Josh Homme: How Queens of the Stone Age Writes Music

Taken from JRE #1387 w/Josh Homme: • Joe Rogan Experience #...

[@McDuffin]

Rated R, songs for the deaf, and like clockwork have no filler.

[@idiotshittiot]

Same with queens of the Stone Age, lullabies, era Vulgaris, and villains

[@seethoseareyourtearsman.1758]

@@idiotshittiot correct

[@moistboy64]

literally none of their discography is filler, even the last albums grown on me

[@locustboy8448]

araya Not a fan of the self titled personally, find it too similar to Kyuss. And while most people seem to love Kyuss I really can’t stand them. Regular John and If Only are pretty great though

[@ckemekc77]

@@jager9022 Lullabies to Paralyze is such an incredible album

[@hiltonklymok7356]

I would love it if them crooked vultures did another record

[@ameatloaf6227]

Hilton Klymok it’s rumored to be happening

[@LanceVanceDance84]

@@ameatloaf6227 Yeah, IIRC Josh and JPJ are ready to go again, but now it's basically down to Dave's availability outside of Foo Fighters. C'mon Dave, TCV is a million times better than FF.

[@christo8652]

Binary Sunset Chaser every year or so in an interview with any of the members they always say they’re working on coming together to record again, they’ve even saying this for 10 years I wouldn’t look into it

[@LanceVanceDance84]

@Harrison Bergeron I'm sure the next Foo Fighters album that will sound interchangeable with the rest of their output can wait another year. John Paul Jones isn't getting any younger.

[@locustboy8448]

Harrison Bergeron I think Grohl has enough cash to pay the bills for awhile lol

[@Hot18Shot]

Homme is one of the last true living rockstars out there, and you can see why by the way he thinks. Just play what you think is cool, not what sells. Your audiemce will come around.

[@Hot18Shot]

@robert will That's fair. I for one really liked it, it was a more poppy take to their sound and I think it's good for what it is.

[@kierkegaard907]

Exact opposite of highly suspect apparently

[@llewodcm20]

@Andrew Bowyer ex-wife

[@billystacey3430]

True shit

[@EUC_DeathRay]

@@kierkegaard907 you missed the point apparently

[@Luxuryyacht92]

Seeing "Song for the Dead" live is still one of my favorite concert experiences. It was incredible.

[@Marcothy_]

Was it when they still had Mark signing it?

[@Luxuryyacht92]

@@Marcothy_ no, I wish. It was Josh. Still kicked ass.

[@jesitimpe8748]

I can only imagine an out of body experience!!!

[@potluck712]

I saw it live by the MS river at Beale St Music Fest in 2018. The best band I’ve seen live. Led Zeppelin is #1 for me then QOTSA. I saw Robert Plant live in 2016 & I would see QOTSA live again before I saw Plant live again.

[@MrSkater2001]

Song for the deaf

[@TAZS]

"People listen to whatever [music] is good, they don't care about genre" - Josh Homme, I couldn’t agree more!!!!!! 🙌

[@4BCJesus]

@Cognitive Chaos He could care less about your fancy words.

[@eliminator173]

@@4BCJesus lmao

[@ericmceachin6375]

How do you create music? "No one knows"

[@eliminator173]

@shugo104 not being able to detect sarcasm is pretty stupid if you ask me

[@4BCJesus]

@@eliminator173 It's scary to think these people live amongst us.

[@jamezason]

Josh Homme always strikes me as musical genius. He also seems so dedicated to the art and never above the collection of artists he performs with.

[@deadshot4245]

if you know music and play some of their stuff is so unique on the feeling

[@Hygelac1000]

He is

[@loganrunjack]

Ween is legendary and I respect Josh all the more for acknowledging that

[@WizardOfArc]

Same here

[@nctrnlmjsty8719]

Ween

[@ah5308]

The Molusk is an incredible album.

[@Paul-dw2cl]

Dean Ween played on Songs for the Deaf

[@tanveerhasan2382]

@@Paul-dw2cl and desert sessions also, I think

[@paulschirf9259]

Nobody would throw shade at a painter who had their own paintings on their walls... I really love that he listens to his music.

[@nctrnlmjsty8719]

As an artist, I have my paintings and drawings all over my walls

[@JoshButterballs]

thats the point

[@N.ro9000]

Thank you! Or a chef making himself dinner. A teacher teaching himself something new... Nothing wrong with enjoying your work.

