I Think I Lost My Headache | Queens Of The Stone Age | From The Basement

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‘I Think I Lost My Headache’ was performed and recorded for the sixth episode of the second series of From The Basement.
This is the closing track from Queens of the Stone Age’s sophomore 2000 release ‘Rated R’.
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[@lyleclarke619]

Imagine writing a song this cool and then continuing to exist normally afterwards.

[@Apr1cotBunny]

Must be nice 💜

[@19vitinha]

even listening such a cool song and continuing to exist normally is hard for me !!!

[@hamamcneill1864]

Right?! Eat food, pay taxes, casually throw these down-the-rabbit-hole tracks, feed your pets?! Damn I’m just sitting here dribbling at this track. Losing it.

[@MaxBerson]

Who says Josh exists normally???

[@Apr1cotBunny]

@@MaxBerson what is existance? I mean normal?

[@aghamom]

Dave was right. It’s stupidly unfair how good they are on stage.

[@amslu]

This riff is like the pure essence of Homme style. Broken, robotic, and loaded.

[@t-leechiquita9158]

perfectly put into words!

[@fastsavannah7684]

Yep. There are three unmatched, bigger-than-life, Josh Homme riffs: this one, the one on Better Living..., and that on You Can't Quit Me... How can you write those three songs and then all the others (including those previous badass, beautiful Kyuss songs? How's that even possible? Tell me.

[@Nightboat]

It's NUCKIN FUTS I tells ya.

[@josephbelford4163]

Fast Savannah someone’s in the wolf is up there too

[@fastsavannah7684]

@@josephbelford4163 Oh yes!

[@kennethkovacik4763]

Once you really dive into this band, other bands don’t stand a chance.

[@panuntukan]

Give a chance to Deaf Radio

[@IvanIvanov-qx5oz]

@@panuntukan sounds like a bonus track on songs for the deaf

[@nicososa5752]

Maybe

[@Larushasek]

Once was a Montreal-based band called Priestess. Check them out, and if at all possible, send them some love. They were the only opening band for STP that got chanted by 80K people to head back out on the stage. Festival d'été de Québec, 2008. I was in that crowd, as an STP and Priestess fan. Well, I hollered "Priestess" too!!

[@pjfan173]

I just stumbled across Rival Sons last night. The lead singer is absolutely incredible

[@lukepaterlini7396]

"i only remember stuff that's not gonna help me" same lol

[@ryanarthur9102]

Everyone gets a trophy for that performance

[@brandonchinga]

I feel like I get a trophy for listening to it

[@Joker-ig8im]

You get the trophy for best comment!!!

[@wyattschechter8475]

"Tug of peace? I gotta piece to tug" holy shit lmaooo

[@arthur-jx9ou]

i don’t get it

[@nicolovecchio4600]

"WOOOOOOOOHHHH-EEEEEEEEEHHH- UUUUUUUUHHHHH" -Troy Van Leuween

[@ThomB1031]

Was that on the original track? It sounds great here. Edit: 05:37 or so if anyone is looking.

[@nicolovecchio4600]

@@ThomB1031 It is! You can hear it louder here because of the mix though

[@sharknut]

I just listened to this for an hour and just focused on TVL.......wooooof.

[@razaalak]

So very sinister.

[@KOTSR]

what a man.

[@alexgray1122]

Goddamn that whine from Troy’s lapsteel is unreal

[@citizenerased174]

That slide guitar adds an incredible ominous feeling to the song. Man this is amazing

[@oceanwavesandcocaine1129]

I got a piece to tuck (;

[@user-nr6xo9nj8g]

The sound feels good

[@puppetmaster8551]

Troy always slays that shit whenever he plays it. Always great when they use it

[@T0pMan15]

It’s called a lap steel

[@f0ad844]

I wonder if ppl realise what an amazing bass player mikey truly is

[@Misfits822]

I love Nick, especially his vocals...but Mikey is the best bassist they've had. Like clockwork had some incredible riffs. Mini Mansions, his side project, are dope if you ain't listened before.

