Pilots [CD-single] [Import]

Product Description
UK single off the 2000 album, 'Felt Mountain'. Tracks, 'Pilots (On A Star)' & three non-LP tracks, 'Lovely Head' (Stare Mesto), 'Utopia' (Tom Middleton Cosmos Acid Dub) & the video for the title track. 2001.

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Average customer rating: amatuer at best! I am very displeased with this album given the hype 3.5 stars. Decent. One of the most beautiful things in recent memory Good Stuff we are pilots

We Are Pilots Shiny Toy Guns Manufacturer: Umvd Labels ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Dying to Say This to You Until There's Nothing Left of Us For Never & Ever Carnavas Black Holes and Revelations ASIN: B000HXDETE Release Date: 2006-10-17

Tracks:

1. You Are The One
2. Le Disko
3. Starts With One
4. When They Came For Us
5. Don't Cry Out
6. Chemistry Of A Car Crash
7. Waiting
8. Rainy Monday
9. Jackie Will Save Me
10. Shaken
11. We Are Pilots

Amazon.com

There's something so apt about the band name chosen by Chad Petree and his Shiny Toy Guns playmates. Synth-driven, bright, and relentlessly safe, the plastic pop sound on We Are Pilots references the '80s even more explicitly than the Duran Duran-loving Killers. But despite the occasional chirpy electro (most directly referenced in "Le Disko") and the Human League makeup it's intensely modern, closer to emo than New Wave. The band's debut features a two-vocal combination, with Petree's young-man-in-love tenor rubbing up against Carah Faye's artier edge; she gives a song like "Jackie Will Save Me" a bratty boost. But more often, the band's peppy tragedies ("Chemistry of a Car Crash") and pretty heartaches ("Waiting") sound too tailored for alternative radio. The glossy production sheen, flawless execution, and overall glitz, however, make it easy to forget they're essentially just a tarted-up pop pastiche. In the midst of a quick, passionate fling, you could care less how meaningless and disposable it is... you just know it's hot. Your relationship with Shiny Toy Guns may be a similarly brief--if intense--affair, but you'll always have those first three or four listens. --Matthew Cooke

Customer Reviews:

amatuer at best! I am very displeased with this album given the hype.......2007-06-20

Shiny pilot poo poo yeah. I bought this album based on so many 5 star reviews and the claim that they were pop synth fun for the 21st century. I was thinking okay Cat, you are gonna like these cats, they are gonna be like space cowboys or maybe even something like pet shop boys or whatever. This album has little substance, this music is "lite" to say the least, the waning voice of the singer really does not do anything for me. The songwriting itself shines at times but overall the sound of this entire CD is just flat out FLAT. I was just really disappointed and was expecting a much greater showcase of talent. I would have to say bands like Coldplay or Modest Mouse fare much better in this category because these guys are trying to bring back a certain style of music that they obviously do not have the talent to perform.

3.5 stars. Decent........2007-06-20

I purchased this album having heard the songs "Le Disko" and "Don't Cry Out". Both songs were a great introduction to what seemed to be an extremely talented band that professionally mixed electronic elements with synth-pop and soft rock.
Unfortunately though, when I purchased the album, I found that, the female singer, one of the basic things that I thought made the two songs I had been exposed to so great, barely sang at all. Shiny Toy Guns apparently also has a male singer who definitely doesn't meet the high vocal standards that the female singer holds him to. So, his vocals on the CD basically ruined most of the songs for me.

Still, though, the LP has its high points. "We are Pilots", "Jackie Will Save Me", "Don't Cry Out" and "Le Disko" are all amazing songs that instantaneously grab your attention. The music, itself, is also pretty original for the most part.

So, if male singers that aren't just quite as good as female singers on a CD don't bother you too much and you're interested in hearing some generally unique and catchy music, I'd suggest you give this album a try.

One of the most beautiful things in recent memory.......2007-06-13

Shiny Toy Guns has a completly unique signature to their music. "We Are Pilots" was refreshing to listen to, as the work really sets itself apart from most of the current albums out there. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys music. All of the tracks are great, and the price is very reasonable.

Good Stuff.......2007-05-26

Great chillout album, with some nice hooks. It was quite unexpected for me, as I must admit that I made the purchase based on the single "Le Disko". However, I found the second single - "You are the One" - more in line with the flavour of the album and I find it has better replay value for me than "Le Disko" in any case.

we are pilots.......2007-03-11

Shiny Toy Guns may not be doing anything incredibly novel on this album, but it sounds great nonetheless. The songs aren't by any means rough, yet not over-polished, still allowing enough of their artistic abilities to show through and not sounding like a run-of-the-mill pop record, or worse, like a rather pointless band that scenesters will worship for a month and then forget about. The vocal performances on the opening track, "You are the One", "Don't Cry Out" and "We are Pilots" are fantastic, in my opinion. The singers have the ability to be intense and push their limits without sounding whiney. The whole album seems to centre around a sort of sci-fi theme, and even the album art is stylised in the same way, with the photography of the band portraying them as futuristic, almost super-human figures. It's really a great album. It has just the right blend of guitars, rhythm, and dancey electronica. My only complaint rests with the track "Chemistry of a Car Crash." Far too many bands out there have sang about car crashes. It's tired; it really doesn't add anything to the album. Fortunately, the other songs more than make up for it, and I still think it's still a superb record.

Average customer rating: sound quality One of the best CDs of the grunge era Always finds its way back into my car rotation Best Band Ever. A wonderful debut from an awesome band

Core Stone Temple Pilots Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Grunge | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Stone Temple Pilots - Purple Tiny Music...Songs From The Vatican Gift Shop No. 4 Superunknown Ten ASIN: B000002IU3 Release Date: 1992-09-29

Tracks:

1. Dead And Bloated
2. Sex Type Thing
3. Wicked Garden
4. No Memory
5. Sin
6. Naked Sunday
7. Creep
8. Piece Of Pie
9. Plush
10. Wet My Bed
11. Crackerman
12. Where The River Goes

Amazon.com

Though lambasted in some quarters as cynical clones of the then-vaunted "Seattle sound" (in particular, Alice in Chains and Pearl Jam) STP's 1993 debut nonetheless found a considerable following for its potent crunch and sly hooks. While some tracks do seem to ape the era's grunge ethos a bit too slavishly, there's also a sense that perhaps Weiland and company were merely sharing some of the same influences as their contemporaries--and on standouts like the riff-savvy "Sex Type Thing" and the moody acoustics of "Creep", accomplishing it with a bit more ambitious range. Indeed, the radio anthem "Crush" belies a devotion to songcraft disdained by many of their peers, one that served as an effective bridge between the stadium rock of the '70s and '80s and the more introspective alt-rock just then coming into vogue--even if the album's triple-platinum sales showed just how ironic and misplaced the "alternative" label could ultimately be. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

sound quality.......2007-07-28

I am not reviewing or disputing the album itself. I am disputing the quality of the dvd audio sound on this particular album. It didn't sound any better than a regular disc. Too bad...

