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  "id": 17262307,
  "title": "Queens of the Stone Age Release New Album Perfecth: Stream",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/queens-of-the-stone-age-release-new-album-perfecth-stream",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-30T17:44:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Consequence",
    "slug": "consequence",
    "url": "https://consequence.net/2026/10/queens-of-the-stone-age-perfecth-album-stream/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Queens of the Stone Age have unveiled their ninth studio album, titled Perfecth. This new release merges the band's early robot rock sound with the psychedelic and moody art rock from their middle period, along with the dystopian crooner energy they developed during their Catacombs tour. Critics have given Perfecth a favorable B+ rating, praising its immersive cinematic soundscape and return to sharp and witty lyrics. In an interview with Consequence, lead singer Josh Homme shared insights on specific tracks from the album, the creative influences behind it, his bond with drummer Dave Grohl, and the possibility of reunions with his other well-known bands Them Crooked Vultures and Kyuss. The album's singles \"Easy Street,\" \"Insignificant Other,\" and \"Where the Goth Girls At?\" were promoted through live performances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. In anticipation of its release, Queens of the Stone Age announced a North American tour in Spring 2027, featuring support from Pixies and Wheelchair Sports Camp. The new album can be streamed below, with options to order it on vinyl or CD.",
  "summary": "Josh Homme and company are back with a new nine-song effort. Queens of the Stone Age Release New Album Perfecth: Stream Langdon Hickman",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Billboard",
        "title": "Queens of the Stone Age Finds Healing in New Album ‘Perfecth’: ‘What Has Been Shattered is Made More Beautiful by the Act of Repair’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/queens-of-the-stone-age-finds-healing-in-new-album-perfecth-what-has",
        "published": "2026-10-30T15:02:48.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}