[Comments] Latest Comments from Ultimate-Guitar.Com. en-us Copyright 1998-2013 Ultimate-Guitar.Com. All rights reserved. http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html webmaster@ultimate-guitar.com Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:08:40 -0500 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 01:54:43 -0500 60 Ultimate-Guitar.Com http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/img/logo_rss.gif http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/ 144 44 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_1 POSTED: 11/20/2009 04:59am]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:59:24 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_2 I enjoy all 3 bands, as they are some best bands the mainstream has to offer. I mean, they happen to be classics in their own right.
POSTED: 11/20/2009 05:15am]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:15:24 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_3
Yes it sounds super tight. Yes the songs are great. No it's not a Josh Homme solo-ish project: you can definetly hear some similarities with some early Desert Sessions material, but Grohl's groove adds a whole new flavor and JPJ is all over the place >

I mean, i liked the Chickenfoot album but if you replaced even Joe Satriani with another virtuoso I wouldn't be able to tell the difference because most bits sound kind of replacable. With this band tho you can DEFINETLY hear it's the bassist from Led Zeppelin you're listening to

Still, you know they can always write better songs, which is probably the only thing left to improve. Just by listening to the album you can tell these guys took this project pretty damn serious and it would be a waste to throw it all away after just one release. Plus, they still have to release their "Songs for the Deaf"... Good times
POSTED: 11/20/2009 05:45am]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:45:31 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_4 POSTED: 11/20/2009 06:38am]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:38:07 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_5 POSTED: 11/20/2009 06:42am]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:42:33 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_6 POSTED: 11/20/2009 06:52am]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:52:48 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_7 POSTED: 11/20/2009 07:21am]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:21:08 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_8
8/10
POSTED: 11/20/2009 07:25am]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:25:26 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_9 it's absolutely gash.
what with homme on vocals it just sounds like tunes that were left off of QOTSA albums.
i'm quite a big fan of QOTSA but for this; ALL the stops should have been pulled out.
which they weren't.
3/10
POSTED: 11/20/2009 07:31am]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:31:22 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_10 POSTED: 11/20/2009 07:37am]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:37:09 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_11 POSTED: 11/20/2009 07:49am]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:49:43 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_12 POSTED: 11/20/2009 08:17am]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:17:15 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_13 POSTED: 11/20/2009 08:30am]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:30:47 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_14 POSTED: 11/20/2009 08:45am]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:45:35 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_15 POSTED: 11/20/2009 09:04am]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:04:27 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_16 POSTED: 11/20/2009 09:44am]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:44:09 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_17 POSTED: 11/20/2009 10:00am]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:00:54 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_18 POSTED: 11/20/2009 10:28am]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:28:39 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_19 POSTED: 11/20/2009 10:43am]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:43:44 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_20 POSTED: 11/20/2009 10:47am]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:47:15 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_21 POSTED: 11/20/2009 10:58am]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:58:58 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_22 POSTED: 11/20/2009 11:19am]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:19:37 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_23 POSTED: 11/20/2009 11:36am]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:36:46 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_24 POSTED: 11/20/2009 11:36am]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:36:49 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_25 POSTED: 11/20/2009 11:56am]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:56:28 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_26 POSTED: 11/20/2009 12:44pm]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:44:18 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_27 POSTED: 11/20/2009 12:54pm]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:54:29 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_28 POSTED: 11/20/2009 12:54pm]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:54:46 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_29 POSTED: 11/20/2009 01:18pm]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:18:22 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_30 fives+sevens wrote:

i got caught up in this albums hype.
it's absolutely gash.
what with homme on vocals it just sounds like tunes that were left off of QOTSA albums.
i'm quite a big fan of QOTSA but for this; ALL the stops should have been pulled out.
which they weren't.
3/10

i couldn't agree more
POSTED: 11/20/2009 01:26pm]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:26:43 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_31 POSTED: 11/20/2009 01:37pm]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:37:56 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_32 POSTED: 11/20/2009 01:43pm]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:43:52 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_33 POSTED: 11/20/2009 02:45pm]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:45:01 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_34 POSTED: 11/20/2009 02:47pm]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:47:13 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_35 Chaduah wrote:

Does anyone else think that interlude with ludes kinda sounds like 'Im Designer'. Well, the lyrics at least... Great album though, really fresh!

