Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme discussed the state of rock in a new New York Times interview.
“Yes, people have said, ‘Are you saving rock ’n’ roll?’ And I was like, “Is it drowning? What are you talking about?’ It’s always one song away. And the rest of that discussion, I don’t have time for that discussion.
My goal really is to make records that teach me something, where I can actually be a better person by the time they’re done. I can leave the bad [expletive] behind, I can learn how to move forward. It’s a beacon to light the way for what I’m supposed to do. So they’re important, and I take that seriously so I don’t have to take myself too seriously.
I’ve already got some land where they’re digging a hole. At some point someone will go to the desert and they’ll have the gnarliest, most rewarding deep thought possible. And they’ll be standing just on top of me.'”
He also discussed friction.
“That addiction to friction — what’s the synonym for that? Collaboration, sex, the universe. The universe is made out of collision. If everything was perfect and parallel, no one would touch and it wouldn’t matter. It’s in the collision that sparks ignite the fire that’s worth standing next to. Some people call it looking for trouble, but I disagree with that. I’m looking for action, you know?
The universe was made out of imperfection. Perfection is like truth — something to strive for, but not something to expect. Now, with ProTools you can make perfect music and you know what it sounds like? [Expletive] boredom. No collisions, no trouble, no spit, no blood, no nothing.”
