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This is not a band I have listened to other than hearing singles on the radio. This is the first band that I have a slightly negative view towards since starting this journey. It may be a slog. I ended up stopping a few times while listening. I get the repetition; I love some types of electronic body music. I can even get into drone or shoegaze. Having said that, there are a few notables by the time I finish this. The context that I have for this is that it is somewhere along the continuum of Led Zeppelin (cock or stoner rock) to modern psych rock (Warmduscher). I should like them but find that this album has a lot of connective tissue that is too gristly for me. It is a good steak cooked poorly. "If Only" - okay, this one catches my ear a bit. The one-two of "These Aren't the Droids You're Looking For" and "Spiders and Vinegaroons" feel like an update of Led Zeppelin. Unfortunately, not enough of this type on this record for me to go back to as an album. Maybe not enough meat on it. There are definitely the germs of an idea but maybe not fully formed. "Spiders and Vinegaroons". A little bit of experimentation here. But it got me thinking... A night time around a firepit with booze and smokes. Soft chatter and snicks of sparks shooting into the dark. A few folks are outside the circle, the day's warmth coming off there swim suit clad bodies, are dancing. Hands about their heads; beer in one hand and a cig in the other. Sparks falling. The kaleidoscope effect of flickering flame and rising heat as the night gets colder shapes the dancing figures into more expressive shadows. Nothing to note that summer won't last forever. Just the knowledge that we are here in the perpetual Saturday night of a summer long weekend. If it wasn't for grunge, maybe these folks would have become the torch bearer for rock. Instead, they become an alternative history that occasionally gets revisited. I would give them a 2.5 but since we need to round, they get a 3.
Liked this more than I expected!
Good but I don't understand why it's on here over songs for the deaf
Queens Of The Stone Age are one of my favourite bands of all time, but this album has just never really clicked with me. In fact, the first time I heard it (which was actually introduction to the band) I thought it was one of the worst things I have ever heard. I've come to appreciate it a bit more since then, but I would still comfortably call it my least favourite Qotsa album. I still can't deny how much random noise there is especially during the second half, and while the songs that are just normal songs are perfectly good, it doesn't even come close to other of their albums like Songs For The Deaf, Lullabies To Paralyse, or Like Clockwork. This is kind of just a perfectly listenable but somewhat generic stoner rock album, so how this was chosen as the ONLY Qotsa album above their many other genre defining classic is insane. But they are one of many examples of this on this list I suppose....
Ehh alright
On one hand, this is probably the worst QotSA album. On the other, it’s still QotSA.
Love QOTSA but didn’t love this. Just liked it a lot. Regular John was a great start and the final two songs were a great end. The middle of the album was fairly forgettable and would rather listen to any other QOTSA album
I really like later records by QotSA (Songs for the Deaf, Era Vulgaris, ...Like Clockwork (their best, imo)). This one was ok. They hadn't fully developed a personality at this point so the songs felt a little lifeless. Better than other albums on this list but leaves a bit to be desired. 3/5
Я люблю цей альбом. Це не настільки експериментально як "era vulgaris", емоційно як "...like clockwork", безглуздо як "rated r". Та це все ще до біса хороший альбом. Він мені сподобався, коли я його почувуперше, з тих пір він мені подобається тільки більше. Від інших альбомів "queens..." цей відрізняється кількома речами: відсторонений, майже монотонний вокал Гоммі, "kuyss-овий продакш (брудні гітари, низький бас, гулкі барабани і болотяний звук) й незвична прямолінійність, на цьому альбомі помітно менше саме альт-року. Важка "mexicola", попсовий "if only", химерна "you can't quit me baby", цей альбом - майже все чого мені хотілося б від стоунер року. Єдине що, не всі пісні на альбомі доростають до рівню вище згаданих, що і не дає мені поставити цьому альбому тверду вісімку. Оцінка: середня-висока 7
lowk too locked in to really listen 100%, but not bad at least!
Pretty middle of the road album for me. It wasn't painful to listen to, but not particularly memorable either. I hear Song for the Deaf is the better album by QotSA, so might check that out one day to see if I like it more. Favorite Track - Hispanic Impressions Least Favorite Track - Mexicola ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Really not my kind of thing. The occasional melody does break through.
I'm a big fan of QotSA. I have listened to all of their albums from Songs for the Deaf and onwards several times — but was mostly unfamiliar with this one. I have tried it before, but dropped it after finding it unrefined compared to their later work (not a huge shock). I'm glad I have the obligation to try it out in earnest again. My initial assessment feels correct for the most part. It's QotSA before maturity and clarity of vision elevated them to where they are now. There's still lots of things that makes younger albums great: dirty and infectious rock riffs, Homme's hypnotizing vocals, and driving rhythms. The irreverence, sneer, and fun are all there. But it lacks the cohesion that makes later albums something worth returning to. A good listen and shows how promising the band was, but I won't be coming back.
This album had a strong start and good sound throughout, impressive for a debut. Each time I’ve heard Queens of the Stone Age lately I have enjoyed it and plan to take some time to explore more.
some of this is great, some is really overindulgent and awful
3/5 Ambivalent grade. I feel some stuff is solid, after a while it gets boring, and the instrumenral tracks at the end are very hit or miss. It barely eeks out a 3.
I enjoyed the songs but I thought that some of it was too repetitive.
12/05/2026 I can't say I'm a big fan of QotSA. It wasn't necessarily a boring album, it just didn't stand out to me. Shame. Spotify listeners: 7.7 million
Okay, I don't dislike these guys, but this really didn't interest me and most desert rock doesn't. I've only ever heard one of their albums before this, and what the actual hell? Why is Songs for the Deaf not on this list? And two other QOTSA albums are?
I like Queens of The Stoneage, I even think both “Songs for the Deaf” and “Like Clockwork” are really good albums, I haven’t listened to this album though. What I don’t like though is grunge and 90s rock, and the 90s managed to ruin this album for me. It sounded like a bunch of demos and the whole thing was quite bland. “Mexicola” and “Regular John” stood out as the best songs of the record and pushes it to a 3 star. Insane their next album was “Songs for the Deaf”
I'm just really not looking forward to this at all. I expect it to be sexist "cock rock" based on the cover and I just hope it's not as bad as I'm fearing. "Avon" is okay So far, overall it's not as bad as I was fearing. The guitars are quite fun, and the soundscape created is enjoyable for the most part, but it's kinda that fade into the background late 90s early 2000s sound to me. Nothing i'd rush to put on, but nothing I'd rush to turn off. This exists and it's fine The cover, and it's alt version, still bother me tho. It's got like a machismo vibe to it. Like it walked into an awful smelling gym or something.
Rockin’ album
6/10 Fun stoner rock. Deserves a second listen.
Not much to say about this. Generic hard rock from the late 90s. Nothing special. 2.5 but rounding up to 3.
Formulaic, guitar heavy rock - not much to make it stand out at all. Musically, it was very repetitive for no apparent reason. Bonus point for including a track named “I was a Teenage Hand Model”. - outstanding work on that detail.
This is very likely the thickest bass sound I've ever heard. QOTSA have a gnarly Heavy Metal groove with a chill psychedelic feel. Unique, and very cool, sound.
