Stone Temple Pilots Core (Atlantic 75 Series) 180g 45rpm 2LP

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Atlantic 75 Historic Reissue Series from Analogue Productions!

Tracking Angle Rated 10/10 Music, 10/10 Sound!

Stone Temple Pilots roared on to the scene in 1992 with their raucous debut Core. A breakout success, the album peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart, dominated radio waves with hits like "Sex Type Thing" and "Wicked Garden," and has been certified 8x platinum by the RIAA. The band also took home the 1994 Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance for their smash single "Plush."

Although it faced initial criticisms for being derivative of other grunge bands, such as Pearl Jam and Alice in Chains, time has gained Core recognition as a classic of the 1990s alternative rock era and remains a pivotal album in the Stone Temple Pilots discography. Critics praised the band's musicianship, Scott Weiland's charismatic vocals, and the album's songwriting.

Core showcases a diverse range of musical styles, blending elements of alternative rock, grunge, hard rock, and even psychedelic influences. The band's sound is characterized by powerful guitar riffs and a melodic bassline.

The album strikes a balance between heavy, grunge-infused tracks and more introspective, melodic compositions. Songs such as "Sex Type Thing" and "Wicked Garden" exemplify the band's heavier, hard rock side, while tracks like "Plush" and "Creep" showcase their ability to craft emotionally charged, radio-friendly ballads. The album's eclectic mix of styles contributed to its widespread appeal and longevity in the alternative rock scene.

The top-notch Analogue Productions reissue earmarks are all here: Mastered directly from the original master tape by Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound and cut at 45 RPM. Pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Quality Record Pressings, and housed in a tip-on old style gatefold double pocket jacket with film lamination by Stoughton Printing.

The 75th Anniversary of Atlantic Records
"75 for 75" is a series of 75 vinyl releases from Atlantic Records' storied catalog to celebrate the label's 75th Anniversary. This great label includes some of the best artists and records of all time.

One may think their listening system has to be calibrated when Scott Weiland's megaphoned acapella introduction to 'Dead and Bloated' comes across faintly through the speakers. When the full band kicks in, it's a full-on aural explosion. There is a lively quality to this pressing of Core, perhaps down to Eric Kretz's drum sound emphasizing the room and the kick drum cutting through into the mix. The hi-hat retains a sizzle and the panned ride cymbals never stray from intriguement. The 45rpm treatment highlights surprise elements buried deep within the mix, such as the auxiliary percussion in 'Wicked Garden' and the acoustic guitar hard-panned to the left channel on 'Plush.' Weiland's spoken word dialogue and the seductive instrumentation of 'Wet My Bed' will pull the listener into a trance. As for the album's harder-rocking moments, this is the perfect record to let your hair down and let loose! Leave it to Analogue Productions to provide the best-sounding version of this album.