Queens of the Stone Age

QOTSA deliver one hell of a debut with their 1998 self-titled record. Taking tips from St. Kurt as they fire up not just the big bong but the little bong too, these former members of Kyuss finally hand over the goods they promised on Blues For the Red Sun. Big fat riffs, c'mon and sing along melodies, and sky-splitting psychedelia. Heavy.

On this scorching debut, guitarist-singer Josh Homme – who formerly led Kyuss, a band
revered among young stoners – joins with bassist Nick Oliveri and drummer Alfredo
Hernandez to create a new turn in the saga of Pacific Northwest hard rock. They've found
a vital place between art-metal seriousness and pop pleasure. It begins right away with the
trancelike "Regular John," a track that layers Homme's yelping guitar accents ov... More >