August 30, 2011 15:45

Scott Weiland covers Stone Roses, Nirvana, Smiths on new covers album

Former Velvet Revolver man has also reworked David Bowie, Radiohead and the Rolling Stones on new LP

Photo: PA

Stone Temple Pilots singer Scott Weiland has released a new compilation of covers.

The collection, which is straightforwardly titled 'A Compilation Of Scott Weiland Cover Songs', features the former Velvet Revolver frontman reworking 12 tracks, including The Stone Roses 'I Am The Resurrection', Nirvana's 'Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge On Seattle' and The Smiths' classic 'Reel Around The Fountain'.

The compilation, which is a digital only release, also features two David Bowie covers and tracks originally penned by New York Dolls, Radiohead, The Rolling Stones, The Flaming Lips and Depeche Mode.

Weiland is currently said to be recording his third solo album after releasing his memoirs Not Dead & Not For Sale earlier this year.

The tracklisting for 'A Compilation Of Scott Weiland Cover Songs' as follows:

'I Am The Resurrection'
'Personality Crisis'
'Frances Farmer Will Get Her Revenge On Seattle'
'Let Down'
'Into Your Arms'
'Dead Flowers'
'Waiting For Superman'
'Revolution'
'But Not Tonight'
'Reel Around The Fountain'
'Fame'
'Jean Genie'