his guitar playing; And Robert is a truly underrated bassist. Scott was a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and that gave him some fierce demons. He tried to tame them with drugs and ultimately ended up OD’ing in his tour bus in Blooomington, MN. So sad! May he RIP.

[@roxannemoser]

His time in Velvet Revolver was great. I wish he could've beat his demons. He reminded me of a hard rocking David Bowie.

[@SnakeNbake]

@@roxannemoser Scott loved David bowie. David bowie was his biggest idol.

[@warrengauthier4699]

@@roxannemoser : Velvet Regurgitator.

[@andrea439]

Roxanne Moser I agree! I loved him in Velvet Revolver too!

[@TaylorLames]

MN? In Bloomington? Damn.. I was not aware of that.

[@gregorykrug8034]

Scott Weiland was one of the greatest frontmen in rock history.

[@Chck314]

No, he was the most imitative front men, he was constantly changing his persona and not in a good way. Poser supreme

[@gregorykrug8034]

@@Chck314 I totally disagree. He busted his ass on stage, dancing and running around.

[@letshugandlove324]

@@gregorykrug8034 he had an even flow sound

[@travisstafford397]

Weiland was more than just a shoe gazing singer mumbling into the mic he was a true frontman.

[@dickmarx1298]

Indeed. Scott was a true showman. He epitmized rock frontman

[@alvinlee2968]

I saw them in 1994 and they were great until some knob hit Weiland in the eye with something and they left the stage. and didn't return. I have always wondered if that person made it out of the amphitheater alive.

[@Powermad-bu4em]

I saw them in '96 and Scott was so hammered on heroin they ended up sitting down after 3 songs to do their lame Unplugged act. It was the worst show I've ever been to by far.

[@DavidJones-sc6jc]

@@Powermad-bu4em They should have renamed “Stoned Temple Pilot,” as Scott was wasted on heroin most the time. He should stuck with booze. These morons don’t get it; heroin is a dead end for all that choose it. At least with alcohol you have a good chance of crawling out of the bottle at some point. I know, as sadly, I’ve been there.

[@tinfoilhatter]

scott was all about the shirt-that-you-wear! and the jackets! it was, first and foremost, gonnabe implied, if not explicitly described by the sleeves!

[@MiKeMiDNiTe-77]

Core is a legend album and STP is one of the greatest Rock & Roll bands of all time...RIP Scott 🇺🇸😎🌻

[@frankzeppelin]

Never understood all the hate they got. I get that no one likes a band that rips off other musicians but I still don't hear Pearl Jam or anyone else in there. Just always sounded like a solid rock band with catchy songs. I wouldn't even consider them grunge, but whether they are or not it's just a label. Just like what you like.

[@craigthompson168]

They ALWAYS had their own sound. That twangy guitar most notably in the Core and Purple albums, was their signature. You could always tell who it was. There was never anything remotely close to anything Pearl Jam was doing. They were always their own band.

[@tomitstube]

i just thought they weren't that good, didn't care for their music. and i have no idea what the "critics" were saying, i just turned the station if their song came on, to me it was like a simple pop grunge thing.

[@julieevans3426]

I don't,either!I had the opportunity,to see these guys live once when they opened for Aerosmith and both bands were great live!

[@dreampopwavestudiob7282]

STP was amazing !!! They had and still have a huge following with black people. We are huge fans of STP, Deftones, and Linkin PArk.

[@marshalmagooo3899]

They all grew up with the 60s/70s sound as inspiration

[@sephardim4yeshua155]

Core and purple were two of the best albums of the 90s. They are still amazing.

[@lukethelazymachine3687]

They were guilty of being a band in the 90s that wasn't Nirvana.

[@jm4236]

@Patrick Whelpley pumpkins we're way better and way more original than stp

[@ImYourOverlord]

Or Soundgarden, who also didn't get nearly enough attention.

[@tinfoilhatter]

@Patrick Whelpley i would arguably suggest they're the next-level-of nirvana, -and that's hi praise!