6/10 While this is the debut Queens of the Stone Age record, it’s also a tiny bit of an outlier in that it was written and recorded before the band was fully established, with Josh Homme playing nearly all of the parts apart from the drums and a few minor parts by guest instrumentalists. It’s immediately apparent that the QotSA sound was in place from the very inception of the project, as the sound and vibe of this record is so representative of that sound that would continue through the following albums that it couldn’t be mistaken for anyone else. The sludgy, gritty tone, the foot-forward rhythms, the hooky, driven riffs and the pop-hook melodic vocal performances are all present and correct, and there are a few tracks where you can really feel where the band is going. The main issue with this record is that this stop on the journey is the train station of the provincial town just one stop before you arrive at the more exciting destinations. It’s decent, there’s some interesting stuff, but what comes next is where the real magic happens. While there are some real highlights here, a fair chunk of the songs feel a little underdeveloped and, while I enjoyed a lot of the riffs, there was often not quite enough within a song as a whole to keep me completely in for the entire track. It also feels overly long and there are a few tracks, particularly towards the end that just feel like a bit of a drudge to get through. One of the strange things about this album is that I came away from it with QotSA riffs in my head all day, but none were actually from this album. That’s how QotSA it sounds, without really managing to maintain the peak that they would be capable of over the following couple of records. All that being said, this was still decent and enjoyable enough, but not one worth revisiting often over their better work. Regular John - It’s kind of amazing how Queens of the Stone Age they sounded straight off the bat, isn’t it? Solid, crunchy riffs at a decent but not electric pace. Three bars of simple chugging followed by a fourth bar that develops the riff. Simple but well written vocal hooks. A rhythmic change-up into the chorus. Some slightly experimental guitar tones in the bridge. It’s all there. Not quite at their peak, but this is a solid start. Avon - This is a bit more sludgy. The riffs are still good, and the vocal melodies are very Josh Homme. It’s a decent album track that uses a cool selection of chord stricture directions to keep it sounding interesting and fresh. It does meander just a bit though and doesn’t manage to completely get its hooks in despite the chugging crunch of the guitars and the energy of the drums. If Only - This is more like it. There’s a bit of swagger and groove to this to go along with the crunchy weight of the riffs. That chorus is so hooky and tasty too. It’s really simple, but that simplicity works in its favour, in that it’s almost a sludge-pop song. I could probably do with one fewer solo in there, if I’m being honest, but it’s a great song otherwise. Walkin' On The Sidewalks - Clashing and full of attitude, this lacks the pop-hook nature of If Only, but throws in weighty rhythmic drive. The transition from the main verse riff to the smoother chorus is really nice, and there is some really great drumming in here. The tight, heavy rhythm of the full instrumental mix is really engaging actually. But it does feel like it drags on a small number of ideas for a little too long. You Would Know - The opening riff has a cool unresolved tension to its makeup. When the counter melody drops in, it only adds to that feeling of unease, especially with the slurred vocal part and the patchy insistence of the beat and bass line. It’s a cool premise, but it does feel like it’s never developed into anything beyond a good and interesting idea. How To Handle A Rope - Oooh, super crunchy. The build into this one is really nice, with the faltering drop in and out of the bass and beat before they kick in for real. The build and drop in the chorus chord structure is tasty. There are some more solid riffs and the lazy swagger of the vocal delivery and melodies are cool too. It is a tad repetitive in places though and feels like it could have been developed further. Mexicola - This, while still sounding very QotSA and having some more weighty riff work, as well as a decent vocal hook, does get a little bit stale. There’s some decent stuff in there, but the vocal feels a bit stretched in places. The feel of the groove is good, to be fair, but ultimately, it falls a little too far on the sludgy side and doesn’t have as much of the melodic sensibility or range of their better work. Hispanic Impressions - Again, there’s some stuff to really like in here, but it definitely feels a bit self-indulgent and like they’re going out of their way to be a tiny bit obtuse with some of the decisions and the sort of relentless nature of the rhythm and drive. I think it would work fine if surrounded by stronger material, but it kind of makes the album feel like it’s lulling a little. You Can't Quit Me Baby - A cool, slow groove with a nice blend of distorted bass and cleaner guitar here. It’s not bad, but it does drag on a bit repetitively and doesn’t really catch upon anything particularly hooky or elevate to a level above a general cool vibe. The speeding up bit towards the end is quite fun, but this is way too long and fairly dull. Give The Mule What He Wants - Ok, this album definitely weakens towards the end. There’s a decent riff in here and a fairly cool rolling beat, but that’s basically it for three minutes. Vibe good, songwriting underdeveloped and uninteresting. I Was A Teenage Hand Model - This has some really cool sound design and a nice brooding vibe. It’s a slow burner that builds and has a great atmosphere to it, but ultimately never reaches the peak that it hints at. Unfortunately, like the last few tracks, it’s just a little bland and underdeveloped. The electronic stuff in the end is super loud too, which is a bit unnecessary. Nice to hear Nick Olivieri joining the band at the end though, I guess?
okladka ni zcheca, spoko chociaz niektore pisenki strasznie dxiwne
I like Queen of the Stone Age, but a little bit goes a long way with me. Which means by 3 songs in I was ready to move on. I was completely unaware they had albums before Songs for the Deaf, so this was a nice little find and some really great bangers on this one. It leans a little more "college radio" than a polished studio sound, but still good overall.
Sludgy. Heavy rhythm. Guitar squalls. Elliptical mopey stoner self-harm lyrics. Not bad, but nothing sticks with me except the cool stomp on Spiders and Vinegaroons. "A world that's full of shit and gasoline, babe."
Two QOTSA albums on this list. I would have replaced this with songs for the deaf. But I still enjoy this for the most part.
Imperfect debut by a great band. They get better than this but you can hear the formula was there.
wasn't bad but just didn't stick out to me
not bad, not great either. very very mid
WHERE IS SONGS FOR THE DEAF. and yes, it's (of course) not as good as songs for the dead, but since it is his debut, it's alright. but its still a 3 for me cause songs for the deaf impressed me too much and this album didn't impress me much, although i know debut albums are always weaker than later works.
Not my favourite Queens album but you can hear where this is going to end up l.
удивительно нескучный, есть за что уху зацепиться. надо наверно их проверить
Maybe I just don't like listening to entire albums. The songs aren't distinct enough, it turns into a drone of mediocre rock for an hour.
Queens of the Stone Age.
I’d never heard this before. I’m curious as to why this is included and not Rated R or Songs For The Deaf. Nothing particularly fantastic here. I preferred Kyuss.
Not my favorite QOTSA album, but still rips
Fun, I liked QOTSA already, but still don’t find this album all that interesting.
I love the sound of QOTSA. I don’t love any of these songs. They must have known that would happen and started making a better record for 4 years later, which I personally appreciate.
Many genres combined some punk some grunge some pop some lofi cool though
Decent rock record. I liked the first half better than the second half.
A bit repetitive, but you can tell they are developing the sounds for which they would come to be known. The songs that have clearly done the best of this album are the ones that have Josh Homme's signature haunting wailing singing.
in rough n dirty 90s alt rock fashion, this would be clocked as grunge if they were from Seattle. it definitely fits the vibe of something that sounds cool playing in a stoner older cousin's bedroom (i did listen on 4/20 after all), but i think it's lacking a real spark to heighten it. i like the two follow ups more. deserves to be one of the 1001? i mean like lets be real this is their 4th or 5th most notable album. swap this for Songs For the Deaf, obviously. and while we're at it trade in ...Like Clockwork for Welcome to Sky Valley
Never really listened to queens. Have heard the like 2 songs that constantly play on the radio but this was sludgier than expected. Didn’t exactly speak to me but was an enjoyable listen.
