The only song that stood out was 3s and 7s (to me atleast) quite possibly my least favorite and I played the fuck out of it. Go a year without listening to it I cant remember any other songs besides sick sick sick and make it whitchu off that album.
Completely agree with you on Like Clockwork. It's a masterpiece. Songs... is better than Lullabies, in my opinion. Villains...I genuinely think is much better than anybody gives it credit for. I think the biggest issue with it is that a fair bit doesnt "sound like" QOTSA. If another band had released the same album, I think many would regard it much higher.
It has good songs like Villain Of Circumstance and Feet Don't Fail Me. But as a whole it feels kinda weak though. Doesn't feel as comprehensive as their other albums, plus the fact that it came out right after probably their most comprehensive album Like Clockwork.
4:22 Talking about people seeing SFTD through rose tinted glasses and not going back to listen to the whole album. Funny to me because if I start the album, I finish it. Every. Single. Time. It will ALWAYS be at the tippy-top of their discography for me.
Ive love everything qotsa have done but like clockwork... is one of my absolute albums ever of any genre. I got the reissue on Vinyl last year & i love it 10+ years on!
They really are one of the last great old school rock bands. And it's weird because they sound like they came from a different era than when they did. They definitely have their own sound, and their songs are catchy as hell. Love QotSA.
In my opinion, Songs for the Deaf has a nice ebb and flow. The songs that I'm not completely in love with on it help contribute to that. That's just my opinion. But I also don't hate Era Vulgaris. I'm also pretty mystified by the hate that album gets, especially when Villians exists. Also, I would have to question the tastes of somebody who didn't put ...Like Clockwork near the top of a QOTSA ranking. Seriously, that album is so good.
In Times New Roman is a grower, first few listens I thought it was solid, but now that I've thoroughly marinated with it I'm honestly thinking it might fall into the Perfection tier for me-there are no bad songs and Made to Parade is one of my all time favorites from the group (the lyrics/narrative strike a chord with me because I literally live that corporate life-for me, the song feels like a big unstoppable machine charging forward but miraculously you triumph over it in the end-its glorious). So glad to see you supporting the band with this content man, Queens really do feel the last great rock band. Long live the Queen.
8. QOTSA: Some bangers, some forgettable, any other band's best record but Josh surpassed this almost immediately. 7. Villains: Slightly underwhelming after Like Clockwork but a solid outing. Best artwork on a QOTSA album. 6. Rated R: (Unpopular one I know) Instrumentation is killer but Josh goes further lyrically in future albums. 5. In Times New Roman: Josh's best outing lyrically. This one starts out good but finishes great. 4. Era Vulagris: First 9 songs are fire, swap out the remainder for The Fun Machine and you have yourselves a 10/10. 3. Songs For the Deaf: I love this album, 2 songs too long but it is just a grand old head banging time. 2: Lullabies : Their most underrated outing with their most underrated collection of songs (why does no one talk about 'you got a killer scene'?!) 1: Like Clockwork: My first introduction to Queens and just sheer perfection.
I really dig the new album. It's very streamlined but the devil is in the details with this one. I'm honestly more of a Kyuss fan but I like Qotsa, I guess I have to reacquaint myself with their catalogue again but I also remember that Villains was a bit of a letdown.
@@hieronymusvonlipschitz give the new one a few listens through. First time didn’t grab me, second time started to spark something, third time had me getting excited for some of the songs. Villains was similar for me as well. First time through didn’t grab me but few times through I was hooked
Their first three albums had such a huge impact on me ae a budding guitar player that I always found it hard to find the love for tgeir later works. I feel liie its top tier, Aclass rock radio music. But their early garage punk-rock and roll was just untouchable imo.
I feel exactly the same unfortunately. Still love the first three albums after more than twenty years but from Lullabies on I could never really get into the stuff Josh was doing. First three records had this unique mix of leaned back vibe, rawness and trippieness which they seem to have lost. Always hope the next album will do it again for me but nope.
One thing that has surprised me about QOTSA is the way they innovate on their sound while still keeping a signature sound. Songs for the Deaf and Like Clockwork are completely different, but are both undeniably QOTSA
you have committed the biggest 2 crimes by putting songs for the deaf, villains and self titled in those places, you make me sad(not in a bad way just the choices you made)
That sick, sick, sick clip you played was really nostalgic, I never heard a full album from them, but I remember listening to that song once whenever I was watching a watchmojo video about metal which is how I discovered dio and slayer. I definitely give era vulagris a listen whenever i get a chance. Also nice video and still hope you find a job soon
The thing is, even though Villains is considered by the majority of the fans as their "weakest" album (I disagree but whatever floats your boat), it is still far, and I mean FAR away from being a bad or boring album in general. The bar is set so high that Villains is still a masterpiece compared to everything else that is out there. QOTSA is just that freakin good.
