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 This Lullaby
- 2 Go With the Flow
- 3 Feel Good Hit of the Summer
- 4 The Lost Art of Keeping a Secret
- 5 Regular John
- 6 Song for the Deaf
- 7 Avon
- 8 Little Sister
- 9 You Can’t Quit Me, Baby
- 10 I Wanna Make It Wit Chu
- 11 Monsters in the Parasol
- 12 The Fun Machine Took A **** and Died
- 13 Mexicola
- 14 Burn the Witch
- 15 Covered in Punk’s Blood
- 16 I Think I Lost My Headache
- 17 Song for the Dead
- 18 I Never Came
- 19 No One Knows
- 20 Long Slow Goodbye
- 21 The Bronze
- 22 Mexicola
- 23 Better Living Through Chemistry
- 24 Auto Pilot
- 25 How to Handle a Rope
- 26 Quick and to the Pointless
- 27 You Think I Ain’t Worth a Dollar, but I Feel Like a Millionaire
- 28 God Is in the Radio
- 29 Song for the Dead
- 30 Regular John
- 31 Hanging Tree
- 32 Precious and Grace
- 33 Burn the Witch
Disc 2
- 1 Go With the Flow 2:58
- 2 Regular John 5:25
- 3 Monsters in the Parasol 4:40
- 4 Tangled Up in Plaid 4:00
- 5 Little Sister 2:52
- 6 You Can’t Quit Me, Baby 9:49
- 7 I Wanna Make It Wit Chu 4:28
- 8 Leg of Lamb 3:35
- 9 I Think I Lost My Headache 5:24
- 10 Mexicola 5:09
- 11 Burn the Witch 3:13
- 12 Song for the Dead 7:47
- 13 No One Knows 7:47
- 14 Long Slow Goodbye 7:20