[@nylontusk1289]

You have to listen back at the music you created for many reasons. The thing that gets me about listening to your own songs is that some when you go back and listen you'll feel great pride, nostalgia and it brings you joy but then on the other hand you can listen back to the same songs and feel totally insecure, embarrassed and think the songs you thought were great now you think suck. It's a strange thing I personally go through, I'm sure other musicians do too but you just gotta keep on keeping on because you love the music. Usually your biggest critic and obstacle is your own self so if you can get past the I, me, me, mine you'll be alright. Peace and Love everyone ✌ & ♥️

[@maximilianocroce8975]

I hope someday Joe gets Trent Reznor in the podcast

[@eliminator173]

I want him on the podcast

[@zacharyhurley5399]

Hell yeah brother.

[@antonstefanov2146]

I just heard a dark MOOG synth sound in my head when I read that.

[@maximilianocroce8975]

@@Banana_Split_Cream_Buns and so is Joe... perfect match

[@ks-zc1jh]

@@Banana_Split_Cream_Buns Agreed, I've listened to Trent's music most of my life but he is hard to listen to in a number of interviews. He is fully aware of his imporatance in a few different genres of music. Still a brilliant musician though.

[@trowabarton222]

From Kyuss to Queens of the Stone Age, they have been the soundtrack to the majority of my life. I cant begin to explain the impact this guy had had on my life.

[@kftc1980]

Derick Cunningham Me too, until I discovered Elder.

[@elrickhilliard9822]

You're not alone you're not the only one but hey no one knows

[@stefansteff13]

same here!

[@mrmatthews18]

Same dude!!

[@mrmatthews18]

Just had the 3s and 7s album cartoon tattood on me.

[@Jakers_Gaming]

Josh is so interesting that his comedy gets missed because it’s so subtle and you have to dissect everything else he is saying

[@dejanmarkovic3040]

You mean like the pastry that was run over by a tire? Yeah...

[@mittmadford5402]

No joe just misses almost everyones comedy.

[@alexraia1377]

I love this guys philosophy of music. You can see he really feels the music and has an understanding of where it comes from, even though it's a still a big mystery to him. Very interesting guy. I would love to jam with him or be an observer of a jam session with him.

[@ThatOneDude521]

Ditto

[@TheCarbunkleofTruth]

This is definitely a late reply, but check out him on the Noisey episode with Sweeney

[@joshuayettou3552]

Mark Lanengan has a great story with Josh Homme in it. "Sing Backwards and Weep" is such a fantastic and intense book. I highly recommend the Audible version. Lanengans voice really adds to the storytelling. Oh and his stories with Kurt Cobain and Layne Staley are incredible.

[@Jamesp1972]

I can't work out whether he's a dickhead or just a very articulate, honest dickhead

[@ennio5596]

Amazing book/audiobook! 🙌🙏

[@lunatico981]

Lanegan turns out to be the devil for all three of them, Staley, Kurt and Josh. But mostly to him self.

[@stevedemon1981]

I laughed my ass off at the story about the dealer thinking Homme was a cop!

[@FUCKCHRISHANSEN]

thank you so much for this

[@malakistan2226]

ive never heard someone speak giberish, yet also understand what they were saying perfectly

[@miou-miou-]

"where's brant bjork!"

[@8ball66]

Hahaha...I been rewatching to learn the new words,

[@kaseydey4651]

I figured he was stoned.

[@kakarrotcake6991]

Pretty sure he had a traumatic brain injury years ago

[@staffcarpenborg]

he's born 1973 -> a Water Ox - that pretty much sums it up. the Ox in western astrology is equivalent to Capricorn -> Capricorns are some of the most head fucked ppl on the planet.. he also shows signs of possible Aspergers qualities.. maybe even dyslexic at a younger age. but it's usually the case with genius's. they get to their God like status purely because they've learnt to reign in the insanity..

[@Tim21189]

I’ve been a big Josh Homme fan for years. Loved seeing him give props to Ween, the most brilliant, yet slept on band of all time. I’d live to see one of them on JRE.

[@turnermoore8599]

There’s a live Ween recording, but the title and concert escape me… Dean Ween says a “hello” to their friends, Queens of the Stoneage, then they dedicate the song Homo Rainbow. Pretty hilarious.

[@ernestofr128]

They should get Mike Patton on the show.

[@UndisputedUFC]

Ernesto Fuentes Buzz Osbourne and Trent Reznor

[@glepp937]

@@UndisputedUFC you should get some commas

[@disalvatron]

i second and third this. Mike Patton would be an amazing guest!

[@hinjurock]

With Josh Homme - they can call it "Asshole Meets Asshole".

[@Daddy3J]

Mike Patton would be an amazing guest.

[@MrFee360]

Josh embrasses the imperfection that is to be human. He takes It to a whole new level. Yet he is humble, and have a great heart and a great mind

[@mrbard1]

Besides when he kicks camera men in their faces, he is a great guy.

