A special edition of Stone Temple Pilots' upcoming Atlantic best-of set, "Thank You," will include a DVD packed with three hours of videos, live performances and footage of the band shot by friends and fans. Due Nov. 11, the 15-track audio anthology will be available with and without the DVD. he DVD will feature clips for 32 songs, including such hits as "Interstate Love Song," "Sex Type Thing" and "Vasoline." Highlights include a rendition of the Aerosmith classic "Sweet Emotion" with the band's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry and run through Glen Campbell's "Wichita Lineman" with the artist.
As previously reported, the tracks on the "Thank You" audio disc survey the band's five studio albums, which have sold a combined 12 million copies in the U.S., according to Nielsen SoundScan. The set boasts the new song "All in the Suit You Wear," which can be sampled on the band's official Web site.
As a group, STP has been more or less dormant in the last year. Singer Scott Weiland, who has publicly battled addiction through a series of arrests and stints in rehab, has most recently been involved with the band Velvet Revolver. Rounded out by former Guns N' Roses members Slash, Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum plus Suicidal Tendencies' David Kushner, the band is eyeing a February release for its debut RCA album.
STP bassist Robert DeLeo and his guitarist brother Dean produced Alien Ant Farm's latest album, "truANT." Released in August, the set debuted at No. 42 on The Billboard 200.
Here is the "Thank You" audio CD track list:
"Vasoline"
"Down"
"Wicked Garden"
"Big Empty"
"Plush"
"Big Bang Baby"
"Creep"
"Lady Picture Show"
"Trippin' on a Hole in a Paper Heart"
"Interstate Love Song"
"In the Suit That You Wear"
"Sex Type Thing"
"Days of the Week"
"Sour Girl"
"Plush" (acoustic)
Here is the "Thank You" DVD track list:
"Dead & Bloated"
"Army Ants"
"Interstate Love Song"
"Silver Gun Superman"
"Crackerman"
"Plush"
"Trippin' on a Hole in a Paper Heart"
"Hollywood Bitch"
"Big Empty"
"Long Way Home"
"Down"
"Meat Plow"
"Tumble in the Rough"
"Sex & Violence"
"Wicked Garden"
"Atlanta"
"Where the River Goes"
"Pop's Love Suicide"
"Sweet Emotion"
"Big Bang Baby"
"Pretty Penny"
"Lounge Fly"
"Wonderful"
"Creep"
"Too Cool Queenie"
"Wichita Lineman"
"Sex Type Thing"
"Vasoline"
"Lady Picture Show"
"Sour Girl"
"Days of the Week"
"Hello, It's Late"
WhattheFFF
10-09-03, 04:32 PM
Might have to pick this up just for the DVD. Already have all of the CDs.
Brain Stew
10-09-03, 04:59 PM
Originally posted by WhattheFFF
Might have to pick this up just for the DVD. Already have all of the CDs.
Same here.
KenobiKid22
10-09-03, 06:38 PM
Are these the full music videos? I didn't realize they had that many videos if not.
Rypro 525
10-09-03, 08:02 PM
damn no revolution and no dancing days
Snowmaker
10-09-03, 09:27 PM
I think all Greatest Hits should come with a DVD of the videos too. So far Pantera, Rob Zombie, and now STP. What am I missing?
Wallet Boy
10-09-03, 10:41 PM
Originally posted by Snowmaker
I think all Greatest Hits should come with a DVD of the videos too. So far Pantera, Rob Zombie, and now STP. What am I missing?
Primus just did this as well.
GuessWho
10-10-03, 12:19 AM
Originally posted by Snowmaker
I think all Greatest Hits should come with a DVD of the videos too. So far Pantera, Rob Zombie, and now STP. What am I missing? red hot chili peppers in november
mkdevo
10-10-03, 09:52 AM
Originally posted by KenobiKid22
Are these the full music videos? I didn't realize they had that many videos if not.
"Thank You," will include a DVD packed with three hours of videos, live performances and footage of the band shot by friends and fans.
Rogue588
10-10-03, 01:22 PM
I was going to make some sarcastic comment wondering if the DVD will include footage of Scott shooting up*...but after seeing the tracklist, this kicks nothing but ass. [though, I really wish it would've included the MTV Unplugged they did...maybe as an easter egg? :)]
I'll definitely be picking it up.
* [It pisses me off that I like this band, but its lead singer keeps f'n up time and time again. No fault on the other guys, though. Perhaps if I didn't like them, I could give a rat's ass about what happened to any of 'em [i.e. any "pop" rap artist]]
GuessWho
10-13-03, 10:10 PM
Based on Amazon, the version with DVD will be $12 more than the CD-only version
:down:
Geofferson
10-14-03, 11:26 AM
No "I Got You"? That's one of my favorite songs.
gerrythedon
10-15-03, 02:33 AM
Originally posted by Geofferson
No "I Got You"? That's one of my favorite songs.