Not bad, but really hit or miss. Amazing riffs followed by bog standard rock and back to cool riffs again. Josh Homme's voice gets better in later albums.
Not as good as some of their later work, but still on target.
A pretty mid rock album
-Cool bass stuff on Mexicola -They are taking a lot of liberties at the end here -Spiders and Vinegaroons reminds me of Be Gone by Brand New. a few brand new-ish riffs and tones in here -this end is hurting my ears good lord Faves: Walkin on the Sidewalks How to handle a rope You Can't Quit Me Baby Spiders and Vinegaroons
Generic
Album post grunge, solido 2,5 estrellas pero se lleva el 3 estrellas. A veces se torna un poco repetitivo.
This was high quality late 90’s rock. That said, it sounded like it could have been a Foo Fighters album.
They definitely got better once they discovered hooks and song structure, wanted to like it more but this debut is just one long drone sound.
Not super excited after listening to this one. This was pretty average, but I did really like Spiders and Vinegaroons.
Bin ja ein Fan von QOTSA und das Album war stellenweise ganz gut, aber teilweise fand ich es auch schwach.
Somehow the debut of a great band it lays the foundation that later better albums would grow into with the different configurations of the group. As it is, it is a pretty good record, but not one I'd say you need to listen before you die.
No había escuchado nunca este disco de ellos. No defraudan, pero tampoco sorprenden si ya los conoces. Me guardo: "Regular John", "The bronze" y "You can't quit me baby".
Ehhh.. It’s QOTSA. I have heard people say they were fans of this album, but it really seems that QOTSA barely evolve through their music. While they do have a direct style, it seems that though “Songs for the Deaf” is their “Best” album, the two sound relatively the same. While a lot of the songs are interesting, they end up overstaying their welcome, becoming mind-numbing by the 5-minute mark, leaving the last 45 seconds feeling like torture. While I found myself bumping my head to the album, as “Regular John” is a strong opener, the album begins to fade out by the fourth track. It gets repetitive, even as they start opening some of the later tracks with just bass instead of guitar. It’s sleazy, like I hate to say it, but it’s definitely something a bad dude would listen to. Anyways, it feels much like a Rock revival, though I wouldn’t classify it as that, like Led Zeppelin if they decided not to have any creativity, a cover band that’s integrating their own techniques and improvisation. The instrumentals are interesting, but by the time “Spiders and Vinagaroons” plays out, the desert rock begins to seem like an oasis far away; you’re tired of hearing the same thing over and over again. — Look at Wikipedia, it seems like I listened to the “Deluxe Version”, regardless, it becomes pretty redundant after the first four songs. Maybe it needs a re-listen, maybe this is what desert rock sounds like. I am not QOSTA’s biggest fan because they are not really my thing, except if I were driving an El Camino through the dusty highways of Las Vegas.
Mildly enjoyable. I’ll keep it in my library. It didn’t blow me away or anything though. Not sure why this is on the list in place of one of the other albums that have bigger more recognizable hits.
Pretty solid but a couple misses. Pretty long too
I know these guys are very respected by rock fans, but always felt like it sounded a little generic. Still not super sure. But Hand Model is awesome, sounds like Geese, made me give the whole album a few more listens. Still think it sounds a little like AI rock, but little moments of humanity.
ok
Knowing how good at least two of their other albums are, 3 stars. Still great.
Its ok.
Not huge on Queens, and this album felt a bit bloated to me. Definitely some good riffs in here but at this point in time I’m just not into that sludgy 90’s palette.
Two QotSA albums are among my inner circle of the most loved albums of my life (Rated R & Songs for the Deaf). Rated R is a four, going on five-star album, full of artistic flourishes and genuinely interesting production and songwriting. Songs for the Deaf is the best pure rock album of this century, taking everything from Rated R and adding massive riffs and an S-tier rhythm section. Two other QotSA albums (Lullabies to Paralyze & … Like Clockwork) are stone-cold classics in their genre, and while they probably shouldn't be in the 1001 albums to hear before you die, they're worth all of your time if you like the genre. And Era Vulgaris, In Times New Roman, and Villains each have songs worth recommending. This debut album, which was not popular or impactful culturally, lays the groundwork for how their sound would develop, and it has its moments for sure; I'd put it in that lower tier of QotSA albums, though it's probably more consistent than the other albums in that tier, and inconsistency is the flaw of those albums (and the awful, awful production on Villains). But what is it doing on this list? And more importantly, why is it the *only* Queens album on this list over Songs for the Deaf and maybe Rated R?
Never listened to this specific album. Their later album, Songs For The Deaf is one that dropped when I was younger and enjoyed at that time. Sound is late 90s/early 2000s hard rock to me. Guess these are considered stoner rock, but it all seems to melt into just the overall hard rock genre for me. Theres a bit of a distinct sound of his voice. It’s solid early on, nothing overly special to me. But a solid rocker. Some good riffs and great drums. Very 70s heavy metal influenced at times, can hear that Sabbath influence on it here and there. It seems to be missing something as a whole from the later Queens of the Stone Age I remember. This is all fine, and a good entry on the list for some genre variety, but surprised if this is the choice over Songs for the Deaf. It’s kind of weird in that it grows into the sound a little and you enjoy it more as the album goes, yet it still somehow feels kinda repetitive at the same time. You Can’t Quit Me Baby seems like the standout on the back half of the album that gives it a little spark of variety. If it had some more that stood out more, can see this as a 4, but think it’s a solid 3. Good and a fun listen, but not special enough.
volví a mis 17 con este disco, pero a decir verdad está lejos de mis disco favorito de esta banda, pero se siente toda la base de lo que llegó a armarse en su siguente disco (que es el mejor del grupo a mi criterio). sí variaran un poco las velocidades de algunos temas, estaría peleando por las 5 estrellas si o si.
Metal. Ok song when they have lyrics.
06 April 2026. 4pm. I enjoyed the first half of the album, but the second half isn't all that sorry 8,5/10
Pretty good, but obvious it was their earlier work, much less polished and clean sound as they achieved in their later and greater works. good none the less and fun to listen to, but defo has some skips. best song - if only
Tenk å ta med to album fra QOTSA uten å ta med Songs for the deaf....
A good rock album, but for some reason it doesn't really connect with me. It's got great riffs and just some overall fun songs that sound good, but I dunno. It's not getting any lower than a 3 because I like the talent that went into it. But maybe I'm just not a big QotSA fan.
Right on.
Felt like a very average alternative album
Fun and funky, but Songs for the Deaf will always be my favorite QOTSA album because of Dave Grohl. The sound here is the same and the songs are good, but I miss his drumming.
Generic modern hard rock. I thought Songs for the Deaf would be a better album to include on this list.
I think of this as the worst Queens of the Stone Age album. It's certainly the one I know least. I'm sure it's notable here for being the bridge from Kyuss to Rated R. There are definitely some good songs here but there's too much stoner droning. Josh Homme really tightens the band up after this, giving Queens a sound that distinguishes them further from his old band and which made them one of my favorite bands of all time. It's always interesting to hear them in these early recordings, but this critical listen did not change my opinion that this is the worst Queens of the Stone Age album.