[@lucasmarangoni5296]

He's got a great kick too

[@zeroerhaplus]

And heavily ripped t-shirt 😅

[@comedyforlife7]

The best band on the Earth!They Helped me get through my tough times as a US soldier in Iraq. They are kings of Stoner Rock.

[@enlightenedapple]

Mooon Dog they helped me get through as an Iraqi soldier. Small world.

[@seethoseareyourtearsman.1758]

They are more than stoner tho

[@kevinmyrick218]

He literally pioneered stoner rock

[@Fluffymck]

Both love and smoke it

[@chaotic_productions]

Heck yeah bro. For me it was God Smack. My Staff Sargent and I bonded over that while deployed...Good times

[@christianbarrow4846]

Josh Home is my hero musically and personally. He's a bad ass and a real musician. He has never chased a genre or sound in the hopes it would be #1 on the charts with a bullet. Its unique because of what he just explained. I love that guy. Personally I make music that I want to hear that I don't hear or can't find any were else. I listen to my recordings over and over again. When I get those goose bumps while listening to something my band mates and I created I know its good. Which is a real challenge when it comes to capturing the sound in the studio. Creating the song from inspiration is one part, capturing it correctly and honestly in the studio is a whole other process. This man is my hero. I don't have many if those left. I love u Josh and have the greatest amount of respect for you. You have stood the test of time in the industry while still maintaining your truth of who you are and what original music you make.

[@qotda]

bro what u said about capturing it in the studio a different thing. thanks for your comment it's what I'm going through

[@christianbarrow4846]

It’s like a whole new animal right? Just keep working at it and get as much pro engineer help as possible.

[@benchambers1643]

I WAS LITERALLY THINKING HOW GOOD IT WOULD BE FOR JOSH HOMME TO BE ON THIS PODCAST JUST THIS PAST WEEK

[@Jbourbz]

Ben Chambers me too

[@Knightlight02]

I remember thinking the same thing for NDGT. I had just watched his previous podcast with Joe and BOOM the day later the most recent one came out

[@HowieDuwett]

Ben Chambers same dude.

[@veravile1232]

Same!

[@angusbeefballfro]

Joe should try getting Chino Moreno or Mike Patton next.

[@TheTribes44]

very genuine guy, really happy to see a well spoken artist explain their point of view

[@paulandrew4820]

Bahaaaaha... if u only knew man

[@te9591]

Yeah josh homme has interviewed really well on this show. Its neat to think he so thoughtful outside of being a rogue.

[@richardwright4809]

@@paulandrew4820he fucks up like the rest of us. Are you a perfect individual incapable of making mistakes?

[@waltoopoyndeaux4199]

Mr. Homme dropped so much wisdom in just this clip alone; I need to watch the entire episode.

[@EITFM]

Agreed there were definitely some actionable gems in here for people who work in creative fields

[@sylokthedefiled]

i think they took it down so we can’t watch it now

[@mathboy8188]

You stole my comment a year in advance. I was marveling at how much positive insight he packed into 8 minutes. Every musician - hell, every artist - on Earth should hear these 8 minutes.

[@fuzzytabby4304]

Josh's success comes from having great taste in music not copying whatever sound is trendy. Great music is timeless, If it sounds cooler than anything out there then it's probably his.

[@andrewmize823]

I never had any expectations of being a famous rockstar--I just like playing guitar and singing, and if I happen to get a free beer or two or a couple of bucks in my pocket, that's fine. The thing that always killed working with bands for me is that everybody I would try to make music with always wanted to stick with one thing. I never stuck to one genre on my own because I never wanted to. If any of the songs I've written were in a specific genre, I just did it to see if I could pull it off authentically, and then I wanted to try it again with a new piece in a new style. Maybe that's not marketable, and maybe almost nobody besides myself and my friends and family have ever heard my stuff, but out of almost 20 years of home recording and around 100 completed tracks, I've done a bunch of songs that I'm truly proud of. My total experience with playing in bands might comprise a total of 14 demo songs, and they're not bad--but the love of the craft was just never fully present when I was expected to stick to one style or another.

[@woodrowwwilson9540]

This guy validates my 25+ year long love of Ween in his explanation of why he loves their work, nicely done sir!

[@kevinwilliams5621]

Finally some ween love!!

