I'll count em down 71-1. Wasn't that easy to choose song over song, but let's say if a song is over 10 positions higher than another, there's some difference in the level of love I have for it.
ps. if the criticism seems harsh sometimes, keep in mind songs are compared to other stp songs moreso than to music overall.
71. No Memory
Yeah, it's not really song-song. somewhat generic and repetitive. Could have perhaps been an intro, not deserved a whole track?
70: A Song For Sleeping
This song should only be heard by Noah.
69: Wet My Bed
just silly fun, a cool breather before the rocket takes off again.
68. MC5
It could have been called Sex Pistols or The Carpenters, but still the only thing any good is a bit of the drumming here.
67. Hazy Daze
Aside from a fairly good chorus and somewhat fun guitars, this track just doesn't do much to me. Sounds incomplete.
66: Daisy
see 71.
65. Art School Girl
Well, it's probably the ugliest vocal by S.Weiland in the chorus, but moreso I just never got ('got' doesn't always necessarily mean get the meaning, but as in get the vibe, feel something) the "I told you five or four times" part.
64. Long Way Home
Saved by a nice guitar solo. Pretty nice chorus, also has a feeling of a swan song (though I'm not sure if that's a good thing...)
63. Press Play
Cool, groovy, chill, relaxed. But since it deserved its own track, it should've been longer!
62. Pruno
I feel sorry for this little song, never getting the nurture and love it craveth. Well, just a random solid song, but since we're talkin' stp here, that means your taking these kind of positions.
61. Dumb Love
I like the aggression, wicked guitar and lyrical progression. Not too big on the vocal here though (especially the effects).
60. Coma
Just quite boring (for the most part) Gets kind of interesting when it slows down, towards the end and not a half bad, yet short solo there too.
59. Hollywood Bitch
I like the beat, groovy guitar intro, supercool chorus. The whole band delivers alright.
58. Regeneration
I like the "to the fields..." part and it has its moments but a little too repetitive.
57. Transmission From a Lonely Room
Quite a cool tune. More style over substance though. Nice background music.
56. Pop's Love Suicide
A bit underrated I think. Don't have much to say, it's just decent.
55. Church on Tuesday
Nice melodies, but feels a little pointless.
54. No Way Out
A bit too "let's be nu-metal". Somewhat generic lyrics too, but the aggression and sheer energy is great.
53. Sex & Violence
Pure crazy. The band's firing on all cylinders, maybe not my fave style of stp song though.
52. Heaven & Hotrods
Just a solid STP song. Cool, groovy aggressive, defines stp sound at the turn of the century.
51. Peacoat
This one has a gorgeous chorus, but otherwise falls into the unfortunate catgory of Scott vs. the band. sounds too chopped up.
50. Black Again
Good song to just put on in the background. Flows nicely.
49. Take a Load Off
I just like the structure, chorus and lyrics.
48. I Got You
No matter what the genre in rock, these boys can pull it off.
47. Naked Sunday
Kretzel having fun here. a bit generic lyrics and not exactly my fave, but great for what it is. Scott can pull off a chorus with just aahs and ooohs.
46. Too Cool Queenie
I like it for the lyrics, cool solo too.
45. Down
Never the biggest fan of this song, but definitely a punchy "we're back" feeling. No tricks.
44. Between the Lines
Energetic yet generic. Crazy lyrics and a brilliant chorus.
43. Maver
Nice sing-along, maybe too standard pop though?
42. Hickory Dichotomy
Very catchy, very fun = STP in 2010.
41. Bagman
So bad it's great. Seriously, that outro is incredible!!
40. Sin
I love the gloomy, brooding atmosphere here. The breakdown is fantastic and I love Dean's solo.
39. Glide
Another that's not my fave by any means, but just so well performed and written that it's a shame the guys never get the credit they deserve.
38. Cinnamon
Well, it's catchy. Clever guitar riff, but the vocals are just way too effect-laden and the chorus could have been something else than just "come on, yeah".
37. And So I Know
I could listen to Dean's solo all day.
36. Crackerman
Just a fun, crazy song lightens up the mood well on Core.
35. Meat Plow
A little too generic but nevertheless classic STP.
34. Where the River Goes
When the Levee Breaks, anyone? Just epic, I love the lyrics the heavy riffs and general "youthfulness" here.
33. Wonderful
"you're the wonder in everything, that's wonder-ful" - brilliant! Just a perfect pop song.
32. First Kiss On Mars
Just love the summer-y feeling here. Just perfect for what it is.
