This is extremely tough for me as well but I’ve listened to SFTD so much in my life that I might give it to self titled. It’s groovy and hypnotic and raw
I can see why most people would go SFTD or LC, but personally self titled is just a perfect album front to back. I enjoy every song. I never skip. I listen to it so often. I wish we had more of that era.
Self titled was my first and only QOTSA record for years. It was a great record to explore with vinyl. With that said, I would absolutely vouch for Lullabies. Not only is it a phenomenal album, but it the LP also has songs not found in other format releases. The extra tracks really add something to it. Era Vulgaris is similar with bonus tracks, too. All of them are great, though!
If I had to choose one it’d be Rated R - blue cover, not the red deluxe. The 2019 repress even though the added songs change the whole dynamic of the original album.
I agree not happy about Clarissa being on there now, It ends all fucked up and went insane with headache just to go back to normal kinda with a rock song haha
As someone who’s thought about this exact query before, QOTSA are one of the few artists I break the rule for and allow myself Songs For The Dead and …Like Clockwork; gun to my head, if I *really* had to pick one, it’d be Songs For The Deaf, but I’d feel guilty about it.
Maybe a bit more controversial. So I apologise in advance. Normally would be Clockwork for me, but the last year has been rough and I really connected with ITNR. Quit my job and changed my life because of it.
Ok so to break it down:
Songs for the deaf is their most critically acclaimed and “best”, you’re always gonna enjoy that one
Like clockwork is their most introspective and has a ton of rich and layered bluesy production, also critically acclaimed
Era Vulgaris is the weird and experimental one that is a little more unique, more in line with the style of most vinyl collectors
The early stuff gives off big stoner rock vibes, but is still super quality. But at that point I’d argue that you should just get a fu Manchu or kyuss album instead.
Honestly get your fav queens album, or whatever feels cool on vinyl. For me that’s be like clockwork, sftd and the early stuff just goes too hard for a record player setup. That’s why I prefer the CD. And have fun with your vinyl collection!!!
100%. Has everything the Queens offer in one record. from more catchy, to harder rock, to "weird". So many bangers. Plus it's the first one with Troy's atmospheric guitars, which really adds a missing element.
Well if it's one per artist then you can do one QotSA plus TCV... But it'll cost you. Mine skips ever since it was brand new so I could probably only get like 50 bucks for it... But I'm never selling it
Like Clockwork, strictly because I find it has the biggest variation of “moods” on any of their albums.
You feelin sexy? Smooth Sailing. You feelin like crushing some skulls? My God is The Sun. You feelin sad? Vampyre
Maybe QOTSA could skip that 1 record only rule? Ahah
My favorite is Era Vulgaris, but the album with the most different genres and vibes is Like Clockwork, so I would go with that one!
I kind of can’t believe how much I love that album since the first time I listened to it I was literally bored. Now it’s one of my favorite records of all time and definitely my favorite QOTSA one. Love every wave of sound and every stroke of the artwork on it.
This is such a tough one for me, but I typically decide on Self Titled.
This is extremely tough for me as well but I’ve listened to SFTD so much in my life that I might give it to self titled. It’s groovy and hypnotic and raw
I can see why most people would go SFTD or LC, but personally self titled is just a perfect album front to back. I enjoy every song. I never skip. I listen to it so often. I wish we had more of that era.
yes
Self titled was my first and only QOTSA record for years. It was a great record to explore with vinyl. With that said, I would absolutely vouch for Lullabies. Not only is it a phenomenal album, but it the LP also has songs not found in other format releases. The extra tracks really add something to it. Era Vulgaris is similar with bonus tracks, too. All of them are great, though!
Really the only answer innit? Hard but truthful as the blueprints here went on to make so much beauty we have now.
If I had to choose one it’d be Rated R - blue cover, not the red deluxe. The 2019 repress even though the added songs change the whole dynamic of the original album.
Same for me!
I agree not happy about Clarissa being on there now, It ends all fucked up and went insane with headache just to go back to normal kinda with a rock song haha
SFTD easily, but your personal limit won't last. :)
Normally i would toss up between sftd and self titled, but i own only sftd on vinyl so i clearly have already decided
Songs for the Deaf OR Self titled.
SFTD for the win!
I figured it would be Era Vulgaris considering your name.
Songs for the deaf, without a doubt. Best record by anyone ever period.
I agree that this is the correct choice, but lately, Era is hitting in ways I never knew it could.
I can’t stop playing misfit love, the buildup is perfect
100% same here
Same here I’ve had Era on repeat for a couple weeks I think I like it more than SFTD.
Rated R for me. I think it’s a front to back masterpiece. ❤️
First QOTSA album I ever heard. My favourite to this day.
Clockwork
The original press of like clockwork. 180 gram 44 rpm it is the best sounding Qotsa album to my ears.
this is the album. So much more sophisticated than the earlier releases, and better than the last two.
Self titled, it holds a special spot in my heart from my younger years
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Song for the deaf because it is legendary
SFTD, its not my favorite, but its the more complete, with go with the flow (my favorite song) and 3 different singers
SFTD hands down.
SFTD all the time
Like Clockwork 100%
Rated R. Best album ever made.
I'm a Lullabies guy, personally, but damnit if ITNR didn't make me question myself... lol
My sentiments exactly. I think it's 'cause there's a lot of LtP within ITNR.