[@goudagirl6095]

I will DEFINITELY give them a listen, always up for being turned onto good new music (even if the artists themselves are not "new")

[@RandyJamminMusic]

Im three years too late. I LOVE Ween. But If you haven't heard Josh Fishel do his Ween medley acoustic compilation please do. Its incredible. I'm a huge fan of him (RIP) and Bargain Music but its one of the best covers of Ween I've ever heard. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3LCd4mNnM-ffdE

[@RandyJamminMusic]

Also my absolute favorite version of Tender Situation. I'm not joking when I say Scott Metzger here is one of my all time favorite solos. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ep61YaeEZs13hpo

[@akev9075]

"MILLIONAIRE" IS ONE OF THEE GREATEST WORKOUT SONGS OF ALL TIME 🤘🤘

[@rolleddebacle7391]

Interesting

[@AlexW58]

WEEN. GREATEST BAND OF ALL TIME.

[@disposablealienbrains7010]

Hands down

[@fattyjaybird7505]

💥👊💥

[@ah5308]

Takem to Brown Town!

[@leeadickes7235]

They are so good they ruin almost all other music. Songs like The Joker from Steve Miller are just so plane and boring or say any Van Halen songs.

[@AmericanSpyFox]

I concur.

[@Dooger111]

Kyuss is one hell of a band!!

[@bschultz44]

Josh Homme is a genius

[@mrksjke]

No, that would be Kojima. Josh is simply The God.

[@RubbelisPro]

One of the most interesting guitar players I've ever listened to. His ability to cherry pick notes in and out of certain scales and make it sound musical is scary good.

[@Weebwhacker]

@@mrksjke idk, I want to say Kojima is up there but he made a USPS simulator. It's for a very specific and niche audience

[@JimmyDoogs]

Kyuss is sooo guuud too

[@davidwile1277]

Yeah to bad he is an idiot and kicked a camera into a womans face for no reason

[@tylerbeaumont]

I love how you can tell that he cares. He's just so involved, and he clearly believes what he's saying

[@teetoys76]

Man ... he’s so right about the stoner rock / metal thing . Kyuss , Cathedral , & Sleep were the first bands that turned me onto that vibe . Sabbath too , but Sabbath was my generations dad Metal / rock .

[@alextorres7655]

I love how Ween is just as important to Josh Homme as they are to me. Listening to the QOTSA discography it makes so much sense that he was such a big Ween fan. Bring WEEN to the JRE!!

[@satevo462]

Love that Josh's shirt has guitar strap holes it in.

[@peterp7445]

lol hadnt realized and i used to play the guita

[@seanthomasrauchert1695]

Its like skateboarders shirts from holding ur board!

[@bobbyw8742]

Or from having a Goffin cockatoo who likes to chew on everything. 😒 including our shirts along many other fabrics.

[@SethHesio]

Or moths!

[@francisbawasanta6310]

I'm a R&B and Hiphop cat, but I fu**ING love Queens of the Stoneage. I'm not sure what their equipment set up is but they have their own sound. You know it when you hear it on the first note when their guitars come in.

[@peterp7445]

yup they have like hip hop drums patterns im a drummer they sickkkkkkkkkkkk

[@grimg0r]

Francis Bawasanta they got some amazing guitar tones

[@piwaskd]

You are not the first hip hop fan that loves QOTSA, I read some comments like yours in other places, they're just so good you can enjoy their work no matter your taste in music, like you said before they have their own sound and is so freaking awesome.

[@heliodias4120]

You guys should take a look on kanye of the stone age, its funny at least even though its not well produced

[@itsmyshowpro]

love that he loves ween. love the confusion of saying "i love ween"

[@NatGreenOnline]

I saw his band Kyuss play with Ween in Vancouver way back in the day. I was a huge Kyuss fan and hadn't really listened to Ween before. Such a great show.

[@SethHesio]

ItsMyShowProductions ha ha ha ha ha

[@SethHesio]

Nat Green wow. That’s so cool. When was that 1993?

[@NatGreenOnline]

@@SethHesio I think it might have been '94? So amazing to see them. Definitely one of the highlights of live shows for sure.

[@joeydee247]

Josh is the american version of Thom Yorke. His voice is very "different"and has a natural falsetto sound. Music style varies from song to song, but that writing style leaves his subtle signature on each track. Melancholy yet child-like sense of humor. Side projects with other famous talented musicians. This guy is the tits and I'm glad to be alive at the same time as him.

[@michaelluder4670]

Damn dude, never made this correlation and it's so bloody true. And I'm a massive fan of both since the late 90s.

[@eracli0]

My two favorite dudes!

[@AK47Gang100]

Pretty cool comparison

[@kylebyrne8076]

lol radiohead

[@joeydee247]

@@kylebyrne8076 and Atoms for Peace and solo stuff

[@disposablealienbrains7010]

Saw Ween play for 3 hours straight on acid. Best concert/night of my life.

[@chrisdonegan2566]

Hashbagmetoo

[@spxyx]

That's why Josh is awesome: He gets it.