[@f0ad844]

@@Misfits822 Yep exactly. And thanks for the tip, actually haven't.

[@tomasvgumundsson182]

That dude kills it

[@stargazeification]

Man ever since i saw this when it came out in like 08 I've wanted a Gibson Ripper bass, just because of how hard Mikey rips in this!!!

[@Slammediadotca]

I play bass and he makes me think I have never even touched a bass.

[@NeutralerMarv]

"Sorry... I was thinkin about french Canada" 😂

[@hudon71]

don't catch this joke?

[@felixlavallee7089]

@@hudon71 me neither, but being french canadian it made me laugh!

[@fl0nk11]

There's nothing to catch. He's just being random and silly.

[@clintcannon1902]

Hmmm...French Canada...

[@cjtheclaimed6757]

How can you sound so damn tight?!!! Like its better than the album version!

[@gnarkiller]

Because this is the best version of the band.

[@BlindRubioJameson]

@@gnarkiller Skill-wise I 100% agree. Though something tells me nothing can match those early lineup’s vibes.

[@smkxodnwbwkdns8369]

definitely not better than album version and not tighter either he occasionally misses the beat

[@puppetmaster8551]

@@gnarkillerlive wise the best version of the band is wish Jon instead of Joey, love Joey especially his studio work but Jon is more technically skilled and is a flawless live performer something Joey never was. The current lineup for the last decade is truly a flawless live band with chemistry absolute through the roof, they sound so good on their current tour right now. Joey pretty often rushed drumming kept them from being as tight as they are with Jon

[@c.l.6957]

There's something so charming about calling a song "I think I lost my headache" when it deliberately tries to leave your mind reeling after you've heard it

[@samm9397]

THANK YOU FOR PUTTING IN THE BANTER. THE BANTER IS ALMOST THE BEST PART

[@FromTheBasementOfficial]

We couldn't agree more

[@moonstriders]

@@FromTheBasementOfficial so casual and cool Xx Josh leader for us

[@renelizabeth9290]

Anytime Josh opens his mouth it's ridiculously amusing.

[@harlandproductions]

From The Basement o

[@harlandproductions]

Moon Striderz oooooooooooooopp

[@spiritualconnection4807]

Their sound, their groove, their melodies being catchy but never trite, the chord progressions being always cool and unique (they often use modal interchange), their arrangements. All this and other things make this band one of the best ever. This particular song is just incredible.

[@lou2402]

Total agree

[@romerosneck]

People sleep on this band man

[@spiritualconnection4807]

@@romerosneck It's not good because they really are something incredible and unique.

[@romerosneck]

@@spiritualconnection4807 my gf's attitude towards them is that their riffs are repetitive but I think if you think that you aren't listening to all the nuances. But then again that's what snobs say 😂

[@spiritualconnection4807]

@@romerosneck The point of stoner rock is repetitive riffs but groovy as fuck. Then add Joshua's melodies on top, some great solos, great drums and basslines and you have a masterpiece. Their last two albums are completely different from the others because they aren't as riff based as the others. Does your girlfriend know them? By the way all riff based songs have pretty repetitive riffs, the ability of the band is obtaining the best out of them and Josh and co. are awesome at this.

[@Tytheband]

Queens are single-handedly holding down rock and roll for all mankind right now.

[@alexmalch]

Not really anymore. Their peak was 20 years ago, we need a newer thing.

[@maxpoonsworth]

​@@alexmalch wack

[@puppetmaster8551]

Don’t forget mastodon even tho they’re metal that still counts as rock n roll. I agree tho QOTSA fuckin rules, new record was real solid and they sound incredible on tour rt now

[@puppetmaster8551]

@@alexmalchor some people, many people think their best record was like clockwork and it was pretty much universally acclaimed, plus their new record is good and they sound amazing on tour right now. They’re absolutely still holding it down for rock n roll, same with mastodon

[@Tytheband]

@@puppetmaster8551 Like Clockwork even for its acclaim is STILL underrated. That opening track is so freaking good.