One of the best CDs of the grunge era.......2007-06-27

Stone Temple Pilots at their finest. This is practically a greatest hits album. Excellent from beginning to end.

Always finds its way back into my car rotation.......2007-05-07

I had to repurchase this CD recently, as I'd finally decided to give up on getting it back from the person I lent it to. All I can say is DAMN! what took me so long?!?!? I'd forgotten just how packed with just rock out loud music this CD is - love it pretty much end to end. I've even got my best friend's 15 year old son started on STP since the one day we all piled in to go to dinner, and now he's hooked. I'm not sure she's particulary happy about it, but I'm just doing my part to keep the music alive ; )

Best Band Ever........2007-03-12

1. Dead And Bloated = 8.5/10
2. Sex Type Thing = 8/10
3. Wicked Garden = 9/10
4. No Memory = 4/10
5. Sin = 8/10
6. Naked Sunday = 9.5/10
7. Creep = 8/10
8. Piece Of Pie = 7.5/10
9. Plush = 10/10 ( BEST SONG ON ALBUM)
10. Wet My Bed = 1/10
11. Crackerman = 9/10
12. Where The River Goes = 8.5/10

A wonderful debut from an awesome band.......2007-02-22

I love STP. Plain and simple. I knew from the very first time I heard "Plush" that there was something special about these boys. This is a solid album with plenty of diversity to sink your musical teeth into. Scott Weiland, who is without a doubt one of the best frontmen in modern rock, gives me that feeling that I get when I see or hear Robert Plant during his MIGHTY MIGHTY LED ZEP days. Also, the DeLeo Brothers and Eric Kretz are one of the most under-appreciated rhythm sections rock music has ever produced. I loved this album from start to finish, and still continue to listen to it today. The fact that rock stations still give play to many songs from this album to this day just proves how creative and enjoyable an album this really was. And believe me, it is enjoyable. Long live STP.

Average customer rating: Great Overview of STP, but Poor Version of Acoustic Plush casual Great CD, if you don't already have STP in your collection A nice piece of 90's rock nostalgia Great, but not perfect

Thank You Stone Temple Pilots Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Grunge | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Similar Items: rearviewmirror (Greatest Hits 1991-2003) Alice in Chains - Greatest Hits A-Sides Greatest Hits The Smashing Pumpkins - Greatest Hits - Rotten Apples ASIN: B0000CDLBR Release Date: 2003-11-11

Tracks:

1. Vasoline
2. Down
3. Wicked Garden
4. Big Empty
5. Plush
6. Big Bang Baby
7. Creep
8. Lady Picture Show
9. Trippin' On A Hole In A Paper Heart
10. Interstate Love Song
11. All In The Suit That You Wear
12. Sex Type Thing
13. Days of the Week
14. Sour Girl
15. Plush (Acoustic)

Album Description

From their arrival in 1992 with the 8x-platinum "CORE," Stone Temple Pilots have consistently been among the forefront of modern rock `n' roll artists. With each album, the California-based quartet - Scott Weiland, Dean DeLeo, Robert DeLeo, and Eric Kretz - has pursued their own unique musical vision, an inspired sonic approach merging metallic riffs and baroque pop melodies with a punk-fuelled energy and a gift for psychedelic experimentation. As a result, Stone Temple Pilots have sold more than 20 million albums worldwide, and they rank among the top three most successful bands to emerge in the 1990s (along with Nirvana and Pearl Jam). Among their many accolades, Stone Temple Pilots received a "Best Hard Rock Performance with Vocal" Grammy Award for their #1 rock smash, "Plush." Other honors bestowed upon the band over the years include two American Music Awards, one Billboard Music Award, two Billboard Video Awards, and an MTV Video Music Award. In 2001, the band received a Grammy Award nomination in the "Best Hard Rock Performance" category for "Down" (from "No. 4").

Customer Reviews:

Great Overview of STP, but Poor Version of Acoustic Plush.......2007-06-02

This disc has a good collection of STP's songs. If you've heard STP on the radio and never got around to buying one of their albums, this will give you pretty much all of the songs that you've heard before. Hardcore fans of STP will probably already own the individual albums these tracks are from. My only complaint with this disc is that the acoustic version of Plush sounds like it wasn't recorded directly from the sound boards live at their MTV unplugged session. It sounds like it was run through a TV first, with the requisite TV hum. It's a jarring change from the previous track. I suppose when they play that song on the radio, it's not nearly as noticeable as when you're blasting it from a CD.

casual.......2007-03-20

If your a casual fan of STP and know them by their hit songs this cd is perfect for you. But if you're serious you'd probably collect the cd's one by one. I love Sour Girl, anyway I don't know why these songs got airplay they're actually pretty good, the radio stations in my town only play crap.

Great CD, if you don't already have STP in your collection.......2006-08-28

I bought this CD for the acoustic version of Plush. Unfortunately, I did not pay attention to the other titles, only to find that this was a "best of" CD.

A nice piece of 90's rock nostalgia.......2006-06-29

While the 1990's had several grunge / alternative bands, STP is one of key bands of the decade. During that decade, they earned 17 platinum records. While they sadly broke up like other bands, this CD is a fitting tribute to their great work.

Songs such as "Plush", "Interstate Love Song", and "Trippin' on a hole..." are all here. While one could purchase Core or Purple, the #1 chart toppers from those CDs are all compiled neatly here. It even includes an acoustic recorded on MTV's Headbanger's Ball.

I admit I am not a diehard fan, but this CD deserved a good review. If you have fond memories of Stone Temple Pilots or 90's rock in general, this is worth buying.

Great, but not perfect.......2006-05-29

I just recently got into Stone Temple Pilots after hearing Big Empty on the radio. I immediately went out and got this. it's a great CD but not perfect. I love Vasoline, Big Empty, Plush, Big Bang Baby, Interste Love Song, All In The Suit You Wear, and Days of the Week. Down, Wicked Garden, Creep, and Suor Girl are also excellent songs. Lady Picture Show is passbale but Trippin On A Hole In A Paper Heart and Sex Type Thing are forgettable. Still pick it up if you're a casual fan or haven't heard All In The Suit You Wear and Plush (acoustic). Great CD.