[@muchagrande1687]

He might, but he for sure kicked a photographer in the face/camera... Makes Welcome to Sky Valley just a bit less cool.

[@hruiz3308]

@@muchagrande1687Dave Chappelle was right about all you fuckers.

[@Forestgravy90]

Mucha Grande he didn't see it was a woman holding a camera and swung out at a light. I've been on stage in an arena like that you can't see much

[@SilentCriket]

Also he has noodle legs... so... not his fault.

[@borisbabic4360]

Fuck him, he's an asshole, I have no respect for this fucker after he kicked that woman in the face. Fuck him and fuck everybody who supports this donkey

[@BungleGrindClown]

Queens Of The Stone Age is one of my favorite bands. Rated R is one of my favorite albums ever.

[@locustboy8448]

Nico Campbell I don’t even know what I’m doing here

[@Forestgravy90]

Locustboy yeah yeah yea yeah!!

[@mikekoenig6467]

Kyuss was better

[@BungleGrindClown]

@@mikekoenig6467 That's your opinion I like Kyuss also,I just grew up with Queens first that's why I like them more and they have more diversity in sound and I like Homme's voice a little more. His work with Kyuss is insane.

[@BungleGrindClown]

@Gene Bone He no doubt has a great voice I just kinda prefer Homme's voice and his smooth singing style. Garcia has the good old fashioned dirty rock and roll/stoner rock voice he kinda reminds me of someone from the 70s.

[@111RAMONES]

Seen QOTSA live many times.. GReat band!

[@irotinmyskin]

super tight well oiled machine

[@chaseg]

I’ve been to A LOT of shows and they are definitely in the top 5 live performances

[@stephanspiller9877]

See onde here in Brazil, great live show

[@WhaddupImTopher]

Only saw em once, but they kicked ass

[@stationcolossus]

I’ve seen so many Josh Homme interviews over the years and this is probably the most normal, down-to-earth and real I’ve ever seen him. Seems like he really opened up in this interview.

[@ELMAGNIFICO101]

like how his shirt is ripped where the guitar strap goes ....i have a dark mark on my shoulder from it

[@jessemontano6399]

Haha. Ya. I fucked up my back and my shoulder. Too much jam. Haha.

[@werideatdusk]

The mark of the beast 🤘

[@Huedtunes]

Josh has such an interesting creative mindset, I've heard the same about not every song can be your best but applied to stories or poetry and it's inspiring but will take some rethinking to consider each story or nascent idea has potential to be the best.

[@northpappyflappy]

Weens Twelve country golden classics is a great album.

[@condutchak]

I've said it a million times, I'll say it a million more: Queens of the Stone Age is the best band name ever!

[@tanveerhasan2382]

I need a SAGA, what's that SAGA!

[@Sam-og3lo]

what about Psychedelic Porn Crumpets or King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard?

[@locustboy8448]

Tanveer Hasan It’s songs for the deaf, you can’t even hear it!

[@Red0bullha]

@@Sam-og3lo those are great ones too

[@mavjmonr]

@@Sam-og3lo I love the Psychedelic Porn Crumpets!!!

[@elrickhilliard9822]

I've been attending the school of Josh Homme cinch the debut of songs for the Deaf the musical Freedom he speaking about does not come easy but when you realize this phase of song formula it's (for me) one of the most profound experiences I've had in my lifetime. Also I would literally do anything to collaborate with Josh be able to write with him he's probably the best contemporary artist alive right now he just incredible musical genius or the best of our lifetimes

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Drawing a dance line in the sand, let’s do this.

[@richcampus]

😄😁😆👍👄

[@squanchy666]

🕺

[@Phangmaster]

WEEN! Check them out if you don't know them, I'm so glad when folks like Homme recognise Ween, they were great.

[@fattyjaybird7505]

Are great... still touring

[@NILBOG13]

I saw them open for WEEN at the Warfield is S.F. It was one of those times when I gained a new favorite band from an opener. Also, ALL HAIL THE BOOGNISH!

[@iFloatie]

Little sister can’t you find another wayyyyy

[@bryanlettow4389]

That songs disturbing

[@halo091]

@@bryanlettow4389 no it isn't it's one of their best

[@bryanlettow4389]

@@VvhowlinwolfvV 😂 exactly wtf

[@wingracer1614]

@@halo091 It can be both you know. Deeply disturbing and one of the best.

[@piwaskd]

That song talks about a little sister of an ex girlfriend, he was banging both

[@frankbonelli1753]

Josh Homme is like the musical King Midas. Everything he touches is plated in gold. I love that he just speaks from the heart. Soaking up the knowledge like a sponge.

