For most people, the Foo Fighters have been this band that is always around. They're pretty good, but not great. You've got ex Nirvana member, band leader, and showman, Dave Grohl. You've got some slow melodies and mean fast tracks. Oh, and you've got a lot of great live performances. So in general, critics and casual fans always enjoy some Foo, but probably won't list them as on their top ten all-time list.
For me, the Foo have always been great. They've always been pumping out songs that I like. I've loved their slow ballads and also their super heavy stuff as well. Funny thing is, contrary to the norm, every time I hear a new Foo song, the more I like this band. Every time I see a Foo performance or Dave Grohl monologue, the more I love this band. THIS is the new punk rock. Its a band with guys who have real punk roots churning out tunes that have a message, and they're not afraid to try new things. Just look at their Skin and Bones Tour, a completely acoustic performance. Grohl is funny, entertaining, and has always stayed true to his roots. Their music videos are some of the best around.
Check out "The Pretender" video from their latest album: Echoes, Silence, Patience, & Grace. Pretender is a monster of a song, and this video compliments it very well. (Beautifully done at -1:12.)
Greatest band ever? Well, they're my greatest band ever.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
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Have you ever seen them live? I've seen them twice and I couldn't believe how moving they were.
I've got the album but haven't heard much of it yet.
No I haven't (seen a lot on YouTube). I just think that most of their albums surprise me. They also give me the feeling that they're really trying their absolute best in producing the best rock music there is (even if the results aren't pleasing to everyone).
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