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'''''12 Bar Blues''''' is the debut solo album from ] singer ]. |
'''''12 Bar Blues''''' is the debut solo album from ] and produced by Blair Lamb. Scott was a founding member and singer for ]. ''12 Bar Blues''<nowiki/>'s sound and style differ greatly from STP's previous releases. The design concept of the cover is a homage to the cover design of ] '']'' album. The album title comes from the simple ] known as "]". | ||
A 25th anniversary vinyl limited pressing (7,500) was offered by Rhino Records for a special ] release on April 22, 2023. | |||
==Development== | ==Development== | ||
In a 1998 interview on ]'s '']'', Weiland states that his then brother-in-law introduced him to Blair Lamb, who |
In a 1998 interview on ]'s '']'', Weiland states that his then brother-in-law introduced him to Blair Lamb, who recorded and produced ''12 Bar Blues'' with Weiland acting as co-producer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pw_jsLAKkPo|title='''YouTube.com''': Scott Weiland - interview 1998}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead Youtube links|date=February 2022}}</ref> | ||
==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
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| rev1Score = {{rating|4|5}}<ref></ref> | | rev1Score = {{rating|4|5}}<ref></ref> | ||
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⚫ | | rev2score={{rating-Christgau|dud}}<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://robertchristgau.com/get_artist.php?name=scott+weiland |title=Scott Weiland Reviews |last=Christgau |first=Robert |website=Robertchristgau.com|accessdate=February 22, 2017}}</ref> | ||
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| rev3 = ] | | rev3 = '']'' | ||
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| rev3Score = B<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://ew.com/article/1998/04/03/12-bar-blues/|title=12 Bar Blues|website=EW.com}}</ref> | ||
| rev4 = '']'' | |||
| rev4Score = 7.8/10<ref>Schreiber, Ryan. . pitchfork.com. Retrieved on April 29, 2010.</ref> | |||
| rev5 = '']'' | | rev5 = '']'' | ||
| rev5Score = B<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://ew.com/article/1998/04/03/12-bar-blues/|title=12 Bar Blues|website=EW.com}}</ref> | |||
⚫ | | rev5Score = {{rating|3.5|5}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/artists/scottweiland/albums/album/200715/review/5943187/12_bar_blues|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070512233458/http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/scottweiland/albums/album/200715/review/5943187/12_bar_blues|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 12, 2007|title=Rolling Stone review}}</ref> | ||
| rev6 = '']'' | | rev6 = '']'' | ||
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| rev6Score = 7/10<ref>''Spin'' 4/98, pp.124-125</ref> | ||
| rev7= ] | |||
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Released in 1998 on ], the album was not a commercial success, selling only 90,000 copies in the United States by June 1998.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 3, 1998 |first=Josh |last=Wolk |title=Pilot Error |url=https://ew.com/article/1998/06/03/pilot-error/ |access-date=2023-04-01 |website=EW.com |language=en}}</ref> | |||
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⚫ | The album received positive reviews. In a retrospective review, ] of ] declared that "''12 Bar Blues'' is an unpredictable, carnivalesque record confirming that Weiland was the visionary behind STP's sound. He's fascinated by sound, piling on layers of shredded guitars, drum loops, and keyboards, making sure that each song sounds drastically different from its predecessor."<ref> review, cited September 20, 2008</ref> ] of '']'' awarded the album 3.5 out of 5 stars and declared that "''12 Bar Blues'' isn't really a ] album, or even a ] album. Weiland, out on his own, has simply made an honest album – honest in its confusion, ambition and indulgence. It was worth the risk." but also remarked that "Maybe it's a little early for Scott Weiland to be going the solo way."<ref> Rolling Stone Magazine review, cited September 20, 2008</ref> '']'' stated upon its release that "''12 Bar Blues'' is easily the most innovative album Weiland has ever produced for public consumption,"<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pitchforkmedia.com/record-reviews/w/weiland_scott/12-bar-blues.shtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20011126203325/http://pitchforkmedia.com/record-reviews/w/weiland_scott/12-bar-blues.shtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 26, 2001|title=Scott Weiland: 12 Bar Blues: Pitchfork Review|date=November 26, 2001}}</ref> while '']'' wrote that "the LP's sheer invention and hooks will make your indulgence worthwhile."<ref name="auto" /> | ||
==Track listing== | ==Track listing== | ||
*All Songs Written By Scott Weiland (Foxy Dead Girl Music). Co-Writers in parenthesis. | |||
#"Desperation #5" – 4:05 | #"Desperation #5" – 4:05 | ||
#" |
#"Lazy Divey" – 4:00 | ||
#" |
#"]" – 6:36 | ||
#"About Nothing" – 4:48 | |||
#"Where's the Man" – 4:55 | #"Where's the Man" – 4:55 | ||
