Stone Temple Pilots
Core
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

Sealed 2022 remastered pressing. "Core" is the debut album of the American rock band Stone Temple Pilots, released in 1992. The album features a mix of grunge, alternative, and hard rock, with the band's signature sound characterized by Scott Weiland's powerful vocals, Dean DeLeo's guitar riffs, Robert DeLeo's basslines, and Eric Kretz's drumming.

The album received mixed reviews upon its release, with some critics dismissing it as a derivative of other grunge bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam, while others praised its catchy melodies and energetic performances. However, over time, "Core" has become a cult classic and a defining album of the 90s alternative rock scene.

Some of the standout tracks of the album include "Sex Type Thing," a controversial song about sexual assault that was later recontextualized as an anti-rape anthem, "Plush," a Grammy-winning hit that features a memorable guitar solo, and the breakout song "Creep".