[@Irregular_John]

The last good thing he made was Them Crooked Vultures way back in 2009. After Nick Oliveri was booted from QOTSA Queens’ records got more and more boring. The last two records are pure noise for my liking.

[@theguyyousaw7950]

@@Irregular_John Good that you said "for my liking" because people think that LC could be one of the best rock albums of 2010's. I didnt like Vilains tho. And the new single reminds me of Era Vulgaris, and it was an good album even without Nick.

[@sponkmcdonk3898]

Stop the worship

[@brokendogleg88]

I like when Rogan has musician guests because he's probably the last guy to talk about artistic endeavors

[@bedford4383]

Jesus. Someone call a medic.

[@nicholasb4071]

Yes, even though he’s a comedian and arguably very creative.

[@mikeFolco]

Nicholas B lol good one

[@brokendogleg88]

Joe Rogan is a hack comedian. Most of his guests are funnier than him. Great podcast though.

[@deesnutz4638]

@@brokendogleg88 I actually failed into watching one of his nflx special after ..like 15 minutes

[@arnaldo1124]

This man is a genius, as a musician I have an immense respect to Josh..!

[@ernestyeager3005]

I found their music way late, but was instantly blown away. ..and the fact that they were around and knew the great musicians of the late 80s/early 90s is awesome. Ffs Grohl and Lanigan played with them...

[@dylankurtz8423]

Same. They are one of the greatest bands and I liked them 20+ years ago when the music video for No One Knows came out and they performed it on Mad TV. 21 years later they have become my all time favorite band and I'm 2 away from owning all of their records on Vinyl

[@mastod0n1]

"Not every song can be your best" This is a nuanced point. In my experience, if I worried about every new song being my best then I would never write new songs. I would get stuck in a loop of thinking the song could be better and perpetually tweaking it and never be satisfied. But that's probably why I only play house parties and dive bars around town. I still have fun.

[@MrROTD]

Josh mentioning WEEN made me grin ear to ear because I think WEEN is the best band almost no one knows about, totally eclectic and totally original as well.

[@grandwazoo1696]

Saw them in the early 2000's. They played for 3 hrs before the 20 minute encore. Awesome band!!!!

[@colepeterson5392]

praise all that is, Boognish

[@MrROTD]

I'm glad some ohers agree hail Boognish.

[@MrROTD]

WEEN is the best for reasons Josh mentioned, they do so many styles but it's still authentic and often funny.

[@Chunker12]

There was a time during my mum’s cancer where I didn’t know what would happen, that was an awful place to be. You seem like a lovely dude, so your mum was clearly really lovely too. Stay strong broski ❤

[@joaomarcelo7327]

"there isn't a queens of the stone age sound" WHAT

[@GGanzolo]

wtf right? (I scrolled down looking for this comment lol)

[@bigkrutherford]

His point is that there is no "sounds" that Queens abides by. It allows for them to do whatever they want

[@joaomarcelo7327]

@@bigkrutherford that's more about the music structure what you're saying. There's absolutely a qotsa sound, but it's based on tone and Josh's licks mostly

[@bigkrutherford]

@@joaomarcelo7327 fair! You definitely can tell when it's Homme on the track.

[@jralvins]

@@joaomarcelo7327 Exactly, the thing is that it sounds like QOTSA but they arent doing the same all the time

[@journeysmt4484]

Loved his music since Kyuss. Amazing talent.

[@OldManDoom]

Ween, They Might Be Giants, and Kyuss are brilliant (and three of my favorite bands) because they can and will play anything and make it sound totally natural. It’s like living in 7 different ecosystems at once

[@TheFiery975]

And this is the reason why he is such a genius when it comes to expressing himself in the music. Nothing is taboo or off limits. Creating what sounds good to him & what he loves to play. He’s not trying to recreate art but rather his own vision with sound. After seeing them live it’s so obvious that he’s in love with his own music & what he does.

[@l.c.136]

Kyuss was on a whole other level.

[@ericg1100]

and nobody knows them! that red sun album is so good

[@ericg1100]

Gene Bone well idk what to tell you man im not 45 and neither are any of my friends. except the guy who showed me Kyuss of course. Younger people dont know

[@ericg1100]

Gene Bone well kids in their twenties def dont know trust me all I do is talk to people abt music where I bartend

[@ericg1100]

Gene Bone let me put it this way. No one ive ever mentioned Kyuss to has known who im talking about. Sorry guy thats just my experience dont be all butthurt.

[@superunknownr6885]

@@ericg1100 I'm 22 and i love Kyuss :)

[@RandyJamminMusic]

I love how he brought up Ween and how he described them. Exactly how I feel and why I love them.