[@letshugandlove324]

@@tinfoilhatter yeah sometimes they did have an Even Flow sound. Do you feeeeeeeeeel it?

[@frenchys_prospecting]

I’m sorry but, STP has never sounded like anything other than STP.

[@jessiegarcia9410]

Core is one of the greatest albums of the 90’s.

[@sto4713]

Agreed one banger after another such an amazing strong album no track skipping needed I liked every song on it.

[@tinfoilhatter]

,,or of the whole twentieth century, i daresay, and with no irony whatsoever this time, honestly!

[@alexduran333]

I'd say Purple over Core, but then there's some who'd say Tiny Music. They were all great.

[@kurtmillard5904]

I’m one of the few STP fans that would agree about Purple over Core. The album overall was more blues inspired, and had a had a great groove

[@jpebrz]

Core is probably the only album that i like every song on it, such a solid record

[@simonfea2]

Caught Dancin Days on the radio today, Weiland's voice was beautiful. My favorite band, I dont listen to them at 43 nearly as much as I did between 14-20 but they will always be my favorite band.

[@crimsonking8746]

I bought the Core album after I saw them in Atlanta in late 92. Been a fan since...I met Scott when I was working at a strip club afew years later, when they were working on the "Purple" album. He was very chill, and a super nice dude... His death was a terrible loss to music...rip 😔

[@sto4713]

Core was fantastic also really liked Purple a lot miss that kind of good kicking rock

[@kensimon1773]

This band holds a special place in my heart

[@daBEAGLE1017]

I AM, SMELLIN LIKE A ...... Best opening line on a debut album imfao. Who doesnt yell it when they hear it.

[@redram5150]

Saw them live in 2000 with Palo Alto opening. Excellent show.

[@dougbennett8592]

It got me from the first time I listened to Core.

[@HejC8xmRICWgUCj1dhPvhTFX]

I used to trick coworkers by raising the volume "so you can hear the dude's pipes". The ones that were into foreign music eventually caught on, but those that liked regaetton and the likes would get caught off-guard everytime. It was kinda my little petty revenge for always sticking to the type of music they'd wanna hear all day instead of respecting one another. Good times :'D PS: There's a version of Weiland singing the initial lines of Dead and Bloated while recording. It's priceless. I saw it a couple years back but couldn't find it again.

[@PlanetJ32]

Rose..that somebody gave me on my birthday deathbed!

[@corbz273]

When I saw them live about 9 years ago, they invited a fan up onstage to sing that part!

[@ms.ellenlevy5667]

Loved them from the first time I heard them. No way did they sound like Pearl Jam. Stp is still one of my favorites. I don’t pay any attention to critics. 8 times platinum for core and 6 times platinum for purple, that doesn’t happen if you suck as a band. They were an incredible band and I miss Scott weiland. Rip...

[@glenmo1]

I just don't see where STP sounds like Pearl jam... Lead vocals on Pearl jam are completely different than STP... I never cared for Pearl jam but I love STP . Scott was such a great talent.. great talent for Velvet revolver also... It's so sad Scott couldn't get help for his addiction..RIP Scott W

[@letshugandlove324]

you must like nickel back also then? they went platinum too!

[@boaconstrictor3754]

Interstate love song is a phenomenal song, every time I hear it I cry.

[@warrengauthier4699]

You should get some help for that.

[@MrMackmonster]

A true classic right there.

[@johndef5075]

Fun to play on drums too.

[@tinfoilhatter]

it's got built-in-mind-control! i was told, it's the good kind.. but it's bittersweet-as-hell, and that's no joke, it's dangerous, yes! but! worth-the-risk!

[@charsquatch600]

Stone temple pilots were and are awesome. 4's "Atlanta" is one of my all time favorites. They were smarter and more musically inclined than most of their contemporary bands.

[@darinpearson2554]

Totally agree. Atlanta is a beautiful song. Scott's voice is rich and smooth. His vocals at the start of the song are reminiscent of Jim Morrison.

