Blues For The Red Sun by Kyuss - Uhune

ALBUM Explicit

With Josh Homme's guitar tuned down two whole steps to C, and plugged into a bass amp for maximum distortion, stoner metal pioneers Kyuss achieve a major milestone in heavy music with their second album, 1992's Blues for the Red Sun. Producer Chris Goss masterfully captures the band's unique heavy/light formula, which becomes apparent as soon as the gentle but sinister intro melody gives way to the chugging main riff in the opener, "Thumb." This segues immediately into the galloping "Green Machine," which pummels forward inexorably and even features that rarest rock & roll moment: a bass solo. "Thong Song" alternates rumbling guitar explosions with almost complete silence, and "Mondo Generator" plays like an extended acid trip. The slow build of the epic "Freedom Run" and the driving "Allen's Wrench" are also highlights, and though the album is heavy on instrumentals, these actually provide a seamless transition from song to song. ~ Eduardo Rivadavia

1. Thumb

Bass Guitar: Nick Oliveri; Performer
Composer: Brant Bjork
Josh Homme; Composer
Lyricist: Josh Homme
Brant Bjork; Composer
Background Vocals: Nick Oliveri; Performer
Drums: Brant Bjork; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Jeff Sheehan; Production
Guitar: Josh Homme; Performer
Engineer: Joe Barresi; Production
Mastering: Howie Weinberg; Production
Mixing: Joe Barresi; Production
Producer: Kyuss
Chris Goss; Production
Primary Artist: Kyuss; Main Performer
Additional Engineer: Brian Jenkins; Other
Bass Guitar: Nick Oliveri; Performer
Vocals: John Garcia; Performer
Additional Mixer: Mike Bosely; Other
Unknown Contributor Role: Brant Bjork; Other

2. Green Machine

Bass Guitar: Nick Oliveri; Performer
Composer: Brant Bjork; Composer
Lyricist: Brant Bjork; Composer
Background Vocals: Nick Oliveri; Performer
Drums: Brant Bjork; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Jeff Sheehan; Production
Guitar: Josh Homme; Performer
Engineer: Joe Barresi; Production
Mastering: Howie Weinberg; Production
Mixing: Joe Barresi; Production
Producer: Chris Goss
Kyuss; Production
Primary Artist: Kyuss; Main Performer
Additional Engineer: Brian Jenkins; Other
Bass Guitar: Nick Oliveri; Performer
Vocals: John Garcia; Performer
Additional Mixer: Mike Bosely; Other
Unknown Contributor Role: Brant Bjork; Other

3. Molten Universe

Bass Guitar: Nick Oliveri; Performer
Composer: Josh Homme; Composer
Lyricist: John Garcia; Composer
Background Vocals: Nick Oliveri; Performer
Drums: Brant Bjork; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Jeff Sheehan; Production
Guitar: Josh Homme; Performer
Engineer: Joe Barresi; Production
Mastering: Howie Weinberg; Production
Mixing: Joe Barresi; Production
Producer: Chris Goss
Kyuss; Production
Primary Artist: Kyuss; Main Performer
Additional Engineer: Brian Jenkins; Other
Bass Guitar: Nick Oliveri; Performer
Vocals: John Garcia; Performer
Additional Mixer: Mike Bosely; Other
Unknown Contributor Role: Brant Bjork; Other

4. 50 Million Year Trip (Downside Up)

Composer: Brant Bjork; Composer
Bass Guitar: Nick Oliveri; Performer
Lyricist: Brant Bjork; Composer
Background Vocals: Nick Oliveri; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Jeff Sheehan; Production
Guitar: Josh Homme; Performer
Engineer: Joe Barresi; Production
Mastering: Howie Weinberg; Production
Mixing: Joe Barresi; Production
Producer: Chris Goss
Kyuss; Production
Primary Artist: Kyuss; Main Performer
Additional Engineer: Brian Jenkins; Other
Bass Guitar: Nick Oliveri; Performer
Vocals: John Garcia; Performer
Additional Mixer: Mike Bosely; Other
Unknown Contributor Role: Brant Bjork; Other

