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Volume 1: Instrumental Driving Music for Felons

The Desert Sessions · 1997

22 min · 7 tracks · Palm Desert Scene

A surreal blend of groovy instrumentals and experimental soundscapes that evoke restless, cinematic vibes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short energetic bursts of sound
  • restless cinematic instrumental vibes
  • surreal groovy background ambiance
  • playful experimentation with rhythm

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer immersive experiences
  • want straightforward melodic structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1997, 'Volume 1: Instrumental Driving Music for Felons' is The Desert Sessions' debut album, emerging from the Palm Desert Scene. At this time, musician Josh Homme was looking to explore new sonic territories outside of his work with Kyuss, paving the way for future collaborations that define the Desert Sessions collective.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Girl Boy Tom 4:26
  • 2 Monkey In The Middle 2:47
  • 3 Girl Boy Tom 2:52
  • 4 Preaching (Part 1) 0:44
  • 5 Preaching (Part 2) 0:51
  • 6 Cowards Way Out 5:35
  • 7 Robotic Lunch 5:20

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