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The art of being imperfect: How Josh Homme rewrote his songwriting rules for 'Perfecth'

NPR | By Scott Simon,
Dave Mistich
Published October 31, 2026 at 4:42 AM MST

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme about the band's new album, "Perfecth." He says letting go of the idea of being perfect changed him and his songwriting.

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