Without a doubt... always been a favorite of mine, and this performance is for the time capsule. Anyone asks me why Josh is my favorite musician ever, I put on this and Them Crooked Vultures' "Spinning In The Daffodils" live @ Fuji Rock.
For me, this is the best song on QOTSA's 'Lullabies to Paralyze' album. I love Josh and Troy's trippy guitar work and Alain's haunting basslines on this epic track.
Wait so you complemented him when you thought he was Grohl but now that hes Castillo you put him down? Either way, Joeys responsible for both the album and live version seen here. Joeys a kick ass drummer, he had big shoes to fill and he took those shoes and threw them away for some big stompin' boots.
I always knew this was one of their best pieces but I just never gave it enough attention to get into it. After watching this amazing videos it's now one of my favorite, if not my favorite, Queens song.
Yes it's not an easy one..meaning it's not something you can just bat off ,especially the guitar parts..the unison octaves and the main riff have a timing thing where you have to really stay on to keep it in the pocket..
Homme and the rest of Queens of the Stone Age are some of the most innovative musicians around. its so nice to hear these riffs and time signatures that weve never heard before
I've seen Queens 3 times, gonna see them in August again but this is one show I really really wish I could have gone to. The set, the playing... perfect.
this is the most perfect set. i wish i was here so much. the crowd, the lighting, the whole atmosphere - just perfect. what a great way to start a show.
HOLY SHIT!!! I NEED to see them alive they are so great alive this is one of those moments in life when I feel happy to were born so I can enjoy their music directly to the hall of fame (i hope)
such a cool sound.....I could see how their melodies can be like a fine wine....gets better with every listen....I really dig all their music from Rated R through Era Vulgaris....just cool ass music
Don't get me wrong, I think Josh has a great voice live. He can hit some insane notes and I've always been impressed with all their live shows. But I was waiting this whole song for that falsetto part in the chorus, and it didn't happen. I can't blame him though. But I love how they at least did it with the guitar. Great original band.
There's an interview with Josh where he just says that it basically epitomises the dark, fairy tale vibe of the record. Not sure if that's what you meant...
For me, this is the best song from the 'Lullabies to Paralyze' album. Both the trippy guitar work and haunting basslines really stand out on this track. The fact that this is a live perfomance makes this video even more interesting!
@dante224real1 i used to be deadset on songs for the deaf being my favorite of theirs, but as the years go by i find myself going back to lullabies more and more. i think when its all said and done and someone 50 years from now takes the time to look back, your statement will ring true. all their albums are outstanding, but for the solid focus and the way the album flows beginning to end, lullabies is definitely their finest work.
@Metamorphosis33 There is a split EP which was the end of Kyuss and the beginning of Queens of the Stone Age. That may be what you're thinking about, but the album Queens of the Stone Age self titled was Josh Homme all the way through
i never thought you could change the tempo of this song and make sound just as trippy and awesome, but what do you know! QotSA is being tattued on my forearm when i get the money...
@RMNTNayn ya i listened to it and its definitely Josh singing....you ever listened to any of Kyuss old albums....not Josh singing but you can still here his thick bassy guitar riffs throughout all their music
once your lost in twilight's blue.. you don't find your way.. the way finds youuuu... i've never taken acid.. but i can imagine this album playing somewhere in the background of any trip.
I locked my nana into a cupboard coz she was bold and let this song on full blast on repeat... She'll never be the same... But She'll never steal my peanuts again...
@RMNTNayn hmmm i dont think I have that one...im gonna go search for it right NOW....I am sure I have heard some songs off of it before though....maybe live
Funnily enough this song is on my favourite half of the album which is diverse enough as it is. It's cool enough to be mainstream and yet it isn't I love Enigma's and this is a worthy follow up from Songs for the Deaf but in my Op SFTD is still my Fave *On Account of being with me longer* Awesome Video Though btw :P
I think this is the best surfaced concert of the Lullabies to Paralyze era and at least top 5 ever. -Troubadour with Dave -Visions 2002 -BDO 2003 -Montreux 2005 -Bizarre 98
I certainly prefer Lullabies to Songs for the Deaf, but for me the best album is the self-titled one. I'm really glad they're re-releasing it, as it probably means another tour :-D
@markkalady agreed, but buy that I meant that on any given day I'd rather listen to Lullabies over half the time. I love each album they've made to death though. I haven't got the self titled album though, but I plan on getting the re-issue coming out next month