Average customer rating: Enough time has offically passed. The dust is settled. And this is a classic album. STP delivers on their second album. Best Band Ever. Have a Coke and some bile Stp outdid themselves

Stone Temple Pilots - Purple Stone Temple Pilots Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Grunge | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Party Boys | Warner Brothers Records | Stores | Music Similar Items: Core Tiny Music...Songs From The Vatican Gift Shop No. 4 Superunknown Shangri-La Dee Da ASIN: B000002IZ4 Release Date: 1994-06-07

Tracks:

1. Meatplow
2. Vasoline
3. Lounge Fly
4. Interstate Love Song
5. Still Remains
6. Pretty Penny
7. Silvergun Superman
8. Big Empty
9. 'Unglued'
10. Army Ants
11. Kitchenware & Candybars

Amazon.com essential recording

Having scored a massive hit with their debut album, Core, Stone Temple Pilots returned to the same sludge-filled well for Purple, only to come up with an album that's harder, more concise, and filled with thunderous, punishing riffs. Headbangers will rejoice over the grinding guitars of "Meatplow," "Vasoline," "Lounge Fly," and "Unglued," but the album reveals far more than one dimension. They back off the throttle for the hushed (though still intense) "Pretty Penny," "Big Empty" puts a respectable spin on the phrase "power ballad," and the catchy, hook-filled "Interstate Love Song" asserts itself as one of the most memorable alt-rock singles of the '90s. --Daniel Durchholz

Customer Reviews:

Enough time has offically passed. The dust is settled. And this is a classic album........2007-07-04

It's good to see decent "modern" rock albums like this one are still getting some play. Nobody cares about Haddaway or The Real McCoy anymore, but all the decent rock albums from the era are still being discovered again and again.

This is one of the essentials. Get it.

STP delivers on their second album........2007-03-15

Stone Temple Pilots have always been indebted to grunge, when their first album came out it was during the time when grunge exploded into the music scene with bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam having success and many critics loved them, unfortunately the critics hated STP despite thier huge success. STP however did not care about the critics and made their own music just the way they wanted it and thats why they have become a favorite among fans including myself I consider them to be one of the greatest rock groups of all time, STP has managed to surpass the first excellent album Core and made a complete masterpiece with Purple an album that has no filler songs and manages to rock out loud more than ever. The songcraft and great lyrics from Scott Wieland is what makes this an essential album, anyway the album starts of with two of my fav STP songs ever Meat plow and Vasoline two hard hitting tracks the way that Dean Deleo and Robert Deleo both come up with some nice and memorable melodies and hooks, it sound very tight and concise its just great and then you have Lougefly which is a very psychedelic sounding track and the then the hit single Interstate love song which is like a semi-hard rock ballad which is very catchy. Still remains is another ballad where Scott sings "I beg for you", then its the accoustic rock song Pretty penny.

On the second half of the album we have the very omnious and forboding song about alienation and loneliness called Big empty which is yet another great song "Time to take a ride that leaves today no conversation" this song is a classic, the next song Silver gun superman is just a straight ahead rock song which is terrific, I'm not going to describe the other songs cause I don't want to write a long review. By the way if you're a STP or Guns and roses fan then you might want to know that Velvet Revolver is going to release a new album called Libertad (which means freedom in Spanish) its coming out this year maybe in june or july.

Best Band Ever........2007-03-12

1. Meatplow = 10/10
2. Vasoline = 10/10 (Best Song On Album)
3. Lounge Fly = 10/10
4. Interstate Love Song = 8.5/10
5. Still Remains = 8/10
6. Pretty Penny = 9.5/10
7. Silvergun Superman = 6.5/10
8. Big Empty = 10/10
9. Unglued = 8/10
10. Army Ants = 9/10
11. Kitchen Ware And Candy Bars = 5.5/10

Have a Coke and some bile.......2007-01-18

Mindless jock rock masterminded by a dope fiend. This kind of crap couldn't even sell a can of Coke these days. Choreographed crunches of noise as lame as a crackhead on crutches. I hear Scott weiland kept a billy goat in his trailer during the making of this snoozer -- and that when recording was all done the goat was nowhere to be found, but Scotty was sporting a fresh new goatie.

Stp outdid themselves.......2006-10-25

I loved core when it came out. When they released purple i was excited and could not wait. I did not expect it to be better then core but was I wrong. This in my oppinion is still there best album. It has rockers like meatplow and vasolin it has slower songs like interstate love song and pretty penny. I know they were part of the grunge sceen in the 90's but they were much more than that. Here in 2006 this album is still an outstanding listen. Do your self a favor and purchase this album if you dont already own it.

Average customer rating: How Did They Mess Up Filter and STP?! Worth en-listening Wasn't hugely impressed at first, became ADDICTED A solid effort from the DeLeo brothers & Co. good cd!!

Army of Anyone Army of Anyone Manufacturer: Firm Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post Grunge | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Revelations Light Grenades Saturday Night Wrist Blood Stained Love Story Vena Sera ASIN: B000IHY9ZW Release Date: 2006-11-14

Tracks:

1. It Doesn't Seem to Matter
2. Goodbye
3. Generation
4. A Better Place
5. Non Stop
6. Disappear
7. Stop Look and Listen
8. Ain't Enough
9. Father Figure
10. Leave It
11. This Wasn't Supposed to Happen

Album Description

Army of Anyone features Richard Patrick, the lead singer of Filter, Dean and Robert DeLeo, founding members of Stone Temple Pilots, and drummer Ray Luzier. The foundation of the group was laid when Richard Patrick enlisted the DeLeos to help him co-write a song for the Filter album he was working on at the time. The result "A Better Place," turned out to be prophetic, and the beginning of something new. Within a couple of days, the three musicians decided they would take this working relationship to the next level, and Army of Anyone was born.

Customer Reviews:

How Did They Mess Up Filter and STP?!.......2007-07-23

Go burn $10. It will be less painful. This was a huge disappointment with the parties involved.

There isn't zero stars or it would have gotten that rating.

Worth en-listening.......2007-07-05

This is a great renewal for these musicians. I have a hard time not giving a 4 star review. Yet, unlike other reviewers, my musical palate is only able to appreciate 75% of the members. Hail the rhythm section! The brothers DeLeos have given us some great music with this "debut". The reason I had known of this (even prior to its release) is because of Ray Luzier. His drumming does not disappoint. I will purchase their sophomore production (no hurry guys) & would love to see them in concert. Yet (similar to Yes) I find myself not able to listen repeatedly due to my not liking the sound of the vocals. Mayhaps if Richard Patrick maintained the grrrr, which is present in Father Figure and Non Stop, I would feel otherwise. This is a great album and worth getting.

Wasn't hugely impressed at first, became ADDICTED.......2007-06-02

I'm the kind of music lover that will listen to a single CD exclusively for months if it's the 'right one'. Gave this a couple of quick listens, then it sat on the shelf a bit. Then I found myself humming the melodies....brought it back out, and now it HAUNTS me. 'Non Stop' (though I really don't like politics in my rock...stick to sex, drugs, and rock!)

Give it time. Disclaimer: HUGE STP fan, never heard any Filter (that I know of).

WORST NAME EVER, though.

