Queens of the Stone Age

Queens of the Stone Age

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Any similarities that Queens of the Stone Age may have to Kyuss are probably inevitable--all three members of this group were in Kyuss at one time or another. The intention of this band, however, is not to create Kyuss 2, but to make its own brand of noise. Falling somewhere between Can and Canned Heat, the trio brings an occasional electronic aura to the guitar-based chug of stoner rock. While not as brash and earsplitting as their previous band (singer-guitarist Josh Homme--a Jack Bruce sound-alike--lays back where Kyuss frontman John Garcia would have yelped), these guys have made a debut album that is nevertheless an intriguing, aggressive, trippy aural journey that bows down to no trend. --Janiss Garza

Product Description
Instead of trying to recreate the sound of his former band Kyuss, Josh Homme took a new approach to music. He crafted tight hard rock songs that were heavy on melody & light on vocals. While there is still a lot of fuzz coming from the amplifiers. 1998 debut. Loose Groove Records.

Queens of the Stone Age

Tracks:

Turnin' on the Screw
Sick, Sick, Sick
I'm Designer
Into the Hollow
Misfit Love
Battery Acid
Make It Wit Chu
3's & 7's
Suture Up Your Future
River in the Road
Run, Pig, Run

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Latin for "common era," Era Vulgaris holds a pair of common threads with the four Queens of the Stone Age records that preceded it. One, it crosses colossal guitar chords with the most volatile of hard rock melodies. And second, it's as LOUD as loud gets, thanks to Josh Homme, the impatient instigator behind the ever-evolving cast of personalities that make up the band. Detonation comes with track one, as the jagged riffs of "Turning on the Screw" lead the listener into "Sick, Sick, Sick," where Julian Casablancas spews his vocals beneath a wall of multi-guitar catcalls. Although the head Stroke will likely garner the most attention, perpetual Queener Mark Lanegan's velvety pipes earmark two of Era's most booming selections: the funky "Make It Wit Chu" (complete with Temptations-like backing vocals) and the heart-racing three minutes of "River in the Road." Add the garage rock of Homme's "3's & 7's" and "Suture Up Your Future," easy pickings for most likely crossover hit, and Era Vulgaris-- hypnotically and explosively common--holds its own with any in the QoTSA discography. --Scott Holter

Customer Reviews:

Era Vulgaris.......2007-07-29

Like most of their albums it took a few listens for me to fully enjoy it. Now this isnt their best effort but its still good. It just didnt hit as hard as their other albums did. It reminds me of Lullabies just because of the fact that it took awhile for me to get into it. If you have never listened to them then I suggest Songs for the Deaf, Rated R, or their Self-titled before this one. If you have those then Id say buy this.

Different style but still awesome.......2007-07-28

This CD is awesome, as are all QOTSA cds, but definitely different. I can't believe it is getting bad reviews because it is a different style, just give it a chance, it takes a few listens to get used to it, but it gets better with each listen. People apparently just wanted this cd to sound exactly like earlier QOTSA releases, but that's one thing I love about QOTSA, is the fact that all the CDs sound different.

So just give it a chance, listen to it more than one time before you decide you hate it. I love this CD, and if you're a QOTSA fan, you probably will too.

Wonderful.......2007-07-26

Queens of the Stone Age is nothing if not consistent when it comes to their musical style (their lineup is a different story all together). From the minute that "Era Vulgaris" kicks in, you know what you're in for, and you get it in spades. Incredibly catchy, somewhat gritty quality, and a just plain groovy mood that gets orchestrated throughout the album's eleven tracks. Witness opener "Turnin' on the Screw" which bleeds into rip-roarers like "Sick, Sick, Sick", "Misfit Love", "Make It Wit Chu", "3's & 7's", the instantly memorable and catchy "Suture Up Your Future", and the excellent closer "Run, Pig, Run". There's not really anything here on "Era Vulgaris" that you haven't heard before from Josh Homme and co., but if you're a longtime fan of the band, this isn't a bad thing one bit. As far as providing more than solid and inventive rock, "Era Vulgaris" delivers in all departments, and is yet again another wonderful entry in what is a very impressive and underrated discography. All in all, whether you're a Queens of the Stone Age fan new or old, "Era Vulgaris" won't disappoint.

Queens of the Stone Age.......2007-07-24

The cd sucked so bad. I can't believe they even put this out. It is no lullaby!!!

A New Era For Queens.......2007-07-21

I've listened to the cd 5 full times and these boys are all over the map.
The biggest thing lacking is the drive on all but one song (sick,sick,sick). The rest is a jumble of misc. garbage. Not worth the price or time and makes lullabies sound like a 5 star album. Maybe the loss of Nick Oliveri is catching up with the band in the song writing department on the second release since his firing.

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Fantastic stuff
The Greatest Album Ever! Enough Said.
Yup, it still rawks!
I have a song I want to sing... it's "A SONG FOR THE DEAF."
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ASIN: B00006F83Y
Release Date: 2002-08-27

Tracks:

You Think I Ain't Worth A Dollar, But I Feel Like A Millionaire
No One Knows
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A Song For The Dead
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Despite the advent of the '00s, thoroughly blunted longhairs wearing three-quarter-length T-shirts still boot around the suburbs in painted vans listening to roaring metal. Fittingly, a whole new crop of post-Dazed and Confused-era stoner rockers--Fu Manchu, Monster Magnet, and arguably the kings of them all, Queens of the Stone Age--provide a shredding contemporary score for righteous three-finger devil salutes. On Songs for the Deaf, core members bassist Nick Oliveri and singer-guitarist Josh Homme (also see Kyuss) balance pure guitar-induced carnage with more complex, though no less aggressive, speed rock that whips by so fast it creates its own breeze. Opening with the 90-second "The Real Song for the Deaf"--a cheeky and amorphous bit of bloopy electronica quite possibly recorded at the bottom of a swimming pool--the disc explodes with track two, a toxic squall of power chords and now-classic Olivera death howls. It's here the album's recurring concept/conceit is introduced as a generic-sounding announcer from L.A.'s "Clone" radio spits out some psychobabble reinforcing the tired if true cliché that commercial radio stinks. Similar mock broadcasts surface elsewhere, but they're easily forgivable, given the bounty on offer. Homme-powered tracks dominate--the lurching, weirdly springy "No One Knows" is a kind of "Monster Mash" for grownups; the vocal harmony-driven "The Sky Is Falling" is almost dreamy until a small army of guitars surges to the front lines to begin firing. And a lyrically winking hidden track, "Mosquito Song," is either an in-joke of ridiculous proportions or a declarative statement about the level of musicianship lurking just beneath the quaking veneer of the Queens' sound. Either way, genuine excitement comes early and often on Songs for the Deaf. It's a remarkable achievement--a hard rock record so good that it immediately evokes a conspiratorial fervor that makes you want to tell everyone you can about it. Er, job done. --Kim Hughes

