Lullabies to Paralyze [Import]

Product Description
Once Upon a Time There was a Band Known Across the Land as Queens of the Stone Age. One Day They Decided to Record an Album So Fiendish, So Deft, and So Horny, it was Pretty Much the Best Album You'll Hear all Year. 'lullabies to Paralyze' was Its Name, Josh Homme and Joe Baressi were Its Producers. 'little Sister' is the First Monster to Break Free from the New Album on 14th March, but 'lullabies to Paralyze' is Crammed Full of More Great Rock N Roll, Stand Out Tracks Include 'in My Head', 'burn the Witch', 'medication' and 'tangled Up in Plaid'. The Dvd is in the Pal Format.

Lullabies to Paralyze,Queens of the Stone Age,Universal,Rock

Average customer rating: You made a killer album there, man Just A Bit Too Flawed To Be Up With Past Classics Ultimate album of 2005! I have a confession to make to you Josh Homme... I love you! ever evolving

Lullabies to Paralyze Queens of the Stone Age Manufacturer: Interscope Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Songs for the Deaf Queens of the Stone Age - Rated R Over the Years and Through the Woods Era Vulgaris Out of Exile ASIN: B0007QJ1MK Release Date: 2005-03-22

Tracks:

1. This Lullaby
2. Medication
3. Everybody Knows That You're Insane
4. Tangled Up In Plaid
5. Burn The Witch
6. In My Head
7. Little Sister
8. I Never Came
9. Someones In The Wolf
10. The Blood Is Love
11. Skin On Skin
12. Broken Box
13. You Got A Killer Scene There, Man...
14. Long Slow Goodbye

Amazon.com

Nick Oliveri may have departed, taking his naked bass playing skills with him, but Queens of the Stone Age remains in good hands with co-founder Josh Homme. Putting extracurricular projects like Eagles of Death Metal and the Desert Sessions briefly on hold, the restless front man keeps things dependably loud and sludgy on the group's third album. Monster riffs, choppy rhythms, explosive melodies, and, yes, even a generous serving of cowbell, propel standout songs like "Medication" and "Little Sister" on the follow-up to 2002's breakthrough Songs for the Deaf. Friends also lend a hand. ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons shreds through the reverberating "Burn The Witch," while Garbage's Shirley Manson and the Distillers' Brody Dalle join Homme for a tantalizing threesome on "You Got A Killer Scene." -- Aidin Vaziri

Customer Reviews:

You made a killer album there, man .......2007-06-17

The title "Lullabies to Paralyze" has kind of an ominous ring to it, a sort of sweet and evil combination of words that comes off as foreboding. Open the CD booklet and you'll see Josh Homme's mysterious, tripped-out and yes, evil lyrics lurking within, among sinisterly drawn animals inhabiting a dark forest. Despite all this, QOTSA's fourth album is loaded with accessible, high-energy rockers that don't drift at all from the band's past stellar work. Sure, Homme's echoed vocals and the slowed-down interlude on "Someone's in the Wolf" contain a foreboding vibe; but these elements of the song are surrounded by a lively riff, crisp-as-a-razor drums and an overall familiar sound that's expected from this band. Similarly, the dark and driving riff on "The Blood is Love" conjures fond memories of some of the more mesmerizing and drawn-out fare from the great Queens of the Stone Age - Rated R album (2000). These two songs aside, "Lullabies to Paralyze" is nothing to be afraid of.

The CD begins placid enough, just a gentle acoustic guitar and Mark Lanegan's rugged, deep croon. Like an explosion, though, the short-but-sweet "Medication" kicks in with a vengeance. Its pile-driving riff reminds me of the song "Regular John" from QOTSA's mighty debut album, Queens of the Stone Age (1998). However, it's not all just polished guitar riffs and scorching ax licks. "Lullabies" contains gems like "I Never Came," a laid-back ditty with soft vocals by Homme, funky percussion and yes, great guitar work. "You Got a Killer Scene There, Man" shows the soulful, bluesy side of Homme and his ever-changing band, while "Long Slow Goodbye" takes the CD out in a tuneful, sentimental and somewhat unexpected way.

Fans of QOTSA's past work won't likely be disappointed in this CD. In fact, the head-bobbing riffs splattered all over the album are as good as anything this band has ever released, and that's saying a lot. The pleasingly heavy sounds and lyrics heard on "Tangled Up in Plaid," "In My Head" and "Little Sister" fit right in with the tunes from any past album the band has put out. That's not to say these songs aren't original-sounding compositions, because they are. Homme is one of the most unique rock and roll artists to come along in a while, and his constantly changing band lineup might actually keep QOTSA fresh-sounding and relevant, rather than stagnated. Pick this one up if you like great rock music.

