Released 13 years ago this November
...Like Cologne
Queens of the Stone Age · 2013
14 min · 3 tracks · alternative rock
A brooding exploration of melancholy, where intricate melodies swirl around hypnotic rhythms and evocative lyrical imagery.
Top tracks — play these first
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Long Slow Goodbye — The track stands out with its haunting piano melody and introspective lyrics that explore themes of love and loss, encapsulating the album's emotional core.
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The Vampyre of Time and Memory — This song features an atmospheric build-up that reflects inner conflict, showcasing the band's ability to blend heavy rock with reflective lyricism seamlessly.
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I Sat by the Ocean — Incorporating both vulnerability and strength, this track uses vivid imagery to convey a sense of longing that resonates throughout the album.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — ...Like Cologne explores new themes but doesn't define the band's career trajectory.
- Career context
- Released in 2013, ...Like Cologne is a follow-up to Queens of the Stone Age's critically acclaimed album ...Like Clockwork. At this point in their career, the band was riding on the success of their revival, marked by a renewed focus on complex songwriting and atmospheric soundscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kyuss· Them Crooked Vultures· Eagles of Death Metal
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Long Slow Goodbye 5:39
- 2 The Vampyre of Time and Memory 3:51
- 3 I Sat by the Ocean 4:36
What to play next
...Like Clockwork
2013
Continues the atmospheric and melodic exploration found in ...Like Cologne.
Lullabies to Paralyze
2005
Sets a darker, moody tone that prepares for the themes in ...Like Cologne.
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