Lineup 2014

[thetime]

Granted nmes shit though, but that could change

Thats the only problem, its pants.

[thesecretingredientiscrime]

Still don't get the hate with this years lineup, what were people expecting? Granted nmes shit though, but that could change

I'd guess something much better. I would list everything that's wrong with it, but I have plans for Easter.

[the wonderwhy]

I don't know, have you heard the snippets? Qotsa aren't you're radio friendly band like biffy are (bar maybe no one knows), they are really into doing different quirky things and all the snippets so far show that. Yes they have some guests who are in mainstream bands, but it will be still keep that Qotsa sound - all those musicians are either friends of or great musicians that are open to interpretation.

Yes they maybe could headline, but at the moment I very much doubt it

The point is they're (very) popular names which will get people interested in it. Just the mention of Alex Turner has suddenly got a whole bunch more people talking about QOTSA (on twitter at least). Whether that's a good thing or not is up for debate...

[Asdaprice]

The point is they're (very) popular names which will get people interested in it. Just the mention of Alex Turner has suddenly got a whole bunch more people talking about QOTSA (on twitter at least). Whether that's a good thing or not is up for debate...

Yes and when they hear it theyll be like wtf......last shadow puppets didn't headline because of Alex turner did they!?

[Asdaprice]

I'd guess something much better. I would list everything that's wrong with it, but I have plans for Easter.

But surely once bands started getting announced, and others were looking likely, you had an idea then? There weren't any shock horror surprises on the main stage bar lumineers. Frank turners, NINs, even chase and status cropped up on alot of predictions

[the wonderwhy]

Yes and when they hear it theyll be like wtf......last shadow puppets didn't headline because of Alex turner did they!?

I'm not saying that's why they'll headline, I'm saying that's why I'd put money on this being their most popular album to date.

[thesecretingredientiscrime]

But surely once bands started getting announced, and others were looking likely, you had an idea then? There weren't any shock horror surprises on the main stage bar lumineers. Frank turners, NINs, even chase and status cropped up on alot of predictions

Yes, exactly, and that's why this thread was started, because people wanted next year to look forward to and take their mind off the horrificness of this year.

[Gucci Piggy]

Was Alex Turner previously confirmed to be on the QOTSA album? It says he was previously announced in the press release, but I'm sure he wasn't. Either way, sounds like it's gonna be awesome.

[Asdaprice]

haha fair enough to both the above

Matt - I thought you were arguing that they're likely to headline next time they play. A lot of people will try this album out I have no doubt, but speaking as a QOTSA fan, I really can't see it being better then SFTD.

Secret Ingredient - Fair enough, I think we have already had this discussion, but yeah, makes sense! I really can't believe I'm 1 of few on this forum that thinks its 1 of the better lineups, but I guess thats because I don't rate indie as much as I'm guessing you guys do.

[the wonderwhy]

Was Alex Turner previously confirmed to be on the QOTSA album? It says he was previously announced in the press release, but I'm sure he wasn't. Either way, sounds like it's gonna be awesome.

Nope, don't think he was... I'm assuming the picture they posted is him as well.

haha fair enough to both the above

Matt - I thought you were arguing that they're likely to headline next time they play. A lot of people will try this album out I have no doubt, but speaking as a QOTSA fan, I really can't see it being better then SFTD.

I was yesterday, so yeah it was probably confusing. 'Better' and 'popular' are two different things though (but yes, I doubt it'll be better)

[Yellow_Fellow]

It'll do well to be better than SFTD, Rated R, or QOTSA - but I have absolutely no doubts that it will shake rock in the same way SFTD did.

[Asdaprice]

Nope, don't think he was... I'm assuming the picture they posted is him as well.

I was yesterday, so yeah it was probably confusing. 'Better' and 'popular' are two different things though (but yes, I doubt it'll be better)

precisely, thats why i worded it carefully haha. although, unless theres a hit or 2 on it, then im not sure about it being more popular then SFTD either.

[Asdaprice]

It'll do well to be better than SFTD, Rated R, or QOTSA - but I have absolutely no doubts that it will shake rock in the same way SFTD did.

I just want to listen to all those albums now haha

[dentalplan]

It'll do well to be better than SFTD, Rated R, or QOTSA - but I have absolutely no doubts that it will shake rock in the same way SFTD did.

