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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = Demon Cleaner
| cover = Kyuss "Demon Cleaner" EU single CD1.jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Kyuss
| album = Welcome to Sky Valley
| released = September 1994
| recorded = Early 1993
| studio =
| venue =
| genre = Stoner rock, heavy metal, desert rock
| length = 5:19
| label = Elektra Records
| writer = Josh Homme
| producer = Kyuss, Chris Goss
| prev_title = Green Machine
| prev_year = 1993
| next_title = Gardenia
| next_year = 1995
| misc =
}}
'Demon Cleaner' is a song by American rock band Kyuss. It was released as the first single from their third album 'Welcome to Sky Valley' in 1994. It was written by the band's guitarist Josh Homme.
Release
Released as a single in September 1994, "Demon Cleaner" was Kyuss' biggest hit. The b-side to the single, "Day One (To Chris and Dave)", is apparently dedicated to surviving Nirvana band members Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl as it was released after the death of Nirvana band leader, Kurt Cobain.
In 2000, the song "Demon Cleaner" was re-released on 'Muchas Gracias: The Best of Kyuss', which although was promoted as a "best of" album was actually mostly a collection of b-sides, live tracks and rarities.
Reception
In a review of the album, 'Welcome to Sky Valley', by 'CMJ', it says of the song 'cleanse your mind with "Demon Cleaner"'.
A review by the 'Gavin Report' stated 'Psychedelic hard rock enthusiasts rejoice! Elektra Records treats you to more groove-infested rock from Kyuss with the release of "Demon Cleaner", a four-song ep featuring three live tracks recorded at the Marquee club in Hamburg. Squirrely guitar licks layered with Sabbath-styled rhythms, severe drum bashing and haunting vocals await you when you throw this puppy on' '
In a retrospective review, Loudersound.com stated that 'This song has got it all, you're spellbound from the first second. The vocals on this track are amazing.' 'Paste' rated it number 4 in their '8 Best Josh Homme Songs'. 'Guitar.com' included it in their '11 Essential Stoner Rock And Metal Tracks To Hear In 2021'. 'Ultimate Classic Rock' described the song as having a 'monster groove'.
Music video
A review of the music video by 'CMJ' stated that 'Kyuss produces a pretty dark racket. Unsurprisingly, the band's latest video is filled with characters of sinister and curious'.
Personnel
*John Garcia lead vocals, producer
*Josh Homme guitar, backing vocals, producer
*Scott Reeder bass, backing vocals, producer
*Brant Bjork drums, producer
Track listings
'Australia CD, Europe CD1 (limited edition), Germany CD'
#"Demon Cleaner" 5:11
#"Day One (To Chris and Dave)" 1:50
#"El Rodeo" - 5:24
#"Hurricane" - 2:49
'Germany CD2'
#"Demon Cleaner" 5:11
#"Gardenia" (Live) - 6:46
#"Thumb" (Live) - 4:38
#"Conan Troutman" (Live) - 2:18
'UK 7" (limited edition)'
#"Demon Cleaner" 5:11
#"Freedom Run" (Live) - 7:54
'US promo CD'
#"Demon Cleaner" 5:11
Charts
Cover versions
"Demon Cleaner" has been covered live by American rock band Tool.
Use in other media
"Demon Cleaner" featured in the 2009 videogame 'Guitar Hero: Metallica'.
Legacy
Swedish stoner rock band, Demon Cleaner, took their band-name from the Kyuss song.
References
Category:Songs written by Josh Homme
Category:1994 songs
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