^3.5
2000-luvun tuotanto kyseiseltä bändiltä on tutumpaa mutta ei niinkään alkupään. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ tähden rokkia.
I know the band have better albums I felt this album could of been better it’s not a bad album but nothing special
Mostly interesting, but entorely too long and convoluted to be a stand out
Great debut from Josh and the boys
50/50
Es algo diferente a lo que estoy acostumbrado, pero me gustó.
A little disappointed. I like some of their other albums, but this one seems more like generic rock. Not sure why this one ended up on the list.
just way too long. Pretty serviceable alternative rock for the late 90's though, its a little odd because their 2002 album pretty much clears this, a lot of the tracks here just kinda drag or feel drawn out. You could pare this whole thing down and it would be way more digestible. Solid effort on a debut though.
I’ve never been a big QOTSA guy and this album was a very distilled version of their sound. They’re talented, it’s just not really for me. Plus it’s waaaaay to long
Rule Book for 2010’s indie YouTube bands
A bit boring
ROCK N ROLL
Songs for the Deaf has always been the album of theirs that has drawn me most. This one has its moments. I can still hear Kyuss peeking through in a lot of this album, which is great, but I still feel they're searching for their sound here in the first album.
i hope he really was a hand model in his teenage years
At times, some fairly ripping rock and roll. At others, maddeningly monotonous. Not for me.
There's a sloppiness to this album that annoys me a bit, but at the same time there are a lot of killer songs here and also it's quite expertimental in some way. The attitude is already there, but yeah the best was yet to come for them.
Probably my least favorite QOTSA, but this band can't do anything bad... Except kick people in the face during shows. Anyway, this album really draws the bridge between Kyuss and QOTSA. It's an important album, but Songs For The Deaf would have made so much more sense on this list!
Good album, but a little long-winded, especially near the end. The best was yet to come for this awesome band!
Regular John - 6/10. Good. Avon - 7/10. Awesome drum break in the middle. If Only - 6/10. Solid. Walkin' on the Sidewalks - 7/10. Good. You Would Know - 5/10. OK. How to Handle a Rope - 6/10. Not bad. Mexicola - 4/10. Didn't really like this one. Hispanic Impressions - 4/10. Vaguely unpleasant. You Can't Quit Me Baby - 4/10. Vaguely psychadelic in a late 90s way, but the unpleasant kind of psychadelic. Give the Mule What He Wants - 5/10. OK. I Was a Teenaged Hand Model - 3/10. Was OK until the last part. The last minute or so was an assault on the ears. Overall Rating - 2.59/5 (5.18/10). This album absolutely sounds like 1998.
Better than expected but still 3 for now
Najs kanske lite för repetativt vissa gånge rmen ndå bra
Average
Still good but they got much much better later.
6/10
Was having a pretty good time before it flew off into the stratosphere in the second half. Wasn't really into the more conceptual pieces.
Not bad! Definitely feels like a first album. Can’t understand a word he’s saying, but the riffs kept my attention the whole time.
En ollut tätä levyä kuunnellut aiemmin. Muutama bändin levy myöhemmältä ajalta löytyy omasta hyllystä. Tää oli vähän tasapaksu materiaalilta.
Why is this the QotSA album they chose!? No One Knows... An MTV2 Rock Countdown era band for sure. The line "I want you to notice when I'm not around" from 'You Can't Quit Me Baby' is straight out of Radiohead's 'Creep'. Rock bands also loved to add strings of random numbers to their songs in the 90s. "One, six, two, seven, eight/Two, six, three, seven, eight, nine", have you met your cooler big brother "4, 7, 2, 3, 9, 8, 5 / I gotta breathe to stay alive"? Nowadays if you wrote a lyric like that you'd be accused of propagating conspiracy theories. Anyway, this album is just a 3 point oh oh oh oh one.
à moitié sympa, à moitié bizarre, ça rend assez bien quand même
c ok ig
Stoner rock 🤙 Un peu trop expérimentale la deuxième partie
Nothing overly exciting nor offensive. Avg rock sound.
Started out pretty hooky but kinda lost its way. Not bad 90s rock but ehh nothing special.
Espectaculo
La primera parte esta buena bro lo demas que 3 estrellas✌️
this is quality, but, i also fear i am not entirely the target audience. knowing their catchier stuff though, i prefer this. it is raw and rough around the edges and feels heavier, which imo has way more swagger than no one knows... which lowkey just feels like depressed dad music. 3/5
Ok, like the Foo fighters but better.
I honestly didn't see anything particularly special about this. Definitely nothing bad, but I found it a bit inoffensive. Maybe I'll appreciate it more if I listen to other Queens Of The Stone Age albums in the future, but for now I don't really care much about it. 3/5 because I don't really see anything wrong in particular, but it didn't stand out either. By the way, this is very random but why are the sounds at the end of the last track so loud? I had to lower the volume and it wasn't even high before.
Despite becoming aware of QoTSA around Songs For The Deaf, I only went back as far as Rated R when digging into them. Maybe I thought the cover to this one looked dumb and it turned me off from it? Not sure, but there are some good riffs in here and I'm glad this one came up. While I still prefer the next few records that came after this one, you could certainly do worse in the stoner rock via the desert genre.
You either like Josh Homme's songs or you don't. Overall it's fine. They get better on later records. Teenage Hand Model is dumb. Needs more Lanegan.
The inclusion of QOTSA’s debut on this list over Rated R, Songs for the Deaf, or Like Clockwork is truly baffling. The band lays down the groundwork for what will become one of the 21st century’s last great statements on rock’n roll. The signature guitar tones of Homme’s dropped tuning make the band’s sound instantly recognisable, and the churlish delivery is here. But the formula isn’t ready. The songs don’t cohere into the knockouts that litter the band’s later output. ✨
fine! not worse than the who. just sort of....there.......i've heard it before, I'll hear it again.
This was literally fine - nothing jumped out at me kinda generic
Quite enjoyable. Close to a 4 star.
I thought this was pretty good. It's nothing super unique - but well performed and decently written. Slightly forgettable, but I'm glad I listened to it.
Pretty good
Some of the instrumentals just were not for me. A couple strong points throughout but nothing that stands out for a rock album on this list.
Started strong but tapered off pretty quickly.
It’s fine but if we are celebrating great songwriting, why did we not include the album with a song that wipes everything on here?
I quite liked the style but none of the songs really stood out to me. Didn’t mind it as background listening but I’m not drawn to listen to the full album again. Fav song: How to Handle a Rope Least fav: I Was a Teenage Hand Model
Some of these songs are just the same riff again and again and again until you go crazy. Favourite song: You Would Know Least: Walkin on the Sidewalks
It's fine. Started off great but really dragged on. Very stoner rock-esque, but I can see the foundation of what they grew into at a pretty fast pace. Weird that this was the album on this list.
Strange, but has some cool rock drops
3.5
Regular John is good, the rest is fine. Which pretty much sums up my experience with Queens of the Stone Age. If they're on, I'm not going to say turn them off but I'm also not going to turn them on in the first place.