Just A Bit Too Flawed To Be Up With Past Classics.......2007-02-14

The news that Oliveri was booted out by Homme did make me skeptical. Being a massive fan of Kyuss (for those unaware, the band the two played in before the QOTSA days), and a fan of all of QOTSA's releases, I felt the combination of Homme and Oliveri was one of the best in today's rock world, and taking ones influence away would be harmful. And I believe this is evident with "Lullabies", as it is their most hit and miss release yet - often excellent, but sometimes falling into uninspiring dirge.

The hard rocking edge and emphasis on melody that was recurrent in their fantastic "Songs For The Deaf" album is repeatedly visited in the start of "Lullabies". "Medication" fashions that lovely bent for a good riff that Homme has always ensued in his different bands. "Everybody Knows You're Insane" has the typically weird and off-centre vibe QOTSA execute with ease. Their catchy and melodic pop-rock style is shown in the wondrous "Tangled Up In Plaid", my favorite track on the album, and again later with the hit single "Little Sister" and the lush choruses of "In My Head". So the opening of this album is very sharp and concise, almost refining the classic QOTSA styles into one side. To me these opening six songs are exactly what QOTSA should be doing, focusing on the niche they have carved out over the years, and adding and stripping the sound.

The problem with "Lullabies" comes in the last half of the album which is painfully hit and miss. Homme can create some inspired music that drags you into the weird and wonderful world he portrays. Just go back into the catalogue, songs such as "You Cant Quit Me Baby", "The Sky Is Falling" and "Song For The Deaf" execute that eerie and dirgey style that borders on being a ballad in a very warped sense. These songs keep the attention, they create atmosphere and really balance the faster rocking songs the band is renowned for. The final half of "Lullabies" has some really hit and miss slower work - inspired at times, but frustratingly lifeless all too often. "I Never Came" is probably my favorite of the ballad styled songs, demonstrating Homme's melodic and pop sensibility, and hitting home with a good, earnest and relatable theme of relationship hardships. The theme is not original at all, but Homme's vocal delivery and poetic lyrics give it an honest and emotional edge. Unfortunately "Lullabies" really slips off the excellent pace. "Someones In The Wolf" is an overly long dirge that just doesn't do the trick for me. It becomes quite dull and never really picks up. And this pretty much applies for the rest of the ending, "The Blood Is Love" and "Skin on Skin" keep on this dull, lacking momentum, and gradually the album comes to a close.

The stark hit and miss of "Lullabies" bemuses me. Homme clearly shows he can create some class without Oliveri as there are some real great rock songs here. But some of this album feels forced, feels like Homme was pushing a cool idea into a lengthy song as opposed to one riff, or one bridge. The longer songs just don't have enough about them, simple as that. Because of these songs I was a bit dissapointed with the album, as I wanted Homme to create another sprawling and classy release. The throw-away ending songs are made that much more frustrating by the opening songs which show exactly what Homme IS capable of. Hopefully the next album will be a more consistent affair.

Ultimate album of 2005!.......2007-02-07

This album had a hard time leaving my CD player...LTP was an addictive drug that could not be rehabilitated...The S**t was that good man! QOTSA's albums just keep getting better and better! It's more calm than the others' and I couldn't care less for their single "Little Sister", but tracks 3,6,10,12,13, and 14 stood out like no other. Unfortunately, I don't have that anymore a douche bag friend of mine lost it >=I! The calmness in this masterpiece contains major groove, and superior melodies that I can only hope to achieve higher intensity on the next album! Josh Homme is just songwriting genius, a flawless artist I have followed since his departure with Kyuss. I recommend to start fresh wit their sophomore album "Rated R", but if you see this album & only this in the racks...Grab with both hands & don't let a good friend lose such a divine album for you! Bonds before Bros!!!!!

I have a confession to make to you Josh Homme... I love you!.......2006-11-06

This CD is very awesome!!! I can't through the whole CD because... I'm in love with Josh Homme... he's the lead singer from this band. His voice... is so... awesome! When I listen to his songs... I know that he's talking to me! I'm so deeply in love with him. I'll do anything for him I'll even die for him! If anything happens to him... I don't know what I'll do with myself! I hope the spell will never break.