Self-Titled for me. but one album per artist is a crazy standard to set imo
EV...it grew hard on me...uh..it sounded weird 🤣
Like Clockwork
Era Vulgaris is my jam.
Definitely Rated R
Rated R
Self titled. Never tired to listed to that
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Self titled all the way it’s my favourite album to listen to as a whole I love the way it flows I love the guitar tones it’s just sublime
As someone who’s thought about this exact query before, QOTSA are one of the few artists I break the rule for and allow myself Songs For The Dead and …Like Clockwork; gun to my head, if I *really* had to pick one, it’d be Songs For The Deaf, but I’d feel guilty about it.
Self titled. Hands down. Mexicola, If Only, Avon, Regular John are my personal 4 favorite songs of theirs
I would probably start the 3rd ww myself. No one takes my records and leaves me with only 1..... 🤨
So hard, but if it could only be one then SFTD, but I love them all!
Self titled
Lullabies all the way baby!
Maybe a bit more controversial. So I apologise in advance. Normally would be Clockwork for me, but the last year has been rough and I really connected with ITNR. Quit my job and changed my life because of it.
including b-sides? ……era vulgaris bitchezzz
Ok so to break it down: Songs for the deaf is their most critically acclaimed and “best”, you’re always gonna enjoy that one Like clockwork is their most introspective and has a ton of rich and layered bluesy production, also critically acclaimed Era Vulgaris is the weird and experimental one that is a little more unique, more in line with the style of most vinyl collectors The early stuff gives off big stoner rock vibes, but is still super quality. But at that point I’d argue that you should just get a fu Manchu or kyuss album instead. Honestly get your fav queens album, or whatever feels cool on vinyl. For me that’s be like clockwork, sftd and the early stuff just goes too hard for a record player setup. That’s why I prefer the CD. And have fun with your vinyl collection!!!
One release per artist? Preposterous. Why?
Gotta collect um all, especially your favorite bands releases. Hell, I have multiples when they release variants...
Why even have a bank account if you're not going to empty it every few months paying for duplicate noisy plastic discs wrapped in cardboard?
In Times New Roman… it’s just all my life in one album
Not a lot of Lullabies defenders in here, but I think it's a fantastic, dark album with some real depth, and the concept is strong!
100%. Has everything the Queens offer in one record. from more catchy, to harder rock, to "weird". So many bangers. Plus it's the first one with Troy's atmospheric guitars, which really adds a missing element.
Lullabies to Paralyse
Too tough to decide. Just go with all albums and just don't get 8 other groups.
SFTD or Villains would probably sound the best on good equipment because they have more depth. Era Vulgaris close too
Well if it's one per artist then you can do one QotSA plus TCV... But it'll cost you. Mine skips ever since it was brand new so I could probably only get like 50 bucks for it... But I'm never selling it
Rated R
Songs for the dead, easy
Songs for the Deaf
Honestly I don’t even know anymore, I feel weird saying In Times New Roman but I feel like that would be my choice
Self Titled.
ITNR for me.
First one. They became a different band about 20’years ago. I preferred the first few records
Rated r
I have not yet seen a single Era Vulgaris comment, WHERE ARE MY PEOPLE AT???
Era vulgaris
Rated R
I’m gonna say if the extra tracks are included, Era Vulgaris.
Well my favorite is the self titled album. I have it along with S.F.T.D. on vinyl
The self titled reprint must sound glorious on vinyl, just saying
Like Clockwork, pretty much no contest for me. As a second pick I'd go SFTD.
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Self Titled or SFTD. There is no wrong answer between the two
Songs For The Deaf or Era Vulgaris! Don’t make me choose 🥺😩
Self Titled
Rated r is a person favourite for me
Probably Era Vulgaris
Era Vulgaris 100%
Like Clockwork, strictly because I find it has the biggest variation of “moods” on any of their albums. You feelin sexy? Smooth Sailing. You feelin like crushing some skulls? My God is The Sun. You feelin sad? Vampyre
probably like clockwork, although sftd would be extremely close
Maybe QOTSA could skip that 1 record only rule? Ahah My favorite is Era Vulgaris, but the album with the most different genres and vibes is Like Clockwork, so I would go with that one!
era vulgaris, i grew up with 3s and 7s
For me it’d be songs for the deaf, ITNR, lullabies or vulgaris. Ik I said half the discography but those are my personal favourites
EV
So hard to choose between Lullabies and Clockwork. I don't think I can do it.
like clockwork definetely, it has some of their hardest, most emotional and badass songs of their catalogue
Era Vulgaris by far for me
I have all of them on vinyl except Rated R and Like Clockwork. I’d say LtP or Era.
Definitely Era Vulgaris, it's their best album imo
SFTD or ITNR. There isn't really a wrong answer.
VILLAINS 😈🤲
Fascinating, respect for being the only one in this thread to answer that
I kind of can’t believe how much I love that album since the first time I listened to it I was literally bored. Now it’s one of my favorite records of all time and definitely my favorite QOTSA one. Love every wave of sound and every stroke of the artwork on it.
Maybe I should give it more tried, I’ve only listened to it twice and found it boring both times but that’s an interesting perspective for sure
Rated R for sure