A solid effort from the DeLeo brothers & Co. .......2007-05-11

If you are an STP fan, you will have a hard time not liking this disc, although it will leave you wondering if these songs would have sounded better if Scott Weiland was singing them. The answer to that question for me is "yes". Weiland is definitely missed here. Not that Weiland was ever under consideration for AOA membership, but its hard to listen to the hooky rock-pop cum grunge of the DeLeos without expecting to hear the vocal stylings of Scott Weiland. The ex-Filter singer does a good job, and he has a good range. Nevertheless, his voice is a bit pedestrian when compared to that of the former STP singer.

As far as the songwriting and instrumentation goes, however, this disc is as good as any STP effort. At this point, it's apparent that the DeLeos were the musical geniuses behind STP. Also, the drummer here is a bit more elastic and versatile than STP drummer Eric Kretz.

It's also worth noting that this group is far more cohesive--more of its own sound, than other recent so-called supergroups such as Audioslave and Velvet Revolver. These guys blend.

This album rates at a solid three and a half stars.

good cd!!.......2007-04-13

Good cd worth buying for a great price too!! I know every song on the cd and do go back to listen to it. This band to me has a potental of putting out a great 2nd cd. I would of rather of had another angry filter cd but I guess you cant have everything. But there is nothing great here like the song down or a filter song, this band has its own sound and definitely worth buying.

Average customer rating: Falling Below Par But With Some Quality Tracks! no 4. One Of My Favorite CD's Ever No. 4 is definitely a No. 1 in my opinion Lucky number four

No. 4 Stone Temple Pilots Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Grunge | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Tiny Music...Songs From The Vatican Gift Shop Shangri-La Dee Da Stone Temple Pilots - Purple Core 12 Bar Blues ASIN: B000021XR5 Release Date: 1999-10-26

Tracks:

1. Down
2. Heaven & Hot Rods
3. Pruno
4. Church On Tuesday
5. Sour Girl
6. No Way Out
7. Sex & Violence
8. Glide
9. I Got You
10. MC5
11. Atlanta

Amazon.com

This fine band's powerful music has been often overshadowed by singer Scott Weiland's well-documented drug and legal troubles. Not to mention that STP's 1992 debut, Core, was dismissed by critics as "Seattle lite." Nonetheless, STP has managed to make four noteworthy albums, No. 4 being the latest in their solid and cohesive body of work. No. 4 is not groundbreaking, but the quartet's aggressive, dynamic hard rock is emotion-packed and timeless. Not as hit-heavy as its predecessors, No. 4 is nevertheless strong and diverse. On the gentler side, there's the lilting '60s-influenced "I Got You" and "Atlanta," which is almost Doors-like in its dreamy mood. Heavier fare includes the midtempo heavy riffing opener "Down" and the winning but not-so-subtly titled "Sex and Violence," which matches an aggressive, linear feel with a cool punk vibe. At 42 minutes, the only thing wrong with No. 4 is that there's not enough of it. --Katherine Turman

Customer Reviews:

Falling Below Par But With Some Quality Tracks!.......2007-06-20

On October 26, 1999, Stone Temple Pilots released their forth studio effort appropriately titled "No. 4." Though the album fell below the band's true potential, the failure in sales was a direct result of the band's inability to promote the album while singer Scott weiland was in drug rehabilitation. Dispite the many obstacles that the band had to endure, they were able to create a handful of some of their best songs to date such as "Down," "Heaven & Hot Rods," and "Sour Girl." "Sour Girl," which was written about Weiland's failing relationship with his then wife, even became one of the band's most popular singles. But all in all, the album as a whole is plagued by poor production and numerous songs that could be considered "fillers." Below, please find the rating for each song individually:

Down - 10/10

Heaven & Hot Rods - 10/10

Pruno - 3/10

Church On Tuesday - 7/10

Sour Girl - 10/10

No Way Out - 9/10

Sex & Violence - 4/10

Glide - 7/10

I Got You - 5/10

MC5 - 3/10

Atlanta - 6/10

no 4........2007-05-12

for my buck the best record in their collection, slightly ahead of purple and tiny music...well put together, and songs like atlanta, sour girl, and i got you show amazing versatility! it's really sad that critics don't give these guys their just due. a reunion tour would be fire! forget the police!

One Of My Favorite CD's Ever.......2007-05-11

With the exception of 'Glide', this is a perfect album to me. From the lyrics to the unusual melodies, the crunching guitars and tight bass/drums combo, this is an album that begs to be played very LOUD! Everything from grunge, Led Zeppelin, The Doors, and The Beatles are represented here in terms of influences and song writing styles, but none of these compositions in any way rip those artists off; STP make them their own, and play the hell out of them. Scott has rarely sounded more at home, and the energy on this album makes it one of the finest STP outings ever. Plus the great production never hurts!! Something most rock and metal fans would appreciate...

No. 4 is definitely a No. 1 in my opinion.......2007-02-22

When talking to most STP fan's, I notice that this album seems to be one of the least favorites. I have to admit, when I initially listened to it from start to finish, I was a little unsure myself. Knowing what I know now, that was the absolute BEAUTY of the thing. As these guys grew and matured (as well as faced personal hardships and demons) their sound did the same. This album reflects that with an eclectic array of wonderful songs. For all of the hard rockers out there, the album opening "Down" should suffice nicely. For those who love the Beatles, you have "I Got You", which I swear could've easily been on the Fab Four's White Album. "Sour Girl" in my opinion is one of the most hauntingly beautiful numbers ever created by the band. Scott really makes you feel the truth and inspiration behind the song. Track after track there is a different feel, with Scott and the boys doing what they do best--- ROCK OUT. Don't believe the naysayers, this album is a killer, and worthy of all the accolades of their previous efforts.

Lucky number four.......2006-12-29

I think everyone at one point in their lives has liked STP. I have. I still do. This is their most complete work. Way more accessible than some of their earlier jams. They rock it out, they slow it down, and show what they are truly capable of. Definately not locked in grunge mode unlike bands they rivaled back in STP's early days. In the long run, this CD didnt change music like Wicked Garden, but I think it is much better than it.
Without writing a documentary, I really think it is such a shame to see Scott in Velvet Revolver. Pick up what you had brother and run with it!

