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Kyuss
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Palm Desert CA, United States (1989 – 1997)
Kyuss (pronounced “KYE-us”) is the corner stone of the genre known to many as stoner rock or desert rock. Although derivative of 70s hard rock, Kyuss also managed to sound unique. This was primarily because guitarist Josh Homme often tuned to a low C, a major third below standard pitch, but also due to singer John Garcia’s paint stripping vocals.
The band was originally formed in 1989 in Palm Desert, California under the name “Sons of Kyuss”. They took the name from a monster in Dungeons and Dragons. Shortly after the release of their self-titled EP, the name was shortened to just Kyuss.
The quartet gained popularity around the desert due to their famous generator parties. These were parties fueled by gas generators in the canyons and isolated desert surrounding the small valley towns.
The group disbanded in 1997. They felt that they were in a decline and felt it best to call it quits before it escalated into something that could not be fixed. The line up had shifted dramatically between 1989 and 1997. Josh Homme, John Garcia, Brant Bjork, and Chris Cockrell were the original members. Chris was replaced by Nick Oliveri during high school. That line up recorded Wretch (released in 1991) and Blues for the Red Sun (released in 1992), after which Nick soon left.
The band was originally formed in 1989 in Palm Desert, California under the name “Sons of Kyuss”. They took the name from a monster in Dungeons and Dragons. Shortly after the release of their self-titled EP, the name was shortened to just Kyuss.
The quartet gained popularity around the desert due to their famous generator parties. These were parties fueled by gas generators in the canyons and isolated desert surrounding the small valley towns.
The group disbanded in 1997. They felt that they were in a decline and felt it best to call it quits before it escalated into something that could not be fixed. The line up had shifted dramatically between 1989 and 1997. Josh Homme, John Garcia, Brant Bjork, and Chris Cockrell were the original members. Chris was replaced by Nick Oliveri during high school. That line up recorded Wretch (released in 1991) and Blues for the Red Sun (released in 1992), after which Nick soon left.
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Blues for the Red Sun
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Welcome To Sky Valley
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...And the Circus Leaves Town
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Wretch
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Kayna22 wrote:
love Kyuss,anyone wanna webcam chat? the link is in my profile.
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Kayna22 wrote:
love Kyuss,anyone wanna webcam chat? the link is in my profile.
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HokusPokus23 wrote:
Yawning Man, one of their main influences
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DonnieSTFU wrote:
Who originally did Catamaran?
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DirkGDF wrote:
I don't know any other band that has such a sound. It's extremely energetic and unique. Love them!
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Dylbear wrote:
Josh Homme's best band, by a mile.
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yeoldstinkeye wrote:
The Best Stoner Albums You've Never Heard
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lichtschalter wrote:
Gods.......
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tcallahan wrote:
Gods.
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Encefalograma wrote:
Gods!
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AlexSins wrote:
Gods?
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Morthrug wrote:
they should record album with unreleased tracks, John was talking about it.. would be great. but yeah, Josh don't want it, and Kyuss without him will just suck.
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AlcohollicaSK wrote:
that would be possible but Josh will say no as always.he dont need it.
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BurningRemnant wrote:
No doubts about it, the greatest stoner rock band. A reunion would be a blessing
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Belin_Bjs wrote:
Kyuss gets me a new favorite song of theirs per day. Kickass music. Right now it's Size Queen.
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-Josh- wrote:
yea, 50 million times rocks.. my favourite song
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Morthrug wrote:
You can listen to Kyuss' song 50 million times, but each has diffirent feelings.. greattttt.
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HokusPokus23 wrote:
I've noticed the same thing
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look4burgers2g0 wrote:
The best music through all of history :] This is the only band that I know of that allows me to love a new song each day, kinda like changing underwear. Usually a band has 3-15 good songs but every track Kyuss ever made shines in a different light each time you listen to it.
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SmellyStuff wrote:
While it may be a cover, Catamaran fucking kicks arse.
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