[@nomaddamon670]

Weiland was on a different level than Vedder as a frontman. He was absolutely fantastic live.

[@grungil7570]

... when he was "on".

[@ghostproxy11]

@@grungil7570 i was lucky to see him on... 2 hours late into the show.. But i was lucky

[@belajadevotchka2]

From all the coke and dope I used to sell him.

[@grungil7570]

@@belajadevotchka2 I was talking about gummybears.

[@letshugandlove324]

and you feeeeeeeeeeeel it? oh feeeeeeeelin the even flow?

[@scottsummerour9483]

I never thought of Stone Temple Pilots as “grunge”. I think STP fell into the same category as The Cult, no label. I just thought of both bands as plain old rock. Scott Weiland is tons of a better singer than Eddie Vedder.

[@user-cn2jf8jj1v]

Never once thought of those two bands as similar but actually I have to agree with you. Must be why I bought everything by both of them.

[@tinfoilhatter]

who was copyin' who? it ain't clear, and-that's-ah-ite!

[@lydiadavis7810]

Couldn't agree more. Scott had a talent Vedder couldn't touch.

[@Patriot-oi7mj]

They were a great ROCK band, not "grunge'" or "alternative".

[@fucckyoutube6184]

My top three are Layne Staley Scott weiland and Chris Cornell... I don't care for Eddie at all. He is so overrated. The general public hails him is like the Messiah of grunge or something to it's horrible.

[@chrispetritsch4959]

Much prefer Stone Temple Pilots music to Pearl Jam's!

[@warrengauthier4699]

The third PJ record onwards were so-so.

[@arthurbishop3173]

Both are way overrated imo, esp PJ. At least STP had some memorable guitar songs. To this day, I don't get why anyone would make a big deal over PJ. Their songs are boring and EV's voice is irritating.

[@onepunchflan3071]

@@arthurbishop3173 I personally think Mike mcready had great riffs and solos but each to their own I guess

[@jonahheeg2032]

I agree with Chris 100 percent.....STP is magnatudes better

[@Bat_Boy]

Absolutely! 👍

[@jhall2224]

RIP Scott Weiland. STP was a one of a kind band. Scotts collaboration with Slash in Velvet Revolver was also an awesome band. STP and Soundgarden made the 90's bearable for me.

[@LeonidsStrapOn]

I always wished Dean Deleo was the guitarist in my band. Also, I am the guitarist in my band.

[@larryroyovitz7829]

I'd have given my left nut back in the 90's when I was a fledgling song writer in a rock band, to just write a couple songs with the Deleo brothers.

[@tinfoilhatter]

i would not be happy if, theoretic'ly this guy was brought in and i was told, 'ok, we're gonna have this guy help you cover the guitar bits'... on one level i would be thrilled, don't get me wrong! but i would not even hesitate , and i'd say, 'we're-not-worthy, man!!'

[@philleclerc4283]

STP will forever be one of my favorite bands of all time - 5 absolutely perfect albums

[@antonschultz111]

Every time I think about a rock story, I picture it told in your voice.

[@rnrtruestories]

thanks

[@ManicMechanic82]

RIP Scott 💐😞 STP was one of my favorite grunge bands since they hit the scene. I count myself as a fortunate man to have seen them play at Riverport in St. Louis back in the day. It was a killer show. I’ll miss them forever.

[@pat5882]

“I run through the world lookin’ for tomorrow”

[@sto4713]

Driving with that album pumping man good times....!

[@poindextertunes]

im slowly realizing this is one if my Top 3 channels. Its digestible on a daily basis. i like that

[@MarsGuitarOfficial]

Creativity and artistically they are nothing like bands from Seattle!!! STP stands completely on their own drawing more from late 70’s new wave.

[@greatgibby]

I never once heard any similarities to Pearl Jam in their music and was a huge fan of STP and Pearl Jam from day one! To me they were clearly very different and had their own places in the 90s. It's so sad that Scott's life went to the $#@&er after their third album and never recovered. He was an amazing front man in all of his bands. RIP Scott... You were a legend!