31. Adhesive
You really gotta be in the right mood for this one. I love how it shifts from really slow to exploding bridge + chorus.
30. Dare If You Dare
This one's growing on me. Yeah, maybe a bit too Lennon-esque, but it's just damn well written.
29. Dead & Bloated
Can you argue with an intro like that? A bit too repetitive from being flawless though.
28. Kitchenware & Candy Bars
I love how the song builds up (that riff) and Weiland gives some brilliant vocals.The strings are a nice addition too.
27. Huckleberry Crumble
Great reminder that STP still has their harder side. Pure, raw, dirty rock n roll music.
26. Piece of Pie
Just love the groove, explosive intro and the sheer brilliance of early day Weiland.
25. Unglued
Simplistic but effective.
24. Fast As I Can
This one's just so badass. Love the way it in your face and Scott delivers! Wish they'd play it live.
23. Days of the Week
Just simple, but so incredibly good. These guys just have that something. But I do have to lift a hat to Brendan O'Brien too!
22. Bi-Polar Bear
By ANY standards a effin brilliant song! Especially the chorus, but it just stays perfectly dreamy and psychedelic throughout.
21. Creep
Gotta admit, Stp didn't always sound so original, but any other band can make a song like this sound pretentious or cold, but this is just sheer serious business.
20. Pretty Penny
Simple, yet psychedelic to some degree. Incredible chorus. Love it!
19. Ride The Cliché
Totally overlooked gem. I don't get why Scott doesn't like it.
18. Hello It's Late
Perfect, laid-back pop song. Amazing lyrics and vocals.
17. Tumble In The Rough
Uber-cool lyrics/vocals, raw guitar. perfect
16. Sex Type Thing
Stands the test of time. Awesome riff and vocal.
15. Sour Girl
Easy to relate to, dreamy, catchy as hell. Just another brilliant song.
14. Big Bang Baby
The magic really is in the riff, it doesn't let you go. Love the harmonic "nothing's for free" part. What can you say, classic stp stuff.
13. Still Remains
One of the first more psychedelic stp songs. Love the warmth and melody.
12. Seven Caged Tigers
Don't know what the hell this song is about, but it sure is awesome!
11. Vasoline
Like "...Tigers", I can't put my my finger on 'why' it is so great, just is...
10. Army Ants
Guess it affects me, that the Worchester, MA '94 performance is so killer of this song, but it has great vocal melodies and Scott just sounds so confident and like he's on a mission. Dean absolutely destroys with the solo!
9. Lounge Fly
Love it cause it's such an odd song. Perfecly dark psychedelia, great epic guitar work, honest lyrics.
8. Silvergun Superman
They just don't make em like this anymore...
7. Atlanta
Astonishing song! nuff said
6. Trippin' On a Hole In a Paper Heart
Well, can't find anything about this song short of perfect!
5. Big Empty
Again, a song that in the wrong hands could sound very generic. I can't see soft/loud dynamics better in any of their other songs.
4. Lady Picture Show
the bass, the guitar, vocals and drums
3. Wicked Garden
Sheer ownage. Such a mint mix of psychedelia and heavy rock. Catchy melodies, great drum fills. I can't see myself ever stop loving this song
2. Plush
Like Wicked Garden, but even more direct and in yer face. Epic vocals and riffs, I think just maybe stp would have made more songs alike Plush, had they not been so tortured by media.
1. Interstate Love Song
Well, I couldn't praise it enough go listen!
Albums...
Self-Titled
Songs in top 20: None
Highest Rank: #24 "Fast As I Can"
Lowest Rank: #67 "Hazy Daze"
Average Rank: #41
Shangri-La Dee Da
Songs In Top 20: 1
Highest Rank: #18 "Hello It's Late"
Lowest Rank: #70 "A Song For Sleeping"
Average Rank: #48
No. 4
Songs in Top 20: 2
Highest Rank: #7 "Atlanta"
Lowest Rank: #68 "MC5"
Average Rank: #45
Tiny Music...
Songs In Top 20: 6
Highest Rank: #4 "Lady Picture Show"
Lowest Rank: #66 "Daisy"
Average Rank: #32
Purple
Songs In Top 20: 8
Highest Rank: #1 "Interstate Love Song"
Lowest Rank: #35 "Meat Plow"
Average Rank: #15
Core
Songs In Top 20: 3
Highest Rank: #2 "Plush"
Lowest Rank: #71 "No Memory"
Average Rank: #33
