Having been active for over a decade, Queens of the Stone Age have managed to maintain their consistency in constantly delivering well-rounded satisfying albums most of the time. So is the case with their sixth studio album which some fans perceive to be their best to-date. With their frontman Josh Homme steering the band back to their Songs for the Deaf and Rated R days, it seems that the group is playing safe. After all, those two releases are their most favourable albums for most of their fans. Yet, Homme also opted to spice things up a little by adding some dark, personal elements to the record which in turn are some of the reasons that make this unique and memorable for both the band and their audience.
Largely inspired by Homme's near-death experience, the band's sixth album is embodied with themes that are of a more personal level as the songs were composed during Homme's post-surgery period. As such, the tracks provide an enjoyable listening experience as the lyrics relate to the circumstances that the frontman was experiencing during a dark period of his life.
In terms of the sound, the band doesn't fail to include their infectious, signature hooks as displayed in I Sat By The Ocean. Needless to say, the band exhibits an alternative side to them with their power ballad, The Vampyre Of Time and Memory. With just Homme's voice accompanied by the piano, the song is simple yet expressive-with grief and remorse.
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Essentially, this album is a strong contender for the best album in their discography. With so many powerful tracks featured on the album, I can understand why this record overall is a solid one. Nevertheless, everyone has their own opinion; some may love this or their other releases more, while my preference still lies with their 2002 release, Songs For the Deaf .
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