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Features Guest Appearances from Dave Grohl, Gene Ween, Case Chaos from Amen and More.

Customer Reviews:

Fantastic stuff.......2007-06-27

This is their best album. Forget all the people who say Rated R is the best they have. If you want the singles you hear on the radio and some other great tracks you won't be able to get out of your head, this is the Queens of the Stone Age album for you.

The Greatest Album Ever! Enough Said........2007-05-20

Awesome, totally awesome! This is a MUST HAVE for anyone who loves to ROCK! enough said.

Yup, it still rawks!.......2007-05-04

Even after two years of listening to this album it still kicks in every way. Gritty, kenetic, and just plain cool. This album could've easily sat on the record store shelves in the mid-70's but thankfully we have something to place in the "oughts" - 00's. There are so few masterpieces that come out nowadays and I can only name a handfull over the last few years (Mars Volta - Deloused in the Comatorium, Procupine Tree - In Absentia, Tool - Lateralus...) and QOTSA - Songs for the Deaf can stand proudly beside these albums and wave the flag of butt-kick' rawk.

I have a song I want to sing... it's "A SONG FOR THE DEAF." .......2007-02-19

I got this CD as a Valentine's Day present... because I'm in love with Josh. I really love the sound of his voice. He takes me away. I can't believe that Nick is on the CD! He's an awesome screamer! I really love Josh though. He's my Valentine. I'll do anything for him. I'll even die for him!

Average.......2006-11-15

"Songs for the Deaf" is kind of a dissapointment, when it comes to "Stoner Rock" Even though the genere isn't filled with that many bands, there are better albums to listen to in this genere. "Clutch", Fu-Man-Chu", "Monster Magnet", "Entombed" and "Kyruss" (members from QOTSA are present here, or should I say, before QOTSA) are much better. This is a basic album, with nothing to special. I was expecting a bit more variety, and some more jams, but at times the album starts to drag through the mud. Its not a bad album, its just not as good as I believe it could be, considering there are some great muscians on this album

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2nd best Queens of the Stone Age album
QoTSA's best
One of the great hard rock cross over albums of the decade
QOTSA strike again...
Nesessaray for any QOTSA Fan

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Tracks:

Feel Good Hit of the Summer
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Monsters in the Parasol
Quick and to the Pointless
In the Fade
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Call it "stoner rock" if you must, but the sophomore release from the Queens of the Stone Age moves mosh music into a woozier realm. Which isn't to say it isn't plenty crunchy, but former Kyuss kingpin Josh Homme and company (including guests Mark Lanegan and Barrett Martin of the Screaming Trees) create an intoxicating brew by mixing metal, alt, and garage-rock elements together and making it smoke! --Steven Stolder

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Trippy, forceful, and timeless, Rated R is rife with heavy, heady, trance-inducing post-hippie creations that recall Soundgarden and Fu Manchu. Singer/guitarist Josh Homme, founder of the defunct but much-worshipped "stoner-rock" band Kyuss, heads the group. And while he's joined by guests such as Mark Lanegan and Barrett Martin of the Screaming Trees, it's the oddball songs rendered by Homme's sexy voice and searing guitars that make this album sing. Kudos too, to the producer Chris Goss, formerly of another remarkable band, Masters of Reality. The Bowie-like surrealism of "Auto Pilot" makes it this set's classic; in fact, much of Rated R presents dark, Cocteau-like idiosyncrasies, often aided by touches of surprising humor. In the tongue-in-cheek-titled "The Feel-Good Hit of the Summer," the line "Nicotine, Valium, Vicodin, marijuana, Ecstasy, and alcohol" is repeated like a mantra, while "Better Living Through Chemistry," is steeped in hallucinogenic sounds. The frenetic "Monsters in the Parasol" is sonically rich, its primal riffing best ingested loud and via headphones, while "Quick and to the Pointless," boasts a raucous MC5/Blue Cheer vibe. This wondrous sophomore effort defies all categorization, except cool. --Katherine Turman

Album Description

Exclusive UK version of their 2000 album includes a bonus disc featuring 4 tracks, 'Never Say Never', 'You're So Vague', 'Who'll Be The Next In Line' and the controversial cd-rom video for the track 'Feel Good Hit Of The Summer' that's been banned. Slimline double jewel case. 2000 release.

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Special UK Only Limited Edition CD that features the Queens' 'feel Good Hit of the Summer' EP as a Bonus Disc

Customer Reviews:

2nd best Queens of the Stone Age album.......2007-06-27

Songs for the Deaf is their best work, but this album is a very close second and better rounded than any of their other albums. A must for any fan.

QoTSA's best.......2007-06-02

In my opinion this record is the most raw and creative of all the QoTSA's records. The addition of Mark Lanegans vocals rounded off this record. I'd say if you like unique music, and hard rock. You should own this record.

