I would not go that far......almost comparing apples to oranges......seeing one in concert was as good as seeing the other.
Thats the way I always felt about them live when compared to Pearl Jam. It is like apples and oranges, so you really cannot compare. Both experiences are (were in STPs case) tremendous in their own right. Whoever's show I had seen most recently became my favorite band of the two. I caught STP 10 times and have seen Pearl Jam more than that, so there was a lot of flip-flopping...
i love STP but in a completely different way than most...see, I can hardly stand Core,(to me that was when the label of "grunge rip off/wannabes" was quite appropriate for them) but I absolutely love everything from Purple to Shangri La. In fact, I think their last one is one of their better ones.
Still love them. Wish Scott Weiland would turn his back to Velvet whatever and join the others for som new output.
I just read the interview with Scott in the new Blender. He said he is open to a reunion, but he just doesn't have the time right now. He is working on another solo album, not to mention all the Velvet Revolver stuff. He also mentions that he has made ammends with the STP boys, and would like to do another album with them.
Still Remains...................how I love this song
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I just read the interview with Scott in the new Blender. He said he is open to a reunion, but he just doesn't have the time right now. He is working on another solo album, not to mention all the Velvet Revolver stuff. He also mentions that he has made ammends with the STP boys, and would like to do another album with them.
Is it online? I just looked and couldn't find it on the website.
I just read the interview with Scott in the new Blender. He said he is open to a reunion, but he just doesn't have the time right now. He is working on another solo album, not to mention all the Velvet Revolver stuff. He also mentions that he has made ammends with the STP boys, and would like to do another album with them.
That would make me open the wallet much quicker than another Velvet Revolver record........besides I have not purchased the second record by VR as of yet.
All the world will be your enemy, Prince with a thousand enemies, and whenever they catch you, they will kill you. But first they must catch you, digger, listener, runner, prince with the swift warning. Be cunning and full of tricks and your people shall never be destroyed.
I just read the interview with Scott in the new Blender. He said he is open to a reunion, but he just doesn't have the time right now. He is working on another solo album, not to mention all the Velvet Revolver stuff. He also mentions that he has made ammends with the STP boys, and would like to do another album with them.
That is far and away the best news I've had in over a month. And even though I love STP, that just illustrates how shitty the last month has been for me.
you couldn't swing if you were hangin' from a palm tree in a hurricane.
I just read the interview with Scott in the new Blender. He said he is open to a reunion, but he just doesn't have the time right now. He is working on another solo album, not to mention all the Velvet Revolver stuff. He also mentions that he has made ammends with the STP boys, and would like to do another album with them.
another scott solo album? *shudder*
please get back to STP scott, thats where your meant to be!
another scott solo album? *shudder*
please get back to STP scott, thats where your meant to be!
I really like 12 Bar Blues, it's a really good album imo.
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AMEN! Core was a coat tails album. It was alright but in comparison to Purple and beyond...its very amateur.
While I do think that there are some superb tracks on Core, I kind of have the same feelings towards it that I do towards Ten (and this is not to compare STP to PJ, just making an analogy): both sound dated. I get nostalgic listening to the songs, and I definitely don't turn them off when they come on, but its just no nearly as interesting as some of their work after. The songs aren't fresh at all anymore. If I ever put on STP it's usually Tiny Music or Purple.
you couldn't swing if you were hangin' from a palm tree in a hurricane.
While I do think that there are some superb tracks on Core, I kind of have the same feelings towards it that I do towards Ten (and this is not to compare STP to PJ, just making an analogy): both sound dated. I get nostalgic listening to the songs, and I definitely don't turn them off when they come on, but its just no nearly as interesting as some of their work after. The songs aren't fresh at all anymore. If I ever put on STP it's usually Tiny Music or Purple.
agreed.. as great as the songs are live the production on the actual albums make it sound dated I think..... Purple and VS. however are timeless classics
Been listening to the new VR lately...it's a pretty strong album, about on par with Contraband IMO. Still, Weiland was in his prime when he wrote the songs on Purple, and No. 4 was amazing as well.
