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Rated R

by Queens of the Stone Age

Released: June 06, 2000

Alternative rock, stoner rock, hard rock, alternative metal

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

Notably, "Rated R" spawned two successful singles: "The Lost Art of Keeping a Secret" and "Feel Good Hit of the Summer." The former played a pivotal role in propelling the band into mainstream popularity. Released on June 6, 2000, by Interscope Records, it marked the band's debut on the label and introduced bassist Nick Oliveri and vocalist Mark Lanegan to their lineup. "Rated R" also known as "Rated X" on vinyl and "Rated RX" on the 2010 deluxe edition, stands as the second studio album by the American rock band Queens of the Stone Age.

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Essential Tracks

Feel Good Hit Of The Summer

The Lost Art of Keeping A Secret

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Reception

It reached number 54 in the UK and achieved gold certification by the BPI. The album proved to be both a critical and commercial triumph, serving as the band's breakthrough release.

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The Complete Album Story

"Rated R" also known as "Rated X" on vinyl and "Rated RX" on the 2010 deluxe edition, stands as the second studio album by the American rock band Queens of the Stone Age. Released on June 6, 2000, by Interscope Records, it marked the band's debut on the label and introduced bassist Nick Oliveri and vocalist Mark Lanegan to their lineup.

The album proved to be both a critical and commercial triumph, serving as the band's breakthrough release. It reached number 54 in the UK and achieved gold certification by the BPI. Notably, "Rated R" spawned two successful singles: "The Lost Art of Keeping a Secret" and "Feel Good Hit of the Summer." The former played a pivotal role in propelling the band into mainstream popularity.