I didnt love villains at first but it has REALLY grown on me. i think its very interesting musically and lyrically... you just need to give it a chance and really pay attention
@@tsap5492 I agree, it got a lot of slack because people expected something different... But that does not make the music bad. And after some time, more people got over it and accepted Villains as it's own thing
These guys are just so different because of their guitar sound and weird song writing, in a good way. They have so many cool, groovy chill tracks too. Have you ever thought about doing " The Sword" album list?
Absolutely agree with you on Era Vulgaris. I wish that Homme stuck with his whole "robot rock" philosophy. But I hear so many callbacks to it in New Roman, and that makes me really happy
Holy shit I never thought I'd find out ANYONE else thought Lullabies was better than SFTD, I thought I was literally the only person who thought that, felt like I was crazy for just not getting it or something 😭
@@MetalTrenches Couldn't disagree any more, but hey, I guess that's the point. The road trip concept of the album was way too interesting to me and the radio segments leading between songs really lend to giving it that feel. A full hour runtime is perfect for the album in my opinion because I firmly believe the whole concept revolves around it being a driving album. It even explains things like Six Shooter, as it was written to be a satire on amateur metal bands that play on local town radio stations way in the sticks of SoCal. Anyways, my two cents.
I think Villains is a tad overhated, it's arguably the weakest QOTSA album but their weakest still stomps on most other efforts. The only major disagreement I had here was Songs for the Deaf, that one is easily Perfection tier and I was shocked to see it ranked so comparatively low. I did appreciate seeing Era Vulgaris some love though, I wouldn't rank it quite that high personally, but it absolutely deserves more credit.
Love this band, but Like Clockwork, that’s a no for me. I fucking hate that album and was so bummed when it came out. Same with Villains, but hey that’s my opinion. Digging the new one 🤘
Yeah Like Clockwork was a massive bummer when that came out. I've since grown to like a few of those songs, but as a whole that album was a big letdown. Their first 5 albums were all instant epic classics. I never thought they would put something out that wasn't on that tier, but they did with Like Clockwork. And Villains.. god damn. So fucking bad. Like, that was their chance to bounce back from Like Clockwork, but somehow they just shat the bed big time and managed to put out a record that was 500x worse. And their new album isn't on the same tier as their first 5 albums either, but at least it's better than Villains; although that really isn't saying much lol I feel like whatever that fire was that resulted in the first 5 records.. there's just none of that left
Love your picks. I think what happens with rankings is that people mistake 'most popular' with 'best' and those two things are mutually exclusive. This is because most people are dumb. I wish bands would ignore how their albums are received and just make stuff they like instead.
A lot of albums tend to grow over time. Lullabies to Paralyzed, Era Vulgaris and Villains are those. In Times New Roman is an instant banger, like Like Clockwork.
Move Villains to the Perfection list and you and me totally agree. I have high hopes that In Times New Roman will be in the Perfection list when I get my head around it
Era Vulgaris is definitely my favourite, nice to see the love. It reminds me of early Dillinger Escape Plan, kinda noisy & zany & compensating for less intensity with a wicked sense of humour. Never thought much of Like Clockwork, might have to check it out again.
I’ve found that they’re a band that’s always grown on me, first listen I’ve always been dismissive, but given another try the albums just work, they’ve been to me a top 3 rock band since ‘98
Love this band. So good live. I am glad they have a new album (which I listened to on repeat for hours today) just so I can go see them live again. Songs for the Deaf is easily one of the best albums of all time.
And I do listen to SftD non stop all the time, so no "rose tinted glasses". I know every beat and every lyric, even the in between "radio station" banter. So damn good. I also am shocked you don't like burn the witch! Otherwise, good review.
Clockwork is indeed easily their best album for me too. Every song is perfectly written and the production is amazing. Which funny enough, is my problem with mosy of theor albums post SFTD. Lullibies, Villains, and the new one are so muddy it takes away from some fantastic songs on each. Era is a solid album where the unique production works but has some misses song wise. For me itd be S: Clockwork A: SFTD, R B: Era, Times New Roman, Villains, Lullibies C: S/T
Songs for the Deaf is like Nevermind and Dark Side of the Moon - every single aspect is firing on all cylinders. It's like it wasn't written, so much as discovered.
QOSTA along with Muse, The Mars Volta, Radiohead, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard and Tame Impala are the best bands of the 21st century, at least for me. That being said, my favourites among them are prog ones such as Muse and The Mars Volta, but QOSTA and Radiohead would be very close to them as well (in quality as far as I'm concerned).
As much as I would like to say Linkin Park and BMTH for being the best personally, for me totally agree that QOTSA, Muse, KGATLW and Tame Impala are the best of the 21st century quality wise. Add Royal Blood and The White Stripes on that list also other than them.
Yeah Lullabies has always been my favorite. But not because songs for the deaf isn’t also incredible. But songs like Broken Box, every body knows, and I never came are some of my favorite music ever
I would have put songs for the deaf at fantastic, but I 100% agree with you that it has too much filler… especially the 3 you mentioned. Also, so happy to se EV getting the love it deserves!
