Have one to sell? Sell yours here
Desert Sessions Vol. 7 & 8
 
See larger image 

See 1 customer image
Share your own customer images

Desert Sessions Vol. 7 & 8 [Extra tracks]

Desert Sessions | Format: Audio CD
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Available from these sellers.


4 used from £27.99

Special Offers and Product Promotions

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Desert Session 9&10/Desert Sessions

Desert Session 9&10/Desert Sessions

~ Desert Sessions
4.8 out of 5 stars (9)  £4.93
Welcome to Sky Valley

Welcome to Sky Valley

~ Kyuss
4.9 out of 5 stars (34)  £7.99
Vol 3 & 4

Vol 3 & 4

~ Desert Sessions
4.0 out of 5 stars (2) 
Peace Love Death Metal

Peace Love Death Metal

~ Eagles of Death Metal
4.6 out of 5 stars (11)  £11.99
And the Circus Leaves Town

And the Circus Leaves Town

~ Kyuss
4.7 out of 5 stars (9)  £4.93
› Explore similar items

Product details

  • Audio CD (23 Sep 2001)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Extra tracks
  • Label: Rekords Rekords
  • ASIN: B00005NW5T
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 78,761 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

    •  Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
1. Don't Drink Poison - Slamantha/Brendan McNichol/Chris Goss/Joshua Homme/Fred Drake
2. Hanging Tree - Samantha Maloney/Mark Lanegan/Alain Johannes/Joshua Homme/Fred Drake
3. Winners - Winners
4. Polly Wants A Crack Rock - Nick ElDorado/Josh Homme/Brendon McNichol/Alain Johannes
5. Up In Hell - Natasha Schneider/Josh Homme/Chris Goss/Slamantha/Fred Drake/Big Al/Thai Boys Choir/Brendon...
6. Nenada - Natasha Schneider/Alain Johannes/Josh Homme/Chris Goss
7. The Idiots Guide - Alain Johannes/Josh Homme/Brendon McNichol
8. Interpretive Reading - Vienna Girls Boy Choir/Cole Johntrane/Nigel Thistlewaityourturner III/Francesco Sordini
9. Covousier - Fred Drake
10. Cold Sore Superstars - Nick ElDorado/Samantha/Fred Drake/Brendon McNichol/Alain Johannes/Josh Homme
11. Making A Cross - Alain Johannes/Josh Homme/Fred Drake/Sam/Brendon McNichol
12. Ending - Harry Rockchild/Bubbles Mcfadden/Tush Horror
13. Piano Bench Breaks - Countess Fuckface/The Duchess Of Dick

Tags Customers Associate with This Product

 (What's this?)
Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
 
(1)
(1)
(1)
Agree with these tags?
See all 4 tags...

Your tags: Add your first tag
 
See most popular tags
 

Customer Reviews

5 Reviews
5 star:
 (3)
4 star:
 (2)
3 star:    (0)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
4.6 out of 5 stars (5 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Diverse- something to treasure, 15 Mar 2003
This review is from: Desert Sessions Vol. 7 & 8 (Audio CD)
To be honest, when I first puchased this CD and listened to it, I wasn't quite sure what to make of it. I'd gone in with no expectations, but let me tell you, this CD is something else.
Starting with the gypsy-like march of Don't Drink Poison, the first few tracks continue in the same vein, all wailing choruses and thumping drums. Songs For The Deaf stand-out Hangin' Tree, featuring Mark Lanegan, is to be found in this portion of the album. A more stripped down version than the subsequent remake, I can definitely say this track is an utter gem, and worth getting the album for.
Up to then, suffice to say, the album is excellent but nothing really stood out to me. Then, however, I discovered track 6- the delectable Nenada. With Russian vocals provided by Natasha Schnieder, this track is a blistering three-guitar assualt, with a catchy riff, a genius drum beat and chilling vocals. The further you get into this track, the better it gets. For me, this is a certified favourite, and it's been on repeat pretty much ever since.
That's not to say the quality tracks end there. From here on in the sounds become more eclectic, following straight afterwards with the more 'rock' sound of The Idiots Guide, then with the parody that is Covousier. But the final standout track for me is saved till almost last- Making A Cross.
The delicate beauty of this song is something to behold, with the chugging tempo and pained vocals. Alain Johannes takes on the main duties on this track, to great effect as we are taken through this marching-like track. It's not an instant track, but once you give it a chance, it WILL grow on you.
Then the diversity again kicks in as the almost confusing Piano Bench Breaks (literally that), takes hold (literally that), signalling the end of a fantastic album. After listening to this a few times, it occured to me that this album is as free and uninhibited as it is because it was made for the sake of being made. Without the restrictions of expected sales figures, the 'no pressure' attitude has translated to the music. Lets hope Josh Homme and his band of talented individuals never change that ideal and continue to make these phenomenal albums for years to come.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No