Josh... I love you... I want you to hear me sing and you can sing to me. I love you Josh... I love you. I'll kill myself for you!

ever evolving.......2006-06-13

I have to say that this album has grown on me. I bought this album because I thought it would be as good as Songs for the Deaf. I have come to a realization. Good bands are always expanding their musical horizons. QOTSA are no different. Even after two members leave the group, the band is able to keep producing some timeless stuff. This album is different than the other albums. As always, their music can be as precise as a pin prick or as diluted as mud. The album starts off very slow, an acoustic tune, then gets moving at breakneck speed , only to slow down slightly and then to push it back up to closed casket speed, and then it ends perfectly. I will say that Lullabies to Paralyze seems to be a more refined expierience that what I was accustomed to hearing from this band. Its ever so naughty, a little hurt, and oh so carnal. This is what rock should be. No song on this album is the same, there is always a defined difference in the music. Songs about the power of women over men, songs about the percieved difference in the male and female mind, rationality vs. emotional guidance. I will say, that one thing that absolutely rocks about this band is their ability to come up with ruthless lyrics that would put a professional poet to shame. Guest musicians flood to this band like moths to a flood light. Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top makes a guest appearance, and the former drummer of Danzig, Joey Castillo plays drums on the album. Overall this album rocks as all their other albums have, it just seems to have a more defined style to itself. Dont put this album in expecting to become an instant QOTSA fan, this one takes time to appreciate how good the music is.

Average customer rating:

Lullabies to Paralyze: Tour Edition Queens of Stone Age Manufacturer: Umvd Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Sick Sick Sick In My Head Desert Sessions Volume 7 & 8 Little Sister/Blood Is Love Burn the Witch ASIN: B000AQKXRO Release Date: 2005-09-05

Tracks:

1. This Lullaby
2. Medication
3. Everybody Knows That You're Insane
4. Tangled Up In Plaid
5. Burn The Witch
6. In My Head
7. Little Sister
8. I Never Came
9. Someone's In The Wolf
10. Blood Is Love
11. Skin On Skin
12. Broken Box
13. You Got A Killer Scene There, Man
14. Long Slow Goodbye
15. Like A Drug (Bonus Track)
16. Precious & Grace (Bonus Track)
17. Lost Art Of Keeping A Secret (Live Version)
18. Little Sister (Live Version)
19. In My Head (Live Version)
20. No One Knows (Live Version)
21. Songs For The Dead (Live Version)
22. Regular John (Live Version)

Album Description

2005 UK tour edition of the album will be available as a limited 2 CD format with wraparound sleeve. This UK pressing features two bonus tracks on the first disc, 'Like a Drug' and 'Precious and Grace'. The bonus disc includes six exclusive tracks recorded live in Atlanta this year. The disc showcases tracks from all the last three albums, including 'The Lost Art Of Keeping A Secret', 'No One Knows', 'Little Sister', 'In My Head', 'Regular John' and 'Song For The Dead'. Digipack. Universal. 2005.

Album Details

This Version of the Tour Edition of the Album is a Limited Two CD Format with Wraparound Sleeve. As Well as the Two Exclusive UK Bonus Tracks "Like a Drug" and "Precious and Grace", the Bonus Disc Includes Six Tracks Recorded Live in Atlanta this Year. The Disc Showcases Tracks from all the Last Three Albums, Including 'the Lost Art of Keeping a Secret', 'no One Knows' and 'song for the Dead'.

Average customer rating:

Lullabies to Paralyze Queens of the Stone Age Manufacturer: Umvd Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000AMCZHE Release Date: 2005-09-27

Tracks:

1. This Lullaby
2. Medication
3. Everybody Knows That You Are Insane
4. Tangled Up in Plaid
5. Burn the Witch
6. In My Head
7. Little Sister
8. I Never Came
9. Someone's in the Wolf
10. Blood Is Love
11. Skin on Skin
12. Broken Box
13. You Got a Killer Scene There, Man...
14. Long Slow Goodbye
15. Like a Drug [*]

Tracks:

1. Lost Art of Keeping a Secret [Live]
2. Little Sister [Live]
3. In My Head [Live]
4. No One Knows [Live]
5. Song for the Dead [Live]
6. Regular John [Live]

Album Description

2005 European tour edition of the album will be available as a limited 2 CD format with wraparound sleeve. The bonus disc includes six exclusive tracks recorded live in Atlanta this year. The disc showcases tracks from all the last three albums, including 'The Lost Art Of Keeping A Secret', 'No One Knows', 'Little Sister', 'In My Head', 'Regular John' and 'Song For The Dead'. Digipack. Universal. 2005.