NOT A HIT!!!:)
GuessWho
11-11-03, 09:55 AM
BUMP FOR RELEASE DAY :D
Lamont
11-11-03, 11:46 AM
best b&m price for this?? I saw someone posted that Target has it (the cd and dvd combo) for 16.99, which if true would be lowest I've seen...others have listed it for 24.99-26.99. Anyone see any lower, or know of any stores selling it for the same price as the cd only (mix up)?
Dubya
11-11-03, 01:26 PM
Originally posted by Lamont
best b&m price for this?? I saw someone posted that Target has it (the cd and dvd combo) for 16.99, which if true would be lowest I've seen...others have listed it for 24.99-26.99. Anyone see any lower, or know of any stores selling it for the same price as the cd only (mix up)?
I went to a local Target this morning and what a surprise, they only had the cd version, not the combo. I may check one more and if they don't have it then I will price match at Best Buy (it was $24.99 there by the way).
brianluvdvd
11-11-03, 02:15 PM
Originally posted by Dubya
I went to a local Target this morning and what a surprise, they only had the cd version, not the combo. I may check one more and if they don't have it then I will price match at Best Buy (it was $24.99 there by the way).
That price sucks! I just bought Zombie's greatest hits. It had a cd with 19 tracks & a dvd with 10 videos...and I only paid around 10 or 11 bucks for it. Why is STP so high?
I wonder if they will release the videos separately. i already have all of their albums & can make my own greatest hits for free.
johnbook
11-11-03, 02:30 PM
No "Dead & Bloated" i always thought of that song as there greatest hit, in my opinion...
Dubya
11-11-03, 02:33 PM
Originally posted by brianluvdvd
That price sucks! I just bought Zombie's greatest hits. It had a cd with 19 tracks & a dvd with 10 videos...and I only paid around 10 or 11 bucks for it. Why is STP so high?
I wonder if they will release the videos separately. i already have all of their albums & can make my own greatest hits for free.
Sheryl Crow's greatest hits was the same as STP - extra $10 or so for the cd/dvd combo. So much for all the reports of how record companies were trying to combat downloading by including "free" dvds with cd's. BTW Zombie's excellent set is $9.99 this week at Best Buy.
GuessWho
11-11-03, 04:11 PM
Just got it at Target for 16.99 -- it was sold out from the shelf, but an employee brought more from back for me.
Plus, I got the Sheryl Crow special edition last week for 9.99, so I'm on a roll :)
GuessWho
11-11-03, 04:16 PM
BTW, if you want Greatest HIts CDs with free DVDs of all the band's videos, Pantera and Run DMC did this too, like Rob Zombie
Lamont
11-11-03, 04:50 PM
I came to the conclusion that 16.99 was the cheapest....so it ends up being $5 for the dvd. I still have a problem re-buying all of those songs (even the new song which has been around), but I'd pay $17 for the dvd alone, so who the hell cares.
Didnt mention it before but I completely agree with Rogue588, sucks to be a big fan of this band with Scott f'n up again. I feel bad for the guy and his gorgeous ex and his child, but enough is enough...you can only cure yourself from addiction if you want to be cured...grow up Scott, please...not for your fans but for your kid.
Deadman31
11-11-03, 05:37 PM
Im suprised that this didnt include a free needle. :)
Jippy
11-11-03, 07:15 PM
Found it at Target this morning. Plenty of copies (but it was only 8:30am). Very good price for the set. Like the fold-out cover art, too. :)
Dubya
11-11-03, 11:07 PM
Originally posted by Jippy
Found it at Target this morning. Plenty of copies (but it was only 8:30am). Very good price for the set. Like the fold-out cover art, too. :)
Yes the fold out cover art was very revealing ;) The dvd is excellent and was definitely worth it at the $16.99 price.
auto
11-12-03, 12:43 AM
Got spec edition at BB for $11.99. Stupid cashier caught the $24.99 price and was like, "That can't be right. This is supposed to be $11.99". I had assumed the reg. price was $24.99 and the price would be $16.99-$17.99 or so. I didn't feel like correcting him. I spend enough cash at BB.
DVD Josh
11-12-03, 12:45 AM
Guys, don't forget, Target does rainchecks. I got one and it's good until 12/27. I can wait, I have a ton to watch, but I definitely want this. STP is a great live band.
brianluvdvd
11-12-03, 12:46 AM
So...for those of you that now have the special edition with the dvd...how is it? Was it worth it?
A friend told me that there was a sticker on the special edition that described the dvd as a mix of live stuff & normal videos???
Everything in order on the disc? Are they are videos or a mix of live stuff? Any interviews or special stuff? How is the sound & pixture quality?
LivingINClip
11-12-03, 07:50 AM
I may pick this up. Don't know if I will pay the extra money for the DVD though. I would watch it once and never again. Just doesn't seem worth it.