One of the great hard rock cross over albums of the decade.......2007-04-22

The music of Queens of the Stone Age is characterized by various labels: stoner rock, alt metal, punk metal, or simply hard rock or heavy metal. Of all these generally unhelpful labels I think "heavy metal" may be the least helpful. It is hard to see anything these guys have in common with Motley Crue or Judas Priest. Metallica isn't so far off, but the bands they most resemble would be some of the Pacific Northwest grunge bands like Screaming Trees or Soundgarden. It is definitely hard rock, but I'm not sure that Queens of the Stone Age is served very well by labels. I prefer to think of them as a hard rock band that has cross over appeal to a host of fans who would never dream of listening to metal, while still appealing to metal fans as well. Certainly they have achieved a critical respect that no metal bands manage to garner. Even the snootiest fan of Indie rock will listen to them along with Yo La Tenga and Big Star. What is the secret of their abilities to cut across genres and appeal to an unusually wide range of music fans? I think the key is their own strong sense of musicality coupled with an aversion to any kind of posing or theatricality that would code them as belonging to any particular subgroup. Faith No More attempted to have some crossover appeal, but their deliberate poses limited how far this was going to take place.

No matter how you label it, this is great music. Hard rock though it may be, every song is brimming with great hooks and a number of splendid musical ideas. The band is often so ironic that one can miss the irony, such as their semi-hit "The Feel Good Hit of the Summer," which sounds like a Beach Boys title but has verses that merely repeat "Nicotine, Valium, Vicodin, Marijuana, Ecstasy and Alcohol" over and over to a chorus that does the same to "Cocaine." The point is less to advocate the use of drugs than to make a cheap--but funny--score off the title.

"The Feel Good Hit of the Summer" could make it sound like the band focuses on gimmick songs, but that is hardly the case. "Feel Good Hit" opens the disc, but all the rest of the songs are well-arranged, clever, and brimming with musical ideas. Some have so many things going on at once that the genius lies in the fact that they neither overwhelm one another nor lessen the musical impact of the album as a whole. Mark Lanegan and Barrett Martin of Screaming Trees appear on several tracks and in fact RATED R does sound like a Screaming Trees album with a denser guitar sound and less psychedelia. There really are no weak cuts on the album or even many that are appreciably than anything else on the disc. I've asked a few friends who know the album to name their three favorite cuts and I've been amazed to see everyone come back with different choices, sometimes not citing any of the songs others or I liked most. For the record, my three faves are "Lost Art of Keeping a Secret," "Auto Pilot," and "Better Living Through Chemistry," though on another day either "Monsters in the Parasol" or "Leg of Lamb." The omission of "The Feel Good Hit of the Summer" doesn't mean I don't like the song; I do. But I find the lyrics pretty dull and I think the song lacks the musical diversity found in almost any other song on the album.

This could well be the hard rock album from the past decade with the closest thing you will find to near universal appeal. Some people who listen to nothing but very light rock won't care for it, but it you have a good ear and enjoy great music regardless of what genre it is in, this is an album every serious lover of music should own.

QOTSA strike again..........2007-03-29

As I fell in love with "Songs for the Deaf" and "Lullabies To Paralyze", I continued the trend and bought "Rated R". At first I was a little suspicious as to the quality of the cd from previous reviews but I bought it anyways. Fortunatly, I fell in love wiht this cd as well. Although not my favorite QOTSA cd, it still is essential to your collection. Joshua's guitar playing skills alone are enough for you to buy the album. I seriously suggest this cd if you consider yourself a big QOTSA fan, but if this is the first album that you are buying from them, I would buy the later two albums first.

Nesessaray for any QOTSA Fan.......2006-12-03

Though this cd doesn't come very close to matching the quality of their next cd, "Songs for the Deaf", "Rated R" is defenetely worth buying if you enjoied SFTD. It is probably their second best out of all of them, including their newest, "Lullibies to paralyze".

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Goodness

Sick Sick Sick
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Customer Reviews:

Goodness.......2007-07-22

Yes, so.......

The, "i'm desinger," remix is along the same lines of the," no one knows unkle" remix from stone age complications. "goin' out west," is an ok tom waits cover. They really pulled off elliott smith's," Christian brothers," very well. In fact it's probably better than the original. Because i never really noticed how good that song was until the queens covered it. Get it? Got it? grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat.

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You made a killer album there, man
Just A Bit Too Flawed To Be Up With Past Classics
Ultimate album of 2005!
I have a confession to make to you Josh Homme... I love you!
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Nick Oliveri may have departed, taking his naked bass playing skills with him, but Queens of the Stone Age remains in good hands with co-founder Josh Homme. Putting extracurricular projects like Eagles of Death Metal and the Desert Sessions briefly on hold, the restless front man keeps things dependably loud and sludgy on the group's third album. Monster riffs, choppy rhythms, explosive melodies, and, yes, even a generous serving of cowbell, propel standout songs like "Medication" and "Little Sister" on the follow-up to 2002's breakthrough Songs for the Deaf. Friends also lend a hand. ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons shreds through the reverberating "Burn The Witch," while Garbage's Shirley Manson and the Distillers' Brody Dalle join Homme for a tantalizing threesome on "You Got A Killer Scene." -- Aidin Vaziri

Customer Reviews:

You made a killer album there, man .......2007-06-17

The title "Lullabies to Paralyze" has kind of an ominous ring to it, a sort of sweet and evil combination of words that comes off as foreboding. Open the CD booklet and you'll see Josh Homme's mysterious, tripped-out and yes, evil lyrics lurking within, among sinisterly drawn animals inhabiting a dark forest. Despite all this, QOTSA's fourth album is loaded with accessible, high-energy rockers that don't drift at all from the band's past stellar work. Sure, Homme's echoed vocals and the slowed-down interlude on "Someone's in the Wolf" contain a foreboding vibe; but these elements of the song are surrounded by a lively riff, crisp-as-a-razor drums and an overall familiar sound that's expected from this band. Similarly, the dark and driving riff on "The Blood is Love" conjures fond memories of some of the more mesmerizing and drawn-out fare from the great Queens of the Stone Age - Rated R album (2000). These two songs aside, "Lullabies to Paralyze" is nothing to be afraid of.