[@reygarciaiv484]

Scott Weiland didn't sound anything like Eddie Vedder. He was a way better singer than Vedder. And I love Eddie, and even I realize that Scott was light years ahead of him.

[@johnzaranek8063]

You're the wrong kinda high. EV is the goat!!

[@bonesjackson81]

Nah, he's 100% correct. Scott had many styles. EV, 1.

[@driven9863]

@@bonesjackson81 goat sound

[@Lunakitz]

Scott was an amazing singer with such a great range and versatility!

[@erichand7548]

Wrong

[@DrMurdercock]

I am 39 and never knew they had any issues. They were always just another kick ass rock band with some jams to me. NEver compared them to anything. Just goes to show how someone can plant an idea and it grows

[@fredfox3851]

Most STP songs had memorable, melodies unlike many of their contemporaries.

[@sto4713]

Yup hence the fan love! their legions of fans could actually sing along to the lyrics unlike some other incomprehensible bands.

[@tinfoilhatter]

yes! their so-called competition, just hadn't a chance, what-were-these-guys-doin'?, it's like it wasn't-even-fair if you think about it..!

[@LeviBulger]

I will never understand the critical response to STPs debut. I remember buying that CD simply for Plush. Then the whole album turned out to be basically flawless. They were all very talented musicians and their liver performances are still among the absolute best shows I've ever been to. Scott on stage was something to behold. And his voice was always spot on. They were and will always be one of the most underrated groups, despite finally getting their comeuppance.

[@NJGuy1973]

Anyone who thought "Sex Type Thing" glorified rape is in such wretched shape that it's a miracle they can get out of bed, much less write for a magazine.

[@marcocastellano2451]

In an interview I read Scott said is was just "good old BDSM", makes sense when you look at the lyrics. Agreed, nothing to do with rape. People like what they like.

[@Lunakitz]

I loved the several times I saw Weiland in person singing that song in a dress.... :)

[@gerardspringer8576]

Any good writer is subtle. Their lyrics are open to interpretation. So fools might think it is pro rape. What? Say rape is Bad?

[@punkmal]

probably think the same thing about rape me by nirvana too

[@gerardspringer8576]

@Jungle Bunny Yeah. I saw the video on MTV a few times. I was like what is this shit? Sex type thing. It was heavy , aggressive. Some Rob Halford looking guy w/ short blonde hair. Swinging on chain, singing " wanna have to hurt u too" I went out and bought it! Soon as the cd kicked in Dead & Bloated & wicked garden it was metal like! They were heavier than PJ! Plush was different. Their 1st album is a better debut than 10 to me

[@justintuck209]

Its actually an example of music critics getting it right.

[@UselessHumansMusic]

Tiny Music is an incredible record.

[@LeonidsStrapOn]

Useless Humans I remember the first time I heard Trippin', I always knew the band was talented, but that tune sealed the deal for me. Great album for sure.

[@UselessHumansMusic]

@@LeonidsStrapOn So great; and the riff and solo on Ride the Cliche - the stuff of magic

[@Trentstone121]

@@LeonidsStrapOn my favorite solo ever

[@jovanreid6782]

It's STP's best imo, but it is the one I started with so I could be a little biased.

[@leafsfan1728]

Useless Humans It's an awesome record...one that I've grown to appreciate more and more over the years!! Purple will always(probably) be my favourite but this is the one that's climbed the ranks the most.

[@factfreedom4624]

That is crazy. STP bridged, and solidified alternative, punk, classic, grunge, and so many music genres.

[@MultiTexMex]

STP is my favorite of the grunge bands. Every album was a strong release.

[@lat5163]

@Rob Melrose that album had too much filler for me. Some good cuts, Coma included. Alot of dross too though. It's Purple for me

[@themusicbuilding]

STP were, decades ago and even still today, the most solid rock band. No other band of that time touched my soul and brain as much as them.

