I don't need to hear this on a proper release to know that it is Weiland's best (excluding STP releases!!). I can't wait to hear it on CD though. I don't know that I can choose a favorite. Each song is so damn good. He has honored his heroes by injecting a bit of them throughout the entire album. I hear Beatles, Aerosmith, Bowie, Rolling Stones, Beach Boys...and many others. Even though you can hear the influence, he has such a perfect recipe that it has the stamp of Scott firmly in place. What I REALLY love about this album is that it has such a strong 80s vibe to it as well. Growing up in the 80s, I can spot so much of the sound of that decade sprinkled across some of the songs. As I am typing this out, the song "Youth Quake" is pouring out of my speakers and is flooding the room and ears with such a BADASS anthem. I just wanna pump my fist and get my 'rock neck' goin'! Now "Beach Pop" has me smiling so much it hurts. What a WONDERFUL album!!
Thanks, Scott!!!