I share your Era Vulgaris opinion, which is actually my favourite. It's fantastic and every time I listen to it a feel an element of surprise. After that it's Lullabies, Songs and then Clockwork for me. And yes, Songs for the Deaf have some meh songs on it and they are the ones you mentioned.
loved this video, i would just bump songs for the deaf up with its amazing road trip story. i would also put their newest album at fantastic (mostly cause im really happy that its out) its got such a fun feel with all it old and new hitting oh so hard
I have to admit, I was pretty disappointed hearing In Times New Roman for the first time last night, as Carnavouyer had me expecting something completely mind-blowing. Fortunately, I think the meandering quality of a lot of the songs is starting to really grow on me, much like with Era Vulgaris. It's its own vibe and I'm appreciating it.
This album needs a second or third listen, and thats a great sign. I think this shows, that there are a lot of unexpected elements, which sound chaotic at first, but when I learned what to expect in the second time listening, I enjoyed the playfullness (if this word exist). I hear a little bit of lullabies to paralyze and obviously a lot of like clockwork style. I feel like the songs are written with more selfconfidence than villains.
My personal favorite is their debut album, but I haven't listened to all of their stuff (I'm talking complete albums) other than some songs from Era Vulgaris and SFTD, looking forward to hearing the others too. I got into them when I heard 3's and 7's on GH3 lol.
I agree with Monsters in the Parasol. I wish it wasn't on Rated R, remove Lightning Song too and the horn section from Headache. Now you have a fantastic album. Songs for the Deaf is just so awesome and hard, and it has Nick, Lanegan, Josh and Dave Grohl... it's the coolest thing ever. Crazy to put that in third tier. I also have a big weak spot for the self titled: Regular John, Avon, Mexicola, Mule, the Bronze. If only there was a recording of Rickshaw on there too.. Love that early Queens sound. Only recently started to appreciate Villains, hope I will start appreciating INTR too :)
I can't believe I didn't know this band -- exploring now as I have time. If you wish to check-out a somewhat similar band, check out The Atomic Bitchwax.
Im with you 100% except the 1998 album i kinda love and would put in the top behind era vulgaris. Like clockwork is without a question FOR ME, their best
The new meta these days is saying Era Vulgaris was great, but I got the hottest take : Rated R is very uneven, I think it's overrated because of 3 tracks (Lost art, feel good, headache). I've seen queens 4 times and frankly the best songs live are usually Lullabies and Song for the death's ones
i'm assumimg the Lullabies ranking is based on the CD track listing; what about the Vinyl track listing with the 3 extra songs (not to mention Fun Machie was supposed to be on there too); how would that change its ranking? Or would it? P.S. i've never heard anyone pronounce Era Vulgaris like that lol
They are one of my favorite bands of all time tbh. It’s funny, Era Vulgaris did used to be my least favorite but now actually is in my top 3 QOTSA albums lol. It doesn’t top like Clockwork, and Songs for the deaf for me but still amazing album. I’ll give the new one a listen when I can.
This is the correct order from best to worst lol, including a letter grade: 1. Lullabies to Paralyze (A+) 2. Era Vulgaris (A+) 3. Songs for the Deaf (A+) 4. QotSA (self titled) (A) 5. Rated R (A) 6. Like Clockwork (B+) 7. In Times New Roman (B) 8. Villains (F-)
I was never as down on Era Vulgaris as much as some, but I can't rank it as Perfection, definitely co-sign on Like Clockwork which came out during a stressful time in my life, absolutely love Songs For the Deaf which I always tell people sounds like a robot played drums on every track, Dave Grohl is amazing, Lullabies was my go to whenever I was going out to party with friends, especially Medication and Everybody Knows That You're Insane, I've been listening to ITR last 3 weeks and I like it, me and my best friend are planning on going to the Aug 12th show in Queens of course lol
EV is very underrated, but i feel its getting more props as time goes on. You would have to say that besides Villians they have probably got one of the most consistent discographies for any 90s band that is still around. I would love to know if anyone has a band who has a better DISCOG. I only can think of Radiohead, Tool and maybe Deftones, Mogwai have a decent catalogue but have a few holes....
Id put era in perfection as well but would add luliby to perfection and move up Def to fantastic and clock work in fantastic i agree with everything else
While I don’t agree with the list. I heavily respect you for not being like every other tier list for this band. You actually state your opinion and not the general public’s opinion. I don’t agree but I 100% respect it
I listened to Songs For the Deaf a billion times it is definitely better than you say. But I agree I like Lullabies even more. Lullabies is my favorite QOTSA album. Era Vulgaris is not nearly as consistent as those predecessors. I would put it at good tier.
Need assistance! So years ago I would use someone's ipod and there was one band I liked listening too,I was super young,I don't remember the name of the song,or the bands name, but I remember what the album cover looked like, it was multiple faceless figures in a desert and one of the faceless figures was pushing a boulder, kinda dim or orange back ground, it looked identical to the Creed album Human Clay, if anyone could help me find it,I'd highly appreciate it. 😊 Also there's another band with a similar album cover it's ,time to break the spell by the veer union. It's a rock band btw.
