This week finds me reflecting on tragic events, not the ridiculousness of Islamic terrorists which I fully condemn and hope the world rids of soon. That’s a rant for a different forum. But this is a Classic Rock site and the tragic event I'm referring to is the passing of Scott Weiland. It’s no secret to anyone who's been on here for a while that I think his talent was immeasurable and that he was easily the best vocalist to come out of the 90's music scene. I thought Velvet Revolver was genius and his solo stuff very much a mix of STP and VR but very solid. He was a rebel with a stupid streak and habits that would define him and ultimately took him too soon. This is a much too common story in their world and I won’t pretend to understand why people embrace those kinds of demons. So lets just listen to the music he leaves us with...
In the early 90’s I rebelled against so-called grunge music, turned my back on that music scene fully from about 93 to 98. In 1998 I moved to Charlotte NC and met a guy at work who was into all sorts of music. We’d spend lunch at the local CD Warehouse, we affectionately called “The Used Store”. It was here that I first took “Core” up to the listening bar at his insistence and Scott Weiland and the Stone Temple Pilots changed my thinking. Dead and Bloated hit me pretty hard. Then I sampled Purple and Meat Plow had the same effect. I picked up both CD’s that day.
It was no doubt a frustrating thing to be a fan of his because so much more could have been realized. But alas, a tragic life leaves behind tragic life events. Recently I had hope for some reconciliation with STP after the announcement of that Chester Bennington dude leaving the band. But now that will never happen and yet another unfulfilled promise will never be realized. I don’t think the significance of his contributions to STP can be replaced, though the band has proven to be resilient – re: Talk Show, and Army of Anyone. So I will take a wait a see approach to them… In the meantime, here's why I like his work so much... Enjoy!
Mr. Weiland you leave behind a dire warning to those who need it, I hope some will clean up because of this. For the rest of us we have some great music!
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I have none of these.
I do have "Core", listened to it maybe once. I also have "No. 4" which I've listened to more than once because I like it. Then there's "Thank You" because I can have all their "hits" on one disc. Listened to that maybe once as well.
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Was never a real fan of STP and the two songs here really don't change that. Could care less about Velvet Revolver and that song here really doesn't change that. The solo album and that last one doesn't change anything either.
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Why am I such a Debbie Downer? Well, the songs here really bore me, there's a sameness about them all. I liked "No. 4" because it different styles throughout, plus "Sour Girl" is a really cool song.
Feel like I'm peeing on your hard work here, but this just isn't for me.
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I'm sorry?
Soooooooo..... no worries mate! its a fine post to me and was kinda cool to put together. I had fun remembering a few good times with an old friend. I actually had Sour Girl on my short list and opted for something from the 2010 self titled... dang it!
I know, you think Weiland is the best singer "from" the 90's. I don't agree at all. Cornell and Wedder beats him soooo bad imo. Sad to hear about his death, but it's more a surprise he lived this long. I remember seeing him in a VR-video, and thinking: "That man is death within months". He was, but it was probably 120 months or something like that.
1. My first STP-album, and my favorite. Probably the only one, I REALLY like. I never was a fan, lile I was a Pearl Jam/Soundgarden-fan. Good track, haven't heard this in a loooong while. I haven't been that much "into" the 90's, since......the 90's.
2. Ah, this was actually a very good album. I remember hearing it in 2010/11. A good comeback, but alas, no more albums ever. Another good track. Some day, I'll have to listen to this album again.
3. I never liked VR. Maybe they "appeared" while I was busy listening to other styles of music, because this sounds KIND of okay, especially Weiland. I'm SO tired of Slash. He even annoys me on this track. I never ever though, that he was a great guitarist, and as I said, he starts to annoy the shit out of me. Not a bad track, but the worst so far.
4. Never heard this one before. Hmmmm..a little boring, I think. It kinds of "show" (imo), that Weiland was a weak singer (sorry, Scott). Not that bad a track, but a throwaway. If I never hear it again, who cares.
5. I tried to listen to this earlier this year, but I had no really interest, so I only listened to 1 or 2 songs. Not this one, though. I didn't miss much, I think. Another throwaway.
But nice thinking, Scott, doing this tribute to Weiland.
thank you, I think the reason I like his talent so much was because of the way I discovered him and they way he seemed to fit each situation. Even the Art of Anarchy disc, he didn't want to do it, did it anyway, and still he sounds like he was the right fit for that effort.
Sadly your 100% spot on when you say the only shocker is that this didn't happen sooner...
I (partially) agree with Niels. I don't think Scott Weiland was the best vocalist of the 90's. My pick would be Chris Cornell, but he is definitely better than Beddie Wedder. And Cobain.
The STP track stumped me at first, because I don't own this particular album. But as soon as I heard it I remembered it. I think it's a very good song and a very good vocal, as all of these are. I haven't listened to the comeback album since it was released, but I think I remember it being decent at least. Maybe I'll cover a 90's band or two over on the FB side of things.
Velvet Revolver is one band that I could never get into. And that is surprising, because I like everybody involved. Unlike Niels, I think Slash is a terrific guitarist and songwriter. I even have both albums, but again, I just was never able to get into them. However, this song is pretty dang cool. Maybe enough so that I need a reason to dig the cd's out and listen to them again.
Happy in Golashes is certainly a strange album title. This song I can take or leave at this point.
Art Of Anarchy was such an interesting story. The way he totally disowned the band and the music was just really weird. But it's really a good album. The guitar playing is outstanding as is the vocals. The only slight drawback to me was that at times, the production seemed to make certain songs to "loud". It just didn't sound right. But not enough of a problem for me to not like the album. Just a sad story the way it all went down.
My favorite two STP songs are Interstate Love Song and Plush. And my favorite Scott Weiland lyric comes from the latter, and must have been exactly what those close to him saw when they looked at him:
"And I see, that these are the eyes of disarray"
I know I'm in the minority on VR, but I was never a GnR fan (still really not), so when VR came together it seemed to me to be a perfect fit. They actually sound more like STP than GnR which is good thing (Check out She Builds Quick Machines - its a perfect STP tune!)!
And though the Art of Anarchy release wont make any appearances on my 2015 lists it is a very interesting disc to listen to...
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