I thought that the first time I listened to it. That song should not be on the album. I love the record otherwise. Scumbag Blues if ****in tits! Fuck Rolling Stone and Fuck Pitchfork. 3 1/2 stars and 6.3 rating.
By the way, for those that can't stand Homme's singing: at least Dave stay's behind the drums with backup vocals. It could've been worse. 8/10
POSTED: 11/20/2009 03:20pm]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:20:25 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_36 class
POSTED: 11/20/2009 04:16pm]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:16:20 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_37 POSTED: 11/20/2009 04:32pm]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:32:18 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_38 POSTED: 11/20/2009 05:59pm]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:59:58 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_39 POSTED: 11/20/2009 06:41pm]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:41:35 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_40 POSTED: 11/20/2009 07:17pm]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:17:05 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_41 POSTED: 11/20/2009 07:38pm]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:38:29 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_42 POSTED: 11/20/2009 07:58pm]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:58:35 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_43 POSTED: 11/20/2009 08:24pm]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:24:32 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_44 POSTED: 11/20/2009 09:28pm]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:28:45 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_45 POSTED: 11/20/2009 10:13pm]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:13:30 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_46 POSTED: 11/20/2009 11:09pm]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:09:27 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_47 POSTED: 11/20/2009 11:26pm]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:26:12 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_48 POSTED: 11/20/2009 11:57pm]]> Comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:57:18 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_49 POSTED: 11/21/2009 01:33am]]> Comments Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:33:34 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_50 lenardthepie wrote:

fives+sevens wrote:

i got caught up in this albums hype.
it's absolutely gash.
what with homme on vocals it just sounds like tunes that were left off of QOTSA albums.
i'm quite a big fan of QOTSA but for this; ALL the stops should have been pulled out.
which they weren't.
3/10

i couldn't agree more

This is what i thought initially but it really is a great album if you listen to it a few more times. There was a lot of hype but this was all a marketing scheme. I enjoy Kyuss and all of Queens stuff. The album is similar to QOTSA, but there is nothing like this collaborative sound if you realize the actual parts and sounds of the music.
9/10
POSTED: 11/21/2009 02:56am]]> Comments Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:56:44 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_51 POSTED: 11/21/2009 04:30am]]> Comments Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:30:55 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_52 POSTED: 11/21/2009 05:55am]]> Comments Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:55:52 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_53
Love the production - sounds very 70s. Some great tracks, some not so great.

8/10
POSTED: 11/21/2009 05:56am]]> Comments Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:56:05 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_54 POSTED: 11/21/2009 06:55am]]> Comments Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:55:49 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_55 POSTED: 11/21/2009 06:57am]]> Comments Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:57:17 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_56 POSTED: 11/21/2009 07:19am]]> Comments Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:19:20 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_57 POSTED: 11/21/2009 07:44am]]> Comments Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:44:36 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_58 Hells.Mascot wrote:

I think you have all gotten caught up in the hype. I think you came in with a preexisting bias which makes you want to hear a more consummate aural experience than what you actually hear. I haven't ever listened to QOTSA before so I don't have this bias. From what I can hear, this band's sound is too heavily dependent on what little I have heard of Josh Homme's work. I'm not saying that he isn't a good musician, but so far I have listened to the first three tracks and I can tell you it's not very good, and mostly because of him. It's mediocre at best; it's just not impressive, nothing that draws you in or inspires a cerebral awe. I could write better material than most I have heard so far, and I really mean that - well, if I could drum, that is. The album is also not mixed very well, but I don't know if it could have saved this if it was. I know Moulder's reputation precedes him, but he didn't do a very good job. The band members may have chemistry and all be fine musicians, but the arrangements are far less than what I would have expected from a band of this caliber. finally, a reasonable comment! and yes, like "chickenfoot," this band is a marketing scheme: throw together a couple of musicians from bands that are either defunct or way past their prime, name drop in every review, build up hype and the kids will buy it no matter how boring it actually is.

best album of the decade? are you serious?
POSTED: 11/21/2009 10:26am]]> Comments Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:26:46 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_59 POSTED: 11/21/2009 11:38am]]> Comments Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:38:21 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_60 POSTED: 11/21/2009 12:12pm]]> Comments Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:12:34 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_61 POSTED: 11/21/2009 12:18pm]]> Comments Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:18:12 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_62 POSTED: 11/21/2009 03:18pm]]> Comments Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:18:38 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_63 beradkay wrote:

pretty sure. alain johannes does backing vocals, not dave, says in the cd insert, if any of you actualy bought it.

