 The album received generally favorable reviews . Most critics agreed that Stone Temple Pilots was heavily inspired by country and rock music from the 1960s and 1970s . The band confirmed these assertions and that lyricists like Bob Dylan , and guitarists like Speedy West and Brad Whitford were influences . The album was promoted during the band 's performances at music festivals and headlining concerts , as well as in interviews with music websites and magazines , including Billboard and Spin , and radio and television talk shows . " Between the Lines " was the first single , released on March 22 . The second and third singles , " Take a Load Off " and " Cinnamon " , were released later in the year . Stone Temple Pilots sold 62 @,@ 000 copies in its first week and peaked at number two on the Billboard 200 . 