Album Details

Limited Edition Set Packaged in a Brilliant Box with an O-card. Includes a Six Song Bonus CD of Live Recording from their 2005 Tour. Once Upon a Time There was a Band Known Across the Land as Queens of the Stone Age. One Day They Decided to Record an Album So Fiendish, So Deft, and So Horny, it was Pretty Much the Best Album You'll Hear all Year. "Lullabies to Paralyze" was Its Name, Josh Homme and Joe Baressi were Its Producers. "Little Sister" is the First Monster to Break Free from the New Album on 14th March, but "Lullabies to Paralyze" is Crammed Full of More Great Rock N Roll, Stand Out Tracks Include "in My Head", "Burn the Witch", "Medication" and "Tangled Up in Plaid". Includes the Studio Bonus Track "Like a Drug" as Well as the Special Live Versions of "Little Sister", "in My Head", "no One Knows", "Song for the Dead" and "Regular John".

Average customer rating:

Lullabies to Paralyze Queens of the Stone Age Manufacturer: Universal ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Sick Sick Sick 3's & 7's ASIN: B0007P10WK Release Date: 2005-04-04

Tracks:

1. This Lullaby
2. Medication
3. Everybody Knows That You Are Insane
4. Tangle Up In Plaid
5. Burn The Witch
6. In My Head
7. Little Sister
8. I Never Came
9. Someone's In The
10. The Blood Is Love
11. Skin On Skin
12. Broken Box
13. "You Got A Killer Scene There Dude"
14. Long Slow Goodbye

Album Description

Japanese limited CD/DVD (NTSC / Region 0) features three bonus tracks on the CD, 'Like a Drug', 'Precious and Grace' and 'Infinity' while the bonus DVD features the same content as the US limited DVD version, 'The Way Finds You' (Recording Studio Footage', 'Someone's in the Wolf' (Video) and 'Josh's Session' (Interview). Packaged in a deluxe digi-pak with a bonus English and Japanese lyric booklet. Universal. 2005.

Album Details

DVD is NTSC, Region Code 2.

Average customer rating: You made a killer album there, man Just A Bit Too Flawed To Be Up With Past Classics Ultimate album of 2005! I have a confession to make to you Josh Homme... I love you! ever evolving

Lullabies to Paralyze Queens of the Stone Age Manufacturer: Interscope Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Songs for the Deaf Queens of the Stone Age - Rated R Over the Years and Through the Woods Era Vulgaris Out of Exile ASIN: B0007QJ1N4 Release Date: 2005-03-22

Tracks:

1. This Lullaby
2. Medication
3. Everybody Knows That You Are Insane
4. Tangled Up In Plaid
5. Burn The Witch
6. In My Head
7. Little Sister
8. I Never Came
9. Someone's In The Wolf
10. The Blood Is Love
11. Skin On Skin
12. Broken Box
13. You Got A Killer Scene There, Man...
14. Long Slow Goodbye

Amazon.com

Nick Oliveri may have departed, taking his naked bass playing skills with him, but Queens of the Stone Age remains in good hands with co-founder Josh Homme. Putting extracurricular projects like Eagles of Death Metal and the Desert Sessions briefly on hold, the restless front man keeps things dependably loud and sludgy on the group's third album. Monster riffs, choppy rhythms, explosive melodies, and, yes, even a generous serving of cowbell, propel standout songs like "Medication" and "Little Sister" on the follow-up to 2002's breakthrough Songs for the Deaf. Friends also lend a hand. ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons shreds through the reverberating "Burn The Witch," while Garbage's Shirley Manson and the Distillers' Brody Dalle join Homme for a tantalizing threesome on "You Got A Killer Scene." -- Aidin Vaziri

Customer Reviews:

You made a killer album there, man .......2007-06-17

The title "Lullabies to Paralyze" has kind of an ominous ring to it, a sort of sweet and evil combination of words that comes off as foreboding. Open the CD booklet and you'll see Josh Homme's mysterious, tripped-out and yes, evil lyrics lurking within, among sinisterly drawn animals inhabiting a dark forest. Despite all this, QOTSA's fourth album is loaded with accessible, high-energy rockers that don't drift at all from the band's past stellar work. Sure, Homme's echoed vocals and the slowed-down interlude on "Someone's in the Wolf" contain a foreboding vibe; but these elements of the song are surrounded by a lively riff, crisp-as-a-razor drums and an overall familiar sound that's expected from this band. Similarly, the dark and driving riff on "The Blood is Love" conjures fond memories of some of the more mesmerizing and drawn-out fare from the great Queens of the Stone Age - Rated R album (2000). These two songs aside, "Lullabies to Paralyze" is nothing to be afraid of.