Very well put. I don't expect it to matter much how good the album ranks, but it's sure to get a lot of exposure.

Also, for the people concerned about the effect of some of these names on the actual output on the record, I'm thinking it'll be as minimal as the backing vocals Julian Casablancas did on Sick, Sick, Sick - except Lanegan and Oliveri, they'll get a decent amount of time surely. Might be wrong though.

EDIT: Forgot about Dave. Slipped my mind with him being an intermittent member of QOTSA.

Edited March 26, 2013 by dentalplan

[Asdaprice]

Very well put. I don't expect it to matter much how good the album ranks, but it's sure to get a lot of exposure.

Also, for the people concerned about the effect of some of these names on the actual output on the record, I'm thinking it'll be as minimal as the backing vocals Julian Casablancas did on Sick, Sick, Sick - except Lanegan and Oliveri, they'll get a decent amount of time surely. Might be wrong though.

And crazy drum triplet fills Courtesy of Dave

[the wonderwhy]

I hope Alex gets a slightly more prominent role, and vice-versa with Josh on the Arctics album.

Surely Elton will do a bit more than backing vocals?

And Grohl is drumming the whole thing isn't he?

[Gucci Piggy]

I hope Alex gets a slightly more prominent role, and vice-versa with Josh on the Arctics album.

Surely Elton will do a bit more than backing vocals?

And Grohl is drumming the whole thing isn't he?

I don't think Homme's produced the new Arctics album, so I don't think he's likely to have a prominent role in it.

[Asdaprice]

I hope Alex gets a slightly more prominent role, and vice-versa with Josh on the Arctics album.

Surely Elton will do a bit more than backing vocals?

And Grohl is drumming the whole thing isn't he?

Not the whole thing no.

I'm guessing the Trent reznor and elton tracks will be quite separate, but the rest, as said, could be very small indeed. Maybe a bridge sung by turner or something

[dentalplan]

I think the second one of these is Reznor's track. Got to be.

[the wonderwhy]

I don't think Homme's produced the new Arctics album, so I don't think he's likely to have a prominent role in it.

I meant in terms of contributing to songs, more than doing backing vocals like on SIAS

Not the whole thing no.

I'm guessing the Trent reznor and elton tracks will be quite separate, but the rest, as said, could be very small indeed. Maybe a bridge sung by turner or something

I haven't read anything about anyone else drumming?

[Asdaprice]

I meant in terms of contributing to songs, more than doing backing vocals like on SIAS

I haven't read anything about anyone else drumming?

http://www.nme.com/news/queens-of-the-stone-age/69411

Read the bottom press release thing

[Com Truise]

I think the second one of these is Reznor's track. Got to be.

Or the 4th, 00:15 - 00:23 ... maybe both? Even the last one sounds a bit like he could have had a hand in it... Maybe he's got a prominent role, maybe he's got nothing to do with any of the one's I mentioned

What do you reckon to the third one? Sounds a bit like Jake Shears to me

[Frankly Mr Shankly]

I hope Alex gets a slightly more prominent role, and vice-versa with Josh on the Arctics album.

Surely Elton will do a bit more than backing vocals?

And Grohl is drumming the whole thing isn't he?

Elton only usually plays piano on collaborations, hopefully he'll provide some vocals though.

[dentalplan]

Or the 4th, 00:15 - 00:23 ... maybe both? Even the last one sounds a bit like he could have had a hand in it... Maybe he's got a prominent role, maybe he's got nothing to do with any of the one's I mentioned

What do you reckon to the third one? Sounds a bit like Jake Shears to me

Third one I think is probably the album intro. I reckon Trent and Elton will be the ones with more than a bit of backing. Elton on piano and a bit of singing, Trent doing the engineering or whatever you call the effects on his music.

Sorry everyone for the QOTSA thread.

[Com Truise]

Third one I think is probably the album intro. I reckon Trent and Elton will be the ones with more than a bit of backing. Elton on piano and a bit of singing, Trent doing the engineering or whatever you call the effects on his music.

Sorry everyone for the QOTSA thread.

Whatever's going off where, those snippets sound really good to me, they could pull off a Biffy I reckon, with this world tour they're having, definitely headliner possibilities, and I can't imagine they're likely to play V, T, IOW over R&L, hopefully at least a sub.