[@Mr.D34]

Love Josh Homme and QOTSA. A one of a kind band where no one sounds like them or write songs like them. As a song writer him and Nick Cave are on another level. I mean no one tells a story like them. (take "If i had a tail" or "feet don't fail me for example") And as a guitar player he is one of the greatest and most unique players. He has a very unique and untouchable sound. His guitar tone sounds so easy to get when you listen to it but once you try to get it you just can't. Just like Billy Gibbons and John Fruciante or other great ones on the same level

[@alexandermatthewsmusic]

It's great to hear well known people say things like you can listen to your own music it should be your favorite music... I've listened to mine a fair bit... Thanks josh!

[@mrksjke]

1:11 That's "Better living through chemistry" right here.

[@BockwinkleB]

Excellent guest. The best rock musician of our generation IMO.

[@JonathanMarsala]

ever heard of Dave Grohl? aslo the drummer for queens

[@zerox4434]

Hitchin A' Ride he was the drummer on Song for the Deaf and a few other songs but he’s not their drummer anymore

[@BockwinkleB]

@@JonathanMarsala Dave's a cool mofo too, he also played in Them Crooked Vultures with Josh. I just think Josh's writing and playing is better and more interesting.

[@briana.1165]

Hitchin A' Ride how about you Hitchin A’ Ride outta here with that comment

[@grantinskeep6039]

Hitchin A' Ride Dave has played on some great albums but QOTSA and Homme’s track record is superior to Foo Fighters. The Foos are incredibly average.

[@scott7521]

I'm all about the "If it's good I don't care what genre it is" theory.... Kudos.

[@SethHesio]

I’m so glad he talked about how amazing Ween are. The country album they made which Josh mentions is fucking amazing.. they really did get the best country musicians to play on it.

[@iblamegravity1]

"Where do you get you ideas? Rogan is the unironic Adam Eget! Lol

[@jimminyxmas]

Joe thinks that he's smart. Josh is actually smart.

[@thismothafuckasaid7304]

So, he's saying he doesn't want to be labeled as "Desert Rock? Understandable, but it's still a shame bc that scene was cool

[@ks-zc1jh]

It really was. A mostly overlooked scene that was only related by a sort of tone rooted in youthful angst and the big idea of freedom. So many great bands, that really didn't sound a lot like each other, often times nothing at all alike. I'm definitely biased though, the Desert Rock thing was the coolest big deal for a little desert kid like myself. Admittedly, I missed the peak by a few years, and I didnt get to party with these folks when they were throwing their desert parties. But they inspired our desert parties.

[@Yochillitsthatserious]

Kyuss was the best

[@mikewalker6016]

Thought this guy retired 15 years ago

[@ks-zc1jh]

@@Banana_Split_Cream_Buns I don't disagree with your definition, but most bands in the "grunge" scene really didn't care for the title. I always though Desert Rock was fitting, because, to me, those bands sounded like the Mojave Desert, which I grew up in as well. Stoner Rock is pretty straight forward in theory, but even at that, a lot of bands don't really appreciate being labeled as such while others revel in it.

[@mikewalker6016]

@@Banana_Split_Cream_Buns who's clockwork? Was that the drummer?

[@nudesoftheworld]

Mad respect for mentioning Ween. Theyve been my favourite band for years and I gave up a long time ago trying to explain their schtick to people, especially in England. Dean and Gene and the Boognish getting too close to my fantasy for almost 20 years.

[@davidcamino713]

Facts, just saw Ween live recently. One of the best bands OAT imo. People gotta know!

[@kuratr]

True. Just got goosebumps when he mentioned Ween. One of my all time favorites. All hail the boognish!

[@jessew7565]

Ahh Josh loves Ween, didn't think it was possible to love him even more

[@d_ruggs]

as a musician/songwriter, ive always felt self conscious about talking about liking my own music/listening to it. cool to hear him talk about that

[@benzakonium]

One of the greatest musicians ever. A completely unique artistic voice.

[@DozerMoto]

A true artist who embraces his craft and the totality of freedom to create .

[@Turk_2023]

I love that Josh was inspired by Ween. Everything makes sense now.

[@therapist6328]

Oh man! Who else remembers Kyuss and Ween tour? C'mon josh bring Ween on the next tour. Queens of the Ween!

[@victorornelas7272]

Weens of the Stone Age

[@jennziff3830]

Whooooooloo

[@jennziff3830]

@@victorornelas7272 whooooooo

[@MikeysMix]

He said WEEN!!!! One of the greatest bands ever! Awesome

[@MrFrosten]

Mic Tactical they’ve also toured together in the past and Dean Ween played on some of the Desert Session records

[@seethoseareyourtearsman.1758]

@@MrFrosten and also sftd

[@CATNIPDEALER77]

WEEN Respect! Love this guy!

