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Demon Cleaner
Rock · 1994 · 2 tracks

Demon Cleaner

Kyuss

Thick, low-tuned desert rock centered on a ritualistic anthem of internal cleansing, paired with the raw, unpolished power of live performances.

1994 · Elektra Entertainment

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This release is a masterclass in the 'desert rock' sound that Kyuss pioneered, anchored by one of the most distinctive tracks in their catalog. The title track, 'Demon Cleaner,' moves away from the pure sludge of their earlier work toward something more rhythmic, hypnotic, and ritualistic. It feels like a mental purge, driven by Scott Reeder's massive, melodic bass lines and Josh Homme's circular guitar riffs. It is less about the speed of the rock and more about the physical weight of the sound, creating a trance-like state that is both heavy and strangely meditative.

Tracklist · 2 Tracks
02
Day One (To Dave & Chris)
1:52
04
Hurricane
2:49
Moments Worth Listening For
The transition from the clean, rhythmic guitar intro to the massive, fuzz-drenched bass drop in the title track.
The moment the live version of Gardenia kicks in, capturing the sheer physical weight of the band's stage volume.
The eerie, repetitive vocal hook of Demon Cleaner that feels like a ritualistic chant by the final chorus.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Demon Cleaner sound next to the rest of Kyuss's catalogue?

Self Examination+4.0σ

The writing leans far further into self examination than the rest of the catalogue.

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