If you go to a show you'll get to see Dave and JPJ sing backing vocals. Alain sings the chorus on Warsaw basically himself which is why he gets CD credit.
POSTED: 11/21/2009 03:50pm]]> Comments Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:50:17 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_64 oglockwood wrote:

Hells.Mascot wrote:

I think you have all gotten caught up in the hype. I think you came in with a preexisting bias which makes you want to hear a more consummate aural experience than what you actually hear. I haven't ever listened to QOTSA before so I don't have this bias. From what I can hear, this band's sound is too heavily dependent on what little I have heard of Josh Homme's work. I'm not saying that he isn't a good musician, but so far I have listened to the first three tracks and I can tell you it's not very good, and mostly because of him. It's mediocre at best; it's just not impressive, nothing that draws you in or inspires a cerebral awe. I could write better material than most I have heard so far, and I really mean that - well, if I could drum, that is. The album is also not mixed very well, but I don't know if it could have saved this if it was. I know Moulder's reputation precedes him, but he didn't do a very good job. The band members may have chemistry and all be fine musicians, but the arrangements are far less than what I would have expected from a band of this caliber.
finally, a reasonable comment! and yes, like "chickenfoot," this band is a marketing scheme: throw together a couple of musicians from bands that are either defunct or way past their prime, name drop in every review, build up hype and the kids will buy it no matter how boring it actually is.

best album of the decade? are you serious?

If you are on the fence of buying this CD, don't listen to these people, they came in to the CD with a predisposition that the album was gonna bomb. And you can't get an impression by listening to just 3 songs.

I bought the album with the bonus live track and insert, and the album was VERY good. I could definately listen to the whole album straight through multiple times. You should definately buy this album.
POSTED: 11/21/2009 04:16pm]]> Comments Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:16:32 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_65 sinterpol wrote:

Chaduah wrote:

Does anyone else think that interlude with ludes kinda sounds like 'Im Designer'. Well, the lyrics at least... Great album though, really fresh!

I thought that the first time I listened to it. That song should not be on the album. I love the record otherwise. Scumbag Blues if ****in tits! Fuck Rolling Stone and Fuck Pitchfork. 3 1/2 stars and 6.3 rating.
By the way, for those that can't stand Homme's singing: at least Dave stay's behind the drums with backup vocals. It could've been worse. 8/10

Dave didn't lay down the backups on the album. Read the credits. Oh wait, you probably didn't even buy the album.
POSTED: 11/21/2009 04:49pm]]> Comments Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:49:45 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_66 rockonneil wrote:

sinterpol wrote:

Chaduah wrote:

Does anyone else think that interlude with ludes kinda sounds like 'Im Designer'. Well, the lyrics at least... Great album though, really fresh!

I thought that the first time I listened to it. That song should not be on the album. I love the record otherwise. Scumbag Blues if ****in tits! Fuck Rolling Stone and Fuck Pitchfork. 3 1/2 stars and 6.3 rating.
By the way, for those that can't stand Homme's singing: at least Dave stay's behind the drums with backup vocals. It could've been worse. 8/10

Dave didn't lay down the backups on the album. Read the credits. Oh wait, you probably didn't even buy the album.

Sounds like Grohl on Mind Eraser, No Chaser. You can hear that foo fighter sing along

Could it be that Alain Johannes only contributed additional vocals to Dead End Friends, Reptiles & Interlude with Ludes?

I'm pretty sure JPJ has some back up vocals as well, don't quote me on the track, but I've heard at least four different voices.
POSTED: 11/21/2009 06:18pm]]> Comments Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:18:58 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_67 Dave didn't lay down the backups on the album. Read the credits. Oh wait, you probably didn't even buy the album.


Yeah dude, that totally ain't dave on mind eraser...
POSTED: 11/21/2009 07:11pm]]> Comments Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:11:55 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_68 Hells.Mascot wrote:

I think you have all gotten caught up in the hype. I think you came in with a preexisting bias which makes you want to hear a more consummate aural experience than what you actually hear. I haven't ever listened to QOTSA before so I don't have this bias. From what I can hear, this band's sound is too heavily dependent on what little I have heard of Josh Homme's work. I'm not saying that he isn't a good musician, but so far I have listened to the first three tracks and I can tell you it's not very good, and mostly because of him. It's mediocre at best; it's just not impressive, nothing that draws you in or inspires a cerebral awe. I could write better material than most I have heard so far, and I really mean that - well, if I could drum, that is. The album is also not mixed very well, but I don't know if it could have saved this if it was. I know Moulder's reputation precedes him, but he didn't do a very good job. The band members may have chemistry and all be fine musicians, but the arrangements are far less than what I would have expected from a band of this caliber. Dude, in the time it took you to write your review, you could have done the honourable thing and listened to the whole album. I'm practically high on "cerebral awe" every time I listen to this album; it's risky (and clearly quite divisive) and full of some of the best music that's come out in years. Looking forward to their second album already!
POSTED: 11/21/2009 07:12pm]]> Comments Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:12:58 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_69 POSTED: 11/21/2009 09:06pm]]> Comments Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:06:53 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_70 This group just doesn't mesh well. The style is interesting and different, which I like, but a lot of it just wasn't great. I would expect musicians of this caliber to be creating spetacular music, but nothing is spectacular about this album. All of the songs are good at first, but get repetitive and boring.