I would change 3 things Era vulgaris down to good Villains up to great In times new roman up to fantastic I completely agree with your take on songs for the deaf,
I’m actually a little saddened by how looked down on Villains has retrospectively become. Even at their darkest and fiercest, QOTSA has always had a fun/poppy sensibility about them (Josh has, after all, admitted to being a big Britney Spears fan in addition to his more “expected” musical tastes). And I thought Villains was a noble attempt at upping those pop influences without losing too much of the band’s trademark edge. It isn’t my favorite QOTSA record by any means, but I’d personally take it over Lullabies To Paralyze and Era Vulgaris (yes, I have to disagree with your relatively high ranking of those albums 😊).
Blasphemy lol just messing with ya But I do disagree completely. I think Lullabies was their best by far, and I was actually saddened.. that Villains was what we got from QotSA in 2017 It's basically a "what if qotsa was forced to make a pop album?" record. I mean, it's better than any other band would've done if forced to make such an album, but it's just not a proper qotsa album. I do love a couple of songs on there; especially the ender, such a beautiful song. But overall, that was just a musical slap in the face for me. But also I've been a qotsa fan since their first album in the late 90s, so I imagine my expectations were very different from people who found them later. Cuz I vividly remember my first impressions hearing each album for the first time, relative to what was going on musically at the time they came out. All of them were instat classics right from the jump; until Like Clockwork; that was the first one that was a little disappointing, but it grew on me. Then Villains was a just a complete fail, and I thought qotsa had just lost their fire forever. In Times New Roman is okay, but still nowhere near their first 5 albums. Anyways, I'm really curious: around what year did you start listening to qotsa?
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Putting songs for the deaf in great is probably a crime against humanity
i was shocked haha
As is vulgaris in perfection
@@susragejr477 I know, I’m like, bro, do you even listen to QOTSA?
Era Vulgaris is criminally underrated great album
YES!
I'm glad you both agree!!!
The only song that stood out was 3s and 7s (to me atleast) quite possibly my least favorite and I played the fuck out of it. Go a year without listening to it I cant remember any other songs besides sick sick sick and make it whitchu off that album.
Masterpiece
Best Queens record except maybe …Like Clockwork.
Completely agree with you on Like Clockwork. It's a masterpiece.
Songs... is better than Lullabies, in my opinion.
Villains...I genuinely think is much better than anybody gives it credit for. I think the biggest issue with it is that a fair bit doesnt "sound like" QOTSA. If another band had released the same album, I think many would regard it much higher.
It has good songs like Villain Of Circumstance and Feet Don't Fail Me. But as a whole it feels kinda weak though. Doesn't feel as comprehensive as their other albums, plus the fact that it came out right after probably their most comprehensive album Like Clockwork.
Villians is such an underrated album, should get more credit
Queens are on the top 10 for me of all time. I respect this list, even if I don’t agree with it. Kind of an impeccable discography.
Yeah great stuff. Maybe the best remaining rock band around
@@MetalTrenches what do you mean best remaining rock band around? We have plenty of good bands out
@MetalTrenches "How To Handle A Rope" is the best QOTSA song they hve ever made. Just my opinion.
Honestly, the only rock band I consider better, imo, is Pink Floyd.
Real glad that Era Vulgaris is getting some love, 3's and 7's was also a song that got me into the band
So underrated
I love that song live with Mikey on bass! He's sooo badass!
Judge me, but i really like villans, since it was released
Era Vulgaris is incredible. Suture up your Future, Into the Hollow, the title track and Running Joke hit deeply on the emotional end.
My all time favorite album
Misfit Love is a certified classic
4:22 Talking about people seeing SFTD through rose tinted glasses and not going back to listen to the whole album. Funny to me because if I start the album, I finish it. Every. Single. Time. It will ALWAYS be at the tippy-top of their discography for me.
Ive love everything qotsa have done but like clockwork... is one of my absolute albums ever of any genre. I got the reissue on Vinyl last year & i love it 10+ years on!
They really are one of the last great old school rock bands. And it's weird because they sound like they came from a different era than when they did. They definitely have their own sound, and their songs are catchy as hell. Love QotSA.
In my opinion, Songs for the Deaf has a nice ebb and flow. The songs that I'm not completely in love with on it help contribute to that. That's just my opinion. But I also don't hate Era Vulgaris. I'm also pretty mystified by the hate that album gets, especially when Villians exists. Also, I would have to question the tastes of somebody who didn't put ...Like Clockwork near the top of a QOTSA ranking. Seriously, that album is so good.
It’s incredible
Songs for the deaf is the definitive QOTSA album
In Times New Roman is a grower, first few listens I thought it was solid, but now that I've thoroughly marinated with it I'm honestly thinking it might fall into the Perfection tier for me-there are no bad songs and Made to Parade is one of my all time favorites from the group (the lyrics/narrative strike a chord with me because I literally live that corporate life-for me, the song feels like a big unstoppable machine charging forward but miraculously you triumph over it in the end-its glorious). So glad to see you supporting the band with this content man, Queens really do feel the last great rock band. Long live the Queen.
