STP were hated for cultural reasons not for musical reasons. They were seen as latecomers that ripped off the Seattle sound
Why did critics hate STP
Jaxon King
Angel Sullivan
Now critics love Fiona Apple, but in the late 90s they hated her too.
There is an SNL comedy sketch making fun of Fiona from that time.
I remember reading critics on her sophomore album from 99 that admitted the album was great but would only give it an 8 because they wouldn't give a higher score to someone like her.
Gavin Bailey
It was both. They were a perfect storm of suck.
Honestly guys why does it matter? You like a mediocre to terrible rock band. Most people have one or two of those in their collection. If you like them, then like them, but at this late stage you're never going to convince the world that they were objectively good.
Andrew Thompson
No, she was considered a talented trainwreck from the start
Chase Brown
>Now critics love Fiona Apple, but in the late 90s they hated her too.
Cuckgau still dislikes her debut album.
Aiden Gomez
only feminists lesbians liked her
and old timey footfags
Ian Stewart
Scott was like Bowie on cocaine. So, Bowie basically.
Carter Williams
>total goof with nothing to say
but his lyrics were good, he had great stage presence, and generally decent pipes. perhaps you are wrong or are just a pleb.
Luis Cooper
Again, mediocre to terrible in all respects, but if you're into them just go with it. We can disagree, but the thread was asking about the reasons for the critical perception of them, and in that respect, your assessment just doesn't jibe with reality at all. Have fun.
Robert Hall
Am I the only one who thinks that Dead and Bloated sounds more like early Tool than Pearl Jam? I guess the AiC influence is mutual.