Stone Temple Pilots - Purple | The Worst Song on Purple is...

Ryan and Drew reunite for a heartfelt, nostalgic deep dive into Stone Temple Pilots' 1994 masterpiece **Purple**, their sophomore album and both hosts' undisputed favorite from the band's catalog, celebrating its tight, re-listenable perfection as peak '90s rock without filler. They rave about the album's evolution from *Core*'s grunge roots into heavier, dirtier hard rock with intricate solos, soaring harmonies, dynamic builds, and diverse influences (blues, country, psychedelia), spotlighting standouts like the explosive opener "Meat Plow," hypnotic "Vaseline," romantic "Still Remains," drum-driven "Lounge Fly," iconic "Interstate Love Song," and epic closer "Kitchenware & Candybars." The duo debates singles' longevity (praising "Vaseline" and "Interstate Love Song" while noting "Big Empty"'s Crow soundtrack boost), critiques softer departures like "Pretty Penny" (Beatles/Nirvana echoes) and opener vibes, and swaps playful "worst picks". Wrapping up with laughs over era quirks (trampy outfits, soundtracks, hidden tracks), they pour one out for Scott Weiland, hail *Purple*'s near-flawless status, and tease more '90s rock adventures ahead.