5. Thong Song

Bass Guitar: Nick Oliveri; Performer
Composer: Josh Homme; Composer
Lyricist: Josh Homme; Composer
Background Vocals: Nick Oliveri; Performer
Drums: Brant Bjork; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Jeff Sheehan; Production
Guitar: Josh Homme; Performer
Engineer: Joe Barresi; Production
Mastering: Howie Weinberg; Production
Mixing: Joe Barresi; Production
Producer: Chris Goss
Kyuss; Production
Primary Artist: Kyuss; Main Performer
Additional Engineer: Brian Jenkins; Other
Bass Guitar: Nick Oliveri; Performer
Vocals: John Garcia; Performer
Additional Mixer: Mike Bosely; Other
Unknown Contributor Role: Brant Bjork; Other

6. Apothecaries' Weight

Bass Guitar: Nick Oliveri; Performer
Composer: Josh Homme; Composer
Lyricist: John Garcia; Composer
Background Vocals: Nick Oliveri; Performer
Drums: Brant Bjork; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Jeff Sheehan; Production
Guitar: Josh Homme; Performer
Engineer: Joe Barresi; Production
Mastering: Howie Weinberg; Production
Mixing: Joe Barresi; Production
Producer: Chris Goss
Kyuss; Production
Primary Artist: Kyuss; Main Performer
Additional Engineer: Brian Jenkins; Other
Bass Guitar: Nick Oliveri; Performer
Vocals: John Garcia; Performer
Additional Mixer: Mike Bosely; Other
Unknown Contributor Role: Brant Bjork; Other

7. Caterpillar March

Composer: Brant Bjork; Composer
Background Vocals: Nick Oliveri; Performer
Bass Guitar: Nick Oliveri; Performer
Drums: Brant Bjork; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Jeff Sheehan; Production
Guitar: Josh Homme; Performer
Engineer: Joe Barresi; Production
Mastering: Howie Weinberg; Production
Mixing: Joe Barresi; Production
Producer: Kyuss
Chris Goss; Production
Primary Artist: Kyuss; Main Performer
Additional Engineer: Brian Jenkins; Other
Bass Guitar: Nick Oliveri; Performer
Vocals: John Garcia; Performer
Additional Mixer: Mike Bosely; Other
Unknown Contributor Role: Brant Bjork; Other

8. Freedom Run

Bass Guitar: Nick Oliveri; Performer
Composer: Brant Bjork
Josh Homme; Composer
Lyricist: Josh Homme
Brant Bjork; Composer
Background Vocals: Nick Oliveri; Performer
Drums: Brant Bjork; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Jeff Sheehan; Production
Guitar: Josh Homme; Performer
Engineer: Joe Barresi; Production
Mastering: Howie Weinberg; Production
Mixing: Joe Barresi; Production
Producer: Kyuss
Chris Goss; Production
Primary Artist: Kyuss; Main Performer
Additional Engineer: Brian Jenkins; Other
Bass Guitar: Nick Oliveri; Performer
Vocals: John Garcia; Performer
Additional Mixer: Mike Bosely; Other
Unknown Contributor Role: Brant Bjork; Other

9. 800

Bass Guitar: Nick Oliveri; Performer
Composer: Josh Homme; Composer
Lyricist: John Garcia; Composer
Background Vocals: Nick Oliveri; Performer
Drums: Brant Bjork; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Jeff Sheehan; Production
Guitar: Josh Homme; Performer
Engineer: Joe Barresi; Production
Mastering: Howie Weinberg; Production
Mixing: Joe Barresi; Production
Producer: Chris Goss
Kyuss; Production
Primary Artist: Kyuss; Main Performer
Additional Engineer: Brian Jenkins; Other
Bass Guitar: Nick Oliveri; Performer
Vocals: John Garcia; Performer
Additional Mixer: Mike Bosely; Other
Unknown Contributor Role: Brant Bjork; Other