The CD begins placid enough, just a gentle acoustic guitar and Mark Lanegan's rugged, deep croon. Like an explosion, though, the short-but-sweet "Medication" kicks in with a vengeance. Its pile-driving riff reminds me of the song "Regular John" from QOTSA's mighty debut album, Queens of the Stone Age (1998). However, it's not all just polished guitar riffs and scorching ax licks. "Lullabies" contains gems like "I Never Came," a laid-back ditty with soft vocals by Homme, funky percussion and yes, great guitar work. "You Got a Killer Scene There, Man" shows the soulful, bluesy side of Homme and his ever-changing band, while "Long Slow Goodbye" takes the CD out in a tuneful, sentimental and somewhat unexpected way.

Fans of QOTSA's past work won't likely be disappointed in this CD. In fact, the head-bobbing riffs splattered all over the album are as good as anything this band has ever released, and that's saying a lot. The pleasingly heavy sounds and lyrics heard on "Tangled Up in Plaid," "In My Head" and "Little Sister" fit right in with the tunes from any past album the band has put out. That's not to say these songs aren't original-sounding compositions, because they are. Homme is one of the most unique rock and roll artists to come along in a while, and his constantly changing band lineup might actually keep QOTSA fresh-sounding and relevant, rather than stagnated. Pick this one up if you like great rock music.

Just A Bit Too Flawed To Be Up With Past Classics.......2007-02-14

The news that Oliveri was booted out by Homme did make me skeptical. Being a massive fan of Kyuss (for those unaware, the band the two played in before the QOTSA days), and a fan of all of QOTSA's releases, I felt the combination of Homme and Oliveri was one of the best in today's rock world, and taking ones influence away would be harmful. And I believe this is evident with "Lullabies", as it is their most hit and miss release yet - often excellent, but sometimes falling into uninspiring dirge.

The hard rocking edge and emphasis on melody that was recurrent in their fantastic "Songs For The Deaf" album is repeatedly visited in the start of "Lullabies". "Medication" fashions that lovely bent for a good riff that Homme has always ensued in his different bands. "Everybody Knows You're Insane" has the typically weird and off-centre vibe QOTSA execute with ease. Their catchy and melodic pop-rock style is shown in the wondrous "Tangled Up In Plaid", my favorite track on the album, and again later with the hit single "Little Sister" and the lush choruses of "In My Head". So the opening of this album is very sharp and concise, almost refining the classic QOTSA styles into one side. To me these opening six songs are exactly what QOTSA should be doing, focusing on the niche they have carved out over the years, and adding and stripping the sound.

The problem with "Lullabies" comes in the last half of the album which is painfully hit and miss. Homme can create some inspired music that drags you into the weird and wonderful world he portrays. Just go back into the catalogue, songs such as "You Cant Quit Me Baby", "The Sky Is Falling" and "Song For The Deaf" execute that eerie and dirgey style that borders on being a ballad in a very warped sense. These songs keep the attention, they create atmosphere and really balance the faster rocking songs the band is renowned for. The final half of "Lullabies" has some really hit and miss slower work - inspired at times, but frustratingly lifeless all too often. "I Never Came" is probably my favorite of the ballad styled songs, demonstrating Homme's melodic and pop sensibility, and hitting home with a good, earnest and relatable theme of relationship hardships. The theme is not original at all, but Homme's vocal delivery and poetic lyrics give it an honest and emotional edge. Unfortunately "Lullabies" really slips off the excellent pace. "Someones In The Wolf" is an overly long dirge that just doesn't do the trick for me. It becomes quite dull and never really picks up. And this pretty much applies for the rest of the ending, "The Blood Is Love" and "Skin on Skin" keep on this dull, lacking momentum, and gradually the album comes to a close.

The stark hit and miss of "Lullabies" bemuses me. Homme clearly shows he can create some class without Oliveri as there are some real great rock songs here. But some of this album feels forced, feels like Homme was pushing a cool idea into a lengthy song as opposed to one riff, or one bridge. The longer songs just don't have enough about them, simple as that. Because of these songs I was a bit dissapointed with the album, as I wanted Homme to create another sprawling and classy release. The throw-away ending songs are made that much more frustrating by the opening songs which show exactly what Homme IS capable of. Hopefully the next album will be a more consistent affair.

Ultimate album of 2005!.......2007-02-07

This album had a hard time leaving my CD player...LTP was an addictive drug that could not be rehabilitated...The S**t was that good man! QOTSA's albums just keep getting better and better! It's more calm than the others' and I couldn't care less for their single "Little Sister", but tracks 3,6,10,12,13, and 14 stood out like no other. Unfortunately, I don't have that anymore a douche bag friend of mine lost it >=I! The calmness in this masterpiece contains major groove, and superior melodies that I can only hope to achieve higher intensity on the next album! Josh Homme is just songwriting genius, a flawless artist I have followed since his departure with Kyuss. I recommend to start fresh wit their sophomore album "Rated R", but if you see this album & only this in the racks...Grab with both hands & don't let a good friend lose such a divine album for you! Bonds before Bros!!!!!

I have a confession to make to you Josh Homme... I love you!.......2006-11-06

This CD is very awesome!!! I can't through the whole CD because... I'm in love with Josh Homme... he's the lead singer from this band. His voice... is so... awesome! When I listen to his songs... I know that he's talking to me! I'm so deeply in love with him. I'll do anything for him I'll even die for him! If anything happens to him... I don't know what I'll do with myself! I hope the spell will never break.

Josh... I love you... I want you to hear me sing and you can sing to me. I love you Josh... I love you. I'll kill myself for you!

ever evolving.......2006-06-13

I have to say that this album has grown on me. I bought this album because I thought it would be as good as Songs for the Deaf. I have come to a realization. Good bands are always expanding their musical horizons. QOTSA are no different. Even after two members leave the group, the band is able to keep producing some timeless stuff. This album is different than the other albums. As always, their music can be as precise as a pin prick or as diluted as mud. The album starts off very slow, an acoustic tune, then gets moving at breakneck speed , only to slow down slightly and then to push it back up to closed casket speed, and then it ends perfectly. I will say that Lullabies to Paralyze seems to be a more refined expierience that what I was accustomed to hearing from this band. Its ever so naughty, a little hurt, and oh so carnal. This is what rock should be. No song on this album is the same, there is always a defined difference in the music. Songs about the power of women over men, songs about the percieved difference in the male and female mind, rationality vs. emotional guidance. I will say, that one thing that absolutely rocks about this band is their ability to come up with ruthless lyrics that would put a professional poet to shame. Guest musicians flood to this band like moths to a flood light. Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top makes a guest appearance, and the former drummer of Danzig, Joey Castillo plays drums on the album. Overall this album rocks as all their other albums have, it just seems to have a more defined style to itself. Dont put this album in expecting to become an instant QOTSA fan, this one takes time to appreciate how good the music is.