#"Divider" – 4:23 |
#"Divider" – 4:23 | ||
#"Cool Kiss" – 4:55 | #"Cool Kiss" – 4:55 | ||
#"The Date" – 5:21 | #"The Date" – 5:21 | ||
#"Son" – 5:04 |
#"Son" – 5:04 | ||
#"Jimmy Was a Stimulator" – 3:58 | #"Jimmy Was a Stimulator" – 3:58 | ||
#"]" – 5:26 |
#"]" – 5:26 | ||
#"Mockingbird Girl" – 5:02 |
#"Mockingbird Girl" – 5:02 | ||
#"Opposite Octave Reaction" – 4:18 | #"Opposite Octave Reaction" – 4:18 | ||
===Track information=== | ===Track information=== | ||
*"Mockingbird Girl" was a re-recording of a song Weiland had originally recorded with The Magnificent Bastards for the 1995 '']'' soundtrack three years prior. "Lazy Divey," its name and chorus based on "]," is only on the promo release and rerelease of the album.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cohen |first=Jonathan |date=2023-03-31 |title=Scott Weiland’s Solo Debut Expanded for 25th Anniversary |url=https://www.spin.com/2023/03/scott-weiland-solo-debut-reissue/ |website=www.spin.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Scott Weiland – 12 Bar Blues |url=https://www.discogs.com/master/130318-Scott-Weiland-12-Bar-Blues |website=www.discogs.com}}</ref> | |||
*An additional track entitled "Lazy Divey" was recorded for the album, and was included on some early promotional copies of the album. Its chorus is identical to, and its name is taken from, the chorus of 1943's "]". | |||
*The 2023 remastered version of "Where's the Man" appears in the film '']''.<ref>{{citeweb|url=https://www.nme.com/news/film/heres-every-song-on-the-beetlejuice-beetlejuice-soundtrack-3791200|website=NME|title=Here’s every song on the ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ soundtrack|accessdate=September 11, 2024|date=September 6, 2024|author=Max Pilley}}</ref> | |||
*"Mockingbird Girl" was a re-recording of a song Weiland had originally recorded with The Magnificent Bastards for the 1995 '']'' soundtrack three years prior. | |||
==Personnel== | ==Personnel== | ||
* ] – vocals, guitar, keyboards, piano, synthesized bass | * ] – vocals, guitar, keyboards, piano, synthesized bass | ||
⚫ | * Tracy Chisolm – theremin | ||
⚫ | * ] – vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards, bass, drums | ||
* Blair Lamb – Drum Programming and Guitars | |||
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* ] – bass, cello | ||
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* Blair Lamb – drum programming, guitars | ||
* ] – ] | * ] – ] | ||
* ] – piano | * ] – piano | ||
* ] – guitars, bass | * ] – guitars, bass | ||
⚫ | * ] – vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards, bass, drums | ||
* ] – synthesizers, production | * ] – synthesizers, production | ||
* Tony Castaneda – guitars, bass | * Tony Castaneda – guitars, bass | ||
* ] – bass, cello | |||
* Michael Weiland – drums, percussion, drum loops. | * Michael Weiland – drums, percussion, drum loops. | ||
⚫ | * Tracy Chisolm – theremin | ||
* Holly Reiger – guitars | |||
* Jeff Nolan, Zander Schloss – guitars | |||
===Production=== | ===Production=== | ||
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* Mixed by Tracy Chisholm. | * Mixed by Tracy Chisholm. | ||
* Additional Recording by: Chad Banford and Chris Goss. | * Additional Recording by: Chad Banford and Chris Goss. | ||
* Additional engineers: David Nottingham, Eric Greedy, Jeff Robinson, |
* Additional engineers: David Nottingham, Eric Greedy, Jeff Robinson, John Sorensen, ], Reid Miller | ||
* Additional Mixing by Mark Howard and Daniel Lanois. | * Additional Mixing by Mark Howard and Daniel Lanois. | ||
* Mastering: Daniel Lanois, Tracy Chisholm and Mark Chalecki. | * Mastering: Daniel Lanois, Tracy Chisholm and Mark Chalecki. | ||
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Additionally, "]" peaked at 194 on the ]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.zobbel.de/cluk/CLUK_W.HTM|title=Chart Log UK: Kristine W - Tammy Wynette|website=zobbel.de}}</ref> | Additionally, "]" peaked at 194 on the ]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.zobbel.de/cluk/CLUK_W.HTM|title=Chart Log UK: Kristine W - Tammy Wynette|website=zobbel.de}}</ref> | ||
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==References== | ==References== |
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1998 studio album by Scott Weiland
12 Bar Blues | ||||
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Studio album by Scott Weiland | ||||
Released | March 31, 1998 (1998-03-31) | |||
Recorded | Scott's house, Foxy Dead Girl, Royaltone, Oceanway, The Village, and Master Control | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 58:51 | |||
Label | Atlantic | |||
Producer | Blair Lamb | |||
Scott Weiland chronology | ||||
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12 Bar Blues is the debut solo album from Scott Weiland and produced by Blair Lamb. Scott was a founding member and singer for Stone Temple Pilots. 12 Bar Blues's sound and style differ greatly from STP's previous releases. The design concept of the cover is a homage to the cover design of John Coltrane's Blue Train album. The album title comes from the simple chord progression known as "twelve-bar blues".