(And what's with no "Dead & Bloated"?)
cdollaz
11-12-03, 09:28 AM
The DVD is very spotty as far as quality goes. The videos are fine, but the live stuff is average to downright horrible. It has a "bootleg" section which is almost unwatchable the quality is so bad. Even the regular live performances have less than acceptable sound quality. I wish I had known this going in. I would not have bought it.
GuessWho
11-12-03, 09:56 AM
Originally posted by brianluvdvd
Everything in order on the disc? Are they are videos or a mix of live stuff? Any interviews or special stuff? How is the sound & pixture quality? There are 3 sections: live, videos, and bootlegs
There are about 17 live performances
About 14 videos
The bootlegs, about 14 or so, are home video camera shots of live songs, taken by audience members -- just like a bootleg. Coolest one here IMO is Sweet Emotion with Steven Tyler & Joe Perry
GuessWho
11-12-03, 09:56 AM
Also, the DVD sounds great in 5.1
brianluvdvd
11-12-03, 10:00 AM
Originally posted by GuessWho
There are 3 sections: live, videos, and bootlegs
There are about 17 live performances
About 14 videos
The bootlegs, about 14 or so, are home video camera shots of live songs, taken by audience members -- just like a bootleg. Coolest one here IMO is Sweet Emotion with Steven Tyler & Joe Perry
Jeez, that's a lot of stuff.
Are all of these complete performances of a song & not just snippets of a song?
GuessWho
11-12-03, 10:28 AM
Not snippets -- hence the 3 hour runtime as it was promoted
too much
11-12-03, 07:11 PM
The DVD is awesome!
Most of the bootleg stuff is comprised of full songs. I think maybe 2 offer only half of the song.
emanon
11-12-03, 11:08 PM
Picked this up yesterday (at Target - as did most others) but haven't had a chance to check it out yet, as the new offerings from Pearl Jam are dominating most of my free time...
costanza187
11-13-03, 06:43 AM
looks like a good pkg to me.
mkdevo
11-14-03, 11:19 AM
another huge thumbsup on this dvd! they really did a great job on it!
gerrythedon
11-16-03, 03:24 AM
Watched the DVD today. This DVD is Sweet! It's 3 Hours exactly as Advertised [That's a first].
ALL IN ORDER:
LIVE- 1 Hour 5 minutes
All Live are Good to Great Quality, except the First Three.
[SHIT Video Quality, some Bootleg songs look better than this:(]:
"Army Ants"
"Interstate Love Song"
"Silver Gun Superman"
"Crackerman"
"Plush"
[These are Best Video Quality. Saw this complete concert on PPV last year]:
"Trippin' on a Hole in a Paper Heart"
"Hollywood Bitch"
"Big Empty"
"Long Way Home"
"Down"
"Meat Plow"
"Tumble in the Rough"
"Sex & Violence"
It was well worth the $16.99 price, as stated above. I was about to say that this DVD is perfect & complete, but... Wasn't there a Video for "BIG EMPTY"? I'm pretty sure that there was. It's not here. Also I remembered this at the last moment, the video for "NO WAY OUT" is not here:(, what's up with that. Other than this, I see this as Buying the DVD [for $14.99] and 2 songs that I don't have [for a buck each as in LEGAL Download] and the rest of the songs are a Bonus [& Remasterd!]
Josh-da-man
11-16-03, 01:40 PM
I don't remember a video for "Big Empty." I do remember MTV putting the song into rotation from their "MTV Unplugged" set, though.
auto
11-17-03, 01:29 AM
Originally posted by Josh-da-man
I don't remember a video for "Big Empty." I do remember MTV putting the song into rotation from their "MTV Unplugged" set, though.
Thats correct. It's crap that the 'No Way Out' video isn't on there though.
gerrythedon
11-17-03, 03:20 AM
Thank You Notes: the DeLeo brothers tell the tales behind some of their greatest hits.
"Plush"
Core (Atlantic, 1992)
ROBERT: This song reminds me of being in the studio; it was the first song I wrote that made me feel like the songs I really enjoyed listening to.
DEAN: That song brings me back to 1990: being in a rehearsal room in North Hollywood. It was a fresh and new experience for us. We lived together because we didn't have homes. We had a kitchenette, and the four of us cooked on a single burner. But it was a beautiful time. The band was young and excited about what we were going to encounter.
"Sex Type Thing"
Core (Atlantic, 1992)
ROBERT: When I hear this, I think of being in the studio and listening to basic tracks. I remember going, "Shit, man, we have something going on here."
DEAN: This song reminds me of "In The Light" by Zeppelin. I was in my driveway and heard that riff, so I went inside and came up with this, all the time totally prompted by "In The Light."
