Queens of the Stone Age — No One Knows
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We get some rules to follow
That and this, these and those
No one knows
We get these pills to swallow
How they stick in your throat
Tastes like gold
Oh, what you do to me
No one knows
And I realize you're mine
Indeed, a fool am I
And I realize you're mine
Indeed, a fool am I, I
I journey through the desert
Of the mind with no hope
I follow
I drift along the ocean
Dead lifeboats in the sun
And come undone
Pleasantly caving in
I come undone
And I realize you're mine
Indeed, a fool am I
And I realize you're mine
Indeed, a fool am I, I
Heaven smiles above me
What a gift here below
But no one knows
The gift that you give to me
No one knows
That and this, these and those
No one knows
We get these pills to swallow
How they stick in your throat
Tastes like gold
Oh, what you do to me
No one knows
And I realize you're mine
Indeed, a fool am I
And I realize you're mine
Indeed, a fool am I, I
I journey through the desert
Of the mind with no hope
I follow
I drift along the ocean
Dead lifeboats in the sun
And come undone
Pleasantly caving in
I come undone
And I realize you're mine
Indeed, a fool am I
And I realize you're mine
Indeed, a fool am I, I
Heaven smiles above me
What a gift here below
But no one knows
The gift that you give to me
No one knows
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I have always LOVED the incredibly ingenious, highly unorthodox guitar work in this. I dig how they bring the kind of curiously oblique, madly tweaked tapestry of slashing and gnashing they're weaving here to an even more satisfyingly wild level in "Time and Place" on their new In Times New Roman release, too. This makes me want to dig out Gang of Four's Entertainment!
justin4kick wrote:
Take a look at this girl drumming the hell out of her kit on this QOTSA-track.
Youtube-video here
Makes me happy.
OMG, that video was the best thing I've watched in quite a while.
Take a look at this girl drumming the hell out of her kit on this QOTSA-track.
Youtube-video here
Makes me happy.
OMG, that video was the best thing I've watched in quite a while.
Whoever likes this, check out supergroup Them Crooked Vultures.
Cool!
Businessgypsy wrote:
I hear you brother
The righteous, badass skins pounding from Dave Grohl in his best impression of "Animal" from The Muppet Show, is alone enough to warrant a 10!
DAMN SON!
When the shit comes down, I want to be in the room with the people who rated this 9 and higher.
I hear you brother
The righteous, badass skins pounding from Dave Grohl in his best impression of "Animal" from The Muppet Show, is alone enough to warrant a 10!
DAMN SON!
Not that familiar with this band, but this number rocks HARD. 8 -> 9. So good.
The album title "Songs for the Deaf" reminds me of one of my favorite jokes.
Q: Why do farts smell?
A: So deaf people can enjoy them too!!
Still at an 8 on this rocking tune.
LLRP!!
Q: Why do farts smell?
A: So deaf people can enjoy them too!!
Still at an 8 on this rocking tune.
LLRP!!
We be DANCING!
justin4kick wrote:
Take a look at this girl drumming the hell out of her kit on this QOTSA-track.
Youtube-video here
Makes me happy.
i remember this so well. so inspiring!
Take a look at this girl drumming the hell out of her kit on this QOTSA-track.
Youtube-video here
Makes me happy.
i remember this so well. so inspiring!
justin4kick wrote:
Take a look at this girl drumming the hell out of her kit on this QOTSA-track.
Youtube-video here
Makes me happy.
Nandi Bushell... she's awesome.
Take a look at this girl drumming the hell out of her kit on this QOTSA-track.
Youtube-video here
Makes me happy.
Nandi Bushell... she's awesome.
This radio station CONSTANTLY plays amazing tracks across so many decades/ eras etc - most of my music collection - turns up here and better still I keep discovering new bands - RP - you were made for me.. THANK YOU xxxxxx
Businessgypsy wrote:
Hi, i am one of them. Rated it with 9, because it rocks so f*cking good
When the shit comes down, I want to be in the room with the people who rated this 9 and higher.
Hi, i am one of them. Rated it with 9, because it rocks so f*cking good
perfect songs...
the lanegan and grohl era of qotsa was by far era ventus for me
Not the smoothest of segues, Mr. DJ:
Charlie Musselwhite "Que Te Parece" --> this.
Charlie Musselwhite "Que Te Parece" --> this.
justin4kick wrote:
Take a look at this girl drumming the hell out of her kit on this QOTSA-track.
Youtube-video here
Makes me happy.