Thoughts before listening: I'm a big fan of QOTSA's Rated R and Songs for the Dead, but I'm not very familiar with this one. Is this their debut? If so it would be right after Josh Homme started the band after leaving Kyuss, so I'd expect a bit of carryover of that band's stoner metal. Review: Yeah...sludgy, stoner metal. It's good although I'm not really hearing any songs that comes close to the hits on the earlier mentioned albums. Still though, I enjoy Josh Homme's style and this is getting 3-stars.
I preferred rated r or songs for the deaf
It was ok nothing special
The debut album from stoner rock legends "Queens of the Stone Age" has all the heaviness I would have hoped for from their catalogue. The guitars and vocal performances are great. These songs don't feel as fleshed out as they could be though much like on "Songs for the Deaf" 7/10 Favourite: If Only Least Favourite: Hispanic Impressions
This was enjoyable but there were no standout songs
It's fine, but not their best.
Queens of the stone age. It's dark, heavy and familiar. They have better albums, but this one is still decent.
Some interesting ideas in the style of 90s rock.
6/10… dirty - alternative rock / *1998
QOTSA certainly deserve their place in the 1001...they're one of the best active rock bands in America. However, their discography is home to several better records than their self-titled debut. That being said, this record is a potent blend of hedonistic rock and established the QOTSA sound.
some of the songs were really good, but the rest were really boring and repetitive, almost reminds me of Nirvana. Solid 3 star album, favorite track was You Would Know.
Not a very cohesive or solid album. Some cool riffs. But overall mid.
3.5
Unfortunately, this was chosen over Songs for the Deaf. This is an okay album but SFtD is more representative of what QOTSA are.
Beginning very same-y and the end very experimental.
Not my favorite album of theirs, but still good.
Only listened to the first few songs there pretty much all the same but I liked it
Released three years after the last Kyuss album, the Queens Of The Stone Age debut marks a progression of sorts. Josh Homme keeps the songs shorter for a start and the whole approach feels more focused and lighter. Depending on where you stand, this might not feel like progression at all, but it was a strategy that bore fruit, particularly if success is measured in record sales and concert receipts. That’s not to say that when taken out of context, QOTSA doesn’t have its moments. Fascinating choices abound - openers “Regular John” and “Avon” hit the ground like desert seared Pumpkins and “If Only” brazenly borrows the Stooges “Now I Wanna Be Your Dog” riff. “Walkin On The Sidewalks” is a genuine standout, its tumbledown groove is instantly appealing, and its coda is just magnificent. Later, things get looser, though not necessarily heavier, and unfortunately, it’s an album of mostly slim pickings. Fortunately, their next long player was Rated R, so not all doom and gloom. 6/10
I have never listened to this before because I hadnt bothered to find out it existed! How silly of me. Its really great stuff, proper droney stoner rock. As my teachers used to say I must pay more attention!'. One song did remind me of Screaming Tree's, which is no bad thing.it will get more plays.
You know, I should like this band. They're dark and moody, rockers with decent guitar, obviously competent musicians. I dunno what it is. I can't get into them. This album is no exception unfortunately. They always just miss the mark for me, and so did this. Not every track mind: I quite enjoyed spiders and vinegaroons. It's not bad by any means, I should like it, but, I don't.
ok this is metal/rock ish. nice driving beat. oooh pretty soft vocals one hour of this???? ok. walkin on the sidewalks--a little crude, a little repetitive, not my favorite song in the world. actually that's an understatement. this is 2 minutes of the exact same 2 bar chord over and over and over again. mexicola--halfway through the album. nice starting beat. hispanic impressions--liking this one. honestly better with no vocals. you can't quit me baby--ooh nice guitar solo at 5min. ...oh to be a seal bobbing up and down in the water contentedly floating with the current... (sorry that has no relation to the album) these aren't the droids you're looking for-- i dunno how to keep writing original notes for every song... en generale, the instrumentals are interesting with a strong beat and engaging solos (hispanic imp., you can't quit, droids, intro of spiders and vinegaroons). there are, however, also long stretches (walkin on the sidewalks..., give the mule) with very repetitive rhythm guitar that just goes. too. long. i don't particularly love the vocals. leaning towards 2.4/5, but spiders and vinegaroons might bring that up to 2.6/5 i was a teenage..--hate the ending. does that bring it back down to 2.4/5?
3/5
forgetable
It’s all right album, one where nothing really stands out as special to me but nothing seems overly bad. I think bands usually do start here and nothing wrong with that but I really am excited to listen to their sophomore album sometime soon. I started a while back but didn’t get far before I had work to do or something. An album like that one deserves one full listen to as well. The album cover on this one is not my favorite but very 90s so I get it!
I remember a time in my 20s (the late 00s) when it seemed like I’d always run into dudes who needed you to know about their favorite rock & roll band that they definitely liked way before guitar hero, and it was always QOTSA, Muse, or Wolfmother. I appreciate that QOTSA made sure rock & roll stayed alive through the nu metal era, but a part of me has always felt like they were destined to be future dad rock. 20something years later, I don’t think I was wrong.
Ya gotta love QOTSA. I already was enjoying Kyuss and when that band imploded I wondered if Josh would continue in the same vein or branch off into something completely different. And in a way, QOTSA is something different. Definitely the stoner rock/psychedelic edge but with a helping of Krautrock that may or may not have been an influence. Regular John sets up the album nicely as this song foreshadows what is to come. Avon and If Only are clues that this is a sonically different group than Kyuss with Josh on lead contextualizing the songs with vocal hooks and pop choruses adjacent to heavy workouts. Songs like Walking on the Sidewalks, and You Can’t Quit Me Baby are good examples of this upgrade - Josh sounds like he could be fronting Sisters of Mercy until the guitar breaks are unleashed. And these are two remarkably different songs but the approach is the same - let the guitars center the song and then sing over the top as the song nswirls. These Aren’t the Droids You’re Looking For is a workmanlike instrumental but could have been left off the album. And that is the only problem with this record. You get to the end and there are a few songs that could be left off the album as they don’t quite work. Spiders and Vinegaroons is one of those. The foot stomps are cornballish- as if a stoner is going to stomp around. This is followed by a section of low key guitar noodling before the stomping picks up again. I was a Teenage Hand Model is a good finish - mellow vibe interesting vocally and an anti-climax to the album changing up the traditional big finish trope. Overall a pretty enjoyable record but unlikely that you’d revisit this many times. QOTSA‘S catalog has many better records so other than as a curio evidencing the bands origins, this is just an average record. 3/5
An interesting blend of Soundgarden and Nirvana. Not quite as raw and rough as those two bands and the leader singer sounds like he’s doing his best to imitate Chris Cornell. Overall, fairly solid 90s rock album but there are better artists from the era
Decent album
It was alright 👍
This album was the soundtrack to me struggling my way through a series of frustratingly obtuse puzzles in A Little To The Left. I'd previously listened to a later Queens of the Stone Age album, ...Like Clockwork, for a different album-listening project, and despite the constant praise I see for this band, I found that album to be only alright. This was a second chance for me to connect with Queens of the Stone Age, but once again, I found myself coming away pretty neutral. I can appreciate the groove here, and nothing on this album actively throws me off or turns me away; it just doesn't particularly grab me, and I find a lot of the songs to be a little indistinguishable, morphing into one big wall of noise and distorted guitars. Honestly, even without my prior experience with Queens of the Stone Age, this album has an uphill battle from the cover art alone. Highlights: Regular John, If Only, You Would Know, How to Handle a Rope (A Lesson in the Lariat), You Can't Quit Me Baby, Spiders and Vinegaroons, I Was a Teenage Hand Model
I had to skip the outros of a few of those songs. You can’t play the same riff for over a minute without variations and expect people to not get fed up.
Quite an okay album. An interesting preview into things they'd be doing way better after this album, but doesn't feel very remarkable to me.
Mostly liked the gloomy stoner rock. Almost gave it a 4 but some repetitive stuff dragged it back for me. Thoroughly depressed after listening though. Put my hoodie hood up and rocked back and forward just a little.
Pretty rocky, enjoyed it but not my favourite album
minimalist and monotonous. riddled with numbingly repetitive riffs. though i wouldn't say the album was dry or boring, it was alright. it's just that they had better things done in their later years.
Not bad, but just knowing there is better ahead means I have to mark this down a bit. Didn’t really feel like a complete album more like a demo. Overall enjoyable but I know there is magic on the horizon!
I'd listened to this one before. I've never been too big a fan of this band, but this has some good stuff. That being said, I often feel like they have a cool riff and sorta run it into the ground. Most of the songs would be better half as long. At some point, they added like 4 more tracks to this album, interspersed. I think that wasn't necessary and it's better with the original tighter runtime. 3.25 / 5
fun solos, catchy songs, decent vocals, boring at times 3.5
Good Album but I think I wanted more cohesion. I wish they explored these two different concepts separately. First half was like experimental and industrial. Second half sounded like they were inspired by sci-fi and was cinematic. It's like putting dessert punk and steampunk next to each other without a proper bridge. Yes, the interlude was great but stands alone rather than connecting the two halves.
Yeah
Some of these were legit a bit fast for me, I'm after slower more repetitive stoner rock but this has cool jams!
Good debut, hard gritty sleaze rock. Uneven though and definitely a level below some of their future records
Rocking!
Solid album of late 90s rock. The best songs are terrific but the album is a bit muddy overall for me.
This is a really weird QOTSA pick in my opinion. Admittedly, Era Vulgaris was too. I don't know why this list is allergic to Songs For The Deaf. It admittedly feels like a basic pick, but also it's just really fucking good. The self titled here *is* a good stoner rock album, but it's also in the weird position where it's worse than most of the material from Josh Homme's previous band, Kyuss (who are stoner rock royalty), but also less well developed than pretty much any QOTSA album afterwards. At this point in time, QOTSA still haven't fully developed their songwriting nuance, melodic sensibilities, or aesthetic. But, the self-titled here *does* rock pretty hard, and that is important. When this album just flexes its muscles, you get some pretty fantastic rock music. Like on Mexicola, the bass grinds under surprisingly nimble riffs, and the whole song is an exhilarating slug fest. Avon, Walkin On The Sidewalks, and others also bang pretty hard. Aside from that, the weirder moments are a little hit or miss. Hispanic Impressions, These Aren't The Droids You're Looking For, and Spiders and Vinegaroons are a little under-written. But on some songs, when QOTSA step back from the riffs a little, they leave room for some cool melodicism. Even though I am inclined towards the sound here, I have to admit this is an album with lots of flaws that QOTSA would later grow out of. While I did enjoy this, I can't go higher than a 3.
Sure, I loved this when it came out, although I always loved the guitars and the music more than the singing, which makes sense because Josh Homme is a total toolbag.
Really good album! Started off bangin really enjoyed this. Towards the end are some instrumental tunes that I didn't care for. Bunch of noise, personal preference.
niet helemaal daar
I like the garage rock sound but the songs were meh. I wanted to like this more than I actually did
Obviously would be so much better live!!
meh not really my vibe listened to it with one ear plug in while i worked
This was decent, rifftastic, but why was this chosen over Songs for the Deaf? No One Knows…
Heavy, hypnotic riffs abound...... I like it! My one complaint is that it gets fairly repetitive across the 60 minute runtime, but it's a solid debut and I'm optimistic for whenever we get their other album on the list. Standouts: Regular John • Walkin on the Sidewalks • You Would Know • Hispanic Impressions • Spiders and Vinegaroons
There were parts of this album i was really jamming with, especially the weird crunchy sounding stuff at the end. Unfortunately the entire first half of this album left absolutely no impression on me at all and is destined to fade into the many similar sounding albums of this time period.
its aight
I do like Queens of the Stone Age, but this album feels a little generic relative to the rest of their discography
Awesome Sound but some of the Jams are to long/onedimensiomal for my taste
I liked it! Def a rock vibe!
Amazing just how many bands I’ve never heard, or even know they existed. Not bad.
I got into QOTSA late. Listened to Songs For The Deaf a lot, and the Loke Clockwork blew me away. Not sure why I haven't listened to more. This is a great album but withers a bit in the third act. Not in a real bad way, just a little... indulgent. The last couple tracks remind me of the Sonic Youth I am not fond of, the noise-scapes.
Groupe connu de nom uniquement. Rock plutôt pas mal, avec un son massif que j'aurais plaisir à écouter de nouveau. Mais dans le style Stoner je préfère nettement Mastodon, qui n'est (évidemment) pas dans la liste. Il ne rejoindra donc pas ma collection, même si il m'a donné envie de découvrir d'autres albums du groupe. =>3/5
Not my type of music but not a bad listen.
My sister is a big Queens of the Stone Age fan, so going in I was very optimistic. I found this album to be somewhat lackluster, but there were a few guitar solos that I really enjoyed! Overall a fine album but doesn’t seem like Queen of the Stone Age’s best work - makes me wonder why this album specifically is included in the list.
Heavier rock, but also leaning atmospheric
meh
Solid rock album. Some good songs but they are not all that different. That’s typical of a debut.
like it’s fine, good even. just not my vibe
I’ve never understood the intense love some people have for this band. When this album came out, I knew some acquaintances who thought it was incredible, but it’s always left a lot to be desired to me. It’s repetitive, underwhelming, and genuinely not that good—mid-tier ’90s alt-rock at best.
Look I'm not usually one to complain about repetitiveness in my music, I often quite like it when I can follow along a riff as soon as I notice it and that feeling wasn't absent during this listen, but it was present on every song on this thing which made it feel quite samey as it went on. I undoubtedly will forget every song by tomorrow morning, but it was decently fun Highlights: Mexicola You Can't Quit Me Baby Regular John
Some of the sounds were very bad but mostly it was ok
This is one of those bands that has an overwhelmingly positive reputation in music forums. But I came in with no idea what to expect. I'm relieved. These guys actually sound competent amidst the incredibly testing decade of music that was the 90s. From the opener (Regular John) onward, the guitars hit you like a perfectly constructed wall of brutalist sound. The lead is often backed with a loud, identical bass line, creating this distinctive feeling of power that conjures images of Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, and Black Sabbath. The drumming is consistently very strong too. Each song is littered with heavy, almost doomy drum patterns and plenty of skilful fills. Reminds me of Dave Grohl's drumming, if maybe slightly airier and cleaner. The vocals aren't particularly distinct – Ozzy-esque, maybe – but I get the sense this is a band not particularly focused on the singing aspect. The riffs are far more important (and I agree). Maybe the sickest guitar part here is in The Bronze, which includes not only a nifty pedalled solo but also a throbby intro. Very atmospheric. Unfortunately, there are some definite bad tracks here. Maybe it was the wrong time of night for me to listen to it, but I found You Would Know's guitar and drum lines really irritating. Probably a track that takes multiple listens to "get". Hispanic Impressions is a passable instrumental track that gets away with being "decent" only because of its short length. I would've hispanically rioted if it had gone over three minutes. You Can't Quit Me Baby around the same level – the vocals wander all over the place without hitting anywhere melodically convincing – but at six and a half minutes, it doesn't get the pass. These Aren't the Droids You're Looking For... huh. Let's just say it's not surprising at all that these tracks are on the latter half of the album. This is the most unapproachable one so far. It's grating, abrasive, and lacks any cohesion whatsoever. Odd ending to I Was a Teenage Hand Model, but the rest of the track is pretty solid. 3/5 Key tracks: Regular John, Avon, Mexicola
Nja..