[@gurthod]

The guitar on 3:54. One of the best guitar sounds ever

[@PedroTorres-ky2yx]

I came

[@markcavandish1295]

Fuck Yeah

[@ryanthompson4113]

"Tastes so good"

[@Cabbie]

So crunchy

[@Y390R]

Tastes so good in 1080p oh, but I knew it would

[@maxhoward5332]

Bro it’s 2020 who’s still making lil p jokes. We all HD now

[@Y390R]

@@maxhoward5332 cause this series was never HD, I only had crappy 480p TV rip. So full hd version is a real treat

[@onebuttonmicrowave5778]

Josh is wearing just a hoodie, Troy and Dean are wearing jackets, Mikey is wearing a long sleeve shirt and Joey is wearing a short sleeve shirt. What is the temperature in that room?!

[@ilonagunszebn2674]

hhhot

[@SimpusMax]

It's gotta be pretty cool if Joey has a shirt on

[@RedCoalsSweatSouls]

Basement weather, of course!

[@Hullenheingh]

Josh Homme clapping for himself at the end really makes this next level.

[@RedCoalsSweatSouls]

Hahahaha

[@joshclapton1606]

I definitely love how Josh missed the first entrance.

[@rome8180]

Laughing at his own joke.

[@smwrbd]

Controlled chaos.

[@robertpatton6767]

Joey and Mikey Shoes friggin killed this

[@SunofShasta]

There is so much aesthetic in this song. Stuck inside hiding from the desert heat, paranoid in the late 90s.

[@armednation]

Yesss

[@MaxBerson]

Don't forget - high as FUCK

[@SunofShasta]

@@MaxBerson Naturally!

[@MaxBerson]

@@SunofShasta Goes without saying, right?

[@conanseibel4464]

My life in a nutshell back then. Phoenix summer...

[@milesloux8339]

When people ask me what rock bands are worthy post 90's QOTSA Is my only answer.

[@MegaRudeBoy69]

The soundtrack to my mental breakdown

[@RedCoalsSweatSouls]

Mental build up.

[@adaltonian]

The accuracy on Mikey's fret hand always blows my god damned mind.

[@fl0nk11]

He's amazing. Such precision.

[@puppetmaster8551]

Mikey is the fuckin man, so happy he’s still a member all these years later. The bass on I appear missing especially during live performances is legendary. Great musician, hope he’s in the band as long as they are around

[@oscar9680]

I spent most of the video looking at his hand. It's so snappy, so precise. Almost hypnotic to watch

[@peteh.8265]

KZbin: You need to listen to some Queens of the Stone Age. Me: Sounds good, let's hear it!

[@sammorgan7914]

So I'm guessing many people here have seen the video of Josh playing one of George Harrison's guitars. He said "there's some things that you feel like you shouldn't do, and this is one of those." One day the same thing is going to happen to him. Legends, both of them.

[@jerebondar8128]

That 15/8 riff gives me chills all the time, awesome song

[@henriquecorrea_]

@@jsullivan2112 it's not

[@jsullivan2112]

It's not if you don't know how to notate correctly.@@henriquecorrea_

[@simpego81]

​@@henriquecorrea_it is

[@rat9199]

This is probably the best take on this song, close second being the 2005 live at Belfort with natasha on the keys

[@michaeldoerksen2841]

RIP Natasha

[@catherinemaw1869]

I would vote Belfort as the best version.

[@funkbassboom]

This is decent but the Belfort live version is even better! Plus Natasha's singing on there is sublime

[@plubszczyk]

Got to be Montreaux 2005 version for me. Natasha on keys and vocals plus Josh’s vocals were on different level.

[@sleejay8910]

100% agree

[@martinamoretti4515]

Josh Homme has the best stance in the music world.

[@thert.hon.thelordnicholson7261]

Ginger Elvis

[@hexywesky]

One of the greatest bands imo

[@MartyMatt11]

I never knew Qotsa had filmed an episode for From the Basement, this is truly a blessing

[@flaviohubner8290]

Me too

[@sushimandaddi]

Me either!!

