Stone Temple Pilots
Thank You
(Atlantic)
First Appeared at The Music Box, January 2004, Volume 11, #1
Written by John Metzger
These days, Stone Temple Pilots is receiving more attention for the trials and tribulations of Scott Weiland than it is for its music. This, however, wasn’t always the case. The group was somewhat of a latecomer to the grunge scene. Nevertheless, it managed to ride the coattails of Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, and Pearl Jam and sell more than eight million copies of Core, its debut. Critics responded unfavorably to the band’s work, but instead of being dissuaded, Stone Temple Pilots pushed itself harder. Although the group retained its arena-ready, hard rock approach, it also broadened its stylistic range by dabbling in everything from glam to psychedelic pop.
While Stone Temple Pilots never managed to create anything close to a perfect
album, it did concoct a slew of terrific hit singles to which its new,
retrospective collection Thank You delightfully attests. The album’s 15 tracks touch upon all of the
band’s hits while tossing in a previously unreleased tune as well as an acoustic
rendition of Plush. In total, the collection highlights the group’s knack
for drawing upon its influences to craft songs filled with infectious pop hooks.
These days, countless ensembles within the modern rock world are trying to
accomplish the same feat, but their music, their passion, and even their lyrics
are all woefully behind Stone Temple Pilots. A more expansive version of this
compilation features a DVD with three hours of material that includes 12 of the
band’s videos, a variety of concert performances, and a few other odds and ends
— all of which makes Thank You the ultimate collection for Stone Temple
Pilots’ fans. 
½
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Ratings
1 Star: Pitiful
2 Stars: Listenable
3 Stars: Respectable
4 Stars: Excellent
5 Stars: Can't Live Without It!!
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