The CD begins placid enough, just a gentle acoustic guitar and Mark Lanegan's rugged, deep croon. Like an explosion, though, the short-but-sweet "Medication" kicks in with a vengeance. Its pile-driving riff reminds me of the song "Regular John" from QOTSA's mighty debut album, Queens of the Stone Age (1998). However, it's not all just polished guitar riffs and scorching ax licks. "Lullabies" contains gems like "I Never Came," a laid-back ditty with soft vocals by Homme, funky percussion and yes, great guitar work. "You Got a Killer Scene There, Man" shows the soulful, bluesy side of Homme and his ever-changing band, while "Long Slow Goodbye" takes the CD out in a tuneful, sentimental and somewhat unexpected way.

Fans of QOTSA's past work won't likely be disappointed in this CD. In fact, the head-bobbing riffs splattered all over the album are as good as anything this band has ever released, and that's saying a lot. The pleasingly heavy sounds and lyrics heard on "Tangled Up in Plaid," "In My Head" and "Little Sister" fit right in with the tunes from any past album the band has put out. That's not to say these songs aren't original-sounding compositions, because they are. Homme is one of the most unique rock and roll artists to come along in a while, and his constantly changing band lineup might actually keep QOTSA fresh-sounding and relevant, rather than stagnated. Pick this one up if you like great rock music.

Just A Bit Too Flawed To Be Up With Past Classics.......2007-02-14

The news that Oliveri was booted out by Homme did make me skeptical. Being a massive fan of Kyuss (for those unaware, the band the two played in before the QOTSA days), and a fan of all of QOTSA's releases, I felt the combination of Homme and Oliveri was one of the best in today's rock world, and taking ones influence away would be harmful. And I believe this is evident with "Lullabies", as it is their most hit and miss release yet - often excellent, but sometimes falling into uninspiring dirge.

The hard rocking edge and emphasis on melody that was recurrent in their fantastic "Songs For The Deaf" album is repeatedly visited in the start of "Lullabies". "Medication" fashions that lovely bent for a good riff that Homme has always ensued in his different bands. "Everybody Knows You're Insane" has the typically weird and off-centre vibe QOTSA execute with ease. Their catchy and melodic pop-rock style is shown in the wondrous "Tangled Up In Plaid", my favorite track on the album, and again later with the hit single "Little Sister" and the lush choruses of "In My Head". So the opening of this album is very sharp and concise, almost refining the classic QOTSA styles into one side. To me these opening six songs are exactly what QOTSA should be doing, focusing on the niche they have carved out over the years, and adding and stripping the sound.

The problem with "Lullabies" comes in the last half of the album which is painfully hit and miss. Homme can create some inspired music that drags you into the weird and wonderful world he portrays. Just go back into the catalogue, songs such as "You Cant Quit Me Baby", "The Sky Is Falling" and "Song For The Deaf" execute that eerie and dirgey style that borders on being a ballad in a very warped sense. These songs keep the attention, they create atmosphere and really balance the faster rocking songs the band is renowned for. The final half of "Lullabies" has some really hit and miss slower work - inspired at times, but frustratingly lifeless all too often. "I Never Came" is probably my favorite of the ballad styled songs, demonstrating Homme's melodic and pop sensibility, and hitting home with a good, earnest and relatable theme of relationship hardships. The theme is not original at all, but Homme's vocal delivery and poetic lyrics give it an honest and emotional edge. Unfortunately "Lullabies" really slips off the excellent pace. "Someones In The Wolf" is an overly long dirge that just doesn't do the trick for me. It becomes quite dull and never really picks up. And this pretty much applies for the rest of the ending, "The Blood Is Love" and "Skin on Skin" keep on this dull, lacking momentum, and gradually the album comes to a close.

The stark hit and miss of "Lullabies" bemuses me. Homme clearly shows he can create some class without Oliveri as there are some real great rock songs here. But some of this album feels forced, feels like Homme was pushing a cool idea into a lengthy song as opposed to one riff, or one bridge. The longer songs just don't have enough about them, simple as that. Because of these songs I was a bit dissapointed with the album, as I wanted Homme to create another sprawling and classy release. The throw-away ending songs are made that much more frustrating by the opening songs which show exactly what Homme IS capable of. Hopefully the next album will be a more consistent affair.

Ultimate album of 2005!.......2007-02-07

This album had a hard time leaving my CD player...LTP was an addictive drug that could not be rehabilitated...The S**t was that good man! QOTSA's albums just keep getting better and better! It's more calm than the others' and I couldn't care less for their single "Little Sister", but tracks 3,6,10,12,13, and 14 stood out like no other. Unfortunately, I don't have that anymore a douche bag friend of mine lost it >=I! The calmness in this masterpiece contains major groove, and superior melodies that I can only hope to achieve higher intensity on the next album! Josh Homme is just songwriting genius, a flawless artist I have followed since his departure with Kyuss. I recommend to start fresh wit their sophomore album "Rated R", but if you see this album & only this in the racks...Grab with both hands & don't let a good friend lose such a divine album for you! Bonds before Bros!!!!!