[@henryhardtits]

Spun Rated R countless times. My favorite of theirs

[@TheHeatedCarcass]

Yes! My favourite aswell! Its just só good, song after song!!! Next id say lullabies to paralyse, i think that's a really really good album as a whole...

[@Andrey110379]

Their best

[@Matthew-nw1zn]

The omnipresent Dean Fertita

[@marques7054]

I like a lot the keys on this song

[@BoyDharma]

@@marques7054 this is an underrated song but I love the whole album so I am a bit biased.

[@hivemonkey3]

@@marques7054 Me too, wish I could hear them better

[@Raufi1917]

"Your good friend and mine, Dino." - Josh Homme, Finsbury Park, London 2018

[@fraserhaywood4857]

@@Raufi1917 YO, I WAS THERE FOR THAT

[@racetucker56]

“Sorry, I was thinking about French Canada.”

[@johnfrosio8846]

Glad they put these back on here. I use to watch them all the time in 8th grade and they just disappeared. Good time to be alive minus the virus and riots lmao

[@Labyrinth1010]

Man.... I miss Joey. What a beast! His take on this amazing song was perfect. The ending was incredible. Great drummer. Shame he left.

[@futuremarkets]

I know. I was fully heartbroken and for me it was the exact moment they went absolutely hurtling downhill. I was buzzing when I found out he was in the Bronx now! I have no idea how that passed me by

[@makeluck3659]

He's not a good drummer though. Jon Theodore is a genius I'll take Jon everyday. Probably one of the best rock n roll drummers in the last 20 years.

[@famashs]

Nothing is the same in this band since Sexy Mexy left.

[@Rhinoinasuit]

@@makeluck3659 energy and presence matter aswell as technique

[@Labyrinth1010]

Makeluck365 first off: Yes, Jon is incredible. I’m a MASSIVE fan of every Mars Volta record he played on. Absolutely brilliant stuff. But he’s completely underutilized in Queens. His playing is downright boring on Villains. On top of that, he plays the older stuff kind of weak. He’s not hitting nearly as hard as Dave or Joey did. Again, I love Jon. But I question if he’s a right fit for Queens.

[@justinericks8558]

I’ve hung with Josh on various business and mutual friends occasions. Freaking Hilarious and presence a little intimidating. Just such a Big Dude. Want him on your side,,shit goes down lol

[@whatIdontSEE]

Rock n’ roll lives here. Put these fellas in the hall of fame.

[@Shoeg4zer]

I've been looking for the "Tug of Peace" version of ITILMH for years. Thanks so much for uploading!

[@nym5qu17]

love how the keys and riffs can have so much personality they sound like second vocals

[@cobekurtsen6185]

3:30 to 4:03 gives me chills every time.

[@andrewpeters6339]

This riff is so Black Sabbath I love it.

[@joshuabowman5727]

That little thumbs up he gives at the end kills me. Like yeah good enough

[@angrycurls281]

that solo josh improvsied in the end.. my god..

[@cguarany]

20 years ago from today, Rated R was released. Masterpiece!!!

[@Joker-ig8im]

My favorite album of theirs by far. I played it every day for about a year.

[@Legion640]

I always come back to this performance of theirs. I feel bad for anyone who has yet to hear it, let alone anyone who still hasn't listened to QOTSA.

[@RedSirenX]

I like how there's no audience it's just them playing in a studio. Usually you would hear clapping and applause, yet it it's so quiet you could her a pin drop. It's almost like the band is just your typical band jamming in the garage you would play with your friends back in the day. Cool video!

[@AnAmericanPoet]

I pride myself for having a keen ear for good music. I don’t care what anybody thinks or says about what I’m bout to say. Queens of the Stone Age is one of the top ten rock bands EVER!!! They literally have it all, riffs, tones, melodies, etc etc. Then on top of all that, they sound EVEN BETTER LIVE!!! There are only a handful of bands that sound better live, and there catalogue….forget about it. It’s extensive. Been studying them for the past 3 years STRAIGHT, DAILY!!! And the multiple lineups 🤦🏻‍♂️ THEY ARE ALL GOOD!! I literally just can’t get enough. Inspiring indeed 🖤🌸♒️

[@philipreedwallace]

“Get me that 🤬 trophy! “Tug of peace lmao.

