Volumes 9 & 10
The Desert Sessions · 2003
49 min · 14 tracks · Palm Desert Scene
A sprawling blend of desert rock, bluesy grooves, and experimental soundscapes that encapsulates the freewheeling spirit of collaboration.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Wanna Make It Wit Chu — This track stands out for its sultry, blues-infused melody and lyrical playfulness, illustrating the album's more romantic undertones amidst its heavier tracks.
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Crawl Home — A raw, visceral track that captures the spontaneity of the recording process, showcasing the band's gritty sound and lyrical urgency.
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There Will Never Be a Better Time — This song highlights the band’s ability to blend catchy hooks with complex arrangements, embodying both optimism and introspection within a vibrant musical landscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic progression with resolution
- wave-like pacing for deep listening
- eclectic jams for adventurous spirits
- cathartic grooves for late nights
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2003, Volumes 9 & 10 marked a continuation of The Desert Sessions' collaborative series initiated by Josh Homme in the late 1990s. This album came after a three-year hiatus since the previous installment, showcasing an ongoing evolution in sound as it brought together various musicians from the Palm Desert Scene.
- 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 Dead in Love 4:42
- 2 I Wanna Make It Wit Chu 3:42
- 3 Covered in Punks Blood 1:43
- 4 There Will Never Be a Better Time 4:11
- 5 Crawl Home 3:01
- 6 I’m Here for Your Daughter 0:47
- 7 Powdered Wig Machine 2:40
- 8 In My Head... Or Something 4:41
- 9 Holey Dime 3:34
- 10 A Girl Like Me 3:10
- 11 Creosote 2:34
- 12 Subcutaneous Phat 3:49
- 13 Bring It Back Gentle 5:49
- 14 Sheperd’s Pie 4:31
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