Songs For The Deaf (Deluxe Edition) (Explicit Version) (2002)

Saw the video on MTV a few days ago and thought it was absolutely fab (flower power zombie sfx)!!! Like the video, the song itself recalls the generation of frayed souls lost beyond the threshold of time we puny mortals tend to measure on clocks, which basically means that the Queens have somehow mysteriously managed to entrap themselves in a glorious time warp fed by the scintillating energies of the past and overshadowed by the raw mystic wastelands of the future ...in a nutshell: its raunchy, hypnotic and definitely groovy, baby!!!
 
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if there is any redeeming value to queens of the stone age it is that you can use their cd as a drink coaster or even a mini-frizbee. perhaps they could get some sleep and lay off the chemicals so their writing and singing does not sound like everything else thats been released the past few years.
 
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The CD starts to stick in your brain after the second listen. The first listen all you want to hear is "No One Knows". The CD gets progressively better. The Song "God Is In The Radio", is very good as well at number 11. Hidden Track "Mosquito Song" presents the Acoustic side of this band and it works well.
 
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It all started with Kyuss, but the legend lives on through Queens of the Stone Age. This is by far one of the best albums of the year and it is definitely an amazing follow-up to Rated R. Queens of the Stone Age have defined the term "stoner rock" and haven't strayed away from what they are good at. In a land of boy bands and so called punk rockers, Queens of the Stone Age stand high above the rest. So this is just a little thanks to QOTSA for not following down the path that some many others have already gone. If you don't own thier album then you don't know what it is to really love music.
 
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Wow. This is the kind of album that the world needs right now. Songs for the Deaf is a pretty awesome album. The instrumentation is top notch, extremely heavy (not enough synonyms for heavy!), and the lyrics are thoughtful too, unlike most of the [junk] being forced down our throats. The radio theme also helps the album; as Josh Homme said, the songs often sound like different bands, so having a theme of changing a radio station helped to bring them together. Seriously, this album is great (note that I said album. Most records these days are just collections of singles, but this is a cohesive album). The only track that, and I don't want to say weak, because it's not, but seems out of place, is Mosquito Song, but hey it's a bonus track, so whattya want. Factor in the bonus DVD, and this is a must buy album. One of 2002's best.
 
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One review says that Songs for the Deaf was ridiculously good. It was right. The host on MTV2 Rock said that it had to be the best album of the year. She was right. This album is miles above anything else that has been released this year, and is a relief to all those who were waiting for something good to come along. Don't s*** around, pick this up as soon as you can.
 
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Please buy this at all costs. It will rock you.. Are you tired of hearing all of that nu-metal stuff on the radio. Had enough of bands that can't spell their names right? Well then, this is the band for you. Queens Of The Stone Age are the most brilliant band to come out in the "hard rock" genre in many years. I have been a huge fan for a few years and this album destroys their previous work. If I were in a band, this is what I would want to sound like. Musically, they are the most talented group I have ever heard. Dave Grohl is on drums for petes-sake. Josh Homme and Nick Oliveri are the best team in rock, hands down. The records itself is like getting three different records in one. The songs with Nick singing are very rough and fast, almost punk. The songs with Josh singing are very melodic and rock at the sametime. The songs with Mark (formerly of Screaming Trees) are both dark and heavy as hell. If you like rock in general you will not be let down if you purchase this one. I can't say enough good things about this record or the musicians that are on it. It's too bad there are only 5 stars to give.
 
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Another fantastic record from one of the most important bands in the world at the moment. These boys continue to cover new ground but always with an inspiring "old school" feel. This record is a great example of what really separates this band from their competitors - if you like - i.e. the ability to grind out crunching riffs and exhillarting rock music with an air of grace and sophistication. This is a record that will make the corner of your mouth curl up an your head nod confidently back and forth. A truly great new release.
 
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Personally, I didn't find much of the music after 1980 all that interesting. Then I through a friend found QOTSA, and was home. Songs... is by far the best album yet. I've heard most if not all music associated with Queens/Kyuss/Mondo Genereator, etc.,and this album absolutely kicks ass. Non stop from the engine starting ala Kiss/Destroyer right through to "Not saying goodnight, just saying...". The Mosquito Song is so dramatic, the constant build gives just enough tension to make for a striking climax and a beautiful finish to the album. My personal fave is "Song for the Dead", Grohl's drumming is miles above par on this track, and Lanegan's vocal is just awesome. Nick Olivieri's "Millionaire" is the perfect kickstart to the album, with just enough drive to make you want more. And Josh as always writes a most interesting and amazing pop-styled song. "No one knows" is truly stonerrock at it's best, Grohl's drumming on this track builds unlike no other song from this timeframe.I also love the complete 360, turning to early 60's pop for "Another Love Song". This is the band that will save rock and roll, and this album is their calling card.
 
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What can be said that hasn’t been said already? This is definitely one of the best albums for 2002. It’s that good. The Queens of the Stone Age have raised the bar yet again for how music should sound like. In a society that’s bombarded by cute boy bands, fluffy pop princesses, pop punk posers, and “rock” bands, it’s certainly a relief to see that good music is still alive and ready to kick arse. This CD is an awesome treat. The music can rev the listener to go out and do something or just chill out on the sofa. Plus, it comes with a free DVD. Is there really a reason to not buy this? If you don’t buy it, you’re surely missing out.
 