Average customer rating: A good, solid STP album Not As Good as The Rest, But Good... Beautiful Statement From An Exceptional Band Hold Me Closer Let Me Be Much more than a grunge album

Tiny Music...Songs From The Vatican Gift Shop Stone Temple Pilots Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Grunge | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: No. 4 Stone Temple Pilots - Purple Core Shangri-La Dee Da 12 Bar Blues ASIN: B000002J8M Release Date: 1996-03-26

Tracks:

1. Press Play
2. Pop's Love Suicide
3. Tumble In The Rough
4. Big Bang Baby
5. Lady Picture Show
6. And So I Know
7. Trippin' On A Hole In A Paper Heart
8. Art School Girl
9. Adhesive
10. Ride The Cliche
11. Daisy
12. Seven Caged Tigers

Amazon.com essential recording

Grunge was the Stone Temple Pilots' stock-in-trade on their first two albums, but Tiny Music takes the group beyond such stylistic limitations. There's still plenty of grinding, metallic alt-rock here, thanks to "Pop's Love Suicide," "Big Bang Baby," and "Trippin' on a Hole in a Paper Heart." "Lady Picture Show" is a bracing blast of Beatlesesque pop, however, while "And So I Know" finds Weiland crooning over, of all things, cocktail jazz. The album's dozen tracks find the troubled singer musing (rather creepily) about the price of fame on "Adhesive" ("Sell more records if I'm dead... Hope it's sooner / Hope it's near corporate records' fiscal year"), and not apologizing for his bad behavior ("Tumble in the Rough" asserts, "I'm looking for a new stimulation"; bet you are, Scott). But they're rock stars, not role models, and Tiny Music is STP's edgiest, most accomplished effort. --Daniel Durchholz

Customer Reviews:

A good, solid STP album.......2007-04-03

This album is from the softer side of STP, less of grunge and more of the mainstream alternative from the early 90's, reminding me of songs from Soundgarden but more of their softer songs, less like Spoon man and more like Black Hole Sun and Mind Riot.

Not As Good as The Rest, But Good..........2007-02-28

Stone Temple Pilots is my 2nd favorite band of all time. Having just seen "Army of Anyone" (the new band featuring guitarst Dean DeLeo and bassist Robert DeLeo), my love for STP has been renewed. STP was a great band is so many ways. You have vocalist/lyricist Scott Weiland, one of the most talented vocalists of the 90s and one of the best lyricists ever (who else has written such quotable lyrics as "Blow up the b**ch with the firecracker smile" and "I wanna drink from your naked fountain."). Brothers Dean and Robert DeLeo, who also wrote almost all the music. These guys are so underrated, they've written such great stuff and are truly talented musicians who have a real love for their fans. While Eric Kretz was no Neil Peart, he fit the mold of STP perfectly (although AOA drummer Ray Luzier, whom I met, is destined to be considered one of the greats). "Tiny Music...Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop" is commonly considered STP's worst album and it is. It's not bad, but when compared to their other albums it's their weakest. Off it, however, came one of their best songs "Big Bang Baby." The album has it's merits, none of the songs deserve a grade less than 4 out of 5...But the lyrics are weaker than on other albums and many of the other albums delivered much more memorable songs. This album is a worthy effort though and I bought it for $4.99, so if you can find it cheap it's well worth getting. Here are the tracks and my opinions of each:

1. Press Play-5/5-A cool, very short, instrumental. It's not important to the album and it's not something you're going to hit the repeat button on, but you won't skip past it when listening to the album either.
2. Pop's Love Suicide-5/5-Scott Weiland sings this song in a whiny voice where you can barely hear any of the lyrics. The song is pretty damn catchy though. It's got a great beat, the guitar solo is great, and excerpts of the lyrics are really good too.
3. Tumble in the Rough-5/5-Also a great song. The chorus is pretty much the catchiest part, but the song kept me entertained. The lyrics aren't terrific, but the rhyming of them is great.
4. Big Bang Baby-5/5-This is the best song on the album and one of my favorite STP songs of all time. It's one of the catchiest songs I've ever heard and gets stuck in your head really easily. Even though they're hardly the best lyrics Weiland ever wrote, they work so good in this song. Some of the lines are some of the best like "We used to see in color, not it's only black & white yeah it's only black & white. Cuz the world is colorblind."
5. Lady Picture Show-4/5-This has never been a favorite of mine. It's good, but I just don't like it very much.
6. And So I Know-5/5-This song is very slow, but I think it's a beautiful song. It ranks right up there with "Wonderful."
7. Trippin' on a Hole in a Paper Heart-5/5-This is one of the best songs on the album. It's so catchy and well written. The lyrics are goofy, but they work in the song because of the way Weiland sings them.
8. Art School Girl-5/5-This is a great song. It starts off with Weiland singing really slowly and in a kind of goofy voice, but the chorus is so great. It belongs on the "best of" CD.
9. Adhesive-5/5-This song is slower than the last two songs and a little longer. But it's really good.
10. Ride the Cliche-5/5-A great song title and a great song.
11. Daisy-5/5-A fantastic guitar instrumental by bassist Robert DeLeo.
12. Seven Caged Tigers-4/5-I don't have much of an opinion on this song. It's not bad, but it's pretty forgettable.

As I said, "Big Bang Baby" is one of their best songs and if you haven't heard it...Be prepared to have it stuck in your head for a good long while. Writing this, I've heard the album 3 times and I can tell you that I didn't like this CD as much as I do now when I first heard it. Many albums require multiple listening(s). This is a worthy STP album, but, again, it is their worst.
GRADE: B

Beautiful Statement From An Exceptional Band.......2007-02-27

In my opinion STP's third career offering is nothing short of a masterpiece. The music is surreal, each chord and note touching your very essence. On this album, despite battling his own personal demons, Scott Weiland, I believe, writes some of his most memorable and thought provoking lyrics, all the while showcasing the many different facets of his awesome voice. No doubt when it's all said and done he will go down as one of the best singers/frontmen that rock has ever known. Kretz and the Brothers DeLeo show once again that they are much more than just a one-dimensional alt. grunge band with songs derivative of Pearl Jam. The band grinds out their most melodic, free spirited tunes on this energetic opus that shouldn't be taken for granted by those who are only used to STP'S "Core" and "Purple" eras. There are some absolute killer little 'ditties' on this gem. "Big Bang Baby", "And So I Know", Trippin' On A Hole in A Paper Heart" are just a few of my favorites. Quite simply,the package as a whole sounds completely fresh and inspired and will no doubt leave the average STP fan happy. Listening to this album only makes me long that these guys were still making kick-a music together, and so, I am keeping my fingers crossed. Army of Anyone and Velvet Revolver rock, but there is just something very special about Scott, Robert, Dean, and Eric working together as unit. Absolutely beautiful.

Hold Me Closer Let Me Be .......2006-06-20

Something always pulls me back to Tiny Music. Suddenly this band that so far has just rocked, this band has attitude. I mean, they still rock, but now it's with a swagger or a snarl or something like that, anyway. Suddenly the production gets worse for the better and the riffs get simpler but more alive in time.

And yeah, it all works for me. I guess this album inspired one of the meaner album reviews that I've seen on Pitchfork (check it out, it's worth reading if you like heroin jokes and suggestions that people should die) and it's greatly labeled and knocked as a "glam" album. I guess I don't really see it like that, since there aren't any real sing-alongs or songs to hold your lighter up to(as there are on the earlier two and later two albums).

