Released: 21/10/22
This reissue of Queens of the Stone Age’s debut features original sequencing and Frank Kozik artwork. After Kyuss disbanded, Josh Homme shifted from sludgy desert rock to tighter, hook-driven songs, forming Queens of the Stone Age with drummer Alfredo Hernandez and Homme himself on bass under a pseudonym. The album introduces Homme’s confident vocals and blends heavy, repetitive riffs with melodic guitar work, showcasing a timeless sound that transcends eras. It’s a bold, genre-defying rock debut that laid the foundation for the band’s broad appeal.