:stunned by the lack of response:
Queens of the Stone Age new CD Songs For The Deaf is quite possibly the best Rock record I have heard in the last 10 years.
If you are in to Punk/Grunge/Soft Rock/Heavy Rock/Metal you will find something to like and something new to widen your horizons in this record.
Josh & Nick have proved that you don't have to be mucially ignorant to make good head slammin' rock.
Does Dave Grohl make all the difference? Well, he didn't hurt the sound that's for sure. Is he the greatest living rock drummer? I don't know if I could name anyone better.
Mishy, this has got to be right up your alley (taste-wise)?