Queens of the Stone Age - Era Vulgaris FIRST REACTION (Part 2 + BONUS TRACKS)

[@TheCBLingo]

"Battery Acid" going straight into "Make It Wit Chu" always makes me laugh.

[@jaredhiebert7334]

I believe that the title track of Era Vulgaris was supposed to be there in-between. Josh pulled it out of spite towards Interscope.

[@forgetheftfgamer808]

LOL SO FAX WHENEVER BATTERY SCID END IM LIKE OOP LOL

[@themadcow71]

I'm blown away that most people don't think this is one of their best album. So much crazy ear candy

[@rwt2320]

The thing with qotsa though is that literally every single album they've made is at least an 8/10. Hard to rank

[@NightwalkReal]

First upload got blocked - had to chop it up some more...

[@APAL880]

Trent Reznor on the title track. Julian Casablancas on Sick, Sick, Sick. Mark Lanegan on River in the Road. And Dean Ween helped write Make It wit Chu. Queens is always stacked.

[@mynameismattfirered9276]

pretty sure its either lanegan or trent on battery acid too edit: nvm its fucking Troy

[@zOscar_]

7:13 In the last part of God Is In The Radio, Thats the first song that i remember with that melody but i think it has been used a lot , Specially in Live versions of different songs that contains solos.

[@Swashbuckler9x]

It's his fucking thing that lick 😂

[@steverainingagain7956]

Just commented similarly without seeing this. Appears the consensus is that its very similar to that line in the solo of God is in the Radio

[@paranoidandroid6691]

18 A.D.

[@abelpaszkiewicz2686]

after your qotsa albums you should do Them crooked vultures. It's a supergroup with Josh Homme, Daveg Grohl and John Paul Jones. They only have 1 record but it's really good and run pig run sounds a lot like something that could be on that record.

[@SpecialAgentSamCooper]

Scumbag Blues always made me think of a Cream song.

[@chronicallyunstable]

Fun fact: remember the haunting horn outro of Long Slow Goodbye off of Lullabies? That's the melody & chord progression of the chorus of Running Joke! Speaking of which, this song is amazing, as short as it is. Has a somewhat folky vibe to it, and the lyricism is very evocative. My second favourite Queens song after Mosquito Song. P.S.: Running Joke is also on the vinyl version of the album, between Misfit Love and Battery Acid.

[@MST3Killa]

I like the fun fact that Mosquito Song has the lyric, 'lullabies to paralyze' and then that was the next album.

[@ShawnDunbar-os4gw]

The LSG outro is in the end of running joke but the one he reacted to didn't

[@mouserat31]

This album slams hard. Both halves, in fact.

[@jager9022]

Those backing vocals in Battery Acid are actually from Troy the guitarist. Also, The Fun Machine and Running Joke were originally supposed to be on Lullabies but they lost the original tapes for TFM but found it only after the album dropped lol, and Era Vulgaris the song, Josh didn't think it fit too well on the album unfortunately. Also, the synth melody at the end of Make it Wit Chu is just the chorus melody/chords of Era Vulgaris. Now I'm waiting patiently to see your reaction to Feet Don't Fail Me, especially that drop (I'd also love to see you react to Them Crooked Vultures, which is a group consisting of Josh, Dave Grohl and John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin, or Humbug by Arctic Monkeys, which was produced by Homme) 😁

[@joaquinbaume1291]

i thought the backing vocal was from Mark Lanegan

[@jager9022]

@@joaquinbaume1291 it does sound like him (or even Trent Reznor) but it’s not, he wasn’t associated or had any part in the making of Era Vulgaris. The credits of the song confirm it’s Troy too

[@joaquinbaume1291]

@@jager9022 good to know, thanks!

[@jager9022]

@@joaquinbaume1291 no problem! :D

[@showsomesignsoflife]

I've literally never heard troy talk so it's hard to tell

[@JEXMlX]

This album is extremely underrated and is easily one of there best, although I don't think I can pick a favorite because whenever I finally settle on Like Clockwork... as my favorite I remember Make It Wit Chu, Fortress, or Unreborn again exists and I have to reconsider. Would love to see your reaction to villians, another unfortunately underrated album.

