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Over the Years and Through the Woods

Queens of the Stone Age

Album 2005

About this album

Sound: "A raw, energetic showcase of stoner rock infused with gritty riffs and hypnotic grooves."

Where they were

Released on November 22, 2005, 'Over the Years and Through the Woods' captures Queens of the Stone Age during a post-'Lullabies to Paralyze' phase. This live album followed their commercial breakthrough and marked a moment of reflection on their evolving sound amidst lineup changes.

Why it matters

This album is significant as it encapsulates the band's dynamic performance style and features fan-favorite tracks. It received positive critical reception, showcasing their influence in alternative and hard rock scenes, while also reaching notable positions on various music charts.

Essential tracks

  • "Go With the Flow" — This track exemplifies the band's high-energy style, blending catchy hooks with a driving beat that became a staple in their live performances.
  • "No One Knows" — As one of their most recognizable hits, this song blends hard rock and desert vibes, drawing listeners into its hypnotic rhythm and captivating lyrics.
  • "Little Sister" — With its infectious chorus and groove-driven guitar work, 'Little Sister' showcases the band's knack for merging accessibility with complexity in their songwriting.

Release Date

November 22, 2005

Artist Origin

United States

Tracklist

Disc 1

  1. 1 This Lullaby
  2. 2 Go With the Flow
  3. 3 Feel Good Hit of the Summer
  4. 4 The Lost Art of Keeping a Secret
  5. 5 Regular John
  6. 6 Song for the Deaf
  7. 7 Avon
  8. 8 Little Sister
  9. 9 You Can’t Quit Me, Baby
  10. 10 I Wanna Make It Wit Chu
  11. 11 Monsters in the Parasol
  12. 12 The Fun Machine Took A **** and Died
  13. 13 Mexicola
  14. 14 Burn the Witch
  15. 15 Covered in Punk’s Blood
  16. 16 I Think I Lost My Headache
  17. 17 Song for the Dead
  18. 18 I Never Came
  19. 19 No One Knows
  20. 20 Long Slow Goodbye
  21. 21 The Bronze
  22. 22 Mexicola
  23. 23 Better Living Through Chemistry
  24. 24 Auto Pilot
  25. 25 How to Handle a Rope
  26. 26 Quick and to the Pointless
  27. 27 You Think I Ain’t Worth a Dollar, but I Feel Like a Millionaire
  28. 28 God Is in the Radio
  29. 29 Song for the Dead
  30. 30 Regular John
  31. 31 Hanging Tree
  32. 32 Precious and Grace
  33. 33 Burn the Witch

Disc 2

  1. 1 Go With the Flow 2:58
  2. 2 Regular John 5:25
  3. 3 Monsters in the Parasol 4:40
  4. 4 Tangled Up in Plaid 4:00
  5. 5 Little Sister 2:52
  6. 6 You Can’t Quit Me, Baby 9:49
  7. 7 I Wanna Make It Wit Chu 4:28
  8. 8 Leg of Lamb 3:35
  9. 9 I Think I Lost My Headache 5:24
  10. 10 Mexicola 5:09
  11. 11 Burn the Witch 3:13
  12. 12 Song for the Dead 7:47
  13. 13 No One Knows 7:47
  14. 14 Long Slow Goodbye 7:20