That Foo Fighters concert when she gets to do the drums for Everlong.. ♥️
Take a look at this girl drumming the hell out of her kit on this QOTSA-track.
Youtube-video here
Makes me happy.
That Foo Fighters concert when she gets to do the drums for Everlong.. ♥️
This album's nearly 20 years old, is it?
Wow. I'm old.
Wow. I'm old.
meemeek wrote:
but less bombastic/OTT
Like MUSE..
What is all that caterwauling? I told you an hour ago to turn off that noise, do your homework, brush your teeth and go to bed! And I mean it!
Businessgypsy wrote:
You'll want to be in a room full of deaf people?
When the shit comes down, I want to be in the room with the people who rated this 9 and higher.
You'll want to be in a room full of deaf people?
Not really familiar with this band, but this number rocks! Not really sure I should be listening this just as I'm going to bed, but yeah, whatever. Rock on. :)
joejennings wrote:
Same here!
This band is hit or miss for me. This tune is a HIT!
Same here!
Great Tune!
This band is hit or miss for me. This tune is a HIT!
Hogar wrote:
After reading your comment, I just moved this from 8 to 9 :-)
(and... since the shit did come down with the pandemic and all - I am expecting the invite!)
aresehole
After reading your comment, I just moved this from 8 to 9 :-)
(and... since the shit did come down with the pandemic and all - I am expecting the invite!)
aresehole
Corstiaan wrote:
That was awesome. Thanks for sharing. Man, she killed it. No nerves whatsoever. And kudos to Dave Grohl and the band for giving her the opportunity. Moments of joy are seemingly fewer and farther between the last 20 months but this was definitely one for me.
That was awesome. Thanks for sharing. Man, she killed it. No nerves whatsoever. And kudos to Dave Grohl and the band for giving her the opportunity. Moments of joy are seemingly fewer and farther between the last 20 months but this was definitely one for me.
Wouldn't mind hearing other than this QOTSA classics. 
justin4kick wrote:
Take a look at this girl drumming the hell out of her kit on this QOTSA-track.
Youtube-video here
Makes me happy.
She actually joined and played a concert as well!
Take a look at this girl drumming the hell out of her kit on this QOTSA-track.
Youtube-video here
Makes me happy.
She actually joined and played a concert as well!
glennon6274 wrote:
Businessgypsy wrote:
After reading your comment, I just moved this from 8 to 9 :-)
(and... since the shit did come down with the pandemic and all - I am expecting the invite!)
When the shit comes down, I want to be in the room with the people who rated this 9 and higher.
After reading your comment, I just moved this from 8 to 9 :-)
(and... since the shit did come down with the pandemic and all - I am expecting the invite!)
NOTHING BUT NET!
11 from me. How anyone can not be compelled into physical motion by this song is beyond me.
11 from me. How anyone can not be compelled into physical motion by this song is beyond me.
GuiltyFeat wrote:
That's what you get when you give Mr D. Grohl the sticks!
Great song, bonkers drumming, fruitcake video. Love it.
That's what you get when you give Mr D. Grohl the sticks!
justin4kick wrote:
Take a look at this girl drumming the hell out of her kit on this QOTSA-track.
Youtube-video here
Makes me happy.
She is astounding. I don't know her name; so, I'll call her Ginger B.
Take a look at this girl drumming the hell out of her kit on this QOTSA-track.
Youtube-video here
Makes me happy.
She is astounding. I don't know her name; so, I'll call her Ginger B.
A 10 all day long.
superfido wrote:
Pink? Maybe you should consider buying a new monitor.
Oh my goodness, it's the DEVIL's prong on a PINK backround. Arrghghrrr ....satan be gone..you great tempter and illusionist.
Pink? Maybe you should consider buying a new monitor.
Take a look at this girl drumming the hell out of her kit on this QOTSA-track.
Youtube-video here
Makes me happy.
Running on all cylinders here!
Businessgypsy wrote:
I was at an 8 on this. +1 to 9 so I can be in your room.
When the shit comes down, I want to be in the room with the people who rated this 9 and higher.
I was at an 8 on this. +1 to 9 so I can be in your room.
This whole album is really quite fun.
Businessgypsy wrote:
It's a big fat 10 from me!
When the shit comes down, I want to be in the room with the people who rated this 9 and higher.
It's a big fat 10 from me!
meemeek wrote:
Like MUSE..
I see/hear where you are coming from. Neither band are on my fave list, but this track seems better that others that I have dismissed, and he doesn't have Matt's overpowering heavy breathing and whine!Sublime - the whole album is a 10
Sweet bass line and grunty guitars, I like!
