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.
Why this album works
'Lullabies to Paralyze' debuted at number 5 on the Billboard 200, marking significant commercial success. It received generally positive reviews, praised for its blend of heavy rock and intricate songwriting, further cementing the band's influence within the stoner rock genre and beyond.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with varied intensity haunting melodies for deep focus wave-like pacing invites reflection
- 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
- Weezer· John Mayer· Alanis Morissette· Green Day· Iggy Pop· Swans· No Doubt· Counting Crows
- 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 Standout 3:35
- 6 In My Head 4:01
- 7 Little Sister Standout 2:54
- 8 I Never Came Standout 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
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