Volumes 1 & 2 cover

Volumes 1 & 2

The Desert Sessions · 1998

39 min · 10 tracks · Palm Desert Scene

A kaleidoscopic blend of desert rock grooves and experimental soundscapes, steeped in spontaneity and collaboration.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • spontaneous shifts in mood
  • short bursts of creativity
  • quirky sound explorations
  • playful unpredictability throughout
  • late-night jam session vibes

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer structured, linear albums
  • seek polished, radio-friendly tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1998, 'Volumes 1 & 2' marked The Desert Sessions' debut album, setting the stage for their unique approach to collaborative music-making. At this time, Josh Homme was already gaining recognition through Kyuss, allowing this project to flourish within the Palm Desert Scene, showcasing his creative versatility and willingness to experiment.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Preaching 0:44
  • 2 Girl Boy Tom 4:25
  • 3 Monkey in the Middle 2:47
  • 4 Girl Boy Tom 2:52
  • 5 Cowards Way Out 5:35
  • 6 Robotic Lunch (alt. version) 5:20
  • 7 Johnny the Boy 4:30
  • 8 Screamin’ Eagle 3:37
  • 9 Cake (Who Shit on The?) 9:04
  • 10 Man’s Ruin Preach 0:50

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