5/10
POSTED: 11/21/2009 10:45pm]]> Comments Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:45:12 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_71 POSTED: 11/21/2009 11:22pm]]> Comments Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:22:13 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_72 oglockwood wrote:

Hells.Mascot wrote:

I think you have all gotten caught up in the hype. I think you came in with a preexisting bias which makes you want to hear a more consummate aural experience than what you actually hear. I haven't ever listened to QOTSA before so I don't have this bias. From what I can hear, this band's sound is too heavily dependent on what little I have heard of Josh Homme's work. I'm not saying that he isn't a good musician, but so far I have listened to the first three tracks and I can tell you it's not very good, and mostly because of him. It's mediocre at best; it's just not impressive, nothing that draws you in or inspires a cerebral awe. I could write better material than most I have heard so far, and I really mean that - well, if I could drum, that is. The album is also not mixed very well, but I don't know if it could have saved this if it was. I know Moulder's reputation precedes him, but he didn't do a very good job. The band members may have chemistry and all be fine musicians, but the arrangements are far less than what I would have expected from a band of this caliber. finally, a reasonable comment! and yes, like "chickenfoot," this band is a marketing scheme: throw together a couple of musicians from bands that are either defunct or way past their prime, name drop in every review, build up hype and the kids will buy it no matter how boring it actually is.

best album of the decade? are you serious?
Yes, a marketing scheme. QOTSA is probably not so profitable, Foo Fighters are awful, and JPJ HASN'T been offered hundreds of millions of dollars to reunite with Zeppelin in one incarnation or another.

Oh wait.

And to Hells.Mascot Kalamari is right, you should have listened to the entire album before judging it. Although you seem like there isn't much that would get you out of that headspace. I'm okay with that, I'd rather you not listen to it if you don't enjoy it. Also, don't treat something subjectively and then objectively state that you "could write better material"...totally detrimental to your post quality.
POSTED: 11/22/2009 12:25am]]> Comments Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:25:29 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_73 However, I did enjoy the album, it has some great songs on it with some very competent musicianship. I give it 7/10
Hopefully the second album is made in the down time of the members' respective bands, I wouldn't take this over Foo Fighters or QOTSA.
POSTED: 11/22/2009 12:33am]]> Comments Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:33:28 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_74 POSTED: 11/22/2009 12:45am]]> Comments Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:45:27 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_75 POSTED: 11/22/2009 02:38am]]> Comments Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:38:17 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_76 POSTED: 11/22/2009 02:49am]]> Comments Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:49:00 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_77 POSTED: 11/22/2009 05:32am]]> Comments Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:32:44 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_78 POSTED: 11/22/2009 10:43am]]> Comments Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:43:30 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_79 POSTED: 11/22/2009 11:13am]]> Comments Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:13:31 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_80 sinterpol wrote:

Chaduah wrote:

Does anyone else think that interlude with ludes kinda sounds like 'Im Designer'. Well, the lyrics at least... Great album though, really fresh!

I thought that the first time I listened to it. That song should not be on the album. I love the record otherwise. Scumbag Blues if ****in tits! Fuck Rolling Stone and Fuck Pitchfork. 3 1/2 stars and 6.3 rating.
By the way, for those that can't stand Homme's singing: at least Dave stay's behind the drums with backup vocals. It could've been worse. 8/10

I think Dave has a much better voice than Josh.
The album was pretty great, they were incredible live at the Roxy.
I think Jack White would've worked better for the band than Josh Homme though
POSTED: 11/22/2009 01:26pm]]> Comments Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:26:09 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_81 POSTED: 11/22/2009 04:44pm]]> Comments Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:44:30 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_82 POSTED: 11/22/2009 05:54pm]]> Comments Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:54:27 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_83 POSTED: 11/22/2009 07:18pm]]> Comments Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:18:59 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_84
I don't get this record.
POSTED: 11/22/2009 07:42pm]]> Comments Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:42:14 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_85 POSTED: 11/22/2009 07:51pm]]> Comments Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:51:37 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_86
I saw them live on 11/19, and they put on a hell of a show. So much energy, and dave grohl is still a beast behind those drums.

