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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kyuss· Them Crooked Vultures· Eagles of Death Metal
- If this clicks, go next to
- 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
What to play next
Rated R
2000
Continues the raw energy while introducing more diverse sounds and experimentation.
Kyuss/Queens of the Stone Age
1997
Sets the stage with a similar stoner rock vibe that leads into this self-titled debut.
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