[@runforrestrun7885]

Michael Madsen - Vocals and guitar Adam Driver - Bass Richard Roxburgh - Lap steel and guitar Bill Hader - Keys and Guitar Roman Reign - Drums

[@hivemonkey3]

Who's on keys?

[@runforrestrun7885]

@@hivemonkey3 updated. Thanks : )

[@varun6120]

Keys is sooo correct it ain't even funny. XD

[@alexgray1122]

@@varun6120 Adam driver is spot on

[@racetucker56]

Broooooo that’s hella accurate😂🤟

[@paultaylor6873]

One of their most underappreciated songs

[@gavinmcclees931]

Man, I almost forgot to listen to this today.

[@jobysw]

I'm actually mad at how good this is.

[@ARodt]

Love Jon Theodore, but always good to see Joey with the boys!

[@tommorgan7431]

The very finest rock band in the modern day.

[@georgesabitpol]

Very king crimson like intro, buy with a definite queen of the stone age Sound and soul to it. Love it!

[@diegodz7510]

what a band what a song endless love & support from Italy 🇮🇹

[@josejalaeno73]

“Sorry I was thinking about French Canada”

[@traceofbass]

Thinking about French Canada....😂

[@Megamando93]

Both guitar tones are absolutely filthy. I love it.

[@mikeroullier6875]

I'm a huge fan of qotsa!!... anyone who has not checked out "them crooked vultures"... is missing out BIGTIME!!!.. one of my all time favorites!!

[@wahiwoodworks3324]

Haven’t listened to qotsa in years. That ends now

[@RyandrivesaFalcon]

Go and listen to their album Like Clockwork.. amazing!

[@plazamiserere]

@@RyandrivesaFalcon ...like Clockwork is just, a fucking masterpiece, and Villains also was a fucking insane piece of amazing songs

[@Caleb42523]

Had the exact thought revisiting this song. How did these guys ever leave my rotation?

[@Rhinoinasuit]

Era Vulgaris 👍

[@LevelZeroEMS]

glad to see you're out of your coma

[@nebojsadurmanovic2268]

That rhythmic breakdown at the end. My word....

[@gailchurchill5444]

Not only is the band superb, but so are all the comments, love reading them all, thanks for sharing

[@njenjanja0404]

The intro banter alone is worth your time :)

[@sembatimothynkalamo8986]

Takes me to another fuckin' dimension for like 9 minutes and then Josh is just like "kthanxbye"

[@dorkdorkerson3376]

Joey. Period

[@ericsmith1378]

Thank you for uploading my favorite live version of anything ever

[@davidcuevas1889]

This shit is CRAZY! Starts off really strange/complicated and at around 5:30 this shit gets INSANE! Everything is running wild. Drums, Bass. etc.... LOVE this! 🔥 💣 👊

[@DarkJedi246]

"i got a piece you can tug" lmaooo💀

[@benbrouckaert8382]

Slide guitar is the MVP on this one

[@antsmoveaway2087]

Aw man - the steel drums/keyboard aren't nearly loud enough!

[@MetallicAddict15]

Is that the Pick of Destiny around Josh's neck?

[@hinjurock70]

No, it's The Pick Of Douchebaggery.

[@cameronpritchett7512]

HinjuRock you’re not wrong, josh is a douche but he writes good tunes.

[@adolfvancoller2610]

Sick reference lol

[@hinjurock70]

@@cameronpritchett7512 He did with Kyuss - I'm not a QOTSA fan.

[@GauntLife]

@@hinjurock70 then you suck

[@jesseabiezer4842]

The drummer is an absolute savage 🔥

[@Matt.E9480]

Tastes so good 🤤

[@marcelomoura6524]

Back then, when I used to bathe in dr. Hoffman's potion, this song was one of my fave soundtracks!