[@rytp-doctor]

Villains and Like clockwork - the best albums, I listen and sing all songs of Qotsa for years:)

[@k.cassis]

love era vulgaris, no doubt! but villains is IMO their weakest album, though it has some really fckng good bangers, the other songs are just... there. it's my least favourite album and the title track has really disappointed me after i first heard the acoustic version by josh homme

[@JEXMlX]

@@k.cassis yeah villians is probably there weakest, however when the rest of their discography is as good as it is that's not as bad as it sounds, and it definitely has some bangers

[@tonym3697]

This album it's a beautiful rollercoaster, i'm so glad you've reacted to it. And i'm joining to the mass petition of reacting to Humbug!

[@StoneAgeStark]

So the part at 7:09 in this video, you're right it has been used for sure. If you check out God is on the Radio, go to about 3:19 and you'll find it there. I feel like I remember finding it in at least one other place but I can't think of it off the top of my head

[@OtavioFesoares]

That’s just a Hendrix bend.

[@coolguycoolergamer2724]

Another Suture Up Your Future enjoyer! God, I love that song. Anyways, fun fact, that weird part at the end of Make It Wit Chu is actually the melody of the chorus of Era Vulgaris, at least I'm pretty sure.

[@andrewcanning3840]

15:34 that shout of Rated R is so spot on, it’s like a more chaotic In the Fade or something like that

[@drezbrown1382]

In regards to why the B-sides didn’t make it in, according to Wikipedia and videos on KZbin: The Fun Machine took a shit and died was originally meant for Lullabies, but they ‘lost’ the tapes for it and didn’t didn’t want to re-record it at the time. When Era Vulgaris came out, they decided to record it again, and release it as a bonus in certain countries. Running Joke was recorded after the album had been completed and settled on. It’s the first song to feature Michael Shuman on bass and Dean Fertita on keyboards/guitar, as they were brought in by Josh Homme in order to sure up the lineup that had been in flux for many years, and they performed together on the subsequent tour of Era Vulgaris. They are still with the band today (2022) almost 15 years later. The title track wasn’t included because Trent Reznor (yes, he was on this song and helped in production of it) was feuding with the record label at the time. If I am wrong to assume these sources are correct, don’t hesitate to call me out. Just though I would try to clarify the B-side omissions

[@alexhodgkinson6718]

Do you think youll ever give Humbug by Arctic Monkeys a go? I was so happy when you freaked out over Jeweller's Hands and wanna see what your thoughts are on the rrst of the album

[@jager9022]

Oooh yeah

[@stonedage5087]

My favorite AM record definitely

[@luke_bongoman89]

Make It Wit Chu was written years before this album for Josh's Desert Sessions project. It was actually originally a collaborative track with PJ Harvey

[@rallokkcaz]

And Dean Ween!

[@luke_bongoman89]

@@rallokkcaz oh yeah of course

[@Sl4wt3r]

And I honestly believe the Desert Sessions version is the better version

[@Schmeatboy]

I'm soooooo glad you listened to the bonus tracks

[@nritsch]

It’s been awesome to see you react to this album, particularly I’m Designer. I would love to see future reactions to Villains or Them Crooked Vultures, the supergroup with Josh, Dave Grohl, and John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin.

[@TeddymanYT]

Pretty sure fun machine was supposed to be on Lullabies, on the vinyl version they said they lost the tapes to the song and thats why its not on the album

[@TeddymanYT]

"The song was originally intended to be on the band's fourth studio album, Lullabies to Paralyze. The tapes were assumed stolen but were, in fact, misplaced. In an interview with Rolling Stone, singer Josh Homme said "The tapes got lost. Actually, they were just at another studio, but we falsely accused everyone in the world of theft."[1] A rough studio version of the song was placed on a series of 7" vinyl records, handed out to those who had tickets to the cancelled London shows."

[@nym5qu17]

this is such a good album, I LOVE when records like just do complete style 180s back to back

[@DirkvanBoxtel]

You HAVE to do "Them Crooked Vultures" too. Same singer/drummer (Josh Homme/Dave Grohl) + John Paul Jones on bass. Yes, JPJ from Led Zep. Insane group. Also, I think you'll find that Eagles of Death Metal's album "Zipper Down" has HUGE Queens influences, obviously thanks to Josh's parts/production. Love your vids! We're all looking forward to the next ones!!!