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To Grandmothers house we go....
AMAZING! LAS REINAS SON LO MEJOR!
One heck of a mind-f***!
A Falling Experience!
one of better music dvd's i own

Over the Years and Through the Woods
Queens of the Stone Age
Manufacturer: Interscope Records
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000BNTM96
Release Date: 2005-11-22

Tracks:

Go With The Flow
Regular John
Monsters In the Parasol
Tangled Up In Plaid
Little Sister
You Can't Quit Me, Baby
I Wanna Make It Wit Chu
Leg Of Lamb
I Think I Lost My Headache
Mexicola
Burn The Witch
Song For The Dead
No One Knows
Long Slow Goodbye

Tracks:

Go With The Flow
Regular John
Monsters In The Parasol
Tangled Up In Plaid
Little Sister
You Can't Quit Me, Baby
I Wanna Make It Wit Chu
Leg Of Lamb
I Think I Lost My Headache
Mexicola
Burn The Witch
Song For The Dead
No One Knows
Long Slow Goodbye

Amazon.com

Jump (or be forced) directly into the three-plus hour DVD on this a/v split release for footage of Josh Homme and band on the stage in London during the hottest months of 2005. There are plenty of behind-the-scenes shots of the ever revolving group. Foo Fighter Dave Grohl pops up. ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons pulls a cameo. It's all here. Key performances include "No One Knows," "Little Sister," "Burn The Witch," plus smoking versions of "Fun Machine" and "I Wanna Make It Wit Chu" (from Desert Sessions Vol. 9 & 10). The audio-only disc provides listeners with 75 minutes of pure QotSA including a powerhouse reading of "I Think I Lost My Headache" and an appropriately ragged "Long Slow Goodbye." This often strange picture is a fine fitting snapshot. --Jedd Beaudoin

Album Description

You can think of this feature-length concert DVD/live album, which features all the crucial Queens hits from their studio albums, as a "to go" version of their decibel-happy shows, but that really won't be doing the three and a half hours of live, rare, and acoustic performances and behind-the-scenes footage of the band and their pals like Dave Grohl, Mark Lanegan, Billy Gibbons, and former Queens bassist Nick Olivieri making fools of themselves, justice.

It might help to think of Over the Years as a 21st-century version of Led Zeppelin's The Song Remains the Same for the volume of its material, or even A Hard Day's Night for its willingness to show the Queens having a laugh, but they'd rather you see and hear it for what it really is--the definitive encapsulation of the band and their music from their not-so-humble beginnings to their current status as one of the rock's biggest and most dynamic acts.

Included in the concert footage from the band's sold-out Brixton Academy and Koko shows in London last summer are live favorites from Rated R and Songs for the Deaf such as "No One Knows," "Feel Good Hit of the Summer," and "Go with the Flow," as well as new Queens classics from their latest album Lullabies to Paralyze like the smash single "Little Sister" and their most recent bombshell, "Burn the Witch." In addition to the three-plus hours of live and uncut Queens mayhem, Over the Years also boasts 75 minutes of audio bliss that covers all the bases Queens fans need to get the rush of their favorite songs performed live and loud shot directly into their homes.

Also included are the brand-new track "Fun Machine" as well as "Make It Wit Chu," a previously unreleased gem from singer Josh Homme's fabled Desert Sessions, an ongoing series of collaborative songwriting and recording sessions where marquee musicians such as PJ Harvey and Deen Ween are invited down to his studio Rancho De La Luna in Joshua Tree, California, to join him in collectively exploring new musical terrain.

Customer Reviews:

To Grandmothers house we go...........2007-03-16

Being an avid fan of QOTSA I was rather excited to listen to this album and watch the DVD because of the great track listing. Overall everything is awesome, with one exception, I have a really hard time enjoying it only because Joey Castillo is going at a little bit of a faster tempo than the songs originally should be at, to me it's very noticeable and it drive me nuts! I just want to yell at him sloooow down a little and it will be perfect. That is the only reason why I did not give it five stars. Other than that this set is awesome, great DVD to watch with lots of great extras and great cameo's as well. And the album is a great summer album, makes you wanna be gettin with the love! Oh one more thing...Nick Oliveri needs to be back in the band again, that guy is SICK(Sick as in really really good)!!!

AMAZING! LAS REINAS SON LO MEJOR!.......2006-03-18

If you love QOTSA, like i do, you must buy this DVD. HIGHLY RECOMENDED!! LAS REINAS DE LA EDAD DE PIEDRA SON LO MEJOR!!!

One heck of a mind-f***!.......2006-02-01

As far as QOTSA albums go, it's okay. The songs are fresh-sounding (which is something I don't always find with live albums) but the real item being showcased here is the concert DVD. Impeccably trippy. It adds a completely enthralling element to the already rocking music and let's you relax and such with the band in a sort of intimate way. I definitely recommend this to hardcore QOTSA fans but I'm not sure the average joe would appreciate it as much as I did.

A Falling Experience!.......2006-01-28

Despite Worries, I Knew the disc will be a valued part of my collection.

When I finally decided to purchase this DVD I was a little worried. ( I owned songs for the deaf, and downloaded every single, and a whole bunch of random songs.) I didnt know if an entire DVD would entertain me. I saw them recently on tour, And they are Incredible. The live accuracy of the (ever-evolving) band was perfect. You hear almost EXACTLY what they have on their studio recordings.

