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Queens Of The Stone Age on 'Era Vulgaris'

added 09 July 2007 at 11.52

After a couple of years pursuing other things in his life like drumming for Eagles Of Death Metal and becoming a father for the first time with partner Brody Dalle, Josh Homme has finally returned to doing what his does best, fronting the awe-inspiring Queens Of The Stone Age.

Previous album 'Lullabies To Paralyze' was Josh's first since parting ways with long term partner and collaborator Nick Oliveri and saw the band exploring many new styles and sounds. 'Era Vulgaris' continues this experimentation but also the band return to their sleazy, swaggering best with tracks like 'Battery Acid' and 'I'm Designer'.

Speaking to John Kennedy about the past couple of years, Josh talks about fatherhood, bettering himself with every album and how he's now trying to sing in new ways. [listen]

Read highlights below and hit the [listen] links to hear Josh's commentary in full.

'Turnin' On The Screw'

"It almost has a Morrocan or Eastern vibe to the way the chords are laid out.." [listen]

'Sick, Sick, Sick'

"I've always been a big Strokes fan and really respect Julian's songwriting.." [listen]

'I'm Designer'

"I hope it doesn't come across as too finger-pointing because it's not.." [listen]

'Into The Hollow'

"It came almost right after Lullabies was finished..it's about blowing out the candle at the end of the night.." [listen]

'Misfit Love'

"All the Queens records are heavy on groove...getting people to shake their ass is the goal.." [listen]

'Battery Acid'

"Troy was able to make it sound like drunk robots.." [listen]

'Make It With Chu'

"It's the most real and heartfelt song i've ever written about screwing.." [listen]

'3's & 7's'

"If ignorance is bliss then i'm in heaven...I often feel that way.." [listen]

'Suture Up Your Future'

"I wrote this while we played Hyde Park last year with the Foo Fighters.." [listen]

'River In The Road'

"I love hearing Mark's voice and I love working with him..Lanegan has an open pass in this band.." [listen]

'Run Pig Run'

"This has jungle rythym!" [listen]

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