GuiltyFeat wrote:
Mr David Grohl
Great song, bonkers drumming, fruitcake video. Love it.
Mr David Grohl
ShamanManu wrote:
10 here!
Posted 1 year ago by ShamanManu: Businessgypsy wrote:
When the shit comes down, I want to be in the room with the people who rated this 9 and higher.
10 here!
ANOTHER song referencing Heaven... for Heaven's sake, y'all are Godless, how can ya not revolt? So to ShamanManu, the shit DID hit the fan. and you're not allowed in the same room with a bunch of others, whether they like the same songs as you. It would, however, be easy to entertain such a room.
10 here!
When the shit comes down, I want to be in the room with the people who rated this 9 and higher.
10 here!
ANOTHER song referencing Heaven... for Heaven's sake, y'all are Godless, how can ya not revolt? So to ShamanManu, the shit DID hit the fan. and you're not allowed in the same room with a bunch of others, whether they like the same songs as you. It would, however, be easy to entertain such a room.
I loved this song, this album, from the day it was released...a long time ago now.
Businessgypsy wrote:
Guess i am with you there. Clear 10
When the shit comes down, I want to be in the room with the people who rated this 9 and higher.
Guess i am with you there. Clear 10
Following this with Mexican Radio was inspired.
Always have rocked. Josh is one of the nicest guys around. His spotlight with Bourdain years ago on No Reservations was killer. And if you haven't ever woken up to kick the day in the ass with You Think I Ain't Worth a Dollar, But I feel like a Millionaire" cranked...then you need to experience it.
Missed this band in real time somehow, glad I'm hearing them now on RP in retrospective
It's appropriately heavy and guitar-y, but it swings like a mofo. Love this whole album, have for 15 years.
Businessgypsy wrote:
Easy 10. I'm in dude.
When the shit comes down, I want to be in the room with the people who rated this 9 and higher.
Easy 10. I'm in dude.
Like MUSE..
Businessgypsy wrote:
10 here!
When the shit comes down, I want to be in the room with the people who rated this 9 and higher.
10 here!
Reminds me of driving very drunk across Salisbury Plain very early one morning....windows wide, volume at 11
tremendous track, godlike yes sir.........
Just saw them Sunday night, still basking in the afterglow
Great song, bonkers drumming, fruitcake video. Love it.
pfwashburn9485 wrote:
A big hell yeah !
adib wrote:
the title of the album is "Songs For The Deaf" afterall
Outstanding!
Many bands try to combine visceral rhythms and, let's say "shouty" singing. Usually it's a sonic mess.
Here it just works, I can't think of many better examples of how to "do rock", and get it right.
Many bands try to combine visceral rhythms and, let's say "shouty" singing. Usually it's a sonic mess.
Here it just works, I can't think of many better examples of how to "do rock", and get it right.
the title of the album is "Songs For The Deaf" afterall
Outstanding!
Many bands try to combine visceral rhythms and, let's say "shouty" singing. Usually it's a sonic mess.
Here it just works, I can't think of many better examples of how to "do rock", and get it right.
Many bands try to combine visceral rhythms and, let's say "shouty" singing. Usually it's a sonic mess.
Here it just works, I can't think of many better examples of how to "do rock", and get it right.
Fantastic! Dave Grohl is mad. MAD. MAAAD!
Best damn song by one of the best damn rock bands on earth.
reindeer wrote:
No one knows.
I really don't care for this song.
No one knows.
gah! i love this.
I really don't care for this song.
martin1451 wrote:
Saw most of this outfit backing Iggy Pop at the Opera House in Denver. Crazy outfit and fun. Get Iggy's new Album with these guys, it's good.
A cornerstone piece of popular rock music of the 2000s.
Saw most of this outfit backing Iggy Pop at the Opera House in Denver. Crazy outfit and fun. Get Iggy's new Album with these guys, it's good.
martin1451 wrote:
Definitely a classic already for it's time in my book.
A cornerstone piece of popular rock music of the 2000s.
Definitely a classic already for it's time in my book.
... also not to complain but this should ALWAYS be followed by Wall of Voodoo's Mexican Radio.
Well *I* know.
A cornerstone piece of popular rock music of the 2000s.
Always makes me smile 
Heck of a band! Yeah!
"Que música (tan) impresionante"
"Que música (tan) impresionante"
Why does Bill include the intro to the next song "First It Giveth" at the end of "No One Knows". Ya just can't play a song intro but them not play the song. It's just not right.
