re: Queens of the Stone Age ... Like Clockwork UPDATE: Album of the Year Candidate

It is a tough one for me becuase I like everything they've put out.

1) SFTD - Hard. Raw. In your face. Plus you have Dave Grohl and Josh Homme collaborating AND Oliveri (HIGHLY underrated IMO) was still in the band. My man crush on Grohl probably contributes to it being my #1, but they were just firing on all cylinders around this time. The energy Grohl brought was great. The live shows were insane as well.

2A) Clockwork - Solid album. However, it lacks the energy I love about the band. I like it, but in the context of their discography it leaves me wanting a little more.

2B) Rated R - Great album.

Love all the rest too. Only one that is a little lacking IMO is Lullabies. Just wasn't quite the follow up to SFTD that I hoped for.