Been a long time since I actually sat and listened to QOTSA, I remember being sort of lukewarm on them. We shall see. It's sort of monotonous and generic. The same power chords droning through each song, which is typical of stoner rock I suppose. But a few good guitar parts here and there. I don't particularly like the vocals but they're listenable. If I just heard this playing in the wild somewhere I don't think it would really catch my attention. It was fine for a listen through, but I only saved Mexicola to my likes and I don't think this would make me want to listen to more from them. I can see why a lot of people would really like this though. 2.5/5
A few bangers on here. You can get the sense of what they’ll later achieve on rated R.
Музыка какая-то арифметическая.
Good vibes!
3.5
Proggier than expected. I am only closely familiar with songs for the deaf by qotsa. This is not that. There are no catchy pop hooks in particular on this record. There are moments that feel like deep prog metal - I really like that about it. I can find that distinctive droney sound that they have a little off putting but there is definitely a lot to intrigue me here. It does feel long and difficult though
It sure is a QOTSA album. Really repetitive riffs, but they're pretty good riffs for rock music. Just have to be in the right headspace and mood to deal with them.
Solid rock album where most/all tracks are marked by a signature sound full of a lot of distortion. This creates a very full, loud sound that can be good in moderation, but I find it hard to listen to an entire album like this. A couple of the later tracks are a bit too chaotic and dissonant for my liking, bringing it down from a 3.5 to a solid 3.0 for me.
Ballerock. Litt for ensformig i lengden.
Love qotsa. Not my favorite album (no ear worms). But good intro to the band nonetheless
they dont find the sauce until the second half but thank god because their next album is goated
I somehow hadn’t ever listened to this. I was deep into my hillbilly/honky-tonk phase in 1998…. The album’s too long, I suppose, meandering a bit after the first several minutes. But the first few songs are really something. Sure, it all sounds like . . . the 90s’ grunge/alternative scene, but the album is sure well done. 3.5?
Den e no helt ok. Men ikke nært det beste dem har gjort.
*1998. *I didn't even know QOTSA were around back in 1998... *This album sounds like a heavier Incubus sometimes. *I'd be happy if someone else put this on, but I wouldn't voluntarily relisten myself. RATING - 6.5/10
good lowkey some of the songs are too repetitive at the end
Not as great as their later work, but there's already a hint of it in here. Faves: Regular John, If Only, You Can't Quit Me Baby
I've listened to a couple other QOTSA albums before, but this is my first time hearing their debut. It's a solid rock album, but I prefer their later stuff.
the things ive seen
I tell you what, Kyuss is one the greatest metal bands ever. QOTSA is like the more generic, more boring version of Kyuss. But there is a little bit of Kyuss magic remaining. Listen to Kyuss people.
If Only // You Would Know // The Bronze // You Can’t Quit Me Baby // 3.5/5
Good, not great. I really like QotSA but this album was pretty repetitive. There were some good ones but overall it all blended into each other. I think that they just didn't quite have their groove going yet.
A few months ago, I went to a Queens concert. It was fun. I wasn't familiar with their debut album, so I was curious. Well, if I had only heard that album, I wouldn't have paid any further attention to the band. Then I would have missed out on something. Fortunately, things turned out differently. 3/5
stoner - young thug type beat
Good music, loses a full star for ugly album art.
Fan of the band, but hadn't heard this album. There were some good songs, but nothing that hit the mark of the songs I love.
Average
I considered myself a QOTSA fan until yesterday when this album came up and I realized I had never listened to it. I came in on Songs for the Deaf and only went back as far as Rated R. This is good, as expected. And rawer/more basic, as expected. The seeds were definitely here, but they were already pretty well-sprouted. This is better than a 3 but not quite a 4 for me.
Super great riffs and vocals, a bit bloated. Looking forward to returning to this one a lot
This is fun, if a little repetitive. Not sure this is one I'll revisit, but I do need to dig back into their discography.
alr
3.5.
alright
Being a fan of Kyuss, I always thought of QOTSA as a lesser, watered down version of it. Let’s give it another chance and see. I mean, it’s less harsh and fuzzy and sunny than Kyuss. Anyhow let’s stop talking about other bands that are probably not in the list anyway. This is a cool album of catchy rock that sometimes veers into noisy jams. Pretty cool but not life changing. Was big for a moment in the early oughts. Three stars.
very good
Gillar queens... Men denna skiva är inte lika bra som andra. Noterar dessutom att deras överlägset bästa skiva, songs for the death, inte är med. Det känns mycket märkligt.
Inte hört den här tidigare och den var väl inget mästerverk direkt, men de har ett sound jag gillar skarpt och jag tycker det är ett gediget hantverk rakt igenom. Stark trea på gränsen till fyra!
start off decent, but drops off about halfway through for me, but better than I was expecting as I've only ever really liked a handful of QOTSA songs
Pretty solid.
Achei bem básico, sem nenhum atrativo especial seja em melodias memoráveis ou qualquer outro elemento que surpreenda ou cative. Por vezes lembra Nirvana. Disco regular, mediano.
Rather entertaining rock music. The new LPs are better, but this one holds some magic.
its a good start for them
Didn’t really stand out. Was good but that’s about it boss
Dirty and gritty, but not quite as polished as the group will become.
I have listened to this a few times before. While not my favourite thing to listen to it’s not bad. A couple of tracks stand out somewhat and could make a 90s rock playlist. Not something I would revisit much though
This was not my band in the late 90s early 2000s and I’m still not a fan. It’s not bad. Just makes me irritated. I don’t enjoy it. 3 stars for nostalgia
I thought I would like this because I liked another one of their songs but I guess not .. don't get me wrong, there were good songs on this record but nothing really stood out
Good album. Straightforward power trio rock with some odd time signatures thrown in. Very enjoyable but nothing so special to deserve being called out as on of the 1001.
Þetta var alveg rosalega miðlungs. Ekkert sem að böggaði mig en ekkert sem greip mig heldur né sat eftir að hlustun lokinni.
Bara solid late 90s rokk. Langar smá að gefa þessu tvær stjörnur en það er eitthvað þarna sem hífir þetta upp.
Some nice riffs, but way too repetitive.
Hi Desert Stoner Rock - Genre is suckers game, but young JH did kinda pioneer a legitimate distinct subgenre. Fun, thought got better later.