[@joelg5546]

that album is a masterpiece too. wish they could have made another one

[@LeoDamin13]

You should really check Them Crooked Vulture's album. And I HAVE TO RECOMMEND As Blue As Indigo from Tigercub, I'm sure that you'd love the album and the band

[@Pead929]

The story I read about why The Fun Machine Took a Shit and Died didn't make the album was it was misplaced. It was recorded to tape. This was during the Era sessions but the story goes that the recording of it was lost. They were convinced someone stole it and interrogated anyone with access to the studio. Ultimately it was just lost but once the final version of Era went to be pressed etc it was found in the studio

[@samuel_3874]

Glad you enjoyed Suture, easily one of their best

[@lindacoy7165]

I love watching someone else enjoying this band as much as I do. More please.

[@NegoClau]

Era Vulgaris is definitely a grower, like Villains...

[@alexandrelin120]

The weird Make It Wit Chu synth outro was supposed to be a transition into Era Vulgaris

[@TheOneAndOnlyFloridaMan]

You've got to listen to their self titled album when you get a chance. In my opinion it's their best album. It's definitely their heaviest album and hasn't got a bad song on it.

[@R3ALDUBB3DD3R3K]

Great driving record, would strongly recommend throwing it on. Nothing like blasting queens while blazing down the highway

[@bixogrilovevo5655]

Battery Acid is soo underrated. This whole album is one of their best

[@scottmc129]

This Album was also on the heels of a Desert Sessions album so there was a lot of mood carry over. Look up the Original Make it with You Desert Sessions where that song came from. It's really good.

[@norijagar]

I had the exact same reaction to 'Running Joke'. It's got that special Queens ingredient. Love the reactions man

[@Bradford659]

2 absolute favourites of mine on Era are Run, Pig, Run & River in the Road.

[@jager9022]

Hell yeah dude!

[@nickcds3419]

That’s awesome because run pig is my least favorite queens song. That’s the thing about this band. Ask 20 fans to rank their albums or songs and you’ll get 20 different extremely varied answers.

[@hello_alpine1693]

If yall are wondering what on earth that synth lead at the end of Make It Wit Chu was, its the chorus melody of the title track!

[@rytp-doctor]

Also you can check THEM CROOCKED VULTURES, you will like that music.

[@steph121sas]

If you’re going to listen to more QOTSA, listen to their self titled, released in 1998. I would listen to Villiains last. You might also want to check out Desert Sessions as you will notice songs from those albums have made it to Queens albums.

[@nostalgiaprofessori]

I enjoyed the reaction of this album, thank you for listening the bonus tracks as well!

[@nostalgiaprofessori]

But now you have the Villains album left! Check it out someday

[@Namesjames1000]

Fun fact Trent Reznor from NIN sings the backup vocals on the Song Era Vulgaris

[@SubparLoki]

It’s kinda like queens doing a NIN album and the reznor vocals only add

[@pinnzhen1201]

don't know if anyone has mentioned but the sinth part at the end of make it wit chu is the melody of the title track era vulgaris

[@arcanemaster8722]

Absolutely love this album. It is my second favorite queens album, only bested by like clockwork. Love how chaotic and heavy it sounds yet still so melodically and beautiful. I agree with the sequencing critique though. There are so many weird endings on a lot of these songs that feel kinda pointless, like the ones on Make It With Chu or Suture. These don’t take away too much though, as they are some of my favorites off the album. Suture in particular is top 3 QOTSA imo

[@Thtgrlspsn]

Era Vulgaris is supposed to be a drive around Hollywood so you're right.

[@ricerockett]

React to Them Crooked Vultures

[@wad5907]

If you ever listen to Villains, highly recommend having the lyrics available. The sound may be a bit different from previous works, but the song writing is the absolute best of any of their albums.

[@suppastroth6708]

If you listen to the Chorus of Era Vulgaris it sounds like the last part of Make it Wit Chu

[@hokemoseley2934]

Running Joke is a top 5 Qotsa song for me. Love it.

[@leonardodoro2702]

Hi Nightwalk - I love your videos mate! - I was thinking that since Mark Lanegan had a huge part in Queens and was a hell of a talented songwritter maybe you could make Mark Lanegan Band reaction video... cheers

[@leonardodoro2702]

"Blues Natural" or some other of the latest records would be awesome!

