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Queens of the Stone Age

Queens of the Stone Age · 1998

46 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · stoner rock

A raw blend of stoner rock groove and alternative grit, radiating an unpolished, rebellious energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like dynamics with peaks
  • rebellious energy for late nights
  • for driving fast
  • raw sound for gritty moods

Maybe skip if you want

  • seek polished, refined production
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Queens of the Stone Age's self-titled debut album marked a crucial beginning for the band in 1998, following Josh Homme's tenure with Kyuss. This release established their signature sound, combining elements of hard rock and desert rock, setting the stage for their future evolution into one of the quintessential bands of the stoner rock genre.
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Rated R — Continues the raw energy while introducing more diverse sounds and experimentation.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Regular John".

  • 1 Regular John Start here 4:35
  • 2 Avon 3:22
  • 3 If Only 3:20
  • 4 Walkin on the Sidewalks 5:03
  • 5 You Would Know 4:16
  • 6 How to Handle a Rope 3:30
  • 7 Mexicola 4:54
  • 8 Hispanic Impressions 2:44
  • 9 You Can’t Quit Me Baby 6:33
  • 10 Give the Mule What He Wants 3:09
  • 11 I Was a Teenage Hand Model 5:01

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