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Palm Desert, United States (1989 – 1997)
Kyuss (pronounced “KAI-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. Primarily this was because guitarist Josh Homme often tuned to a low C, a major third below standard pitch, and 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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Kyuss - Fatso Forgotso Phase II (Flip the Phase)
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Kyuss - The Law
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duut wrote:
100 degrees should be in the top 15 too
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rattlesnake87 wrote:
Wretch is so underrated... there are FOUR great Kyuss albums, not just three
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hemlokk wrote:
I started a new group called STONER MUSIC and I'm looking for some new members. Come take a look and help beef up the membership. It's focused on more than just stoner rock, but all sorts of music that is associated with drug use in one way or another. Thanks! http://www.last.fm/group/Stoner+Music
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Shaunography wrote:
http://www.last.fm/group/Smoking+Music
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spokoromek wrote:
kyuss forever !
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duut wrote:
brilliant!
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MetalViper wrote:
awesome!!
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JanEmiliooo wrote:
best stoner band by far. why the bloody hell phototropic isn´t in the charts? mindblowing... and btw awesome for being stoned...^^
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Loud_Ducky wrote:
When I see that Whitewater-live in the desert video,it really gives me the chills.Kyuss is a true legend,period.
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chacone wrote:
GARDENIA!!!!!
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rocker_lover wrote:
great sound!, "green machine" the best song.
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R0biiN wrote:
Great Band! My favorites are Green Machine and 50 Million Year Trip.
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hazestudios wrote:
Kyuss fans have to give this album a listen: http://www.last.fm/music/Bob+Sledge/Do+Not+Run%2C+We+Are+Your+Friends I'm not in the band. I just can't believe how few people have heard them!!
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huoh wrote:
John Garcia = the definition of vocals for stoner, no question [2]
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Der_Reek wrote:
"Bah..... If they had only let Josh do the vocals. This John guy sound too rock and not enough stoner. " I've rarely read a comment to a band that was just THAT unfitting :S
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jordan6295 wrote:
which song had Homme on lead vocals? i remember hearing it, just forget which
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SonofDesert wrote:
Ok seish, you have to rest a little mate: ,,he sounds so old school Black Sabbath-ish hardcore" . Nice one hehe...
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seish wrote:
lm really getting into Kyuss. John Garcia has an amazing voice but he sounds so old school Black Sabbath-ish hardcore. I can't imagine getting high to that :). Maybe the weed you old people smoked was more energy then the tranquilizer grass nowadays :).
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Pankii wrote:
Hurricane .. Best of :)
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fru-shaw-nte wrote:
John Garcia = the definition of vocals for stoner, no question
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