Them Crooked Vultures
Them Crooked Vultures · 2009
66 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
A bold fusion of hard rock and experimental sounds, marked by intricate rhythms and powerful instrumentals.
Top tracks — play these first
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New Fang — This track showcases the band's signature sound with its catchy riffs and dynamic shifts, encapsulating their ability to blend heavy rock with melodic hooks.
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Mind Eraser, No Chaser — The song’s driving rhythm and layered instrumentation highlight the band's complex musical interplay, making it a standout example of their live performance energy.
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Elephants — With its lengthy composition and expansive soundscapes, this track exemplifies the band’s willingness to experiment beyond traditional rock structures.
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Scumbag Blues — This song blends blues influences with gritty lyrics, showcasing Homme's lyricism while maintaining an infectious groove that resonates throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate rhythms and bold experimentation, marking a strong debut for the supergroup.
What we noticed
- Vocals are often layered with harmonies, creating a dense soundscape that complements the heavy instrumentation.
- Several tracks, such as 'Mind Eraser, No Chaser', incorporate abrupt tempo changes that challenge conventional song structures.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- layered, dense sonic textures
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Them Crooked Vultures was formed as a supergroup featuring Josh Homme, John Paul Jones, and Dave Grohl, marking their first collaborative effort in 2009. This debut album came after Homme's successful tenure with Queens of the Stone Age and Grohl's work with Foo Fighters, representing a convergence of influential rock musicians seeking to explore new musical territory.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Queens of the Stone Age· Foo Fighters· Royal Blood
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 No One Loves Me & Neither Do I 5:10
- 2 Mind Eraser, No Chaser 4:07
- 3 New Fang 3:49
- 4 Dead End Friends 3:15
- 5 Elephants 6:50
- 6 Scumbag Blues 4:26
- 7 Bandoliers 5:42
- 8 Reptiles 4:16
- 9 Interlude With Ludes 3:45
- 10 Warsaw or the First Breath You Take After You Give Up 7:50
- 11 Caligulove 4:55
- 12 Gunman 4:45
- 13 Spinning in Daffodils 7:28
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