{"product_id":"queens-of-the-stone-age-rated-r-black-vinyl-lp","title":"Queens Of The Stone Age - Rated R [Black Vinyl LP, Gatefold]","description":"\u003cp\u003eQueens Of The Stone Age's \u003cem\u003eRated R\u003c\/em\u003e arrived in 2000 as the band's second studio album and the release that pushed Josh Homme's project into a wider spotlight. It was their first album for Interscope and the first to feature bassist Nick Oliveri and vocalist Mark Lanegan, additions that gave the record more bite, contrast, and personality. This 2019 vinyl reissue restores the original blue album artwork and includes the bonus track \"Ode To Clarissa,\" giving the set a presentation that reflects a key turning point in the band's early catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe music on Queens Of The Stone Age's \u003cem\u003eRated R\u003c\/em\u003e blends desert rock, alternative rock, and heavy psychedelic grooves with a warped sense of melody that became central to the band's identity. \"The Lost Art Of Keeping A Secret\" remains the album's best-known single, balancing hook-heavy songwriting with Homme's cool detachment, while \"Feel Good Hit Of The Summer\" opens the record with a blunt, instantly recognizable jolt. Deeper cuts such as \"Better Living Through Chemistry,\" \"In The Fade,\" and \"Monsters In The Parasol\" broaden the album's reach, moving from hypnotic riffs and dense atmosphere to a more reflective and melodic strain that gives \u003cem\u003eRated R\u003c\/em\u003e its unusual depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressed on 180 gram black vinyl, this LP format suits the album's thick guitar tones, heavy low end, and spacious production without overstating the release beyond what is documented. The package includes a 12 x 24 inch foldout insert with lyrics, band credits, artwork, and photos, making it a stronger physical edition than a bare-bones repress. For shoppers searching Queens Of The Stone Age \u003cem\u003eRated R\u003c\/em\u003e on vinyl, this edition stands out for its restored visual presentation, included bonus track, and faithful focus on the album's original era rather than a heavily reworked anniversary treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180g Black Vinyl LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandout tracks:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"The Lost Art Of Keeping A Secret,\" \"Feel Good Hit Of The Summer,\" \"In The Fade\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePressing details:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2019 Interscope reissue, original blue album artwork, 12 x 24 inch foldout insert, bonus track \"Ode To Clarissa\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre\/style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alternative Rock, Stoner Rock, Desert Rock, Psychedelic Rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 602508108556\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQueens Of The Stone Age's \u003cem\u003eRated R\u003c\/em\u003e still feels sharp, strange, and fully intact, a record that catches the band just as its identity locked into place. On vinyl, it remains an especially satisfying way to experience one of the defining rock albums of its era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" height=\"352\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/05tJhGl52X4zGe0ySlcBk6?utm_source=generator\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" data-testid=\"embed-iframe\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* The Spotify track list may not exactly represent the tracks and audio of this LP edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTrack List:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSide A:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeel Good Hit Of The Summer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Lost Art Of Keeping A Secret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeg Of Lamb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuto Pilot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetter Living Through Chemistry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonsters In The Parasol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick And To The Pointless\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSide B:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn The Fade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTension Head\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightning Song\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI Think I Lost My Headache\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOde To Clarissa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Queens Of The Stone Age","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51497730376001,"sku":"0602508108556","price":29.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0877\/7662\/4961\/files\/queens-of-the-stone-age-rated-r-vinyl-album-cover-8556.jpg?v=1773677293","url":"https:\/\/www.toucanrecords.com\/products\/queens-of-the-stone-age-rated-r-black-vinyl-lp","provider":"Toucan Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}