Of all the STP, I like this the best. It's got the rock, but it's also got groove.

Much more than a grunge album.......2006-05-11

As a boy growing up in the nineties, grunge was my first real exposure to rock music. My first favorite band was pearl jam and i loved all the major grunge acts and STP was no exception. Through highschool i started listening to classic rock and 60's music and opened up to the indie rock scene. I can say now that ive grown out of the grunge music all together. The likes of Alice in Chains Peal Jam and Soundgarden hold only a couple of tracks on my itunes library. Ive moved on, but one album from that era that I still listen to, and have even gained a greater appriciation for, is Tiny Music. This is the most underrated album of its era. By channeling the sounds of the 60's and seventies, STP was almost a decade afead of their time on this one. If this album had been released in 2002 by anyone else it would be considered a modern classic. But because critics immediately thought cheap non-seattle born grunge johnny-come-lately nock off act everytime they read the words Stone Temple Pilots on a CD cover the ablum is immidiatley panned before it's even heard. Which is too bad cause there's some great stuff on here.

Average customer rating: Completely Under Rated - It Rocks - One of Their Best On Auto-Pilot Quite Different from the other Four Come on amazon, add a zero star rating It's no wonder they didn't release another album after this

Shangri-La Dee Da Stone Temple Pilots Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post Grunge | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: No. 4 Tiny Music...Songs From The Vatican Gift Shop Stone Temple Pilots - Purple Core 12 Bar Blues ASIN: B00005JYEA Release Date: 2001-06-19

Tracks:

1. Dumb Love
2. Days Of The Week
3. Coma
4. Hollywood Bitch
5. Wonderful
6. Black Again
7. Hello It's Late
8. Too Cool Queenie
9. Regeneration
10. Bi-Polar Bear
11. Transmissions From A Lonely Room
12. A Song For Sleeping
13. Long Way Home

Amazon.com

Shangri-La Dee Da may not be STP's most commercial outing, but the disc's 13 tracks comprise a satisfying aural journey despite its lack of quick-fix hits along the lines of "Sex Type Thing" and "Wicked Garden." From the dark, grinding rhythms and obfuscated vocals of "Dumb Love" to the lovely "Wonderful" to the buoyant power pop of "Days of the Week" to the edgy and disturbing "Coma," myriad facets of the lineup's musical temperament are explored. "Bi-Polar Bear" hints at STP's humor, though Shangri-La is by no means lightweight; singer Scott Weiland's passionate and personal lyrics--especially on a touching ode to his infant son, "A Song for Sleeping"--are affecting and apt. The fifth outing from this California crew who've survived grunge and thrived in its aftermath is masterful and mature effort from a band who've spied some light at the end of their tunnel. --Katherine Turman

Customer Reviews:

Completely Under Rated - It Rocks - One of Their Best.......2007-07-25

This album and No. 4 both have great rocking songs that are in a similar vein to Velvet Revolver. Shangra is completey under rated and I don't know why cause the songs are well crafted and rock pretty hard. If you like hard rock, why would you dislike this album?

On Auto-Pilot.......2007-03-29

Well, being that I absolutely love STP anyway, it was going to be hard for me to give this anything less than 5 stars. True, this album is remarkably different from their previous efforts, but in no way is it inferior. In fact, I think that it is excellent in the sense that they showcase that they can not only pump out the usual hard rocker (Dumb Love, Long Way Home) but that they have also progressed and can show different sides (Hello, It's Late, Too Cool Queenie). Yeah, this album for the most part has more "soft" singles than their other albums, but still, IT'S GOOD!!! I mean, come on! Led Zeppelin's third album was "softer" than anything they'd done up to that point, but I doubt any Zep fan would pan it just because it didn't have an over abundance of radio-friendly hard rocking tunes. I love their soft side just as much as their gritty, no holds barred approach to music. Folks, this is a good album, and sadly, the last this great quartet gave us. If you like STP, it is more than worth purchasing.

Quite Different from the other Four.......2006-12-23

I can see why some STP fans reject this album. It is quite a bit softer and more mellow than any of their previous four. And I have to admit that some of the songs sound a tad uninspired, kind of that, we are contracturally liable for one more album kind of sound. I think that political events in the band at this time probably prevented them from coming up with something great. Out of my love for the band, I will go no lower than a 3 rating. I just think it was hard to carry on at the level that they were at for so long.

Come on amazon, add a zero star rating.......2006-12-17

I couldn't even get through it. Gave it away the day after I bought it and felt bad about ripping off the person I gave it to. This CD just plain blows.

It's no wonder they didn't release another album after this.......2006-11-18

On the special edition of "Thank You" I enjoyed the music clips that were played over the DVD menus. I found out that the music came from this album so I gave it a listen and I'm none to happy to report that Stone Temple Pilots fans won't like this album.

"Days of the Week" is alright. It's a catchy song and it gets you pumped for another album by them but the rest of the album is terrible. The music clips which I refered to are just the introductions to the songs which change after the first seven seconds into empty, yet overblown songs which don't have any replay value.

Then, there's a syrupy ballad in the mix too which makes me lose a bit of respect for Scott Weiland and co. seeing as how it doesn't belong at all. I know Scott Weiland was going through a lot of stuff but c'mon, nobody wants to hear a ballad at that level.

I definitely learned my lesson and that's simply that Stone Temple Pilots fans should avoid this.

Average customer rating: Get the one with the bonus dvd!. Thank You flawed HIT collection??? Buy IT For The DVD Not The CD!!!!!!!!! Flawed Hits Collection Saved By Bonus DVD...

Thank You Stone Temple Pilots Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Grunge | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Similar Items: 12 Bar Blues Shangri-La Dee Da No. 4 Tiny Music...Songs From The Vatican Gift Shop Stone Temple Pilots - Purple ASIN: B0000DJYQP Release Date: 2003-11-11

Tracks:

1. Vasoline
2. Down
3. Wicked Garden
4. Big Empty
5. Plush
6. Big Bang Baby
7. Creep
8. Lady Picture Show
9. Trippin' On A Hole In A Paper Heart
10. Interstate Love Song
11. All In The Suit That You Wear
12. Sex Type Thing
13. Days Of The Week
14. Sour Girl
15. Plush (Acoustic)

Album Description

The "THANK YOU" CD features 13 of STP's greatest songs, spanning more than a decade of hits. The compilation also includes a pair of special bonus tracks: the brand-new, previously unreleased "All In The Suit That You Wear" - which is headed to rock radio - along with an acoustic version of "Plush," recorded live on MTV's Headbanger's Ball back in 1992.

This version of "THANK YOU" contains a bonus DVD. The 3-hour, 32-song DVD features a dozen of STP's acclaimed music videos and a collection of brilliant live performances, including a remarkable assortment of "bootlegs" shot by friends and fans of the band. Among the highlights are never-before-seen musical meetings between STP and two of their major influences - a version of "Sweet Emotion" alongside Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, and a rendition of "Wichita Lineman" with the legendary Glen Campbell.

