Tiny Music... Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop
Stone Temple Pilots · 1996
41 min · 12 tracks · grunge
A kaleidoscopic blend of alternative rock and psychedelic influences, brimming with catchy hooks and introspective lyrics.
Why this album works
The album debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 chart and solidified the band's status in a post-grunge era. It received mixed reviews but has since been recognized for its bold departure from traditional grunge sounds, influencing subsequent alternative rock acts with its diverse sonic palette.
- Career context
- Released on March 26, 1996, 'Tiny Music... Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop' was Stone Temple Pilots’ third studio album, following their commercially successful 'Purple' (1994). At this point in their career, the band was seeking to evolve their sound away from the grunge label while experimenting with more eclectic influences and ambitious songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Linkin Park· Green Day· Moby· Beck· Tori Amos· R.E.M.· Sonic Youth· Nine Inch Nails
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Press Play 1:20
- 2 Pop’s Love Suicide 3:43
- 3 Tumble in the Rough 3:18
- 4 Big Bang Baby Standout 3:23
- 5 Lady Picture Show Standout 4:08
- 6 And So I Know 3:57
- 7 Trippin’ on a Hole in a Paper Heart Standout 2:56
- 8 Art School Girl 3:35
- 9 Adhesive 5:34
- 10 Ride the Cliché 3:17
- 11 Daisy 2:18
- 12 Seven Caged Tigers 4:17
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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