Released: 15/02/93
Blues for the Red Sun (1992) is Kyuss’s breakthrough album and a defining release in the stoner rock canon. With thick, down-tuned guitars, psychedelic overtones, and a raw, desert-baked atmosphere, the album showcases the band’s evolution into a powerful, genre-shaping force. Tracks like “Thumb,” “Green Machine,” and “Molten Universe” deliver crushing grooves and hypnotic riffs, driven by Josh Homme’s innovative guitar work and John Garcia’s gritty vocals. Produced by Chris Goss, the album balances heaviness with spacey textures, making Blues for the Red Sun a landmark release that paved the way for the desert rock movement.