No. 4
Stone Temple Pilots · 1999
46 min · 12 tracks · grunge
A gritty blend of grunge rock and melodic introspection, reflecting the band's evolution in sound and lyrical depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Down Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Sour Girl — This track blends haunting melodies with introspective lyrics, showcasing the band’s ability to evolve while remaining rooted in their grunge origins.
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Pruno — Infused with a raw energy, this track exemplifies the band's darker themes and aggressive instrumentation, resonating with fans of their earlier work.
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Glide — With its atmospheric soundscapes and lyrical depth, 'Glide' reflects the band’s exploration of melody intertwined with heavy riffs, highlighting their musical versatility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production but lacks a cohesive flow throughout.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional song structures, such as 'Pruno,' which shifts between different sections without a clear verse-chorus pattern.
- The production employs layered guitar textures and atmospheric elements, particularly in 'Sour Girl,' enhancing its melodic depth.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective late-night reflections
- dynamic emotional journeys
- steady, consistent energy levels
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Debuted at number 1, solidifying the band's commercial success post-early hits.
- Career context
- Released in early 1999, No. 4 marked Stone Temple Pilots' fourth studio album during a challenging period following lead singer Scott Weiland's struggles with substance abuse. Coming off their critically acclaimed album Tiny Music... Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop, this release showcased a more mature sound while still retaining the band's signature edge.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Soundgarden· Alice in Chains· Pearl Jam
Tracklist
- 1 Down Start here 3:48
- 2 Heaven & Hot Rods 3:26
- 3 Pruno 3:15
- 4 Church on Tuesday 3:00
- 5 Sour Girl 4:16
- 6 No Way Out 4:19
- 7 Sex & Violence 2:54
- 8 Glide 5:00
- 9 I Got You 4:15
- 10 MC5 2:42
- 11 Atlanta 5:17
- 12 Down (live) 4:00
What to play next
Shangri-La Dee Da
2001
Continues the melodic introspection with a more experimental edge.
Tiny Music... Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop
1996
Leads into No. 4 with a similar blend of grunge and melody.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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