I give the album an 8/10.
POSTED: 11/22/2009 08:30pm]]> Comments Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:30:16 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_87 POSTED: 11/22/2009 09:12pm]]> Comments Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:12:20 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_88 POSTED: 11/22/2009 09:25pm]]> Comments Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:25:43 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_89 Crimson Ghost wrote:

I think Jack White would've worked better for the band than Josh Homme though

Jack White would have shat on the riff work of this album, as he does not have the technical proficiency that Homme has. Replacing Homme with White would have changed everything about the style of the music.
POSTED: 11/23/2009 01:12am]]> Comments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:12:38 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_90 POSTED: 11/23/2009 01:41am]]> Comments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:41:58 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_91 The Pickle Man wrote:

Crimson Ghost wrote:

I think Jack White would've worked better for the band than Josh Homme though

Jack White would have shat on the riff work of this album, as he does not have the technical proficiency that Homme has. Replacing Homme with White would have changed everything about the style of the music.

how much jack white have you actually heard? He's an incredible guitarist. Check out "blue veins" live at coachella. BEAUTIFUL guitar work. I've seen Jack 5 times live and he was far more impressive than Josh Homme live

i agree Jack would have changed the chemistry of the group, but I've always felt that the three of them would perform wonders together.

POSTED: 11/23/2009 01:48am]]> Comments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:48:56 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_92 rockonneil wrote:

sinterpol wrote:

Chaduah wrote:

Does anyone else think that interlude with ludes kinda sounds like 'Im Designer'. Well, the lyrics at least... Great album though, really fresh!

I thought that the first time I listened to it. That song should not be on the album. I love the record otherwise. Scumbag Blues if ****in tits! Fuck Rolling Stone and Fuck Pitchfork. 3 1/2 stars and 6.3 rating.
By the way, for those that can't stand Homme's singing: at least Dave stay's behind the drums with backup vocals. It could've been worse. 8/10

Dave didn't lay down the backups on the album. Read the credits. Oh wait, you probably didn't even buy the album.

No I didn't. Go tell my mommy gayboy!
POSTED: 11/30/2009 07:12pm]]> Comments Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:12:32 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_93 i agree Jack would have changed the chemistry of the group, but I've always felt that the three of them would perform wonders together.

was jack really considered for this??
are you serious?
it would have been amazing if he was in it, i dont' mind Homme, but jack white is a way better singer/guitarist/awesomedude.
POSTED: 12/15/2009 10:06pm]]> Comments Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:06:06 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_94 I, personally wouldn't take Homme out because I like his style... I can understand where people are coming from who don't like it, but I didn't either when I got Lullabies to Paralyze back in 2005. I listened to it again in '08 and it had grown on me a ton. Also if you weren't expecting the band's sound to lean toward the sound of the lead singer/lead guitarist, I'm a little confused by your logic.

I honestly was starting to lose interest in this album until I saw them live (which was awesome) and I haven't been listening to much else since. And those of you who weren't expecting a jam-oriented sound, two of the people are from bands who tend to jam quite a bit in their performances.

and sinterpol, nice comeback...
POSTED: 12/22/2009 04:53pm]]> Comments Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:53:37 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_95 The Pickle Man wrote:

Crimson Ghost wrote:

I think Jack White would've worked better for the band than Josh Homme though

Jack White would have shat on the riff work of this album, as he does not have the technical proficiency that Homme has. Replacing Homme with White would have changed everything about the style of the music.

+1 I'm with The Pickle Man on this, Jack White would of shat on the record, I think Jack White would have ruined the album altogether.
POSTED: 12/24/2009 01:38am]]> Comments Thu, 24 Dec 2009 01:38:47 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_96 POSTED: 12/30/2009 02:23am]]> Comments Wed, 30 Dec 2009 02:23:09 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_97 POSTED: 01/07/2010 11:41pm]]> Comments Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:41:07 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_98 POSTED: 02/02/2010 03:14am]]> Comments Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:14:07 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_99 POSTED: 02/10/2010 10:16am]]> Comments Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:16:24 -0500 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_100 POSTED: 04/09/2010 05:00pm]]> Comments Fri, 09 Apr 2010 17:00:12 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_101 POSTED: 07/25/2010 12:21am]]> Comments Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:21:25 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/them_crooked_vultures/them_crooked_vultures/index.html#u_102 POSTED: 12/31/2010 01:54am]]> Comments Fri, 31 Dec 2010 01:54:43 -0500