Them Crooked Vultures
by Them Crooked Vultures
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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 153 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 141 out of 153
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 153
  3. Negative: 8 out of 153

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  1. LowEcho
    May 17, 2019
    8
    There are enough great songs on this rocker to push it close to a 10, from full on 3 minute rock n' roll tracks [Dead End Friends] to weird psychedelic strangeness [Interlude With Ludes] to satisfy any Queens fan, if you're not a QOTSA fan then you're not going to like this and that's it's main problem [personally I love them] it's like a Queens record, with the inventive titles and JoshThere are enough great songs on this rocker to push it close to a 10, from full on 3 minute rock n' roll tracks [Dead End Friends] to weird psychedelic strangeness [Interlude With Ludes] to satisfy any Queens fan, if you're not a QOTSA fan then you're not going to like this and that's it's main problem [personally I love them] it's like a Queens record, with the inventive titles and Josh Homme's signature guitar refrain but with a vastly superior drummer [Grohl] and bass-god [JP Jones] to back him up. There a couple of by the numbers tracks but the rest are better than anything you'll find on other modern "Supergroups" records..."Spinning In Daffodils" indeed.… Expand
  2. hielrocker
    Dec 4, 2017
    10
    Probably the best rock album of the decade 00' . Its a fresh air from old rocker to the good and old rock and roll. Amazing. You can not miss it. Those guys still rock
  3. DanielLapsansky
    Aug 28, 2016
    10
    When stoney singer from Queens of the Stone age, Nirvana's drummer and bassist of Led Zeppelin unite,it creates an unique experience. This is ,in my opinion, one of best one-album bands.
  4. Scraper
    Mar 11, 2015
    9
    Huge personalities, **** snare hits. The lyrics going off humorously and sleazily; perfectly. The songs move along with a life of their own. At once heavily stomping, always buzzing rhythmically. The only thing anyone would have to worry about is the sound production, which, by the way, is flawless. It cracks in your ears and echoes in your brain. 9.3.
  5. Forest90
    Sep 14, 2013
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Josh Homme is probably the least widely known member of this supergroup, but it's his driving force as a frontman that makes the band a success rather than a convoluted disaster. TCV definitely take more of an influence from Queens of the Stone Age than anything else, with a healthy dose of Zeppelin in there alongside. Grohl's contribution comes mainly from his superb drumming, TCV have very little Foos or Nirvana influence. The album works because they have found a formula that is both modern and new and yet strongly imposed upon by Homme and Jones' previous work. The album fails to get a higher score due to a couple of mediocre tracks halfway through. I hope the vultures fly again because they soared beautifully this time.… Expand
  6. Tranquilbez22
    Mar 3, 2012
    8
    Now this is what I call, You have joshua Hommes from Queens of the Stone Age on vocals and Guitar,John Paul Jones from Led Zepplin on bass and you have Dave )"I've been in a Legendary band TWICE!") Grohl poinding away on drums. This album shreds and shreds hard. Every track has a killer riff, a sick beat and and epic lyrics sang by one of the most smoothest voices in Rock! If can find anNow this is what I call, You have joshua Hommes from Queens of the Stone Age on vocals and Guitar,John Paul Jones from Led Zepplin on bass and you have Dave )"I've been in a Legendary band TWICE!") Grohl poinding away on drums. This album shreds and shreds hard. Every track has a killer riff, a sick beat and and epic lyrics sang by one of the most smoothest voices in Rock! If can find an album that rocks harder than this then you're some sort of God. Till then we have this masterpiece.… Expand
  7. j30
    Dec 6, 2011
    9
    A near classic album from the ultimate super group with John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin), Dave Grohl (Nirvana & Foo Fighters), and Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone age). Everybody's musical style complements each other in a surprisingly fresh way.
  8. BobaFett666
    May 27, 2011
    7
    It's no match for a good blaster at your side, but it's good. The first track is epic, the second and third are good and after that, it blends together although it remains solid. Caligulove and Reptiles are the exception to that and deserve respect for their originality.
  9. Vampire25
    Feb 13, 2011
    8
    A very good debut album. Them Crooked Vultures sounds very different from other rock bands. The amount of talent in all these musicians are so incredible and it really shows on this album. Each song sounds great. The drumming is especially noticeable in this album and it's amazing. All In All, Them Crooked Vultures may not be an important album, but still nevertheless a great album. B+
  10. CarlV
    Apr 13, 2010
    10
    This album is simply one of the best albums from all the contributing parties. It's a great experiment they made, with no one to impress after unanimous success, they still impress anyway. Mark of a truly amazing band. Other bands should take note.
  11. marekh.
    Mar 23, 2010
    10
    This is incredible... amen.
  12. JJ
    Mar 10, 2010
    10
    Absolutely fresh and fantastic! Musicians will love this album. Listening to it again right now!
  13. SamH
    Feb 13, 2010
    10
    An excellent album, which shows the talent of everyone involved, JPJ on bass and Dave Grohl on drums gel together really nicely, which is topped off by the amazing sound of Josh Homme. A great change from the general slurry of "music" which is released nowadays. Hope there's more great albums where this one came from!
