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iNCLUDES - Photo Gallery. Video Clip 'Plush'. Song Lyrics .
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Stone Temple Pilots were heavily criticised following the release of this album for imitating bands such as Pearl Jam and Soundgarden. While there is no doubt that the overall sound of "Core" is akin to the Seattle sound it would be wrong to say that the band were merely copying their peers. "Core" contains some of the finest songs to have been written in the 1990's such as the Grammy winning "Plush" and the fantastic "Dead and Bloated". The album has a great depth to it with "Sex Type Thing" and the acoustic "Creep" illustrating the range in sound and mood. Having explored the band's entire back catalogue I would strongly recommend purchasing this album over any of the others. It's not the most original rock album you'll ever hear but it's certainly among the best.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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The Stone Temple Pilots' debut album came out in 1992, in the height of early 90s grunge. The band were annihilated by the critics for aping the Seattle grunge bands (they were from San Diego), and this wasn't helped by singer Scott Weiland's vocals, which are very reminiscent of Eddie Vedder on this album.
It's probably their heaviest album. Tracks like Dead and Bloated, Sex Type Thing and Crackerman pack a considerable wallop, driven by the guitar and bass of the DeLeo brothers, fine drumming from Eric Kretz and Weiland's bellowing vocals. Sex Type Thing in particular barrels along with a sledgehammer riff and great bass work.
They were able to slow things down on this album, with Creep and early anthem Plush, one of their most famous songs. Though the lyrics give little indication as to what the song is about (lots of strange lines like "when the dogs begin to smell her") but the whole song is built on an immense guitar riff, as the song manages a clever trick of being heavy and laid-back at the same time.
Although the album is pretty one-dimensional, it rocks like hell on its finer moments.
It's probably their heaviest album. Tracks like Dead and Bloated, Sex Type Thing and Crackerman pack a considerable wallop, driven by the guitar and bass of the DeLeo brothers, fine drumming from Eric Kretz and Weiland's bellowing vocals. Sex Type Thing in particular barrels along with a sledgehammer riff and great bass work.
They were able to slow things down on this album, with Creep and early anthem Plush, one of their most famous songs. Though the lyrics give little indication as to what the song is about (lots of strange lines like "when the dogs begin to smell her") but the whole song is built on an immense guitar riff, as the song manages a clever trick of being heavy and laid-back at the same time.
Although the album is pretty one-dimensional, it rocks like hell on its finer moments.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
When this album was released in the early 90's stone temple pilots became subject to attacks from critics, critics who seemed to think that if you did not come from seattle you were not allowed to play grunge. Looking back i'm completely disguted with the way this album was branded as "5th rate Pearl Jam wannabes" and an album that "hopped on the grunge bandwagon for financial purposes"!!!-this is an amazing album and one of the best grunge albums around. This is stone temple pilots at their best and most Grungy...a must have for any grunge fan.
9.4/10
9.4/10
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Great Debut
This is Stone Temple Pilots debut album in 1992. This album was critisised by many medias of ripping off the likes of Pearl Jam. But this album still sold many millions. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Dylan The Metalhead
DVD-A
this album is a classic in anybodies book, not only the debut but the heaviest. The DVD-A version ups the ante and the clarity imediatley hits you, opener Dead And Bloated's... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Martyn Burns
Grunge Wannabes? I think not.
The critics got it wrong on this one. Stone Temple Pilots might not have been 'there' first but this album features some incredible songs; sure, the chorus to 'Sin' sounds like... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mr. R. J. Wallace
One of the best albums of the 90's
People really need there brains tested if they think they are a rip off Pearl Jam. Stone Temple Pilots are one of the best bands in the last 30 years and this album is a amazing... Read more
Published on 10 Feb 2010 by J. Arthur
Crackerman
This DVDA from the Warner stable is an excellent example of the format. A lossless surround mix of this `grunge rock' album from the highly underrated Stone temple pilots, and a... Read more
Published on 13 Nov 2008 by Fletch-a-sketch
Back in the day
Some bands and albums help you get through those questions and uncertainties of youth that most people have. This was one such album for me. Read more
Published on 3 Nov 2007 by M. Longazel
Classic ealry 90's Grunge album
Core is a great Early 90's Grunge album.
If you're into Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains or Soundgarden you really should own this as it stands up pretty well to any of the... Read more
If you're into Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains or Soundgarden you really should own this as it stands up pretty well to any of the... Read more
Published on 1 May 2006 by Stsimon
A classic grunge-rock album!
The year of 1992 saw the release of the Stone Temple Pilots' debut album ‘Core’ through the Atlantic Records label. Read more
Published on 30 Jan 2006 by Chris Hall
Brutal and outstanding
Wow! what an album.
This is intense, angry and incredibly powerful. The highlights for most are 'Dead & Bloated', 'Wicked Garden' and the violent and disturbing 'Sex Type... Read more
Published on 27 Mar 2005 by Techie Glenn
Surrounded by Pilots
Along with Alice In Chains's excellent album Dirt, Core is one of The defining Grunge albums.
Now with this new DVD audio format the album is given an extra dimension in sound... Read more
Now with this new DVD audio format the album is given an extra dimension in sound... Read more
Published on 16 Sep 2002 by Terrry Pitt
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