"Vasoline"
Purple (Atlantic, 1994)
ROBERT: This is one of the only songs that I really like thinking about the video. A lot of videos ruin songs, but this was one of my favorites. Our video director, Kevin Kerslake, had a great time with this, as did we. That little wah thing you hear in the intro is me putting my bass through a wah. I also remember recording the drums with a couple of mics in a vocal booth.
DEAN: "Vasoline" was actually an instrumental we used to open with when we were a band called Mighty Joe Young. So that song reminds me of different clubs we played in around L.A.
"Interstate Love Song"
Purple (Atlantic, 1994)
ROBERT: I suppose I could say that I think this is one of the best things I've ever written. It started out as a bossa-nova song, believe it or not. I like pulling from different areas when I'm writing. It keeps everything fresh. The chord structure here is an Antonio Carlos Jobim thing.
DEAN: Well, the song speaks for itself. When you sit there with nothing but an acoustic guitar and a voice, you can really see the genius behind the song. We were in Atlanta touring Core, and Robert was playing around with the chordings and the melody, whistling the melody in a hotel room while he was playing. I was stunned by how beautiful it worked together. I had a great feeling about that song immediately.
"Lady Picture Show"
Tiny Music... Songs From The Vatican Gift Shop (Atlantic, 1996)
ROBERT: I remember our recording technique on that record. We made that record out in Santa Barbara at a big, beautiful house. There was a big cedar closet, like an attic, and we put Eric in the attic to record the drums.
DEAN: I'm reminded of the Rickenbacker 12-string I played on this song. I wish we had mixed it more like "Plush"; the guitar is vaguely hard right on the verse. I wish I had mixed it differently.
"Big Bang Baby"
Tiny Music... Songs From The Vatican Gift Shop (Atlantic, 1996)
ROBERT: On this song we recorded drums outside on the lawn. We practised so many different recording techniques at the house in Santa Barbara. Because we lived together, it was so much more creative, a real nice vibe.
DEAN: The house in Santa Barbara was amazing. I liked the communal living thing - eating together, laughing together. I dig that vibe, and that's what we had going on there. I remember Robert playing that riff in the middle section. Most of the time we had our mouths shut lyrically and let Scott run with the lyrics and melody. It's always nice to get it back with a larger return than you expect. This time Scott came back with something really touching. To have your music embellished upon like that, there's no questions asked. He did a beautiful job, just beautiful. This song is the heartbeat of the record for me.
"Down"
No.4 (Atlantic, 1999)
ROBERT: We had some songs that we wanted to rock to kinda get the band going again after a lay-off. I've always been the motivator for that. I'll bring a song into pre-pro, show everyone the riff and beat, and turn it up to 10. That's what we were going for here.
DEAN: We went into pre-pro for No.4. It was the first song we worked on day one for the album. And we worked on "Sour Girl" the same day,
"Sour Girl"
No.4 (Atlantic, 1999)
ROBERT: Dean wrote this one, wrote the bass line, too. It turned into a cool McCartney thing along with those beautiful chords Dean was playing. Probably one of the coolest songs on the record. String section, really nice playing.
DEAN: I wrote that piece in my garage, I was really moved by the chordings on this. I had a good feeling that it would be something really special. I had a melody in mind but didn't bring it to the table to show Scott. Robert and Scott were talking about relationships and previous marriages, and it really lit off a spark in Scott's mind and he started writing and came up with the lyrical content right there. As a guitar player, you try to come up with a melody, but it's kind of guitar-centric. But a singer looks at a song differently. It's usually nit a hard win: Scott would always beat whatever I had. He's a really talented guy, man.
"Days Of The Week"
Shangri-LA DEE DA (Atlantic, 2001)
ROBERT: That was one of the first songs Dean presented as his for this album. I approached it bass-wise like an old Joe Jackson song. I dig those old songs, the tine and movement of the bass. It was that and a little Chris Squire kind of thing.
DEAN: I stole this directly from "Indian Summer," a song written by Joe Walsh. I ripped it off blind. After I wrote that song, I received a phone call from Sheryl Crow saying she wanted to get together, so I kind of wrote this one for her. But when Scott heard it, he wanted to keep it for ourselves.
"All In The Suit That You Wear"
(Previously Unreleased)
ROBERT: Recorded back in 2000 (should be May 2002, -Rik). We did it for the soundtrack for Spider-Man, but we didn't get it as a lead track, so we kept it for ourselves. There are quite a few songs we never released over the years. We never exploited the publishing of STP. We didn't want to sell out. Led Zeppelin always had a mystique. I highly respect that. So we turned everything down for publishing to maintain a mystique of our own.
DEAN: We had heard that the Spider-Man film wanted a track, so we wrote this in the studio. Robert had the verse riff; I had the chorus. We thought it would be kind of a cool title for Spider-man, being about a "suit" and everything. We put that song together - wrote it, cut it - in a day and a half.
Buy: