Lullabies to Paralyze
Queens of the Stone Age · 2005
66 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · stoner rock
A gritty yet melodic exploration of dark themes wrapped in stoner rock grooves and haunting melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with varied intensity
- haunting melodies for deep focus
- wave-like pacing invites reflection
- gritty exploration of dark themes
- for late-night introspection
Maybe skip if you want
- seek instant gratification tracks
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2005, 'Lullabies to Paralyze' is Queens of the Stone Age's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Songs for the Deaf.' At this point, frontman Josh Homme had solidified his role as a key figure in the rock scene, navigating lineup changes and collaborating with various artists to create a more polished yet raw sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kyuss· Them Crooked Vultures· Eagles of Death Metal
- If this clicks, go next to
- Era Vulgaris — Continues the dark, gritty themes with a more experimental sound.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Everybody Knows That You Are Insane".
- 1 This Lullaby 1:22
- 2 Medication 1:54
- 3 Everybody Knows That You Are Insane Start here 4:14
- 4 Tangled Up in Plaid 4:13
- 5 Burn the Witch 3:35
- 6 In My Head 4:01
- 7 Little Sister 2:54
- 8 I Never Came 4:48
- 9 Someone’s in the Wolf 7:15
- 10 The Blood Is Love 6:37
- 11 Skin on Skin 3:42
- 12 Broken Box 3:02
- 13 “You Got a Killer Scene There, Man…” 4:56
- 14 Long Slow Goodbye / Hidden Finale 6:50
- 15 Like a Drug 3:15
- 16 Precious and Grace 3:23
What to play next
Era Vulgaris
2007
Continues the dark, gritty themes with a more experimental sound.
Songs for the Deaf
2002
Sets the stage with similar energy and stylistic elements.
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