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Era Vulgaris

Queens of the Stone Age · 2007

120 min · 24 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · stoner rock

Raw, gritty riffs intertwine with darkly humorous lyrics, creating a chaotic yet captivating sonic landscape.

Why this album works

'Era Vulgaris' debuted at number 14 on the Billboard 200 and received mixed to positive reviews from critics. The album is noted for its raw production and has influenced various alternative rock acts, showcasing Homme's evolution as a songwriter and producer within the hard rock genre.
Best for
chaotic energy for late nights dynamic journey with varied peaks dark humor in lyrical themes
Context
Released in 2007, 'Era Vulgaris' is Queens of the Stone Age's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Lullabies to Paralyze.' At this point, frontman Josh Homme was solidifying his reputation as a genre-defining figure in rock, blending stoner rock with experimental sounds and collaborations, including contributions from artists like Trent Reznor.
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Tracklist

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Disc 1

  • 1 Turnin’ on the Screw Start here 5:20
  • 2 Sick, Sick, Sick Standout 3:34
  • 3 I’m Designer 4:04
  • 4 Into the Hollow 3:42
  • 5 Misfit Love Standout 5:39
  • 6 Battery Acid 4:06
  • 7 Make It Wit Chu 4:50
  • 8 3’s & 7’s Standout 3:34
  • 9 Suture Up Your Future 4:37
  • 10 River in the Road 3:19
  • 11 Run, Pig, Run 4:40
  • 12 The Fun Machine Took a S*** ! and Died 6:56
  • 13 Make It With Chu (acoustic) 4:34
  • 14 Era Vulgaris (Richard File remix) 6:05
  • 15 I’m Designer (UNKLE remix) 6:11

Disc 2

  • 1 Monsters in the Parasol 3:34
  • 2 Misfit Love Standout 6:41
  • 3 If Only 3:42
  • 4 I Think I Lost My Headache 6:09
  • 5 Into the Hollow 4:13
  • 6 Go With the Flow 3:21
  • 7 Regular John 10:59
  • 8 Avon 3:17
  • 9 Song for the Dead 7:12

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