'89 Firebird speeding down the highway. It's almost 2 am but it's still unbearably humid. Got the windows down and I'm struggling to light my cigarette. Cute country girl in the passenger seat. We're passing a handle of vodka back n forth celebrating 6 months clean.
πΈ The Greatest Rock Songs πΈ
π΄ Position 477:
π Stone Temple Pilots - Sex type thing
π Core
π USA πΊπΈ - 1992
A blistering opener from their debut album *Core*, "Sex Type Thing" is a raw, aggressive grunge-metal anthem driven by a heavy, plunging guitar riff and Scott Weiland's gritty, snarling vocals. It's loud, dirty, and headbang-worthy, blending '90s alternative edge with hard rock power.
The lyrics, sung from a macho aggressor's perspective ("You shouldn't have worn that dress"), sparked controversy; many initially misinterpreted it as promoting sexual violence. Weiland repeatedly clarified it was an *anti-rape statement*, critiquing male entitlement and abuse of power, inspired by real incidents.
Despite the misunderstanding (Weiland was frustrated fans moshed to it), the track remains a '90s rock staple; powerful, catchy, and unapologetically intense.