[@fastsavannah7684]

Tight is an understatement.

[@xbettiepage2194]

Definitely is 😁

[@ARod016]

“I got a peace to tug”

[@MrSlayerboy99]

They've always had that vibe. You know, when someone is slitting your throat and whispering sweet nothings while they do it.

[@danielgrigore6928]

It's impressive how Joey Castillo is drumming at 54 y old. Amazing band also!

[@r.weidmann7931]

this is from 2007

[@Joker-ig8im]

Damn, you mean he is 68? Impressive he is still drumming at 68!!!@@r.weidmann7931

[@Joker-ig8im]

I'm 53 and have been playing drums since the 4th grade. I can play as good as I did at 25, I just don't take as many drugs...

[@swansation]

Saw them in Torquay Australia the other night. Best setlist I've ever seen from not only them, but any other band live. This was the only song i didn't know that night and honestly it was one of the best performances. Imagine walking away from a show and the only track you didn't know was the one you kept thinking about after. Thank you for coming to the coast to play.

[@mattloiacono1188]

Oh man the guitar tone! What an exceptional performance. Thank you for the HD upload 🙏

[@josephd7267]

Josh’s pre song banter is some of the funniest stuff I’ve heard😂

[@JM-bg2ts]

god I miss Joey! they haven't been the same since he left!

[@moshworm8260]

Who is. Joey😋

[@rycoopersongs]

@@moshworm8260 he was their drummer until he got replaced by Jon Theodore in 2013

[@biffymac35]

Always good to see the mighty Joey on the drums, animal of a player!

[@andywright7241]

Did he come back for a one off? He left a long time ago didn't he?

[@biffymac35]

@@andywright7241 possibly,looks like quite an old recording,he's one busy dude,seems to be everywhere just now.

[@stephenreie9847]

For sound nobody can touch this band,its dirty,it rocks!!!they rock

[@davidgrimes6193]

I don't know why they just don't have listeners enough to demonstrate how fucking good they are... like some 7 billions.

[@satevo462]

Thats a nice basement, that's bigger than my house..

[@fragglet]

That ending was really just Joey drumming as fast as he could and everyone else trying their best to keep up

[@boosh90]

An E-bow. On a lap steel. Troy is a beast. Great version of a great song.

[@chrisr.4961]

Everyone gets a trophy.

[@carljudaspiek6169]

You get a participation trophy for watching. Pat yourself on the back for having great taste \m/

[@PERSONA1111]

its crazy to watch this at 1500 views knowing that in a few days it will at a bunch of millions

[@Dougceccomancini]

You would think so but atm the video was uploaded 23 hours ago and it’s only at eight and a half thousand views

[@frankgile1996]

@@Dougceccomancini it's still at around 13000 views as of the time of this comment...

[@yigitpala1]

i hardly doubt that since this is not one of the most loved track from their arsenal

[@PERSONA1111]

yeah maybe i rushed by saying days, but months for sure

[@wra7h]

woa crazy

[@stusux]

I got dragged out of a venue in Melbourne Australia for filming this song in the mid 2000s on the lullabies to paralise tour. Was happy to get back into to venue. Didn't understand why until a DVD of that tour came out. Definitely wasn't trying to disturb the flow of the show or anything since I had filmed qotsa many times before and thought it was okay.

[@stusux]

Just a memory for the ages.

[@coliosucc7468]

"For pie and trivial pursuit" - Josh

[@funkempfang]

this is the sound I fell in Love with......seems something inside me that wake´s up and don´t want to stop.........Man I miss that era....

[@MrConstantMalachi]

Same. This sound is distinctive, the QOTSA monster waking up. I've always preferred the slovenly fuzz of the earlier albums over the gloss of the latter. More of a drug haze, less self-aware. The chaos of Josh's polka-influenced riffs, crashing against the other instruments with wonderful circus-like disharmony. It's perfectly realised. Good times.

[@xbettiepage2194]

Most definitely 😏