Customer Reviews:

Get the one with the bonus dvd!........2007-02-18

forget the regular cd and get the one with the dvd its almost worth getting especially if you're an STP fan like myself, first of all the greatest hits are missing some of my favorite songs like Crackerman, Meatplow and Silvergun superman not to mention that its missing a couple of song from Shagri-la-dee-da it only has one song from it which was Days of the week which I thought was a weak song but this cd manages to have their awesome hit songs which I'm not complaining about and also has the unreleased song All in the suit that you wear and an unplugged version of Plush which was a bit boring, STP were one of the best and most influential rock groups to come out of the 90's while critics thought that they were a Pearl Jam clone or rippoff group it didn't seem to affect thier success, the Deleo brothers managed to make some of the best sounding melodic riffs ever and also did alot of great catchy songs whether it was a slow acoustic ballad like Creep and Sour girl or a hard driving rock song like Vasoline,Sex type thing ect not to mention Scott Weiland who was a great frontman and singer who was very mysterious and had a great personality and wrote some good lyrics despite his drug problems.

Anyway if you're a casual fan of STP and heard some of thier songs on the radio then you might wanna check this out, I think that the first half of the cd from tracks 1-8 had the best track listing and the songs flow together very well songs like Wicked garden, Plush, Creep and Sex type thing are from the debut album Core and this album is a classic grunge hard rock/metal album from the 90's each song from that album in my opinion gets a 5/5 star rating no questions asked. Vasoline, Big empty and Interstate love song are from the second album Purple which is one of my personal favorite albums from STP and it continues the heavy sound from the previous album only it has become more hard rock and alternative this album would definetely get a high score 5/5 stars. The big bang baby, Lady picture show and Trippin' on a hole are from the third album Tiny Music...Songs From The Vatican Gift Shop you could tell that the group experimented alot on this album and it was a bit slower and softer than the previous two but still good, to me it sounded like they had a 60's psychedelic rock influence on this particular album with some boring songs and some that were good it was a mix of the same STP style of music which is very good 4/5. Down and Sour girl are both from NO. 4 which is my least favorite album from them cause it seems to be missing the same energy and creativity from the other albums it gets 3/5 they should have included Heaven and hot rods its like a mix of all the styles from the previous album into one. Days of the week is from Shangri-la-di-da, in my honest opinion this album was very underrated and should have been more successful but it wasn't its still great though and is a fantastic final album from these guys who were still rocking out loud 5/5.

The bonus dvd was great I mean what can I say its the type of dvd that you'll end up watching over and over again without being bored. It has some edited together clips of live shows from STP throughout the years then you also have some bootleg footage shot by fans so the quality wasn't so good and just barely watchable maybe once or twice but then thats it. You also have all of STP's music videos which was the best part of this dvd, they are absolutely phenomenal and there is a photo gallery with some amusing pictures of the band. I highly recommend this greatest hits cd/dvd.

Thank You.......2007-01-28

Stone Temple Pilots has long been one of my favorite bands. Vocalist Scott Weiland, guitarist Dean DeLeo, bassist Robert DeLeo, and drummer Eric Kretz all combined their musical abilities which resulted in 5 full-length albums. Despite the fact that when they released their first CD "Core" they were written off as just another grunge band, a Pearl Jam/Nirvana wannabe, they proved their merit and have written some of my favorite songs. Despite being a fan of STP, my preferences differ from a lot of STP fans. I love 4 of their albums, I like 1 album, and I hate none. My favorite album is "No. 4" an album that usually ranks near the bottom of a STP fans list. My least favorite is "Tiny Music...Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop." There is so much talent in this band. Vocalist/Lyricist Scott Weiland has such great range and a lot of his lyrics rank right up there with Jim Morrison, one of his heroes. Not all of his lyrics are great, but the great ones are some of the best. Lines like "I wanna drink from your naked fountain" and "You're the wonder in everything that's wonderful" still make me laugh and wish that I were that talented. The DeLeo Brothers (now in Army of Anyone, a band with a lot of potential if they last) were and are great at writing and playing music. They have a knack for writing catchy harmonies and hooks, some of them the most recognizable in rock. As for drummer Eric Kretz, the guy is nothing special compared to the likes of Neil Peart or John Bonham or David Grohl but he works great in this band. Now here's the bands Greatest Hits, entitled "Thank You." Rating a "Greatest Hits" CD is hard to do. Even the most casual fan of a band complains about the hits, because most Greatest Hits CD feature songs you've grown sick of and rarely feature the fan favorites. This CD is great as a compilation. Are there songs that should've been put on here? Yes...Some of my favorite STP songs are the most underrated ones. I would've liked to see songs like I Got You, Wonderful, Pretty Penny, and Dead & Bloated on here but you can't judge a CD by what you want but what it has. This has great songs on it, my favorites being "Big Bang Baby" and "Wicked Garden." All the songs are good, but the thing that really makes "Thank You" special is the DVD. STP never put out a DVD, so this is the only chance you're going to have to get Live Performances, Music Videos, and Bootleg Concert Footage. The DVD is superb and gives you a taste of how great Stone Temple Pilots were. This should be the deciding factor of buying the CD. Before I list the songs and what I think of them, I also want to note the cover of the CD. What appears to be just a hand holding a flower over a field of flowers (which makes a great cover by itself) opens up to be one of my favorite covers of all time:

1. Vasoline-5/5-I love this song. It's just a great, catchy tune. The lyrics aren't spectacular, but it's still great.
2. Down-4/5-This is a popular song and I like it, but it's overrated.
3. Wicked Garden-5/5-Some of their best lyrics, just great (sort of) quotable lines. It's one of their best.
4. Big Empty-5/5-Starts off slow, leading to a memorable chorus. The music to the song is superb and Weiland's whisper-singing is perfect.
5. Plush-5/5-This song is catchy and has some unique lyrics ("And I feel so much depends on the weather/so is it raining in your bedroom?)
6. Big Bang Baby-5/5-One of my favorite STP songs. It's annoying and catchy and I absolutely love it.
7. Creep-5/5-This song is much slower than the songs that come before it, but it's one of my favorite STP songs. It's got spectacular lyrics, that clearly came from Scott Weiland's heart which is made even more obvious by how he sings it.
8. Lady Picture Show-4/5-This song is off the bands worst album "Tiny Music...Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop." It's a good song, but not great. The chorus is the best and the lyrics are interesting, even though they don't make a whole lot of sense.
9. Trippin' on a Hole in a Paper Heart-5/5-Also off "Tiny Music" this song is great. I know some people find it annoying, but it's catchy and got stuck in my head. If a song gets stuck in my head and I don't care, I consider it a good song. This one, however, is great.
10. Interstate Love Song-5/5-One of the most recognizable guitar hooks in rock music. This song is on the radio all the time but has never got old for me.
11. All in the Suit That You Wear-5/5-This song is previously unreleased. If they recorded it for this CD alone, it's a nice addition. If it was just dropped from an album, that's too bad...It would've made a great track.
12. Sex Type Thing-5/5-Perspectives differ about what this song is about. I don't really care. It's very catchy and certain samples of the lyrics are so great.
13. Days of the Week-5/5-I've heard this song a lot, so I've warn it out. I don't like it as much as I used too, but the first 100 times I heard it I loved it. It's poppy, but it's still got the STP mark on it.
14. Sour Girl-5/5-I can relate to these lyrics, which might make me like it more than I would. But I think this is a great song through-and-through, expertly crafted in every way.
15. Plush (Accoustic)-5/5-A wonderful accoustic version of the song.
GRADE: A