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this album is a phenominal album that should be checked out by all. admitedly its probably not to everyones taste but if it isn't your missing out on great music! It contains great riffs, lyrics and superb playing by all. personal favourites of mine are no ones knows, hangin' tree, go with the flow and everybody's gonna be happy (cover song). so its worth checking out a few songs and seeing what all the fuss is about. if you like what you hear buy the album but i can pretty much guarentee if you like good music you will love this album :)
 
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For anyone not familiar with qotsa, they're the sons of kyuss, the nephews of masters of reality and they ROCK+SWING, now more than ever. This is a great starting point for newcomers. This is the most mature record to get out of the stonerrock scene ever, qotsa should be careful not to fall off it. This album takes the desert vibe to the very edge of where it can be, and believe me, that's where anyone would like to be, floating around. You'll hear influences by mud, robert fripp, hendrix, all expertly woven into SFTD. Listen to this and don't look back.
 
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This album will easily be the album of the year. It is an eclectic mix of songs that builds on the hard Sabbathesque rock of Kyuss and the melodic sounds of earlier QOTSA albums. With contributions from Mark Lanegan, Dave Grohl, members of Eleven, Ween, and Perfect Circle, the album proves to be one of the best rock albums to date. Josh Homme and Nick Olivieri have once again produced an album that will blow your mind right out of your ass.
 
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I'm often a bit skeptical when it comes to people recommending me albums, as I have a limited taste. But I was then given this album and wow! I have never heard an album like this before! It's unique, raw and fresh sounding, even after I have listened to it a dozen times. I love the radio transistions between the songs, as it almost feels like you are changing to radio stations because each song sounds very different, like you have tuned to another radio station playing a different type of music. Easily my favourite album and probably will be for quite a while, probably till their next release, so hears to the queens of the stone age, as far as I am concerned, the new kings of rock!
 
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“Millionaire,” the first song on Songs For The Deaf may be familiar to some because it’s listed on the WWE Tough Enough 2 Soundtrack. This song slyly introduces the listener to what’s to come with the muffled guitar cranking into full volume less than a minute into the track. The lead vocal position rotates among the album with Nick Oliveri going first, doing his best Iggy Pop impersonation, which is pretty much him screaming at the top of his lungs. “No One Knows” has Homme doing lead vocals with his smirking wise style. “No One Knows” lets Dave lead the way with boogie style drums. Oliveri and Homme harmonize over Josh’s Ace Frehley-like riff. This is most likely the first single from Songs For The Deaf, as a video has already been made. After a funny intro from a Mexican radio jock, “First It Giveth” comes chugging along as the third track on the album. Josh remains the vocalist. It’s nice to hear someone involved in “metal” actually sing instead of growl and groan. Next is “Song For the Dead” which let’s Grohl do some cool fills on the drums before Homme thuds in. Oliveri does lead vocals while Homme backs him up. One of the most interesting elements in Songs For The Deaf are the smaller touches, like Homme and Oliveri harmonizing, Grohl’s stop-start drumming that enforce Homme’s tractor-beam like guitar. In “Song For The Dead” there are at least three different riffs. In most metal songs nowadays you get one riff and it wears itself out quick. The rest of the album gets even heavier if you can believe that. “The Sky Is Falling” is a six minute song that expands and contracts like a black hole. “Six Shooter” lets Oliveri vent some anger in two minutes of his screaming. “Hanging Tree” Mark Lanegan comes to the forefront with his whiskey soaked voice to a spacey psychedelic type song that is all over the place, but in a good way. “Go With The Flow” and “Gonna Leave You” go back to that fun boogie sound like “No One Knows” And “Do It Again” sounds like a sports anthem with its “Rock and Roll Part 1” by Gary Glitter type riff. The last four songs of the album are by far the standouts. After some crazy radio static complete with revival like radio preachers, we go into “God Is In The Radio”. This Doors-esque song has one of the best guitar solos I have heard in a long time. “Another Love Song” is another trippy psychedelic song complete with organ. The title track “Song For The Deaf” is introduced appropriately by a dominatrix type DJ because this song is dark and primal. The hidden track on the CD, “Mosquito Song” is a acoustic number complemented with a horn, piano and string section, reminiscent of earlier power ballads by Led Zeppelin (“Going To California) and Black Sabbath (“Laguna Sunrise”). At the end of the song you can hear something that sounds like the opening riff to “Feel Good Hit Of The Summer” from Rated R. A nice little surprise. With nothing but complete objectivity and sincerity, I can say that not only is this QOTSA’s best album, not only one of the best albums of the year, this is one of the all time best. This ranks up here with Appetite For Destruction, Reign In Blood, and Superunknown. This album is a must purchase for anyone who loves it loud, is tired of the modern day rap-metal and poser metal scene or just wants to hear something new. Stop reading and go buy it.
 
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I have been a Fan of Q.O.T.S.A. since their inception. I first fell in love with Their first band Kyuss when I saw them open up for Faith No More in January of 1993. As a fan, you may think that I am biased and would say that this album was good even if it were crappy. After listening to the album consistently for a while, I would say that this is just as good, if not better than their last album. Usually I get sick of listening to the same album over and over again, but this is not the case for "Songs for the Deaf." The reason I get sick of these albums that I listen to over and over again is because after a while all the songs begin to sound the same. There is such a broad mix of styles that I have continued to stay interested in the album. If you like all types of rock music (you cannot label QOTSA as any one type of music other than a broad "Rock and Roll" you will not be disappointed with this album. Don't buy this record just because of Dave Grohl, buy it because it is just a great album!!!
 
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Maybe I am not a tough critic, but... Forget you may have come to beleive, and what the critics have been saying. Rock is definitely not dead. Proof: Queens of the Stone age songs "songs for the Deaf" This album kicks major butt. It is perfect from start to finish, and I am not embelishing. It has everything a great rock record should. Their catchy hooks and heavy distortion, while at times being very melodic, and heartfelt. Just listen to the whole album once and you will be hooked. Just a couple songs even. These songs are so good. I can't stop humming them in my head. This is a must buy. Maybe calling this perfection is too much...cause where does one go from there, but heck if this is not perfection then it is darn close.
 
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