[@vonslagle]

STP is to Grunge what Blondie was to Punk

[@LionelGeek]

In my view, STP didn't deserve much of the criticism they received early on. Bought Core after hearing Plush so much, and was really pleasantly surprised they were nothing like the grunge bands from Seattle. Became a huge STP fan when Purple was released. Was lucky enough to see them live 3 times (twice in Austin and once in San Antonio for a killer Halloween show). Scott was a true rockstar frontman before the drugs took over. And the DeLeo brothers were both way under-rated as musicians. STP is still one of my faves overall.

[@J.U.N.K.official]

I'd say the first 4 STP records are great, Purple and Tiny Music even fantastic. Really don't get the criticism...

[@miksobrado]

I think journalism wasn't prepared for the 90's honestly. Every band trolled them, "the youngs" were pretty much against whatever they say. All these bands rejecting the mainstream. Fnm, pantera, every grunge band, i'm probably missing something. The were not prepared for it.

[@spr8838]

I would add the first 5 stp records are great. Shangri la dee da is really underated

[@insaned4666]

@@spr8838 criminally underrated album right there!

[@gary6754]

@@spr8838 - great album, sealed the deal for me that STP was the best band from that era

[@leafsfan1728]

SPR Agreed...Shangri-La Dee Da was a great album!! Very experimental!!

[@edwarddorville9973]

STP were HUGE, and they were still UNDERRATED. They had it down good with their music.

[@negativeindustrial]

We were so spoiled for amazing new bands in the early 1990s that STP wasn’t the best of the bunch. If “Core” was released today we would all say it was the best album of 2020.

[@facerip2222]

Stone Temple Pilots are one of my all time favorite bands. So many good songs. That guitar tone in "DOWN" will still give me shivers if I put it on right now. Love those guys forever.

[@mastermindmartialarts]

STP's music has held up amazingly well. I can hear the similarities in some of their songs to other bands of the era. But they are very good on their own merits. And Scott is very different than other front men of that time.

[@AlphanumericCharacters]

There are almost no bands that you can’t hear similarities in some of their songs to other bands of the era. Including Butthole Surfers. But most of their music was being weird just to be weird. Not making great original music nobody else could do.

[@mastermindmartialarts]

@@AlphanumericCharacters I completely agree. That's why I feel bands like STP and Bush got a raw deal from critics when they were criticized so much. Even some of the grunge bands were derivative of other bands that came before them.

[@BecsWorld]

Scott was the very definition of a frontman in every size shape and form

[@tinfoilhatter]

they frickin' destroy the competition, let's be honest! and that's frankly not-very-nice , but this isn't-a-competition, so there-you-go!

[@devonledford8734]

No mention of the Talk Show phase with Dave Coutts as frontman?? STP is a phenomenal band...point-blank-simple!!

[@Sergiotanaz]

Core is way better than any Pearl Jam albums. And you cant change my mind.

[@hutrod7721]

W

[@killslay]

Pearl jam are overrated IMHO, their hits were great but I skip a lot of songs on those albums. Every song on core is good to awesome

[@flhxri]

Oh yea, core is the rock album of the 90's in my opinion.

[@MyKeeP81]

great album

[@alexkail3]

I like both bands, but I’ve listened to STP way more over the years than Pearl Jam since I was a 16 year old in 1992 through today.

[@totalrobot]

I'm sorry but STP's songwriting holds up better than PJ's.

[@totalrobot]

@Rob Melrose Agreed. I liked "The Fixer" from a few years back, and Eddie's tunes from the movie "Into The Wild", but everything else seems mediocre to me.

[@RC-fi8nn]

True. STP's discography is more interesting and consistent imo. I like PJ but after Vitalogy the quality of their albums dipped a lot.

[@timbuk1126]

STP didn't sound like Pearl Jam to me. They never put out a bad album.