Luckily, their album sounds, and live show COLLIDES into this wonderful set of discs.

During the first batch of songs("Flow" through "little sister") I felt like all I did was spend $15 bucks. But at some point I finally realised I was completely engrossed. A Perfect balance of familiarity and Improv. And of course, the DVD goes on for TONS of songs after that!. I Wish I could come up with a fault of this recording. But there isn't any. Great Sound, Good Song selection, Awesome Visual/Angle Imagery.

It also has alot of Hilarous crowd interaction and Clips

If your just skimming this review, This is a Great DVD/CD set. The Sound Quality is listenable, not like cheap LIVE recordings. PERFECT for putting on in the background. And ABSOLUTELY AMAZING to sit down and watch with the lights dimmed, maybe a couple drinks. = )

one of better music dvd's i own.......2006-01-14

this is definately a must have for any QOTSA fans. they play stuff off of every album but play more off of the s/t and songs for the deaf than anything else. luckily they don't play much off of rated r (that album is definately the weak link). the sound quality is fantastic so don't be worried about that. it's got a bunch of bonus stuff when nick was still in the band.

the only reason why i only gave this 4 stars is because it was basically only one show with only one line up. i really would have liked to get better recordings (and better camera angles) of their older shows. oh well.

hopefully a kyuss dvd will eventually make it's way to shelves.

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Queens of The Stone Age: Stone Age Complications (Rekords Rekords)
Hhmmmm...
Complicated?
Previously Released Goodness

Stone Age Complication
Queens of the Stone Age
Manufacturer: Interscope
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ASIN: B00022MS9M
Release Date: 2006-07-25

Tracks:

Who'll Be The Next In Line
Wake Up Screaming
No One Knows (Unkle Remix)
Most Exalted Potentate Of Love
Born To Hula
The Bronze

Product Description

6 tracks-"Who'll Be The Next In Line"; "Wake Up Screaming"; "No One Knows"; Most Exalted Potentate Of Love"; "Born To Hula" & "The Bronze".

Customer Reviews:

Queens of The Stone Age: Stone Age Complications (Rekords Rekords).......2005-10-31

This is one of the records that left you a mystery about what may happen with the Queens of the Stone Age. I tell you, QOTSA is one of the most fascinating bands around, and when they came out with this album, I did get worried, but I also was excited for a new release, covers, rarities and all.

The album kicks off with Nick Oliveri covering The Kinks "Who'll Be The Next In Line", perfeclty matching their surf0rock blend in rock music. Most of the people here would say this song was picked as a shot at Mick, but for me, it was just a good cover of a good UK band. Next Song is Nick's cover of "Wake Up Screaming" which sounds like a good punk cover with a wonderful horror velour implication. The beginning almost bored me completely, wondering when is he going to just get out of dreamland and get to that nightmare already, until you remember that nightmares don't start out as nightmares. Excellent cover. With "Most Exalted Potentate of Love", this cover was my absolute favorite song ever on the album. Not just because of the retro B-Movie velour, but it makes you believe how a man most feared can be known as such a sexy Frankenstein. My favorite line in the song is "I'll teach you how to read the book of life/You can just look at the pictures, if you like." I'm kind of dissapointed "Everybody's Going To Be Happy" (Kinks cover) wasn't there.

Remixes: No One Knows (UNKLE Remix): I wouldn't really listen to this song as much. But the touch that UNKLE put on this doesn't make it as completely cryptic and forceful as they added for Josh Homme's appearance in "Safe In Mind" on Never Never Land.

Rarities: "Born To Hula", I remembered that this song wasn't realy a rarity. It was on their EP with Beaver (right?) Nonetheless, listening to this song makes me want to go buy the EP. The title did leave a bit of irony, though. Knowing Josh, you may think this song would have a Hawaiian feel and not be so driven and rugged as it sounds. Now I admit it wasn't easy trying to get into the rarity for First It Giveth, "The Bronze". I thought it was kind of...blah on the first listen, especially the beginning. But the song is good but not completely good to listen to. Now if only we can convince Queens to throw on "Infinity" and "Ode To Clarissa". THat made me want to go to Lullaies and find out what actual bonus song is on there.

There you have it. My mystery well spent was filled with a CD of Hope and mystery for the band called Stone Age Complications. This CD may also be your favorite or the last Queens album, if you didn't like the album that Josh Homme created in Lullabies to Paralyze. The album gets a 8.5/10

Hhmmmm..........2005-08-08

I can only give this, the compilation of various Q.O.T.S.A songs from the split e.p's and b-sides, a four as it seems like a bit of a wasted oppurtunity since it's only 6 songs long and missing crucial ones.

The cover versions here, "who'll be next in line" by The Kinks, "wake up screaming" by Sub Hum Anz and "thee most exhalted potentate of love" are all superb and are all as good as the original songs (finally : someone has actually covered a classic song from those masters of cover versions, The Cramps, that doesn't suck and isn't an embarrasment to the original), "the bronze" is simply one of the best Q.O.T.S.A songs to date and "born 2 hula" also rocks but the remix of "no one ones" is dreadful and pointless. How Josh Homme included that but neglected rare Q.O.T.S.A classics like "spiders and vingeroos" from the split with Kyuss, "these aren't the droids you're looking for" from the split with Beaver and b-sides like "you're so vague" and "never say never" i don't know.

If you haven't got these songs then it's a must-have for "the bronze" and the 3 fantastic cover versions but i'd pay the extra to get the original ep's, personally, to get all their songs.

Complicated?.......2004-09-13

Lambast-your-ears hard rock got its new champions in the Queens of the Stone Age, with their dark sound and screaming, heavy instrumentation. In "Stone Age Complications," they link together a six-song EP of their remixes, rarities and covers -- and the result is very solid.

It kicks off with a solid cover of the Kinks "Who'll Be the Next in Line," a bit more conventionally catchy than what the Queens of the Stone Age usually do, but still with the flavor of their work. After that is an eerie cover of Subhumanz's "Wake Up Screaming," and a buzzing, heavy version of the Cramps' "Most Exalted Potentate of Love."