[@charlieshimmin976]

Joe - “There’s not like a Queens of the Stone Age sound”.... er yes there most definitely is Joe.

[@level420]

There is but there isn't

[@elihollett]

In 2009 I went to a cannabis cafe for the first time in Vancouver, Canada. Within minutes Kyuss came on the speakers and remained for almost 3 hours while I chatted with random people from around the world. It was a fuckin' great afternoon. Just thought I'd share for basically no reason at all! haha

[@BubbaZanetti6666]

Eli Hollett that would be an enjoyable experience, worth sharing.

[@nuckels188]

What a dope place. Couldn't imagine finding an establishment that plays shit like that even once, let alone for 3 hours

[@elihollett]

@@nuckels188 So rad! It's called the New Amsterdam Cafe on West Hastings, and it was one of my regular hang outs for a couple of years. I miss it dearly!

[@marialeduque8827]

Not only queens are one of the best bands ever ( I only watched their shows on youtube)with incredible perfomances, they also have one of the best and intersting discographys, he also has incredible projects, sessions are great, vultures amazing, he is also a producer. Musically he is great! aI know he might be controversial , but I still like him, and I belive he is one of the last rock starts out there

[@Waluigi93666]

The fact Josh is still recording, writing, producing, and touring after these last few years just shows how much love he has for music.

[@jaydoode15]

This dude has a southern accent when he's on stage but in person he has a slight lisp to his voice and sounds more natural.

[@alexanderflores8235]

He really loves the Elvis persona theatrically, it might not be on purpose he does that tho

[@Swashbuckler9x]

No thats because he's drunk on stage hahahaha

[@dohnboe6323]

Alexander Flores porpoise*

[@satevo462]

@@Swashbuckler9x this

[@joenorway47]

This is the attitude that makes every queens record a non stop hit parade with every song constantly topping the previous

[@77confusedzombie77]

I absolutely love QOTSA. Truly beautiful music.

[@cryptocode88]

One of the most underrated bands of rock history.

[@kykk3365]

2:02 Omg, Mr Homme would make the best cover of Safety Dance!

[@SSs-lr1jq]

I'm so happy he talked about Ween. Made me smile.

[@randysavage3660]

Alright when Queens is over we start calling in Jazz Rabbit

[@rincewindtwoflower3989]

Oh yeah! Queens of the Stone age is the greatest intercontinental champion of all time. DIG IT!

[@jamesdelaney9599]

I’m just so glad ween was praised on JRE

[@jrmulroney]

Kyuss is great!!!! The music had great influence on a lot of bands.

[@brianscraper7433]

I loved watching Homme try his best to get a laugh from Rogan! You could tell he was equally as excited to talk to Rogan as Rogan was to have one of his favorite musicians on.

[@lollapop7673]

I love to listen to Mantra with Dave Grohl on drums when I’m chilling! Great piece of music! My son, who is also a musician, put me onto QOTSA many years ago and I was pleasantly surprised!! I’ve loved Ween for over 20 years! Great quirky band!! 👍

[@ziapsp4167]

Josh must do an awesome impression of Christopher Walken.

[@zachrizzo6525]

He probably his long lost son

[@burgersuperking]

or Donald Trump

[@speedking7224]

Josh homme looks like that Dutch football manager, Louis van gaal

[@spencerjones7620]

Kyuss is one of the most underrated stoner rock/metal bands ever

[@dan6822]

I still listen to the Sky Valley album all the time!

[@perryqcleave5511]

Spencer Jones I hadn’t even clocked he was 15 at the times of Kyuss.

[@sagnolable]

its one of my favorite bands

[@stevenh5209]

If you like kyuss and if you haven't listened to the band dozer yet please do so

[@Daviebhoy25cfc]

Spencer - Homme despises being linked as "stoner rock". He explains around 7:00 onwards

[@TheSavageB]

Hands down, one of the best bands I have ever seen live.

[@somnolentverve2183]

Please have Jack White over! he's brilliant.

[@NoPe-no4sn]

Somnolent verve White Stripes? Yes. Solo JW? No thank you

[@tristanwright9733]

Yessss

[@somnolentverve2183]

@@NoPe-no4sn Haha I quite enjoyed his work with The Raconteurs and The Dead Weather. I also really liked his most recent album. He definitely really changed his style, so that could be why it wasn't up to your taste! No matter the genre or what work he's done with any band (or solo stuff), I just find the way he makes music and the ethics behind it to be fascinating ^^