[@fuckyou96]

Hell yes. I feel like after pearl jam's first 5 albums they haven't put out anything good since. All of stp albums are good.

[@Bohica_MSF]

Stone Temple Pilots were fucking amazing. 🤘

[@lawrenceestabillo1754]

Honestly I liked STP much more than Pearl Jam and Nirvana. Musically and technicality, STP were much better.

[@jespacey]

the deleo brothers were technically advanced

[@lawrenceestabillo1754]

@@jespacey Yes, their songs were also much more versatile than PJ and Nirvana. Scott also does this dual voice. Like the big, low grungy voice in Plush and the thin, raspy whiny voice in Lady Picture Show. He does it both in Sex type thing. I always thought this was unique.

[@constantine7862]

both stone gossard and mike mccready are technically better guitarrist than dean deleo... and also dave grohl is better than erik kretz

[@Kimberlytheresam]

I wouldnt go that far

[@nixpix44]

Most of their songs are masterpieces... not many bands can pull that off

[@fakshen1973]

I never thought that they sounded like Pearl Jam. They were solid in their own way.

[@smowkdaddy]

Heavy raw and what's more defined grunge! What the critics didnt like is when they expanded their sound! So underrated! One of the best bands ever!

[@Hygelac1000]

The reason STP stands out is layered. Eric, Dean, and Robert are excellent players with a strong, palpable chemistry that most other musicians might spend a lifetime trying to find. Scott was a showman and one of the best vocalists in rock, in his prime. They had the edge, the mystique, but most importantly, they had the songs. They're legends for Interstate and Big Empty alone, yet they have an extensive catalog of quality tunes. Their live shows left you transfixed. I think the biggest criticism of them was that they weren't the most original but that's a cop out, meaningless assessment. They found the secret formula, and that's all that matters. STP is a legendary band.

[@rnrtruestories]

Always thought Eric was an underrated drummer

[@timmthelion]

I love 90s grunge/rock bands. But when i got into STP, i thought they were criminally underrated when compared to the likes of PJ, SG, and AIC. Their musicality is (in my humble opinion) unmatched during that era, specially the Purple album. The Deleo brothers have great musical tastes and Scott was just so amazing live. A true rock frontman

[@jayelliott1883]

Tiny music songs from the vatican gift shop is an S tier album. This album is a masterclass in guitar tone. Thought the barely there vocals just bled humanity throughout the album making it feel more intimate and making an interesting counterpoint to the guitar tones. The low mids and fragile 1-2k falsetto of Scott's voice in a nest of generous saturation from the bass surrounded by lovely full chords chiming in the open space really seemed to lock things together for me. As an added bonus there was much Led Zeppelin reflected in this music!

[@grungil7570]

I hated Tiny Music when it come out, because there was no acoustic ballads and Scott voice was wrecked due to his crack habit. It took me while, but once it click, it become my favorite STP album.

[@pete7164]

They completely ripped off the legendary Redd Kross, the band that toured with STP just prior to them writing and recording Tiny Music

[@67marlins]

Poor Scott. I was never an STP fan, as I never appreciated them until after-the-fact....I apologize to the true STP fans for my indifference......I never appreciated grunge until it was gone. Now, I really can respect Scott. The critics can whine, but Scott was on stage sweating-out the work, and I think we all have to admire that. I pray that Scott can rest in peace.

[@philrobichaud3063]

when Plush came out, everyone i knew back then thought these guys sounded like Pearl Jam... I think it was due to the fact that both Scott Weiland and Eddie Vedder had the same kind of deep, baritone singing voice on their debut album. Obviously after that STP grew into their own style and i never thought the bands were even remotely similar.

[@leafsfan1728]

Scott's vocals on Plush are in a similar delivery to Vedder's and his vocals on Creep are reminiscent of Kurt. The production of Core has that murky gritty sound of Ten and Alice in Chains Facelift. To me that's where the comparisons stop. Musically...Core is a heavier/darker album than Ten. Everything they put out after Core solidified them as one of the greatest/most original rock bands of the 90's!!

