Era Vulgaris by Queens Of The Stone Age

Pros: Tons of experimentation, surprisingly complex/technical musicianship, some daring musical moves.

Cons: May be a little TOO daring for some.

The Bottom Line: Era Vulgaris, despite what some "hardcore fans" may tell you, is the Queens' best album since 2002's SFTD. And is easily a contender for Best Rock Album Of 2007.

Review: Era Vulgaris has been out for less than two weeks now, and already it's stirring up even more controversy than 2005's Lullabies To Paralyze. An album people either absolutely loved or absolutely hated. With it, the Queens forewent both the ...

Pros: The cool, fun rock we've come to expect from Queens of the Stone Age

Cons: Possibly the beginning of the end for their mass appeal

The Bottom Line: It might be lacking in the huge hits, but this is some great rock and worth checking out.

Review: "Era Vulgaris" is the Latin term for "Common Era," the time in which we are currently living. However, there's nothing common about Queens of the Stone Age or their latest album entitled Era Vulgaris. Unfortunately, this album hasn't gained the ...