I have a confession to make to you Josh Homme... I love you!.......2006-11-06

This CD is very awesome!!! I can't through the whole CD because... I'm in love with Josh Homme... he's the lead singer from this band. His voice... is so... awesome! When I listen to his songs... I know that he's talking to me! I'm so deeply in love with him. I'll do anything for him I'll even die for him! If anything happens to him... I don't know what I'll do with myself! I hope the spell will never break.

Josh... I love you... I want you to hear me sing and you can sing to me. I love you Josh... I love you. I'll kill myself for you!

ever evolving.......2006-06-13

I have to say that this album has grown on me. I bought this album because I thought it would be as good as Songs for the Deaf. I have come to a realization. Good bands are always expanding their musical horizons. QOTSA are no different. Even after two members leave the group, the band is able to keep producing some timeless stuff. This album is different than the other albums. As always, their music can be as precise as a pin prick or as diluted as mud. The album starts off very slow, an acoustic tune, then gets moving at breakneck speed , only to slow down slightly and then to push it back up to closed casket speed, and then it ends perfectly. I will say that Lullabies to Paralyze seems to be a more refined expierience that what I was accustomed to hearing from this band. Its ever so naughty, a little hurt, and oh so carnal. This is what rock should be. No song on this album is the same, there is always a defined difference in the music. Songs about the power of women over men, songs about the percieved difference in the male and female mind, rationality vs. emotional guidance. I will say, that one thing that absolutely rocks about this band is their ability to come up with ruthless lyrics that would put a professional poet to shame. Guest musicians flood to this band like moths to a flood light. Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top makes a guest appearance, and the former drummer of Danzig, Joey Castillo plays drums on the album. Overall this album rocks as all their other albums have, it just seems to have a more defined style to itself. Dont put this album in expecting to become an instant QOTSA fan, this one takes time to appreciate how good the music is.

Average customer rating: An Album to Paralyze

Lullabies to Paralyze Queens of the Stone Age Manufacturer: Universal ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Stone Age Complication The Desert Sessions Volume 9 & 10 ASIN: B0007OE15Y Release Date: 2005-04-04

Tracks:

1. This Lullaby
2. Medication
3. Everybody Knows That You Are Insane
4. Tangled Up In Plaid
5. Burn The Witch
6. In My Head
7. Little Sister
8. I Never Came
9. Someone's In The Wolf
10. Blood Is Love
11. Skin On Skin
12. Broken Box
13. You Got A Killer Scene
14. Long Slow Goodbye
15. Like A Drug
16. Precious And Grace
17. Infinity

Album Description

Japanese pressing of 2005 album includes three bonus tracks, 'Like a Drug', 'Precious and Grace' and 'Infinity'.Universal.

Album Details

Once Upon a Time There was a Band Known Across the Land as Queens of the Stone Age. One Day They Decided to Record an Album So Fiendish, So Deft, and So Horny, it was Pretty Much the Best Album You'll Hear all Year. 'lullabies to Paralyze' was Its Name, Josh Homme and Joe Baressi were Its Producers. 'little Sister' is the First Monster to Break Free from the New Album on 14th March, but 'lullabies to Paralyze' is Crammed Full of More Great Rock N Roll, Stand Out Tracks Include 'in My Head', 'burn the Witch', 'medication' and 'tangled Up in Plaid'. Bonus Tracks Include "Like a Drug", "Precious and Grace" and "Infinity".

Customer Reviews:

An Album to Paralyze.......2005-04-28

The title of this album reflects on what the music does. You sit there paralyzed in awe of how great it is. The best thing about this cd is the Bonus Tracks. Their cover of Like A Drug, was pretty good, and the new Infinity stands on its own. But the One bonus track that stands out the most has to be hands down Precious and Grace. It's amazing like no other. Mark's Vocals are amazing on this song both on cd and on stage. If you are a QOTSA fan you will understand.