The fade out on made to parade is perfection
8. QOTSA: Some bangers, some forgettable, any other band's best record but Josh surpassed this almost immediately.
7. Villains: Slightly underwhelming after Like Clockwork but a solid outing. Best artwork on a QOTSA album.
6. Rated R: (Unpopular one I know) Instrumentation is killer but Josh goes further lyrically in future albums.
5. In Times New Roman: Josh's best outing lyrically. This one starts out good but finishes great.
4. Era Vulagris: First 9 songs are fire, swap out the remainder for The Fun Machine and you have yourselves a 10/10.
3. Songs For the Deaf: I love this album, 2 songs too long but it is just a grand old head banging time.
2: Lullabies : Their most underrated outing with their most underrated collection of songs (why does no one talk about 'you got a killer scene'?!)
1: Like Clockwork: My first introduction to Queens and just sheer perfection.
I really dig the new album. It's very streamlined but the devil is in the details with this one. I'm honestly more of a Kyuss fan but I like Qotsa, I guess I have to reacquaint myself with their catalogue again but I also remember that Villains was a bit of a letdown.
Great list! I’ll never understand the hate for Villains, so many great riffs on that album
I like it more than the new album
@@hieronymusvonlipschitz give the new one a few listens through. First time didn’t grab me, second time started to spark something, third time had me getting excited for some of the songs. Villains was similar for me as well. First time through didn’t grab me but few times through I was hooked
I agree, VIllains is one of their best albums
Their first three albums had such a huge impact on me ae a budding guitar player that I always found it hard to find the love for tgeir later works. I feel liie its top tier, Aclass rock radio music. But their early garage punk-rock and roll was just untouchable imo.
I feel exactly the same unfortunately. Still love the first three albums after more than twenty years but from Lullabies on I could never really get into the stuff Josh was doing. First three records had this unique mix of leaned back vibe, rawness and trippieness which they seem to have lost. Always hope the next album will do it again for me but nope.
One thing that has surprised me about QOTSA is the way they innovate on their sound while still keeping a signature sound. Songs for the Deaf and Like Clockwork are completely different, but are both undeniably QOTSA
you have committed the biggest 2 crimes by putting songs for the deaf, villains and self titled in those places, you make me sad(not in a bad way just the choices you made)
I mean 3 i’m a bit slow
i remember getting songs for the deaf on christmas day back in 2002. also got that day stone sour "self title" and sum 41 "does this look infected"
I like it when the band gets out of their comfort zone. I like when they reinvent themselves. When trying new things. That's why I like Villans a lot.
100% agree on Like Clockwork. It's my favorite Queens album and maybe my GOAT album. Looking forward to listening to Times New Roman!
Enjoy
That sick, sick, sick clip you played was really nostalgic, I never heard a full album from them, but I remember listening to that song once whenever I was watching a watchmojo video about metal which is how I discovered dio and slayer. I definitely give era vulagris a listen whenever i get a chance.
Also nice video and still hope you find a job soon
Utter banger. And thanks
@@MetalTrenches you're welcome man
The thing is, even though Villains is considered by the majority of the fans as their "weakest" album (I disagree but whatever floats your boat), it is still far, and I mean FAR away from being a bad or boring album in general. The bar is set so high that Villains is still a masterpiece compared to everything else that is out there. QOTSA is just that freakin good.
I didnt love villains at first but it has REALLY grown on me. i think its very interesting musically and lyrically... you just need to give it a chance and really pay attention
@@tsap5492 I agree, it got a lot of slack because people expected something different... But that does not make the music bad. And after some time, more people got over it and accepted Villains as it's own thing
These guys are just so different because of their guitar sound and weird song writing, in a good way. They have so many cool, groovy chill tracks too. Have you ever thought about doing " The Sword" album list?
You mean the guitar sound they brought over from Kyuss
Absolutely agree with you on Era Vulgaris. I wish that Homme stuck with his whole "robot rock" philosophy. But I hear so many callbacks to it in New Roman, and that makes me really happy
Like Clockwork is their best. Era Vulgaris is next.
Nice list. The only disagreement i have is your placement of Songs for the Deaf.
Holy shit I never thought I'd find out ANYONE else thought Lullabies was better than SFTD, I thought I was literally the only person who thought that, felt like I was crazy for just not getting it or something 😭
We out here
@@MetalTrenches Couldn't disagree any more, but hey, I guess that's the point. The road trip concept of the album was way too interesting to me and the radio segments leading between songs really lend to giving it that feel. A full hour runtime is perfect for the album in my opinion because I firmly believe the whole concept revolves around it being a driving album. It even explains things like Six Shooter, as it was written to be a satire on amateur metal bands that play on local town radio stations way in the sticks of SoCal.
Anyways, my two cents.