flawed HIT collection???.......2006-01-28

This is not a flawed HIT collection, cause these are the biggest songs STP had, all the classics are here + some lesser knows (Days of The Week) and a new song 'All In The Suit That You Wear' and as a "bonus" the perfect acoustic live take of 'Plush', what more could you want/expect?
Sure a few fan-favourites (that also made radio..) like 'Dead & Bloated' & the Led Zeppelin cover 'Dancing Days' could've been here, but oh well, when I think about STP 90% of their songs coul've been here!!! they were so great! If I think about the albums 'Core' & 'Purple' NONE of the songs are below great!
So, the cd alone is good, but a bit pointless to buy if you have all their other albums, but, since there's a DVD included, this package is just awesome! All their videos, about 15 live performances, bootlegs and a picture gallery..smashing!!

Buy IT For The DVD Not The CD!!!!!!!!!.......2006-01-05

You see these people write long diatribes about why you shouldn't buy "Thank You", I am gonna give you reasons why you should. First and foremost the DVD is excellent. As long as you understand what bootleg footage is then you won't be dissappointed with it. The videos are great to have, the live footage is awesome, and the thrown in bootleg footage is icing on the cake for the hardcore fan. This DVD contains over three hours of material. For one, it is not uncommon for a DVD that contains that many videos and that much concert footage to cost around 20 or 25 dollars by itself. Therefore it makes the CD the bonus. The highlight of the DVD is the more poplular live acoustic performance of Plush. Some of these conspiracy theory reviews are almost comical. As a person who collects live DVDs, I think it is well worth it.

Flawed Hits Collection Saved By Bonus DVD..........2006-01-01

Stone Temple Pilots were nimble rock craftsmen. They tasted the peaks of success, and they also tasted the valleys of trouble. Selling nearly 30 millions albums worldwide, Stone Temple Pilots certainly dented a niche for themselves in the rock world. They were tagged by critics and dismissed as "Seattle wanna-be's". But they survived and won over massive followings, and while there are still people out there who don't like them, they don't matter (just like the people who don't like Cannibal Corpse, so what?) because the fans matter most to the band. THANK YOU is a retrospective that, while not perfect, contains some really good songs and a bonus dvd with over 3 hours of music videos, live footage, bootleg footage, and much more. It makes the tracklisting on the disc portion forgivable.

On the plus side of this collection, you get the big hits here like the majestic roar of "Plush"; the acoustic crawl of "Creep"; the terrific drive song "Interstate Love Song"; and even the powerful and mighty "Big Empty". Most of the great songs are included on here, but then there's the cons of the collection. Missing from the selections: the riff monster "Dead & Bloated"; the thrashing "Unglued"; the full-throttle stomp of "Heaven & Hot Rods"; and the terrific cover of Led Zeppelin's "Dancing Days". Even a song like "Tumble In The Rough" should be on here, but so should "Pretty Penny". Anyways, you get the picture. This does not encompass all their best songs, but it certainly contains a number of their big hits.

The DVD portion is an STP fans dream. You get all the videos, tons of concert footage, and bootleg performances that are mostly decent in quality. It's worth the price of this set alone. You should set aside three hours and more to sift through the excellent DVD that's been included here.

THANK YOU isn't the best "greatest hits" to grace music stores, but it certainly is a solid collection. While leaving off some really good songs that would have easily fit in (the disc is only 58 minutes long), the companion DVD is phenomenal. THANK YOU is a fond and memorable farewell to fans who, for more than 10 years, were intrigued, enchanted by, and rocked their heads off to these four rock stars from southern California.

Average customer rating: STP for 9/11 Good and Good for You Great Rendition Of A Classic Song A great cover and a good way to contribute Great single for a good cause.

Revolution Stone Temple Pilots Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post Grunge | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Vasoline Shangri-La Dee Da Down Talk Show Tiny Music...Songs From The Vatican Gift Shop ASIN: B00005S8MC Release Date: 2001-11-27

Tracks:

1. Revolution

Customer Reviews:

STP for 9/11.......2004-08-08

Yes, there's only one song. But the song is awesome. And all the proceeds go to the Twin Towers Fund. How can it be bad?

Good and Good for You.......2004-04-25

This is a nice little single, especially for the price. A great song by a great band covered by a newer good band. Plus, all the proceeds for to charity. What else could you want?

Great Rendition Of A Classic Song.......2002-12-09

Stone Temple Pilots have always prided themselves on their influences and tastes, one of the obvious ones has always been The Beatles. Look at their catalogue and you'll find tunes like "I Got You," "Pretty Penny" and the hit "Sour Girl" and you immediately get a Beatles vibe. Here they cover "Revolution," one of the strongest of all Beatles cuts, with gusto and style. Vocalist Scott Weiland rips and roars here and the entire sound of the track is a wonderful homage to the sound of the original but updates it for the 21st Century. It proves classic songs still rock more now than ever. This is also a band that has proven they can play songs from the greats, consider their renditions of "Dancing Days" for the Led Zeppelin tribute album and "Break On Through" for The Doors homage, both were also great, memorable versions. Here they do "Revolution" with a vibe and energy that is both classic and timeless, maybe someday they will treat us to versions of "Tomorrow Never Knows" or "Happiness Is A Warm Gun."

A great cover and a good way to contribute.......2002-03-27

"Revolution" is a Beatles song that STP covered and released as a single this past fall. The proceeds that would normally go to the band get contributed to the Twin Towers fund, as does a (small) portion of the record label's proceeds. There really isn't much to review since it is just one song. If you're a Stone Temple Pilots or a Beatles fan (or both) pick up this CD. It's an easy way to contribute and you get a great song too.

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Great single for a good cause........2001-12-15

This single is wonderful. Stone Temple Pilots cover this classic tune and add an edge to it. There's also a special behind the scenes footage of the band recording the song. Must buy!!

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