But Queens of the Stone Age don't neglect their own material either. An unusual remix of "No One Knows" is included, very synthy and gothic. There are also two unused songs: "Born to Hula," a percussion-heavy rocker with lots of bass and cymbals, and the slowly built-up, distorted "The Bronze."

Usually compilations of B-sides, covers and remixes -- especially if they include all three -- are a mixed bag. But surprisingly, Queens of the Stone Age keep their EP solid and smooth. It feels like a bunch of puzzle pieces that click smoothly together, yet don't sound monotonous.

The instrumentation is still in fine form in "Complications" -- in true rock tradition, these guys mix heavy guitar riffs with grinding bass and some fast-as-lightning percussion. And there's a hint of dark, watery synth at the start of the "No One Knows" Unkle Remix, which gives a surreal edge to a song which wasn't surreal to start with.

The vocals are equally good -- Josh Homme, of Kyuss and the Desert Sessions, has a strong, slightly sweet voice. It's a little annoying when he launches into frantic howls at the end of "Wake Up Screaming," but he keeps himself restrained in the other songs. When he sings "Who'll be the next in line?/... Who'll make the same mistakes I made over you?", he even sounds stern, like someone delivering a lecture.

Queens of the Stone Age deliver a solid EP of their rarities, remixes and B-sides in "Stone Age Complications." It's not the best introduction to the band, but definitely a must-have for fans.

Previously Released Goodness.......2004-04-26

These songs go back as far as 1998, and any big fan will have them on singles already, but for someone new this is a great way to see what the queens record when they aren't making an album. They pick great covers, and these are two of the strongest Queens originals out there, especially the Born to Hula re-recording. It's probably the best "Rated R"-era song in my opinion. The remix of No One Knows, though? Eh.

Worth listening to for sure.

The Punisher
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An Instant Classic Compilation

Perfect Punisher Sound

Powerful music!

measuring up (now 4 stars instead of 3...)

Mass Attraction

The Punisher
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Wind-Up
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ASIN: B0001JXPRA
Release Date: 2004-03-23

Tracks:

Drowning Pool - Step Up
Puddle of Mudd - Bleed
Nickelback - Slow Motion
Queens of the Stone Age - Never Say Never
Seether feat Amy Lee - Broken
Smile Empty Soul - Finding Myself
Trapt - Lost in a Portrait
Chevelle - Still Running
Damageplan f/ Jerry Cantrell - Ashes To Ashes
Seether - Sold Me
Edgewater - Eyes Wired Shut
Finger Eleven - Slow Chemical
Ben Moody - The End Has Come
Strata - Piece By Piece
Hatebreed - Bound to Violence
Seven Wiser - Sick
Submersed - Complicated
Atomship - Time for People
Mark Collie - In Time

Amazon.com

The pop song-score is often accused of being little more than ancillary merchandising for many a film and the supporting evidence is often hard to deny. But this well-chosen collection of modern rock and metal for director Jonathan Hensleigh's adaptation of the vengeance-obsessed Marvel Comics anti-hero is a gratifying exception; apt sonic seasoning for the film's bleak, contemporary edge. The thrash of Hatebreed, Chevelle, and the new Drowning Pool lineup and tracks by more established acts like Puddle of Mudd, Nickelback, and Queens of the Stone Age (who turn in a smart, chunky cover of Romeo Void's Rock-of-the-80's staple, "Never Say Never") alone would make it a welcome rock-metal sampler. But its 19 tracks also encompass an intriguing range of lesser known bands and one-off collaborations (Seether and Amy Lee, Jerry Cantrell and Damageplan, Ben Moody/Jason Miller/Jason "Gong" Jones); all bristling with a dark, moody energy that perfectly echos the film's dour, relentlessly violent tone. -- Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

An Instant Classic Compilation.......2006-02-19

Anyone questioning whether or not to add this album to their collection need only look at the back of the case. With a role call that boasts an enormous amount of talent, this album delivers hard hitting rock and insightful lyrics that give it depth. It is rare to find an album that not only has great music for a listener who wants some music and also lyrics for those who enjoy looking a little deeper into their music. From Hatebreed to Smile Empty Soul, this CD covers all ranges of emotion and never disappoints!

Perfect Punisher Sound.......2005-12-07

The songs on this album are just the type of music you think of when you think "The Punisher". Even if you haven't seen the movie, but love the sound of rock, this is one of the best albums you can get that comes with a nice variety of artists. If you are a fan of The Punisher movie and or comics, this is definitely a can't miss soundtrack. As is the Original Score to the film...

Powerful music!.......2005-09-20

I was actually more attracted to The Punisher by the music coming from the soundtrack than the actual movie. In fact, I was a little disappointed that the music wasn't more prominently featured in the movie.

The bands and the songs selected for the soundtrack are all so energizing and powerful. I could hardly believe that the collection was so good - not a weak song in the bunch. Give it a listen, and you'll be smiling and rockin' too!

measuring up (now 4 stars instead of 3...).......2005-08-26

Technically, this isn't my second review of the product; it's just me taking my original review and completely rewriting it. Quite frankly, as time went on and I heard other Marvel-based movie soundtracks, I started to realize just how good The Punisher's soundtrack is. With the ultimate combination of rock and... more rock, Punisher contends for best soundtrack I've ever heard. A few of the standout tracks for me (not in order of how much I like them, but in how they appear [for the most part] on the CD) are:

Drowning Pool- Step Up: Now, if you've read my review of Desensitized, by Drowning Pool (the album this song came off of), you would have heard me mention that I love this song, but it just isn't really Drowning Pool due to the lack of Dave Williams in the song. I stand by that thought, although I do still really like this song.

Nickelback- Slow Motion: I'm pretty well impressed with this particular song, but not as much as I am with some of the other songs on this soundtrack. It's got its merits, though, mainly cause it's Nickelback...

Seether (feat. Amy Lee)- Broken: Damned if I can't label this the best damn song on here. With Seether and frontman Shaun Morgan's ex-girlfriend Amy Lee (of Evanescence fame) as the backing vocalist, this song is both hard-hitting and haunting at the same time. If you've heard this particular song, you know what I mean.