[@RaisinBran1314]

Now that you've almost finished your deep dive into QOTSA I think you would be interested in checking out the Desert Sessions. Josh brings an eclectic list of artist out to a recording studio in Joshua Tree in the middle of the California desert to write and produce an album in about a week. Most of the songs are very experimental and out there but you can see the seeds being planted for many artists work they will go on to do later.

[@steverainingagain7956]

Wonder if the part of the solo in Make it wit chu that he says they have done before is in God is in the Radio? I feel like I can hear it too

[@SubparLoki]

I hear leg of lamb solo too, just a smidge

[@thekevthings722]

I guess the last album to listen to is villains, not many people like it just like era but definitely has a lot of awesome songs, hopefully you listen it to

[@cassieg7356]

I know I'm super late here but I would love to request the Kyuss/Queens combined album: if nothing else you have to listen to that album's version of Born to Hula and Spiders and vinegaroons!

[@katharinahasenbalg8011]

idk what happened with fun machine, era vuvlgaris and running joke, BUT, those songs are part of the album for me on spotify. Is there a problem with the US or smth? Also, the offical videos of the QoTSA youtube channel are available for me. Im from Argentina.

[@Schmeatboy]

yeah, theyre not on the US version of the album. I downloaded them locally

[@jager9022]

It's a regional thing, the fun machine isn't available in the UK but running joke and EV are. I think in Greece TFM is available but the other two aren't

[@RazorWolfz]

We have all three on the album on Spotify in Norway, even “I’m Designer Hot Chip Remix” which is genuinely terrible idk what made them add this

[@bradrot991]

For some great ear candy check their cover of ZZ tops song Precious and Grace. Featuring Billy Gibbons and Mark Lanegan.

[@noah_ivk]

If you want some real Bangers just like Qotsa listen to Them Crooked Vultures. Would definitly make a great reaction Video! Keep up the good work.

[@modernlife1321]

You need to do villains now!

[@rytp-doctor]

Please, listen last album 'Villains'!!!!!

[@Schmeatboy]

Hope you listen to Villains, listened to that a lot when it came out.

[@alexanderdario]

You have to listen to the first album "Queens of the Stone Age" and the last one "Villains" before ranking them... and I suggest you to listen also the only album of Them Crooked Vultures... a masterpiece!

[@rallokkcaz]

Suture Up My Future is probably my favorite track on this record, not because it's the best QotSA song. Because of that guitar tone and big open chords in a drop C tuning, the lyrics as well. It's a classic for die hard fans like me.

[@diashussain3218]

AYOO compliance be out

[@settlepetal1252]

I hope you give the Villains album a crack in the future!

[@rytp-doctor]

Я рад, что ты слушаешь Qotsa, это классная музыка. Этот альбом довольно странный, но остальные - шедевр

[@MST3Killa]

I Wanna Make It Wit Chu was a Desert Sessions song... if you want a really gritty version of it, give that a listen.

[@1ycan-eu9ji]

I love the b sides esp the acoustic version of make it wit chu

[@licansen3331]

@NightWalk pls listen to the Smile made by Thom Yorke his new Band Thom made a new band Btw

[@Therealstoob]

You should react to them crooked vultures and then the villains album from queens of the stone age

[@josephwright4222]

I thought you’d like Suture but I wasn’t sure because it is such a random track on this album (tbh half the tracks on Era are random af), so was so glad when you said you favourited it. It’s such a moody track, and leads into like clockwork era really nicely

[@samlarsen2604]

You should react to Jeff Buckley's Grace. One of the greatest vocalists of the 90s and one of the best albums ever.

[@markdog912]

Where is Run pig Run?????????

[@squeezeslemons]

18:17

[@Therealstoob]

It's here

[@ViktorShmorhun]

Please, listen to Zemfira music, its totally great !! 2007 - Спасибо or 2013 - Жить В Твоей Голове or 2021 - Бордерлайн

[@samm9397]

Sorry not sorry, Fun Machine is QOTSA's best song.

[@BeatLA24]

Agreed. It's my favorite. It was even more awesome hearing it live in SF in 2014.

[@jager9022]

Amen brother

[@joelg5546]

its so insanely good. wish it would have made an album. I cant stream it

[@TheCBLingo]

"Era Vulgaris" could've been the first single...instead it didn't even make the album smh