Average customer rating: Strange "Lullabies"

Lullabies to Paralyze Queens of the Stone Age Manufacturer: Umvd Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0007V5WUU Release Date: 2005-10-04

Tracks:

1. This Lullaby
2. Medication
3. Everybody Knows That You Are Insane
4. Tangled Up in Plaid
5. Burn the Witch
6. In My Head
7. Little Sister
8. I Never Came
9. Someone's in the Wolf
10. Blood Is Love
11. Skin on Skin
12. Broken Box
13. You Got a Killer Scene There, Man
14. Long Slow Goodbye
15. Like a Drug

Album Description

This album is crammed full of stand out tracks such as 'In My Head', 'Burn The Witch', 'Medication' & 'Tangled Up In Plaid'. One bonus track, 'Like A Drug' is also included. Universal. 2005.

Album Details

Special International Edition of Qotsa's Sophomore Album Includes the Bonus Track "Like a Drug" which is Not Found on the USA Equivalent.

Customer Reviews:

Strange "Lullabies".......2005-04-12

The last album by the Queens of the Stone Age was "Songs for the Deaf," a frenetic collection of the hardest kind of rock. It was a thrilling, visceral experience, not one soon forgotten. Then nude bassist Nick Oliveri departed from the band, taking the wilder edge of the band with him. Oh, what would become of the Queens of the Stone Age?

Well, if "Lullabies to Paralyze" is any indication, then they are doing fine. This album relies on Josh Homme, and it's stripped down to... well, not down to the bare bones, but some very strong, lean sinew. The albums opens with a little acoustic ballad, "Lullaby," which starts things off on a strong footing.

From there on, things get stranger -- fast paced songs that just keep speeding up, ominous buildups, and nightmarish undertones.There are moments of quieter catchiness -- "Little Sister" seems perfect for the album's first single. And a few tracks feel a bit like filler. But overall, "Lullabies" is very much in the flavour of the Queens' second album, "Rated R." Only darker and somehow more whimsical.

Singer/songwriter/guitarist Josh Homme gets to rule in this one. Truth be told, he ruled all through the Desert Sessions, Kyuss, and now he sits in the middle of the Queens of the Stone Age, like a sinister-but-not-evil mastermind. Oliveri's manic style and gimmicks are gone, and in their place is steady, dark rock'n'roll that takes strange and unexpected twists.

It's not a concept album, but it feels that way -- the mood gets generally creepier as "Lullabies" goes on. Fuzzy guitars, dark metallic riffs, and eerie harmonies get a few unusual flourishes, such as that broken music box. And Homme's vocals blend into the songs like another instrument -- great stuff. It only emphasizes how central he is to the band's unique sound.

Queens of the Stone Age seemed to be endangered when Oliveri departed, but "Lullabies to Paralyze" shows that the band is just fine. Not quite perfect, but a solid creation.

Average customer rating: Strange "Lullabies" Not the same old thing

Lullabies to Paralyze Queens of the Stone Age Manufacturer: Interscope Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Songs for the Deaf (Clean) ASIN: B0007QJ1MU Release Date: 2005-03-22

Tracks:

1. This Lullaby
2. Medication
3. Everybody Knows That You Are Insane
4. Tangled Up In Plaid
5. Burn The Witch
6. In My Head
7. Little Sister
8. I Never Came
9. Someone's In The Wolf
10. The Blood Is Love
11. Skin On Skin
12. Broken Box
13. You Got A Killer Scene There, Man...
14. Long Slow Goodbye

Customer Reviews:

Strange "Lullabies".......2005-09-30

The last album by the Queens of the Stone Age was "Songs for the Deaf," a frenetic collection of the hardest kind of rock. It was a thrilling, visceral experience, not one soon forgotten. Then nude bassist Nick Oliveri departed from the band, taking the wilder edge of the band with him. Oh, what would become of the Queens of the Stone Age?

Well, if "Lullabies to Paralyze" is any indication, then they are doing fine. This album relies on Josh Homme, and it's stripped down to... well, not down to the bare bones, but some very strong, lean sinew. The albums opens with a little acoustic ballad, "Lullaby," which starts things off on a strong footing.

From there on, things get stranger -- fast paced songs that just keep speeding up, ominous buildups, and nightmarish undertones.There are moments of quieter catchiness -- "Little Sister" seems perfect for the album's first single. And a few tracks feel a bit like filler. But overall, "Lullabies" is very much in the flavour of the Queens' second album, "Rated R." Only darker and somehow more whimsical.

Singer/songwriter/guitarist Josh Homme gets to rule in this one. Truth be told, he ruled all through the Desert Sessions, Kyuss, and now he sits in the middle of the Queens of the Stone Age, like a sinister-but-not-evil mastermind. Oliveri's manic style and gimmicks are gone, and in their place is steady, dark rock'n'roll that takes strange and unexpected twists.