Getting a breakdown of the albums really just reminds me how much I love the band and missed their sound. So glad they are back with new music.
I think Villains is a tad overhated, it's arguably the weakest QOTSA album but their weakest still stomps on most other efforts. The only major disagreement I had here was Songs for the Deaf, that one is easily Perfection tier and I was shocked to see it ranked so comparatively low. I did appreciate seeing Era Vulgaris some love though, I wouldn't rank it quite that high personally, but it absolutely deserves more credit.
Lullabies and era are my favorites totally right about songs for the deaf, i actually really like villians though hideaway is such a gem
You are the only person I've ever met who feels the same as I do about Era Vulgaris... Kudos 👏
We're out there... they're just afraid to speak up lol
finally Era Vulgaris is getting some love!
Era Vulgaris is incredible, and im so happy to see it so high.
You and I disagree about Songs for the Deaf, but we agree about ...Like Clockwork and Era Vulgaris. Those are their best albums.
First time I've heard anyone say they don't like Burn the Witch
Or monsters in parasol. Maybe my favorite QOTSA song. All good though!
Made to Parade is my favourite on the new album - It’s the closest to Unreborn Again and the “Bowie” stuff you mention about Like Clockwork I think
Actually bought two QOTSA albums. Those were the days to buy physical albums!
I have most of them \m/
what I'm thinking:
1. get rid of "Okay" tier and bump "Villans" to good.
2. "Songs for the Deaf" trades places with "Era Vulgaris"
Love this band, but Like Clockwork, that’s a no for me. I fucking hate that album and was so bummed when it came out. Same with Villains, but hey that’s my opinion. Digging the new one 🤘
You NEED to give Like Clockwork a fresh listen
Yeah Like Clockwork was a massive bummer when that came out. I've since grown to like a few of those songs, but as a whole that album was a big letdown.
Their first 5 albums were all instant epic classics. I never thought they would put something out that wasn't on that tier, but they did with Like Clockwork.
And Villains.. god damn. So fucking bad.
Like, that was their chance to bounce back from Like Clockwork, but somehow they just shat the bed big time and managed to put out a record that was 500x worse.
And their new album isn't on the same tier as their first 5 albums either, but at least it's better than Villains; although that really isn't saying much lol
I feel like whatever that fire was that resulted in the first 5 records.. there's just none of that left
Love your picks. I think what happens with rankings is that people mistake 'most popular' with 'best' and those two things are mutually exclusive. This is because most people are dumb. I wish bands would ignore how their albums are received and just make stuff they like instead.
A lot of albums tend to grow over time. Lullabies to Paralyzed, Era Vulgaris and Villains are those. In Times New Roman is an instant banger, like Like Clockwork.
4:05 I will not tolerate this "Another Love Song" slander lol
4:09 😂
😂
Live version of "Monsters in the Parasol" pummels the crap out of the studio version. Great honest list as always
Taake just announced their eighth studio album slated for a September 1 release.
Oooo nice
Move Villains to the Perfection list and you and me totally agree. I have high hopes that In Times New Roman will be in the Perfection list when I get my head around it
Never really paid attention to their discogagraphy. I will check it now. Thanks for the video :)
Era Vulgaris is definitely my favourite, nice to see the love. It reminds me of early Dillinger Escape Plan, kinda noisy & zany & compensating for less intensity with a wicked sense of humour. Never thought much of Like Clockwork, might have to check it out again.
Songs for the deaf puts listeners into this honeymoon phase and overshadows the other albums a little bit
I’ve found that they’re a band that’s always grown on me, first listen I’ve always been dismissive, but given another try the albums just work, they’ve been to me a top 3 rock band since ‘98
Top 1
Love this band. So good live. I am glad they have a new album (which I listened to on repeat for hours today) just so I can go see them live again.
Songs for the Deaf is easily one of the best albums of all time.
And I do listen to SftD non stop all the time, so no "rose tinted glasses". I know every beat and every lyric, even the in between "radio station" banter. So damn good.
I also am shocked you don't like burn the witch!
Otherwise, good review.
I appear missing is the most beautiful song I've ever heard.
People out here embarrassed about how much they enjoy Lullabies and Era
Songs for the deaf not at least being at fantastic is definitely blasphemy 😭
They're all excellent albums.
@@MetalTrenches 😆 maybe not but great band 🤘
Clockwork is indeed easily their best album for me too. Every song is perfectly written and the production is amazing. Which funny enough, is my problem with mosy of theor albums post SFTD. Lullibies, Villains, and the new one are so muddy it takes away from some fantastic songs on each. Era is a solid album where the unique production works but has some misses song wise. For me itd be
S: Clockwork
A: SFTD, R
B: Era, Times New Roman, Villains, Lullibies
C: S/T
Songs for the Deaf is like Nevermind and Dark Side of the Moon - every single aspect is firing on all cylinders. It's like it wasn't written, so much as discovered.
