Listened: Monday June 7
Um, I used to like this crap? That is what I was thinking through much of Core. This is the first album of the project that has elicited a violent reaction. About two songs from the end I was wanting it to be over, really badly.
I hadn’t listened to this for many years, and I knew I wasn’t a huge fan back in the day anyway, but I wasn’t expecting to realize how much I think it sucks now. How times change.
Unfortunate that I also included Purple in the project, but thankfully it will be a while before I have to hear it.
Emily's Albums A to Z 
I love STP – always have always will. For me, they are the “classic” rock of our era. Yes, Weiland is a total f’n weenie, but the way his vocals mix with those sweet DeLeo brothers grooves – well it’s magic. I love Core, but feel Purple is light years ahead of it. In fact without a doubt – Purple is hands down the best album STP has ever created. Silvergun Superman, Lounge Fly and Vasoline are just timeless hard rock masterpieces.
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