Villains
Queens of the Stone Age · 2017
48 min · 9 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · stoner rock
A groove-laden exploration of dark themes wrapped in infectious rock rhythms and intricate arrangements.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady groove for focused listening infectious rhythms for sing-alongs dark themes with playful energy
- Context
- Released on August 25, 2017, 'Villains' is the seventh studio album by Queens of the Stone Age, following their critically acclaimed '...Like Clockwork' (2013). At this point, frontman Josh Homme was consolidating his position as a rock innovator while embracing a more polished production style with Mark Ronson at the helm.
- If you like
- alternative rock, hard rock, stoner rock
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- In Times New Roman... — Continues the exploration of dark themes with a fresh sonic approach.
Villains is an album by Queens of the Stone Age, released in 2017. A groove-laden exploration of dark themes wrapped in infectious rock rhythms and intricate arrangements. 'Villains' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and received positive reviews for its catchy hooks and sophisticated sound. The album marked a significant shift in the band's musical approach, blending their hard rock roots with disco and funk influences, thus influencing subsequent rock acts to explore similar stylistic fusions. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Villains sound like?
A groove-laden exploration of dark themes wrapped in infectious rock rhythms and intricate arrangements. Rooted in alternative rock and hard rock. Start with "Feet Don’t Fail Me".
Is Villains a good place to start with Queens of the Stone Age?
Yes, Villains is recommended as a starting point for new Queens of the Stone Age listeners. A groove-laden exploration of dark themes wrapped in infectious rock rhythms and intricate arrangements. Released on August 25, 2017, 'Villains' is the seventh studio album by Queens of the Stone Age, following their critically acclaimed '...Like Clockwork' (2013). At this point, frontman Josh Homme was consolidating his position as a rock innovator while embracing a more polished production style with Mark Ronson at the helm.
Who is Villains for?
Villains works well if you're into steady groove for focused listening, infectious rhythms for sing-alongs and dark themes with playful energy.
How many songs are on Villains?
Villains has 9 tracks, running approximately 48 minutes.
Tracklist
New here? Start with Feet Don’t Fail Me.
- 1 Feet Don’t Fail Me Start here 5:41
- 2 The Way You Used to Do Standout 4:34
- 3 Domesticated Animals 5:20
- 4 Fortress 5:27
- 5 Head Like a Haunted House 3:21
- 6 Un‐Reborn Again 6:40
- 7 Hideaway 4:18
- 8 The Evil Has Landed Standout 6:30
- 9 Villains of Circumstance 6:09
Release Date
August 25, 2017
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
48 min 3 sec
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