It's in my top 5 albums of all time
QOSTA along with Muse, The Mars Volta, Radiohead, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard and Tame Impala are the best bands of the 21st century, at least for me. That being said, my favourites among them are prog ones such as Muse and The Mars Volta, but QOSTA and Radiohead would be very close to them as well (in quality as far as I'm concerned).
As much as I would like to say Linkin Park and BMTH for being the best personally, for me totally agree that QOTSA, Muse, KGATLW and Tame Impala are the best of the 21st century quality wise. Add Royal Blood and The White Stripes on that list also other than them.
I think the newest album is fantastic. My favorite song from it is Paper Machete. It really gives off a Go with the flow vibe while also being unique.
Songs For The Deaf is the best rock album post 2000's and i'll die on that hill
Yeah Lullabies has always been my favorite. But not because songs for the deaf isn’t also incredible.
But songs like Broken Box, every body knows, and I never came are some of my favorite music ever
I’m just glad that the best ALBULM ERA VULGARIS is in it’s appropriate tier
I would have put songs for the deaf at fantastic, but I 100% agree with you that it has too much filler… especially the 3 you mentioned.
Also, so happy to se EV getting the love it deserves!
Dude did SFTD dirty, but he put Era Vulgaris and Clockwork in the S Tier, so I’ll allow it.
I share your Era Vulgaris opinion, which is actually my favourite. It's fantastic and every time I listen to it a feel an element of surprise. After that it's Lullabies, Songs and then Clockwork for me. And yes, Songs for the Deaf have some meh songs on it and they are the ones you mentioned.
loved this video, i would just bump songs for the deaf up with its amazing road trip story. i would also put their newest album at fantastic (mostly cause im really happy that its out) its got such a fun feel with all it old and new hitting oh so hard
Loved this tier list. Even if I am the biggest fan of Villains, ever, I still enjoyed hearing yours and other peoples' views on it. Cool video!
I have to admit, I was pretty disappointed hearing In Times New Roman for the first time last night, as Carnavouyer had me expecting something completely mind-blowing. Fortunately, I think the meandering quality of a lot of the songs is starting to really grow on me, much like with Era Vulgaris. It's its own vibe and I'm appreciating it.
Yeah it's a lot of take in, great songs after a few listens
This album needs a second or third listen, and thats a great sign. I think this shows, that there are a lot of unexpected elements, which sound chaotic at first, but when I learned what to expect in the second time listening, I enjoyed the playfullness (if this word exist). I hear a little bit of lullabies to paralyze and obviously a lot of like clockwork style. I feel like the songs are written with more selfconfidence than villains.
All 100% true. I’ve never not been ashamed of doubting QOTSA.
1.)Lullabies that Paralyze
2.)Songs for the Deaf
3.)Era Vulgaris
4.)Rated R
5.)Self Titled
6.)…Like Clockwork
7.)Villians
My personal favorite is their debut album, but I haven't listened to all of their stuff (I'm talking complete albums) other than some songs from Era Vulgaris and SFTD, looking forward to hearing the others too. I got into them when I heard 3's and 7's on GH3 lol.
Like Clockwork surpassed it for me. And this new one might also.
Saw them on the Rated R tour. It was just great.
🤘🏻
I agree with Monsters in the Parasol. I wish it wasn't on Rated R, remove Lightning Song too and the horn section from Headache. Now you have a fantastic album.
Songs for the Deaf is just so awesome and hard, and it has Nick, Lanegan, Josh and Dave Grohl... it's the coolest thing ever. Crazy to put that in third tier.
I also have a big weak spot for the self titled: Regular John, Avon, Mexicola, Mule, the Bronze.
If only there was a recording of Rickshaw on there too..
Love that early Queens sound.
Only recently started to appreciate Villains, hope I will start appreciating INTR too :)
I can't believe I didn't know this band -- exploring now as I have time.
If you wish to check-out a somewhat similar band, check out The Atomic Bitchwax.
Switch Era Vulgaris & SFTD and you’ve got it more or less spot on for me. Enjoyed the review 👍🏼
Im with you 100% except the 1998 album i kinda love and would put in the top behind era vulgaris. Like clockwork is without a question FOR ME, their best
The new meta these days is saying Era Vulgaris was great, but I got the hottest take : Rated R is very uneven, I think it's overrated because of 3 tracks (Lost art, feel good, headache). I've seen queens 4 times and frankly the best songs live are usually Lullabies and Song for the death's ones
i'm assumimg the Lullabies ranking is based on the CD track listing; what about the Vinyl track listing with the 3 extra songs (not to mention Fun Machie was supposed to be on there too); how would that change its ranking? Or would it?
P.S. i've never heard anyone pronounce Era Vulgaris like that lol
Songs For the Deaf that low is insane but I respect it
S+: Lullabies to Paralyze
S: Like Clockwork, Songs for the Deaf, Era Vulgaris
A: Rated R, In Times New Roman
B: Villains, Self Titled
I am so glad to see Era Vulgaris there. I am always going to bat for that album. Love it. Just fun and insane and rock
Don’t worry. Every QOTSA fan will eventually have their Era Vulgaris awakening if they haven’t already.