  14. ClarkA.
    Feb 10, 2010
    10
    Hot damn, this is a good album. The musicianship blows you away, and Homme once again proves that he is master of the rock riff. Buy this.
  15. JohnM.
    Feb 9, 2010
    10
    Awesome guitar and bass. Tight drums and diverse singing.
  16. TimH
    Feb 2, 2010
    9
    These three artists are solid in their other groups, and come together powerfully for TCV. I don't always love "supergoups" but this time it absolutely works.
  17. JoshK
    Jan 15, 2010
    10
    Awesome album, that even at its worst is still better than the crap playing on top 40 radio stations. If there is any real downside to this album its that it doesn't quite live up to the expectations of what the band members involved could do. Instead it sounds more like a continuation of Queens of the stone age coming off Era Vulgaris. But as I said even at its worst its still beats Awesome album, that even at its worst is still better than the crap playing on top 40 radio stations. If there is any real downside to this album its that it doesn't quite live up to the expectations of what the band members involved could do. Instead it sounds more like a continuation of Queens of the stone age coming off Era Vulgaris. But as I said even at its worst its still beats the crap on mainstream radio. oh and Scumbag Blues may be the best song ever.… Expand
  18. TomD
    Jan 14, 2010
    5
    There's absolutely nothing new or interesting here. Although this supergroup is certainly talented, they aren't able or willing to get out of their comfort zone and produce anything memorable.
  19. MikeF
    Jan 13, 2010
    10
    A superb album with grat variation. Talanted musicians doing some of their best work and considering is was a project initially by Grohl it has come together brilliantly. Top marks and I hope there is another record.
  20. RogerT
    Dec 31, 2009
    10
    The name change from Josh's QOTSA moniker hardly seems necessary, but damn its good to hear an album of this calibre from him again. From them all again!
  21. BlackSkunk
    Dec 26, 2009
    10
    Excellent, has a bit of everything thrown in, whilst sounding a bit different to the norm. Dirty, raunchy sound. Rock music at its best. Well done chaps, a super album from a super group. Hope you do another.
  22. Sasha
    Dec 19, 2009
    9
    pretty good if you like Queens of the Stone Age, youll like this. its just more hard hitting. some songs tho, arent too good, like Interludes with Ludes and Warsaw Or The Breathe You Take U Take U Give Up and Mind Eraser No Chaser. The rest are good or great. Don't miss this.
  23. OL.
    Dec 15, 2009
    9
    Really great rock album. Retains some of the best aspects of each band. A decent amount of variation, but they don't deviate too much from their core sound, they keep it quite continuous and strong. Some brilliant songs, and though it's a fairly long album it keeps the listener very interested.
  24. DH
    Dec 8, 2009
    8
    A lot of people want to make some comparison to Zep or QOTSA, to me it sounds a lot like Cream, and that's not a thing. It's better than the last album any of the three's respective bands put out.
  25. MarceloO.
    Nov 30, 2009
    9
    Excellent album. Classic rock 'n roll, greats songs and inspired arrangements
  26. RyanB.
    Nov 28, 2009
    3
    The super group "Them Crooked Vultures" looks good on paper... The disc itself though blends together to create nothing. It all sounds the same, and leaves much to be desired on all fronts. Maybe it was the less then deserved hype from the media or the band that made this disc seem so mediocre.
  27. JohnT.
    Nov 24, 2009
    10
    saw these guys in seattle. some of the greatest hard rock moments ive ever seen live. and that includes sabbath, metallica, soundgarden.. they have only scratched the surface of the endless possibilities
  28. LukeJ.
    Nov 23, 2009
    9
    This is one of my favorite albums this year. The only weakness being Grohl on drums and not vocals. Homme gets the job done but it lacks a little intensity that Grohl delivers. Grohl does rock the drums pretty fierce.
  29. NathanS
    Nov 23, 2009
    8
    What can I say? The lineup is one of the oddest in "supergroup" history, but the results speak for themselves. It's hard to capture the essence of what's on this album in only a few words. It's akin to what Led Zeppelin would have sounded like if they'd started 30 years later. Certainly not everyone will love it, which keeps it from being perfect. The songs are fairly What can I say? The lineup is one of the oddest in "supergroup" history, but the results speak for themselves. It's hard to capture the essence of what's on this album in only a few words. It's akin to what Led Zeppelin would have sounded like if they'd started 30 years later. Certainly not everyone will love it, which keeps it from being perfect. The songs are fairly simple and straight-forward stylistically, but the rocking, rolling, riffing and crunching somehow manages to not sound as unoriginal as it most likely is.… Expand
  30. JoeD.l
    Nov 22, 2009
    10
    Better than was to be expected, excellent album.
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75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Drowned In Sound
    50
    It’s an oddball groove-rock album, played very well, imprinted with Homme's undeniably interesting personality. Yet when all’s said and done, it's not particularly memorable and entirely lacks the type of yee-haw exuberance that might have made it a sloppy treat.
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  2. PopMatters
    80
    This stomping, panting, sweaty monster is a great listen.
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  3. Rolling Stone
    70
    Homme and Grohl are old hands at this kind of thing--see their excellent Zeppelin homages on the Queens' "Songs for the Deaf." But they definitely seem inspired by Jonesy's presence, and he helps them keep it light.
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