 
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Trippy, 29 Jan 2002
By A Customer
This review is from: Desert Sessions Vol. 7 & 8 (Audio CD)
This is an awesome collection of tunes, totally diverse but sticking to the same mystical theme all the way through. Josh Homme has called in some very talented people this time around to aid him in his quest, specifically Alain Johannes & Natasha Schneider from Eleven, who contribute to the best tunes on here. 'Up in Hell' sounds like a rocked out medieval chant, 'Polly wants a Crack Rock' is as menacing and twisted as the title sounds, 'Nenada' sounds like Thin Lizzy singing a Hebrew mantra - I'm making it sound weird but trust me its all good stuff, better than the last Queens album in terms of originality and atmosphere which is a bold statement indeed. And I've saved the last part of this for 'Making a Cross', which is one of the most moving, atmospheric tunes that I've heard in a long while, it builds up from a beautiful accoustic piece into an epic fuzzed out jam, its absolutely fantastic. Buy this album, it will amaze you!
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No


 
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars flawed genius, 18 Jan 2003
This review is from: Desert Sessions Vol. 7 & 8 (Audio CD)
.
This is fantastic stuff- the only reason it doesn't deserve 5 stars is because of the wierdo crazy stuff these guys have a tendency to stick in at the end or start of songs (ie twisted guitar noise over- amped with sqeaky monotone rumblings etc). The 'song' Winners is a prime example.

That minor gripe aside, the desert sessions stuff has always been a fantastic group of musical artists getting together just to do what they enjoy doing- playing and creating music for musics sake. This is the latest offering and in my opinion the best. The whole thing is big a melting pot for ideas for the guys from Masters of Reality, Queens of the Stone Age, Kyuss, Screaming Trees etc.

Music for music's sake. Keep the sessions coming!

Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Most Recent Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Cool and funny
This album basically sounds like a bunch of guys having a pretty good time. It has a nice, raw production sound to it and doesn't take itself too seriously. Read more
Published on 26 April 2006 by John Mcgruther

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, astounding etc.....
If i had one tenth of the talent that Josh Homme has i would be a rich man! This CD is as amazing as anything that Kyuss or Queens have produced. Read more
Published on 1 Nov 2001

Only search this product's reviews


Customer Discussions

This product's forum
Discussion Replies Latest Post
No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
 


Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
Search all Amazon discussions
   
Related forums

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

Desert Session 9&10/Desert Sessions
52% buy
Desert Session 9&10/Desert Sessions ~ Desert Sessions Audio CD 4.8 out of 5 stars (9)
£4.93
Welcome to Sky Valley
14% buy
Welcome to Sky Valley ~ Kyuss Audio CD 4.9 out of 5 stars (34)
£7.99
Them Crooked Vultures
12% buy
Them Crooked Vultures ~ Them Crooked Vultures Audio CD 4.3 out of 5 stars (61)
£4.99
Lullabies To Paralyze
11% buy
Lullabies To Paralyze ~ Queens Of The Stone Age Audio CD 4.5 out of 5 stars (53)
£3.99
› Explore similar items

Listmania!

Create a Listmania! list

Look for similar items by category

Look for similar items by subject





i.e., each product must be in subject 1 AND subject 2 AND ...

Feedback



Your Recent History

 (What's this?)

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.