It's not a concept album, but it feels that way -- the mood gets generally creepier as "Lullabies" goes on. Fuzzy guitars, dark metallic riffs, and eerie harmonies get a few unusual flourishes, such as that broken music box. And Homme's vocals blend into the songs like another instrument -- great stuff. It only emphasizes how central he is to the band's unique sound.

Queens of the Stone Age seemed to be endangered when Oliveri departed, but "Lullabies to Paralyze" shows that the band is just fine. Not quite perfect, but a solid creation.

Not the same old thing.......2005-09-21

Ever since Kyuss, Josh Homme has been an interesting and inventive musician. He has found a nice home in QOTSA, which has become more an ongoing project than a band. Anyone who has followed QOTSA will know that the core lineup has changed several times (recently with the departure of bassist Nick Oliveri) and that albums have increasingly featured guest appearances by outsiders.

The project/rotating lineup/guest appearance aspect of QOTSA is more evident on Lullabies to Paralyze than previous albums, in my opinion. This is not to say the album is uneven or lacks a solid theme, however. Homme clearly had an idea where this record was going, but you can definitely get the sense that many musical minds were involved in its production. Somehow, the music on this disc has infectious hooks without being pop; it has a classic and nostalgic air without being overtly retro; it's inventive without being pretentious. As always, QOTSA delivers.

Highlights (discounting the single "Little Sister") are "Burn the Witch" (featuring ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons and Jack Black [that's right... from Tenacious D and School of Rock]), "I Never Came" (which is just *different* and *good*), and "Someone's In the Wolf" (great dynamics and atmosphere, and with an interesting video on the DVD that accompanies the CD).

New listeners may find this album a bit quirky. Those coming from the punk end of things should consider earlier albums (esp. Rated R). Those with mainstream tastes who can't get "Little Sister" out of their heads should consider picking up Songs For the Deaf as a slightly more accessible disc.

I highly recommend QOTSA in general and this album.

Average customer rating:

Lullabies to Paralyze Queens of the Stone Age Manufacturer: Universal ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music ASIN: B0007WQEAQ

Tracks:

1. This Lullaby
2. Medication
3. Everybody Knows That You're Insane
4. Tangled Up In Plaid
5. Burn The Witch
6. In My Head
7. Little Sister
8. I Never Came
9. Someones In The Wolf
10. Blood Is Love
11. Skin On Skin
12. Broken Box
13. You Got A Killer Scene There, Man
14. Long Slow Goodbye
15. Like A Drug (Bonus Track)
16. Precious & Grace (Bonus Track)
17. In Studio Footage
18. Someones In The Wolf (Video)
19. Josh's Session (Interview)

Album Details

Once Upon a Time There was a Band Known Across the Land as Queens of the Stone Age. One Day They Decided to Record an Album So Fiendish, So Deft, and So Horny, it was Pretty Much the Best Album You'll Hear all Year. 'lullabies to Paralyze' was Its Name, Josh Homme and Joe Baressi were Its Producers. 'little Sister' is the First Monster to Break Free from the New Album on 14th March, but 'lullabies to Paralyze' is Crammed Full of More Great Rock N Roll, Stand Out Tracks Include 'in My Head', 'burn the Witch', 'medication' and 'tangled Up in Plaid'. (Dvd is Pal Format)

Average customer rating:

Lullabies to Paralyze Queens of the Stone Age Manufacturer: Umvd Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0007U1NTU Release Date: 2005-07-12

Tracks:

1. This Lullaby
2. Medication
3. Everybody Knows That You Are Insane
4. Tangled Up in Plaid
5. Burn the Witch
6. In My Head
7. Little Sister
8. I Never Came
9. Someone's in the Wolf
10. Blood Is Love
11. Skin on Skin
12. Broken Box
13. You Got a Killer Scene There, Man...
14. Long Slow Goodbye
15. Like a Drug [*]

Album Description

This album is crammed full of stand out tracks such as 'In My Head', 'Burn The Witch', 'Medication' & 'Tangled Up In Plaid'. 2 bonus tracks, 'Like A Drug' & 'Precious and Grace' are also included. 2005.

Album Details

Once Upon a Time There was a Band Known Across the Land as Queens of the Stone Age. One Day They Decided to Record an Album So Fiendish, So Deft, and So Horny, it was Pretty Much the Best Album You'll Hear all Year. 'lullabies to Paralyze' was Its Name, Josh Homme and Joe Baressi were Its Producers. 'little Sister' is the First Monster to Break Free from the New Album on 14th March, but 'lullabies to Paralyze' is Crammed Full of More Great Rock N Roll, Stand Out Tracks Include 'in My Head', 'burn the Witch', 'medication' and 'tangled Up in Plaid'.

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