[@DragNetJoe]

Yep, this was a general trend in the 90's and fundamentally different from a lot of trends out of the 80's that had a lot of high pitched male vocals, tenor, falsetto or screaming metal.

[@MR-yx8hj]

I really enjoy these videos! Thank you for your hard work! 😊

[@poopooodoodie5929]

So 4-5 really famous bands in the 90s sounded “similar” what about the 100- thousands of rappers that talk about money hoes, cars and guns in every damn track, no one complains about that?? Gtfo

[@buzzzthrower555]

Rap is a lot like hollywood, they cant come up with anything original, so they steal beats from good songs and ruin those good songs with the dumbest lyrics on the planet.

[@spillyrichX]

Rap sucks. Hip-hop, however.

[@anatoldaninsky9506]

@@spillyrichX "Hip-hop, however." Personally, I can't stand the Peter Cottontail stuff. All sounds the same when they rhymin' 'bout hippin' and hoppin' down dat bunny trail...

[@grungil7570]

I stopped listening to rap after tupac died. I´m basically a golden era fan. after 1997 Rappers become too egocentric and predictable. I like political and conscious rap.

[@dwayneturner9395]

@@anatoldaninsky9506 so A Tribe Called Quest sounds like Wu Tang Clan? Don't speak on shit you obviously know nothing about. The dude is right, after 97-98(DMX) hip hop commercially became awful. And it's all rap now. Actually pop. But no elements of hip hop. Very few exceptions, so hipsters can chill! I know there's still SOME trying to keep real authentic hip hop alive.

[@sargentstony4505]

I’ve been teaching guitar lessons since the early 90’s and when a student wanted to learn STP that made me happy!!!! Love these guys!!!

[@7dano523]

Cracker man wow what a tune. STP was always closer to Alice in Chains in my book. Heavier than PJam. Weiland really came into his own down the line. True rock star

[@ryankittelson82]

Love STP. Grateful I got to see them perform live during a time Scott was sober.

[@fletchermercer4666]

STP were one of the best, and I’ll always stand by that. Just listen to Purple and No. 4

[@undergroundkingz7969]

No. 4 is SOOOOOOO underrated!!! And very experimental too! “Sour Girl” is a masterpiece

[@undergroundkingz7969]

@Rob Melrose yes! No Way Out, Glide and Down are my other favorites. I think Down had a chunky Tool-like sound to it, sorta ultra heavy.

[@undergroundkingz7969]

@Rob Melrose heaven & hotrods was another good one! that whole album has a split sound. I goes from light, Beatles-esque rock to ultra heavy grunge. Songs like Down are basically alternative metal.

[@anthonygillette]

Dude I’ve been binging your channel. It’s like behind the music, but for bands I enjoy and a great back catalogue. Thanks for the content!

[@marklacey1133]

Stone Temple Pilots hold their own and stand up as a great band that came from what was a great time for rock music we were really spolit with the amount of great music put out during the early nineties to mid nineties

[@CHEGTO]

I fucking love STP and Scorr was one of my favorite front men . Ever rest in peace man

[@davidniemiec1973]

Stone temple was the best band out of that time. They were bringing back rock music. If the best thing like the presidents of the united states and bands like that then give me STP anytime.

[@metaldiscipline3955]

Stp was more of a cross between The Doors, and The Beatles! Core and Purple will always be my top favorites!

[@Lunakitz]

I love Scott Weiland's music in general. Many of my favorite songs EVER were sung by him... Stone Temple Pilots got lots of undeserved hate, Core was great, Purple and Tiny Music were AMAZING!! Other albums also... had their moments. :)

[@blonded4471]

stp is my favorite grunge band of the 90s. not necessarily underrated but definitely under-appreciated

[@pat5882]

It’s simple. The critics were having a love fest with the seattle bands. STP releases core and steals some thunder from the Seattle grunge bands. Started spinning rock records at 5-6 years of age (late, late 60’s 1970) yeah I’m that old. The riffs from core are along the lines of zeppelin and are of a greater sound than PJ Core is in the top 5 greatest albums of the 90’s(any genre)IMHO.

