Kyuss/Queens of the Stone Age cover

Kyuss/Queens of the Stone Age

Queens of the Stone Age · 1997

33 min · 6 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · stoner rock

A raw fusion of stoner rock riffs and desert blues, evoking the expansive landscapes of the American Southwest.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like dynamic progression
  • immersive desert soundscapes
  • expansive auditory landscapes
  • patiently evolving track structures

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification
  • seek standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1997, this self-titled album marked Queens of the Stone Age's debut, emerging from the ashes of Kyuss. The album established Josh Homme as a prominent figure in the stoner rock scene, setting the stage for the band's evolution into a major player in alternative rock.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Into the Void 8:04
  • 2 Fatso Forgotso 8:32
  • 3 Fatso Forgotso Phase II (Flip the Phase) 2:17
  • 4 If Only Everything 3:32
  • 5 Born to Hula 5:05
  • 6 Spiders and Vinegaroons 6:24

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