10. Writhe

Bass Guitar: Nick Oliveri; Performer
Composer: Josh Homme; Composer
Lyricist: Josh Homme; Composer
Background Vocals: Nick Oliveri; Performer
Drums: Brant Bjork; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Jeff Sheehan; Production
Guitar: Josh Homme; Performer
Engineer: Joe Barresi; Production
Mastering: Howie Weinberg; Production
Mixing: Joe Barresi; Production
Producer: Chris Goss
Kyuss; Production
Primary Artist: Kyuss; Main Performer
Additional Engineer: Brian Jenkins; Other
Bass Guitar: Nick Oliveri; Performer
Vocals: John Garcia; Performer
Additional Mixer: Mike Bosely; Other
Unknown Contributor Role: Brant Bjork; Other

11. Capsized

Bass Guitar: Nick Oliveri; Performer
Composer: Josh Homme; Composer
Lyricist: John Garcia; Composer
Background Vocals: Nick Oliveri; Performer
Drums: Brant Bjork; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Jeff Sheehan; Production
Guitar: Josh Homme; Performer
Engineer: Joe Barresi; Production
Mastering: Howie Weinberg; Production
Mixing: Joe Barresi; Production
Producer: Chris Goss
Kyuss; Production
Primary Artist: Kyuss; Main Performer
Additional Engineer: Brian Jenkins; Other
Bass Guitar: Nick Oliveri; Performer
Vocals: John Garcia; Performer
Additional Mixer: Mike Bosely; Other
Unknown Contributor Role: Brant Bjork; Other

12. Allen's Wrench

Bass Guitar: Nick Oliveri; Performer
Composer: Brant Bjork
Josh Homme; Composer
Lyricist: Brant Bjork; Composer
Background Vocals: Nick Oliveri; Performer
Drums: Brant Bjork; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Jeff Sheehan; Production
Guitar: Josh Homme; Performer
Engineer: Joe Barresi; Production
Mastering: Howie Weinberg; Production
Mixing: Joe Barresi; Production
Producer: Kyuss
Chris Goss; Production
Primary Artist: Kyuss; Main Performer
Additional Engineer: Brian Jenkins; Other
Bass Guitar: Nick Oliveri; Performer
Vocals: John Garcia; Performer
Additional Mixer: Mike Bosely; Other
Unknown Contributor Role: Brant Bjork; Other

13. Mondo Generator

Bass Guitar: Nick Oliveri; Performer
Composer: Nick Oliveri; Composer
Lyricist: Nick Oliveri; Composer
Background Vocals: Nick Oliveri; Performer
Drums: Brant Bjork; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Jeff Sheehan; Production
Guitar: Josh Homme; Performer
Engineer: Joe Barresi; Production
Mastering: Howie Weinberg; Production
Mixing: Joe Barresi; Production
Producer: Chris Goss
Kyuss; Production
Primary Artist: Kyuss; Main Performer
Additional Engineer: Brian Jenkins; Other
Bass Guitar: Nick Oliveri; Performer
Vocals: John Garcia; Performer
Additional Mixer: Mike Bosely; Other
Unknown Contributor Role: Brant Bjork; Other

14. Yeah

Lyricist: John Garcia; Composer
Background Vocals: Nick Oliveri; Performer
Bass Guitar: Nick Oliveri; Performer
Drums: Brant Bjork; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Jeff Sheehan; Production
Guitar: Josh Homme; Performer
Engineer: Joe Barresi; Production
Mastering: Howie Weinberg; Production
Mixing: Joe Barresi; Production
Producer: Kyuss
Chris Goss; Production
Primary Artist: Kyuss; Main Performer
Additional Engineer: Brian Jenkins; Other
Bass Guitar: Nick Oliveri; Performer
Vocals: John Garcia; Performer
Additional Mixer: Mike Bosely; Other
Unknown Contributor Role: Brant Bjork; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

14 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

50 minutes and 56 seconds

Explicit

Containing curse words, language, or art that is sexually, violently, or offensively oriented.

Coverart

Available and up to 1200x1200 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

9/14 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

7/14 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie, Hard Rock, Metal, Stoner Rock

Label

Rhino - Elektra

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1991

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

603497281367