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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Queens of the Stone Age· Kyuss· Eagles of Death Metal
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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