[@jespacey]

STP was better than PJ

[@jetsmancan]

I always thought of the guys during core days like zeppelin meets the doors. I can picture JM singing crackerman for sure

[@marshalmagooo3899]

Fact was that they sold ALMOST as much as AIC and SG combined

[@brianadams5304]

Heard STP from the movie The Crow, Big Empty, still jamming to STP to this day. Not so much to any of the others mentioned.

[@jackcrow5997]

STP was one of my favourite bands in the 90s. I never knew the critics were pretty harsh on them at the time. I always thought they part of the grunge scene. No. 4 is my favourite album of theirs.

[@arnesaknussemm2427]

To be fair absolutely ANYTHING released in the 1990’s would be the best album of 2020. Music these days is computer generated mush.

[@jzion2943]

"Purple" and "Tiny Music" should have proved that STP had a unique style. Incredible songwriting and were not just another grunge rock band.

[@bucknaked406]

STP sounds nothing like PJ........Thankfully!

[@lLIBER4TORl]

Honestly their first 5 albums were great and all have a different sound. They really were awesome.

[@mattwilson7273]

I have been a Stone Temple Pilots fan sense Trippin on a hole, and I completely agree with you each one of their albums, some totally different

[@Danjoker.]

Core, Purple and Tiny Music. 3 amazing albums.

[@grungil7570]

And completely different sound. Thats what i love in STP.

[@Doogsay]

Best concert of my life was STP in Cleveland in May 08 while travelling home from London to Perth. Memories...

[@LitchAzazel]

Not only does STP sound nothing like Pearl Jam, they're a much better band than them.

[@brentnoury7626]

STP was the first band I saw live. They Rocked!!

[@artgarfunkelsgingerfro2886]

Lot's of bands were more or less forced to sound like a "Seattle" band at that time. They weren't alone. I think STP came into their own after CORE because there wasn't as much pressure from the label to sound like someone else.

[@1020donny]

The only bands “forced” to sound like a “Seattle” bands were manufactured bands and no talent bands.

[@artgarfunkelsgingerfro2886]

@@1020donny Some, yes. But some good bands got caught up in this and came into their own later. STP were one of those bands. Not taking anything away from CORE... great album but you can tell Scott was directed to record his vocals with a certain Eddie Vedder twang to them. He lost that in the albums that followed.

[@drewtheunspoken3988]

Purple was a great album. Big Empty and Interstate Love Song will take me right back to some of my favorite memories

[@rademfam6856]

STP is the rock n roll grunge band of the grunge era. The others are just grunge. STP rocked way more and PJ had depth

[@AlphanumericCharacters]

Pearl Jam Ten rocked hard! The songs were sullen especially coming off the fun that was 80’s rock. But it still rocked.

[@rademfam6856]

@@AlphanumericCharacters yeah I agree. Even though PJ is my favorite band and Ten is by far their best album I turn up the volume to STP more

[@foojam2002]

Grunge is a shitty term, enough already.

[@Clarence2Worley]

@@AlphanumericCharacters PJ were boring. Bland af.

[@TheJpep2424]

It's a term that's been around almost 30 years and isn't going away

[@kurttuchscherer899]

STP will always be one of my all time favorites. Last band I saw live.

[@zakrowe1301]

Mad thing is, the top tracks from core were written in the late 80s, before or around the same time mother love bone formed, Alice and chains went grunge, nirvana formed and pearl James wasnt even anywhere near being a thing. Stp are just as original as any band from seattle

[@antonleimbach648]

All I remember about Core is listing to that album a million times. It was fantastic.

[@31186dan]

The musicianship sets them apart from the grunge movement. Listen to some of the chord progressions... very creative almost jazz fusion influences are there. STP is one of my favorites and I really miss the days when music like this was being made.