I was just thinking that it's really amazing how overlooked Shang was. That is a brilliant album, and it hardly got any praise at the time, and it doesn't get much now. Queenie, Transmissions, Dumb Love, and Song for Sleeping are all so well-done.
I was just thinking that it's really amazing how overlooked Shang was. That is a brilliant album, and it hardly got any praise at the time, and it doesn't get much now. Queenie, Transmissions, Dumb Love, and Song for Sleeping are all so well-done.
Queenie, Transmissions, Bi-Polar Bear, Wonderful, Coma, Hello It's Late. Are all among some of the best songs to come out in the last 10 years.
you couldn't swing if you were hangin' from a palm tree in a hurricane.
Those last three posts warmed my heart...that's the kind of stuff I was saying back when I first got into STP (about a year and a half ago) and NOBODY was agreeing with me on that. Thrilled to see some other Shangri lovers.
I've faced it, a life wasted, and I'm never going back again.
Bi-Polar Bear and Hello, it's late show you just how good Weiland is at writing Beautiful melodies.
He should go solo and play that type of stuff.
Yup, Shangri is a solid album, one of my favorites from STP.
If you haven't already you should check out "12 Bar Blues"...Scott's solo album...some really unique music that exemplifies how good a musician he really is.
I was one of the ones in the "STP is a grunge rip-off band" crowd. Not so much that they copied PJ or whoever, but because I thought their ambitions and ideals weren't grunge or alternative or whatever. I don't hate them like I used to, but that stigmata has never been erased in my mind and haven't ever given them a serious chance.
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Thats the way I always felt about them live when compared to Pearl Jam. It is like apples and oranges, so you really cannot compare. Both experiences are (were in STPs case) tremendous in their own right. Whoever's show I had seen most recently became my favorite band of the two. I caught STP 10 times and have seen Pearl Jam more than that, so there was a lot of flip-flopping...
Their 2nd album is weak compared to the 1st
I don't think there's a whole lot more that they can do, and an STP re-union would be great
I hope they re-form, personally
Untill their will grows tired
I couldn't agree with you more.
I'm so happy to see some people agreeing with me this time around...in the other STP threads i was all alone!
Some die just to live.
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2006 ~ Toronto
2008 ~ Hartford, Mansfied I,
2009 ~ Toronto, Chicago I, Chicago II
2010 ~ Cleveland, Buffalo
2011 ~ Toronto I, Toronto II, Ottawa, Hamilton
2013 - London, Pittsburgh, Buffalo
Is it online? I just looked and couldn't find it on the website.
The fact that he is even acknowledging this while Velvet Revolver is pushing their second album could be trouble for the future of that band.
Untill their will grows tired
That is far and away the best news I've had in over a month. And even though I love STP, that just illustrates how shitty the last month has been for me.
another scott solo album? *shudder*
please get back to STP scott, thats where your meant to be!
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I really like 12 Bar Blues, it's a really good album imo.
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AMEN! Core was a coat tails album. It was alright but in comparison to Purple and beyond...its very amateur.
While I do think that there are some superb tracks on Core, I kind of have the same feelings towards it that I do towards Ten (and this is not to compare STP to PJ, just making an analogy): both sound dated. I get nostalgic listening to the songs, and I definitely don't turn them off when they come on, but its just no nearly as interesting as some of their work after. The songs aren't fresh at all anymore. If I ever put on STP it's usually Tiny Music or Purple.
agreed.. as great as the songs are live the production on the actual albums make it sound dated I think..... Purple and VS. however are timeless classics
08/02/07 - LOLLA!!!
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damn shame I cant hear those tunes live anymore
Queenie, Transmissions, Bi-Polar Bear, Wonderful, Coma, Hello It's Late. Are all among some of the best songs to come out in the last 10 years.
He should go solo and play that type of stuff.
Untill their will grows tired
Some die just to live.
Yup, Shangri is a solid album, one of my favorites from STP.
If you haven't already you should check out "12 Bar Blues"...Scott's solo album...some really unique music that exemplifies how good a musician he really is.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QEWLpELM9M