Them Crooked Vultures -- the supergroup comprised of Dave Grohl (of Foo Fighters), Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age) and John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin) -- are releasing their self-titled debut today, only a few months after this band's existence was first confirmed. Ironically, though, the idea of these three guys collaborating on a project had been kicked around for about four years before they finally got into the studio in the spring of this year to work on songs.
But now that it's here, how is Them Crooked Vultures? Initially, I was a little underwhelmed, but the longer I stuck with it, the more the songs grew on me. To appreciate this album, you have to put away certain expectations. It doesn't sound quite like any of the band members' principal groups, although Them Crooked Vultures leans closest to being a Queens of the Stone Age record. Supergroups in general are a dicey proposition because they create mammoth expectations that can be hard for the band to satisfy. But with a little patience, I think you'll find Them Crooked Vultures to be a rewarding, trippy experience.
Read my complete Them Crooked Vultures review
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