Great layers of complexity
I'm going to steal this album today
So many bands want to be this band...
The video clip is pretty funny. I tried to link a screenshot from the video, but my companies proxy rates it as pornography 
Businessgypsy wrote:
See you in the room!
When the shit comes down, I want to be in the room with the people who rated this 9 and higher.
See you in the room!
PopKombo wrote:
Waking up the West North West!
LOVE THIS!
Waking up the West North West!
Yes!
LOVE THIS!
coyotexxx2 wrote:
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More rock on RP!!
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Oh thats trippy.. Love qotsa, love to hear it on Paradise. Thx Bill ; )
heavy.
Businessgypsy wrote:
Do you mean The Fall?
When the shit comes down, I want to be in the room with the people who rated this 9 and higher.
Do you mean The Fall?
Terrific song and great drumming.
What! did you say Dave Grohl is the drummer? Well that explains it now, doesn't it.
When the shit comes down, I want to be in the room with the people who rated this 9 and higher.
QotSA are mostly a bit too heavy for my tastes, but I have always loved this song and the video with Dave Grohl going apeshit on the drums is super. Thanks for playing this.
Yeah, now we rocking in the morning! It' s 10 F in Denver and snowing. I could shred to this tune!
yeaaahhhhhh ! So good. This smiley was made for this song.
Dat riff!!!
...like clockwork
amazing new album came out from the desert!!
amazing new album came out from the desert!!
I really like the hook in this, but the rest is iffy. 7 tho. Its a good hook.
ploba wrote:
Are you kidding, 2 9s in a row- lovin' it. Ahh, human diversity.
gotta love that PSD button!
Are you kidding, 2 9s in a row- lovin' it. Ahh, human diversity.
This song is in the tiny intersection of "things on Radio Paradise" and "things played on the alt / metal rock station I listened to in high school". Thanks Bill!
Dave rules!!!
gotta love that PSD button!
fredriley wrote:
I'm on 'phones at work, but I have the office to myself at the moment, so volume all the way up for me!
F*ck me, this rocks!! Bigtime. Shame I'm only on 'phones at work, as this deserves to go up to 11 and generate crazy spasmodic body movements. 9 from the rocked Nottingham jury.
I'm on 'phones at work, but I have the office to myself at the moment, so volume all the way up for me!
gypsyman wrote:
That's funny, my chest rings and my ears thump......
my ear always ring. tinnitus sucks
can't here it right now..turned it up!
That's funny, my chest rings and my ears thump......
my ear always ring. tinnitus sucks
can't here it right now..turned it up!
this and new pornographers...the drumming seminar for the night
Geecheeboy wrote:
That's funny, my chest rings and my ears thump......
Turned up till my chest thumps and my ears ring.
That's funny, my chest rings and my ears thump......
Now that rocks........
Local kid makes it semi big.
This place is becoming the new Seattle.
With somebody in the Silversun Pickups and Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros. Not to mention Shelby Lynne, Barry Manlow and Liberace. Look out world.
This place is becoming the new Seattle.
With somebody in the Silversun Pickups and Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros. Not to mention Shelby Lynne, Barry Manlow and Liberace. Look out world.
Dave Grohl like a boss
Turned up till my chest thumps and my ears ring.
i love this.
would be good to hear some black keys right after this one.
would be good to hear some black keys right after this one.
Great way to finish off a crappy day.
Digging this!
More rock on RP!!
A "9" TODAY!!!
F*ck me, this rocks!! Bigtime. Shame I'm only on 'phones at work, as this deserves to go up to 11 and generate crazy spasmodic body movements. 9 from the rocked Nottingham jury.
Nice! One of the only mainstream hard rock bands with radio play that I love. I could not stand them when this song came out, but they decided to play this album at the bar before a CKY show that I went to in 2002. I have been a fan since. :)
Hear just a few grains of Ramey Zero in this tune? Great drums....
love rock
ZedLeppelin wrote:
That's why they are the Queens of the Stone Age.
That's one low res album.
That's why they are the Queens of the Stone Age.
When the shit comes down, I want to be in the room with the people who rated this 9 and higher.
I saw these guys perform in the old Tivoli venue in Utrecht NL in 2013. They were quite popular by that time. For the non-Dutchies, the old Tivoli venue could host about 1.000 peeps. That night I had the feeling being in that room (should shit come down). Amazing. A few weeks later they played in the Ziggo Dome Amsterdam, capacity 17.000. Still amazing, but totally different vibe.