A 25th anniversary vinyl limited pressing (7,500) was offered by Rhino Records for a special Record Store Day release on April 22, 2023.
Development
In a 1998 interview on MTV's 120 Minutes, Weiland states that his then brother-in-law introduced him to Blair Lamb, who recorded and produced 12 Bar Blues with Weiland acting as co-producer.
Reception
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | |
Robert Christgau | |
Entertainment Weekly | B |
Pitchfork | 7.8/10 |
Rolling Stone | |
Spin | 7/10 |
Released in 1998 on Atlantic Records, the album was not a commercial success, selling only 90,000 copies in the United States by June 1998.
The album received positive reviews. In a retrospective review, Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic declared that "12 Bar Blues is an unpredictable, carnivalesque record confirming that Weiland was the visionary behind STP's sound. He's fascinated by sound, piling on layers of shredded guitars, drum loops, and keyboards, making sure that each song sounds drastically different from its predecessor." David Fricke of Rolling Stone awarded the album 3.5 out of 5 stars and declared that "12 Bar Blues isn't really a rock album, or even a pop album. Weiland, out on his own, has simply made an honest album – honest in its confusion, ambition and indulgence. It was worth the risk." but also remarked that "Maybe it's a little early for Scott Weiland to be going the solo way." Pitchfork Media stated upon its release that "12 Bar Blues is easily the most innovative album Weiland has ever produced for public consumption," while Entertainment Weekly wrote that "the LP's sheer invention and hooks will make your indulgence worthwhile."
Track listing
- "Desperation #5" – 4:05
- "Lazy Divey" – 4:00
- "Barbarella" – 6:36
- "About Nothing" – 4:48
- "Where's the Man" – 4:55
- "Divider" – 4:23
- "Cool Kiss" – 4:55
- "The Date" – 5:21
- "Son" – 5:04
- "Jimmy Was a Stimulator" – 3:58
- "Lady, Your Roof Brings Me Down" – 5:26
- "Mockingbird Girl" – 5:02
- "Opposite Octave Reaction" – 4:18
Track information
- "Mockingbird Girl" was a re-recording of a song Weiland had originally recorded with The Magnificent Bastards for the 1995 Tank Girl soundtrack three years prior. "Lazy Divey," its name and chorus based on "Mairzy Doats," is only on the promo release and rerelease of the album.
- The 2023 remastered version of "Where's the Man" appears in the film Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
Personnel
- Scott Weiland – vocals, guitar, keyboards, piano, synthesized bass
- Victor Indrizzo – vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards, bass, drums
- Martyn LeNoble – bass, cello
- Blair Lamb – drum programming, guitars
- Sheryl Crow – accordion
- Brad Mehldau – piano
- Peter DiStefano – guitars, bass
- Daniel Lanois – synthesizers, production
- Tony Castaneda – guitars, bass
- Michael Weiland – drums, percussion, drum loops.
- Tracy Chisolm – theremin
- Holly Reiger – guitars
- Jeff Nolan, Zander Schloss – guitars
Production
- Produced by Blair Lamb and Scott Weiland.
- Recorded by Blair Lamb and Tracy Chisholm.
- Mixed by Tracy Chisholm.
- Additional Recording by: Chad Banford and Chris Goss.
- Additional engineers: David Nottingham, Eric Greedy, Jeff Robinson, John Sorensen, Rafa Sardina, Reid Miller
- Additional Mixing by Mark Howard and Daniel Lanois.
- Mastering: Daniel Lanois, Tracy Chisholm and Mark Chalecki.
Chart performance
Chart | Peak |
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US Billboard 200 | 42 |
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) | 47 |
Additionally, "Barbarella" peaked at 194 on the UK Singles Chart
Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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Hungarian Albums (MAHASZ) | 26 |
References
- "YouTube.com: Scott Weiland - interview 1998".
- AllMusic review
- Christgau, Robert. "Scott Weiland Reviews". Robertchristgau.com. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
- ^ "12 Bar Blues". EW.com.
- Schreiber, Ryan. "12 Bar Blues". pitchfork.com. Retrieved on April 29, 2010.
- "Rolling Stone review". Archived from the original on May 12, 2007.
- Spin 4/98, pp.124-125
- Wolk, Josh (June 3, 1998). "Pilot Error". EW.com. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- Allmusic review, cited September 20, 2008
- Rolling Stone Rolling Stone Magazine review, cited September 20, 2008
- "Scott Weiland: 12 Bar Blues: Pitchfork Review". November 26, 2001. Archived from the original on November 26, 2001.
- Cohen, Jonathan (March 31, 2023). "Scott Weiland's Solo Debut Expanded for 25th Anniversary". www.spin.com.
- "Scott Weiland – 12 Bar Blues". www.discogs.com.
- Max Pilley (September 6, 2024). "Here's every song on the 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' soundtrack". NME. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
- "Scott Weiland Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
- "Charts.nz – Scott Weiland – {{{album}}}". Hung Medien. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
- "Chart Log UK: Kristine W - Tammy Wynette". zobbel.de.
- "Album Top 40 slágerlista – 2023. 17. hét" (in Hungarian). MAHASZ. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
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