QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE · Villains | BLACK 2LP

Double vinyl in gatefold cover with etching on D side.

Background information about 'Villains'

"Villains" is the seventh studio album from Queens Of The Stone Age, and it's a bold, swaggering reinvention that catches you off guard from the very first riff. Produced by Mark Ronson, the man behind some of the biggest pop records of the last two decades, this album sees Josh Homme and company step outside their comfort zone and embrace a slicker, dancier, and more theatrical sound — without ever losing the gritty edge that made them legends in the first place. The opening track "Feet Don't Fail Me" kicks things off with a slow-burning tension that explodes into pure rock glory, setting the tone for an album that's equal parts menace and groove.

The production is immaculate throughout, with Alan Moulder's mixing giving every track a crisp, punchy clarity that makes the whole record feel alive. Songs like "The Way You Used To Do" and "Head Like A Haunted House" are instant classics, blending punk energy with infectious hooks that burrow deep into your brain. But there's also darkness here — "Un-Reborn Again" and "The Evil Has Landed" show a band that's still willing to explore the shadows, while the closing "Villains Of Circumstance" is a haunting, atmospheric closer that lingers long after the needle lifts. This is Queens Of The Stone Age at their most confident and adventurous, a record that rewards repeated listens and proves that even after two decades, they can still surprise you.

For fans of: Foo Fighters, Them Crooked Vultures, Eagles of Death Metal, Kyuss

Other Versions

CD · 14,99 €

Track listing

LP 1:
A1. Feet Don't Fail Me
A2. The Way You Used To Do
A3. Domesticated Animals
B4. Fortress
B5. Head Like A Haunted House
B6. Un-Reborn Again

LP 2:
C1. Hideaway
C2. The Evil Has Landed
C3. Villains Of Circumstance

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