Das Debüt entstand 1998 im Monkey-Studio in Palm Springs und zeigt die US-Band in einer klar strukturierten, trockenen Produktion. Stücke wie „Regular John“, „Avon“ oder „If Only“ setzen auf repetitive Gitarrenfiguren und einen ruhigen, stoischen Puls, der den frühen Charakter des Projekts prägt. Stilistisch bewegt sich das Album zwischen Alternative Rock und Stoner Rock, oft mit hypnotischer Wirkung. Insgesamt ein konzentrierter Einstieg, der die spätere Richtung bereits andeutet.
At first glance, this doesn't really seem like much. There's not real clear highlight/hit on the album, and the style isn't one that screams this must be heard by everyone. But as I've listened, I've come around on this album being included on this list. I still don't think it's like a really great album or anything, but I do think that it's a really subtly good album. Like if you actually listen, with an open mind, you'll be a little blown away at how good it is, despite the surface of the music seeming like generic rock. I'm not blown away by this album, and maybe multiple listen throughs of it would deepen the listening experience, but on a first listen through it gets a solid, "yeah that's good" from me. Favorite Song(s): Avon
7/10
I kind of hoped I’d be more into this, but my listening experience went steadily downhill in a linear fashion between the first minute and the last. Luckily it started pretty good.
Dip your toes in a little bit of sludge metal stoner rock. Go on. I dare you.
Okay
I don't get it.
nicht ganz so mein vibe leider aber für die leute dies mögen gut
Queens of the Stone Age have an unmistakable sound. Most of their music sounds almost identical, which is OK because I think they sound awesome! My fav album (and introduction to QOTSA) is 'Songs for the deaf'.
I'm really happy that this challenge is giving me the opportunity to revisit some prejudices I've had against bands - QOTSA is a good example. Teenage-me decided not to listen to Queens of the Stone Age or the Foo Fighters because in some weird way I felt like Dave Grohl should have still been mourning Kurt Cobain, like a widower who never remarries because they're lost their one true love. Instead he was floozying around with other bands and musicians who could never be as good as Nirvana! Obviously, in hindsight this is pretty unfair and dumb of previous me. Still, it checks out. Queens of the Stone Age hasn't got anything on Nirvana. I started out liking the alt rock feels of this album, but god, it just went on and on didn't it, and then there felt like there was some experimental sounds stuff, and I just wasn't feeling it, at all. Its a blah-3-stars I guess from me
Definitely not their best work
Perplexing choice. Not because it's a bad album or anything, but it's generally agreed upon that Songs from the Deaf is Queens of the Stone Age's greatest album and has become an undisputed 00's Rock classic. This one, their debut, feels like exactly that, a debut. The signs are all here, but the band is clearly still figuring out their sound. Key tracks: Regular John Avon I Was a Teenage Hand Model
Solid rock which is ok by me. I wish it was more consistent, as this album had some great moments, with a few great hooks. I'll have to listen again. Liked Songs Added: Walking On The Sidewalks Mexicola You Can't Quit Me Baby
Thought this would be a more impactful album a bit under whelming
I've seen QOTSA live and they're awesome. But much like the case with Foo Fighters I don't know why their debut album is on here when there's much stronger albums (Songs for the Deaf, Era Vulgaris) in their arsenal.
Thusbis a good aalbum, but honestly, not as great as Songs for the Deaf. Quite repetitive riffs and ideas, although it shows well the original sound of Queens of the stone age and the lyrics of Josh Home. 3/5 for their debut
Typical early QOTSA. Decent but nothing special
It got better as it went on until the headache-inducing cacophony at the end. I was fairly non-plussed for a lot of this but then it got stronger and more engaging.
Solid album. Strong rhythm section. ‘I Was a Teenage Hand Model’ would be an effective tool in enhanced interrogation.
As an avowed fan of this band, I avoided this album. I love the early albums, but the releases later in the catalog are my real faves. I was familiar with Kyuss (Homme's band before this) and didn't love that, so I presumed this wouldn't knock my socks off, and as it was only available as an import (or something, it was hard to find), I never bothered. So... here we are. It's what I expected. A concept-finding-life version of a great band. Cool to hear it, glad it's not impossible to get to, but never my first choice to serve up as THE must-listen QOTSA record.
It's cool, though their later ones are better. but there are some good stoner grooves on here. my son was digging it.
i liked some tracks (regular john, you would know, the bronze, spiders, teenage hand model) but others meh. skipped half of them. not really that fun.
Why not Songs For The Deaf?
A good album that could have been great if it was 2/3 the length. Maybe the instrumental noodlng can be justified as a necessary pré cursor to Songs for the Deaf. But it gets boring quickly.
Good - but gets repetitious for me
I was very skeptical of this one but it turned out to be pretty good
This band would go on to do much cooler things (songs for the deaf) neat start but not essential
Seems to start strong, but then nothing stayed with me. Might need another listen, but probably a 2.5 for me out of the gate. Bumping tho.
I’m not super into stoner rock, but I like this alright. The guitars are rad, and I can kind of settle into the groove of the record. Some of the songs go on a bit too long, but overall, it’s enjoyable enough. Im also surprised to learn that Queens of the Stone Age has existed since at least 1998. 3.7/5
not sure why this was chosen over songs for the deaf - it's still okay, but still... cmon
Definitely not their best, but a fun record that is a bit of a transition from what Kyuss was into what queens of the stoneage would be. Enjoyable jammy, desert/stoner ROCK.
It was okay, just ain’t for me.
classic but not a whole lot anything interesting.
I don’t like the first five songs, they sound the same. Very simple stuff, repetitive swings that do not evolve at all. From the sixth track it becomes more interesting (the bronze). More surprising riffs, much more catchy melodies, and much richer arrangement. But overall this is not my favourite type of music. And the lead vocal is on the weaker side for me. Many tracks are not really interesting. If they can make the album shorter it’d be very different.
i do like me some QotSA, but i find that this album is still like a discovery album for them. Josh Homme i think really comes into himself, his weird choices, and his eccentric style as his career continues. this does feel a bit more "regular" compared to later QotSA albums. a fine listen, talent shines through, but it ultimately leaves me craving more of the sound that I am used to.
Going back and listening to the debut album from Queens of the Stone Age was a lot of fun, and seeing the development of their sound from this album to what I'm most familiar with (Songs For The Deaf) was really interesting. I feel like the album is ahead of its time, not really sounding like it belongs in the late-80s but more in the mid-90s. A handful of songs were good, with others being above average, but I know there's better from this band so I'm sticking with a three.
Honestly, this was a really refreshing rock album after a bunch of duds on this list. I can't tell you a single song, but the whole album was a nice palate cleanser. The kind of album that your friends older brother would play while driving you around in his Pontiac Sunfire.
Interesting choice of album for QotSA. I love them, but definitely would have picked Songs For The Deaf. Still this is a very strong start as a debut album, and many of these tracks I had simply never heard. Also today I learned about the woman on the cover, Sylvia Bayo. Sex work in the 1970s sounds hard, no pun intended.
Pretty standard head-banger stuff - better than a lot, but mostly tedious.
Nice sound but I can't help but feel like something is missing. Whatever it is I wanted, the earrape in the end certainly wasn't it