Smile Empty Soul- Finding Myself: I also call this one "Smile Empty Soul Goes Acoustic"- and amazingly enough, alternative rock band Smile Empty Soul's first all-acoustic song works like a charm and is one of my favorites.

Trapt- Lost in a Portrait: In my opinion, Lost in a Portrait isn't as good as some of Trapt's other songs, but it's still a good one and a good pick for the soundtrack; I believe this one was recorded specifically for the soundtrack, as I couldn't find this one on either Trapt or Someone in Control...

Seether- Sold Me: Seether's second contribution to the compilation; like Broken, this one comes from Seether's (semi)second CD, Disclaimer II, a reworking of their debut cut Disclaimer. This one is much more hard-edged than Broken, but not necessarily better... it is good though.

Edgewater- Eyes Wired Shut: Tied with Broken for the best song on here. I love how Edgewater so succintly draws you in with the first hook of the chorus- "Eyes wired shut, running through my brain..." Awesome song, guys.

Hatebreed- Bound to Violence: A bit more heavy metal-ish than I'm used to, but I got used to this and actually started to like it. Hatebreed (and more particularly, this song) is what got me listening to bands like Lamb of God and Chimaira, so thanks.

Mark Collie- In Time: By far the most haunting songs on the soundtrack and one of my favorites. Go Mark!!!

Most people would expect me to end this with some kind of witty saying to aid you in making your decision to further research this product- but I'm just too damn tired. So here it goes: The Punisher is frankly one of the best movie soundtracks out there, so go check it out- you won't be disappointed.

Mass Attraction.......2005-07-07

I too, was pleasantly surprised by the lesser-known alterna-hard-rock acts on this disc (Trapt, Finger Eleven, Submersed). Along with Span's 2004 2CD masterpiece "Mass Distraction," this is one of the best guitar-driven experiences of the last year-AND that's saying something for a soundtrack to a movie!

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Era Vulgaris
Queens of the Stone Age
Manufacturer: Universal
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ASIN: B000PDZOLM
Release Date: 2007-07-09

Tracks:

Turnin' on the Screw
Sick, Sick, Sick
I'm Designer
Into the Hollow
Misfit Love
Battery Acid
Make It Wit Chu
3's & 7's
Suture Up Your Future
River in the Road
Run, Pig, Run

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Japanese pressing includes three bonus tracks, 'Running Joke', 'Era Vulgaris' and 'The Fun Machine Took a Shit and Died'. The 5th long-player from Josh Homme & Co. Featuring guest contributions from Julian Casablancas (Strokes) & Mark Lanegan. Universal. 2007.

Album Details

Japan Edition Includes the Bonus Tracks "Running Joke", "Era Vulgaris", and "Fun Machine Took a Shit and Died".

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Disappointed
This is "Real Rock Music"
Great Dallas band
Exactly Like a Toadies Album
Just horrible

Buried in Your Black Heart
Burden Brothers
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ASIN: B0000EMYAH
Release Date: 2003-11-18

Tracks:

Buried In Your Black Heart
Shadow
Beautiful Night
Come On Down
You're So God Damn Beautiful
If You're Going to Heaven
Do For Me
Walk Away
Your Fault
Conditional
Let it Go

Customer Reviews:

Disappointed.......2007-03-24

I don't understand where they went a rye but somehow todd did. I am a die-hard Toadies fan I mean I love that band so I assumed I would love his new band Burden Brothers. But to my amazement I hated most of this album it is too soft for me and sounds way too pop rock radio compliant. Bring back your Toadies rawness and this band will be alright.

This is "Real Rock Music".......2006-12-18

Finally we have some "Real Rock Music" to listen to besides all this fake stuff that's out there. I've even converted my teenage kids over to the Burden Brothers. Vaden Lewis has amazing vocal command on this CD, and all the songs are awesome. This CD is definately going to be in my top 10 of all time. If you like to crank up your rock music and listen to some awesome riffage and great lyrics......this CD is for you. You won't be disappointed!

Great Dallas band.......2005-09-16

This is a quick review.....If you like the Toadies, then you'll love this band. They have an "in your face" edge to them but still show a softer side as well. They show that they have a great style of music and a depth in their lyrics. Very nice band to become acquainted with on a regular basis.

Exactly Like a Toadies Album.......2005-04-23

If you are a fan of any of the 2 Toadies albums, you will be a fan of this one. There is a healthy mix of outstanding, midline, and yucky songs on this album as there have been in Todd's last two. Buy it, but for heaven's sake you cannot ever judge an album after just a few listens unless you are basing things on something like foul language (which Burden Bros have certainly maintained here). Songs to preview are If You're Going to Heaven, Your Fault, Beautiful Night and Shadow.

Just horrible.......2005-04-05

First off, let me explain my own musical preferences. I enjoy Led Zeppelin, Soundgarden, QOTSA, Dandy Warhols, Kyuss, Toadies. I could go on, I just wanna give you an idea of what I like, so you can gauge my reaction to this album accordingly.

This is one of the worst albums I've ever heard. I was so incredibly dissapointed when I listened to it. I'm a pretty big fan of Toadies; this is nothing like Toadies. Every song sounds the same, Lewis doesn't change his vocals throughout the entire CD. I was expecting so much from this group considering their past endeavors, but even the instrumental part of the album is ridiculously lacking. I just don't know what happened. I bought this CD off of Amazon, when I received it I immediately put it in my CD payer and I disliked it so much I put it up for sale on Amazon the next day. I haven't been to any of their live shows, so those may rock, but this CD sucks. I'm not sure what the other reviewers are thinkin. If you can, I recommend going to your local used cd store and if they have a listening station, listen to this cd before you buy it. Do not waste even five bucks on this cd unless you listen to it first and like it. If you want a cd that rocks, buy the first Queens of the Stone Age cd or maybe the Kyuss cd Blues for the Red Sun. Or really, just buy anything BUT this Burden Brothers cd.

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