They are one of my favorite bands of all time tbh. It’s funny, Era Vulgaris did used to be my least favorite but now actually is in my top 3 QOTSA albums lol. It doesn’t top like Clockwork, and Songs for the deaf for me but still amazing album. I’ll give the new one a listen when I can.
EV is so ridiculously underrated
Songs of the deaf I used to listen to no end, what a great album that is
This is the correct order from best to worst lol, including a letter grade:
1. Lullabies to Paralyze (A+)
2. Era Vulgaris (A+)
3. Songs for the Deaf (A+)
4. QotSA (self titled) (A)
5. Rated R (A)
6. Like Clockwork (B+)
7. In Times New Roman (B)
8. Villains (F-)
Lullabies and Like Clockwork are my favs.
I was never as down on Era Vulgaris as much as some, but I can't rank it as Perfection, definitely co-sign on Like Clockwork which came out during a stressful time in my life, absolutely love Songs For the Deaf which I always tell people sounds like a robot played drums on every track, Dave Grohl is amazing, Lullabies was my go to whenever I was going out to party with friends, especially Medication and Everybody Knows That You're Insane, I've been listening to ITR last 3 weeks and I like it, me and my best friend are planning on going to the Aug 12th show in Queens of course lol
Nothing to do with QOTSA, I just I have to say that weather is great for a The Ocean TT
EV is very underrated, but i feel its getting more props as time goes on. You would have to say that besides Villians they have probably got one of the most consistent discographies for any 90s band that is still around. I would love to know if anyone has a band who has a better DISCOG. I only can think of Radiohead, Tool and maybe Deftones, Mogwai have a decent catalogue but have a few holes....
Would agree with all of those. Enslaved and Dark Tranquillity as well
Id put era in perfection as well but would add luliby to perfection and move up Def to fantastic and clock work in fantastic i agree with everything else
While I don’t agree with the list. I heavily respect you for not being like every other tier list for this band. You actually state your opinion and not the general public’s opinion. I don’t agree but I 100% respect it
I listened to Songs For the Deaf a billion times it is definitely better than you say. But I agree I like Lullabies even more. Lullabies is my favorite QOTSA album. Era Vulgaris is not nearly as consistent as those predecessors. I would put it at good tier.
Worth a revisit of EV if it’s been a while
Before watching: Era Vulgaris is the best. Fight Me.
YES
Like Clockwork is such an amazing album. Josh Homme is a genius
That Songs for the Deaf ranking is criminal :(
All albums should be ranked 1 .Josh and Co. Are stellar every album.
No filler whatsoever.
Need assistance! So years ago I would use someone's ipod and there was one band I liked listening too,I was super young,I don't remember the name of the song,or the bands name, but I remember what the album cover looked like, it was multiple faceless figures in a desert and one of the faceless figures was pushing a boulder, kinda dim or orange back ground, it looked identical to the Creed album Human Clay, if anyone could help me find it,I'd highly appreciate it. 😊 Also there's another band with a similar album cover it's ,time to break the spell by the veer union. It's a rock band btw.
I would change 3 things
Era vulgaris down to good
Villains up to great
In times new roman up to fantastic
I completely agree with your take on songs for the deaf,
Would’ve swapped Rated R and Era Vulgaris but overall, great tier list.
Spiders and Vinegaroons is a great Queens song.
I’m actually a little saddened by how looked down on Villains has retrospectively become. Even at their darkest and fiercest, QOTSA has always had a fun/poppy sensibility about them (Josh has, after all, admitted to being a big Britney Spears fan in addition to his more “expected” musical tastes). And I thought Villains was a noble attempt at upping those pop influences without losing too much of the band’s trademark edge. It isn’t my favorite QOTSA record by any means, but I’d personally take it over Lullabies To Paralyze and Era Vulgaris (yes, I have to disagree with your relatively high ranking of those albums 😊).
Blasphemy
lol just messing with ya
But I do disagree completely. I think Lullabies was their best by far, and I was actually saddened.. that Villains was what we got from QotSA in 2017
It's basically a "what if qotsa was forced to make a pop album?" record.
I mean, it's better than any other band would've done if forced to make such an album, but it's just not a proper qotsa album.
I do love a couple of songs on there; especially the ender, such a beautiful song.
But overall, that was just a musical slap in the face for me.
But also I've been a qotsa fan since their first album in the late 90s, so I imagine my expectations were very different from people who found them later.
Cuz I vividly remember my first impressions hearing each album for the first time, relative to what was going on musically at the time they came out.
All of them were instat classics right from the jump;
until Like Clockwork; that was the first one that was a little disappointing, but it grew on me. Then Villains was a just a complete fail, and I thought qotsa had just lost their fire forever.
In Times New Roman is okay, but still nowhere near their first 5 albums.
Anyways, I'm really curious: around what year did you start listening to qotsa?
@@G.G.___162 Around 2004-2005. Songs For The Deaf was my first album