Songs For The Deaf
by Queens of the Stone Age
User Score
8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 441 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 406 out of 441
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 441
  3. Negative: 19 out of 441

Review this album

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. kharaa
    Jan 31, 2016
    9
    Outstanding album through and through, the entire thing was a pleasure to listen to. From melodic songs like go with the flow, or the incredible drumming by dave grohl in no one knows.
  2. Andremax
    Jul 10, 2018
    10
    The good, pointless and old rock and roll. The best QOTSA album, among with Rated R (2000). Josh Homme isn't a virtuoso guitar player, but this fact doesn't prevent that he compose many of his best songs. Another goal is the marvelous band that accompanies Homme. Mark Lanegan that lend his powerful voice, Nick Oliveri always offering amazing bass lines and finally the sacred rock'sThe good, pointless and old rock and roll. The best QOTSA album, among with Rated R (2000). Josh Homme isn't a virtuoso guitar player, but this fact doesn't prevent that he compose many of his best songs. Another goal is the marvelous band that accompanies Homme. Mark Lanegan that lend his powerful voice, Nick Oliveri always offering amazing bass lines and finally the sacred rock's monstrer Dave Grohl that occupies the drumsticks masterfully. Materpiece.… Expand
  3. AkumaJack
    Jun 22, 2017
    9
    That's one of my favourite album ever made.

    The opening with "You think I ain't worth a dollar" is like being shot right in the ears. The concept of the Radio stations is well executed, they explore different types of songs to match hypothetic stations.
    Like "Another love song" is their take on pop and catchy lovesongs.

    The album featured Dave Grohl playing drums and is a blast.
  4. Demilith
    Dec 27, 2018
    9
    Un album pesado, de gran sonido stoner, mezclado con sonidos de la musica en español, grandes canciones del rock, un impredicidble
  5. reynoljo
    Feb 11, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece.

    The concept is ideal for an album. Every song explores its individual theme perfectly (remember when you're reviewing not to impose your expectations upon a song/album -- insofar as baseline sound, musical expectations and song titles are concerned, this album delivers 10/10). The vocals are superb, as is the instrumentation -- the only thing a critic could pick on    A masterpiece.

    The concept is ideal for an album.

    Every song explores its individual theme perfectly (remember when you're reviewing not to impose your expectations upon a song/album -- insofar as baseline sound, musical expectations and song titles are concerned, this album delivers 10/10).

    The vocals are superb, as is the instrumentation -- the only thing a critic could pick on is the lack of pop sensibility, but this album isn't about pop; moreover, it had a smash hit with "No One Knows".

    If you want to critique it in terms of artistic advancement, this album delivers: here we encounter the Palm Springs rock-aesthetic of the 90s for the first time on a broad scale (not Kyuss, but on a mainstream scale) in its most accessible and irresistible form -- beyond driving out to a generator concert.

    Chiefly, the songwriting on this QOTSA jaunt is immaculate. Josh Homme is molten on every cylinder, and where Nick Oliveri takes over, his contributions are unforgettable and add to the broader flavour of the album -- insofar as it would ruin SFTD if you took them away.

    *** Need I say it? Dave Grohl smacks the drums into ten-dozen dimensions during playthrough.

    If you want to hear the left-wing of rock in the 00s, you must listen to this tour-de-force of an album, otherwise you'll look like a hack.    … Expand
  6. johnchill
    Apr 19, 2019
    9
    A soundscape of experimental and conceptual depth, impressive creative dimensions and unforgettable riffs and lyrics.
  7. clem666
    Nov 18, 2021
    9
    Stunning effort. This album is Queens of the Stone Age's paroxysm. If the stoner rock ambiance asks a bit to get used to it definitely will pay back a hundredfold. Dave Grohl's presence is as unavoidable as noticeable. The panel of sounds and rythms the band manage to offer is just insane: there are many switches, surprising turns of events and Oliveri, Homme & Lanegan's voices bring anStunning effort. This album is Queens of the Stone Age's paroxysm. If the stoner rock ambiance asks a bit to get used to it definitely will pay back a hundredfold. Dave Grohl's presence is as unavoidable as noticeable. The panel of sounds and rythms the band manage to offer is just insane: there are many switches, surprising turns of events and Oliveri, Homme & Lanegan's voices bring an amazing depth all along.

    This project sounds like one of your dad's favourite. But it is actually more than that. Terrific riffs, great lyrics, interesting concept, frenzied rhythms make catchy and unforgettable tracks packed in one album. Clearly a must-listen to for each and every rock lover.    … Expand
  8. Aboodash56
    Jul 2, 2021
    9
    Easily one of the best rock albums ever released and considered to be one of the greatest albums of all time, Songs for The Deaf sees Queens of The Stone Age at the height of their creativity, as they take us to a high-octane road trip to the desert. Everything about this album kicks ass, from the guitar riffs, to Dave Grohl's drumming to the vocals of Josh Homme, Mark Lanegan and NickEasily one of the best rock albums ever released and considered to be one of the greatest albums of all time, Songs for The Deaf sees Queens of The Stone Age at the height of their creativity, as they take us to a high-octane road trip to the desert. Everything about this album kicks ass, from the guitar riffs, to Dave Grohl's drumming to the vocals of Josh Homme, Mark Lanegan and Nick Oliveri. From the hard blues rock of No One Knows to the slower, acoustic jam of Mosquito Song, the band is able to showcase their diversity musically, while delivering self-aware and intelligent lyricism. The radio station interludes also manage to keep the listener hooked on the trip. It's astonishing the band are able to make a great concept record while giving us a great record packed with great tunes, If you're a fan of hard rock and stoner rock, this album is for you.… Expand
  9. Mellowry
    Aug 18, 2021
    10
    A classic in rock history. Probably inspiration to many others creating bands and records we hear today. Definitely their best album to date with mean powerful riffs and fitting lyrics!
Page:

Awards & Rankings

3
#3 Best Album of 2002
6
#6 Most Discussed Album of 2002
8
#8 Most Shared Album of 2002

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
89

Universal acclaim - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Dot Music
    90
    'The Sky Is Fallin' is a beast.... 'God Is In The Radio' has got just such an awesome riff, like the Lord himself hotwired to a Marshall amp.
    Read full review
  2. Blender
    80
    While cliches abound... this huge music is delivered with panache. [#9, p.154]
  3. Playlouder
    80
    'Songs For The Deaf' is a triumph, a record forged with fire and sweat in the pits of Valhalla... It is the very essence of Rock.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »