Released 30 years ago
Trippin' on a Hole in a Paper Heart
Stone Temple Pilots · 1996
9 min · 3 tracks · grunge
Dynamic grunge rock infused with sharp lyrical wit and an energetic, frenetic edge that captures the band's signature sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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Trippin’ on a Hole in a Paper Heart — The title track exemplifies the band's ability to blend catchy hooks with introspective lyrics, creating an engaging juxtaposition of sound and meaning.
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Pop’s Love Suicide — This track showcases the band's experimental side with its intricate arrangement and haunting melodies, highlighting emotional vulnerability amidst a layered instrumental backdrop.
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Ride the Cliché — Here, the band critiques societal norms with sharp lyricism while maintaining a driving rhythm that keeps listeners engaged, embodying their unique blend of wit and energy.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The single showcases strong songwriting and production but lacks full cohesion across its tracks.
What we noticed
- The lead track features a dynamic shift between verses and choruses, with a notable increase in intensity during the chorus.
- The second track employs a more subdued tempo and layered guitar effects, contrasting sharply with the opener.
- The final track incorporates a repetitive riff that builds tension before resolving, creating a sense of urgency.
- 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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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This single solidified their standing in the 90s rock scene, showcasing their sound.
- Career context
- Released on July 2, 1996, 'Trippin' on a Hole in a Paper Heart' was the lead single from Stone Temple Pilots' fourth studio album, 'Tiny Music... Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop.' At this point, the band was navigating their rise to mainstream success following their breakthrough with 'Core' and 'Purple,' and they were cementing their place within the grunge movement.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Soundgarden· Alice in Chains· Pearl Jam
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Trippin’ on a Hole in a Paper Heart 2:54
- 2 Pop’s Love Suicide 3:40
- 3 Ride the Cliché 3:15
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