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Foo Fighters sustains its hard rock sound in latest album
By Andrew Kase
Posted: 9/25/07, 12:03 AM EST Section: Decibel
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It's times like these that you love the Foo Fighters.
As one of the most popular bands in the rock scene, the Dave Grohl-fronted band released another standout album today.
"Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace" is one of the band's best efforts to date with 12 hard-rocking songs. After its last effort, the two-disc "In Your Honor," raised the status of the band to new heights, "Echoes" proves the Foo Fighters remain at the top of its game.
"The Pretender," the first track and first single on the album, starts off with a bang. The heavy percussion, combined with Grohl's gritty vocals make the song a well-picked cut for the first single.
It opens with a few swipes of the electric guitar and gentle lyrics before morphing into a rock anthem that will have listeners' singing along and strumming with their air guitar.
Lead singer and former Nirvana drummer Grohl shows the full array of his talents on the release. He plays the piano for two tracks and goes acoustic with the ballad, "Home."
Up-and-coming jazz and alternative rock guitarist Kaki King shines during her guest performance on the heartfelt track "Ballad of the Beaconsfield Miners." The somber work originated after Grohl met with a miner from the Beaconsfield Mine collapse, which occurred in Australia in April.
Another entry on the album, "Erase/Replace" gets underway with heavy guitar and drums, and once Grohl starts screaming, it's hard not to start banging your head along to the catchy chorus.
One of the acoustic songs on the album, "But, Honestly," starts off slowly, but picks up once the memorable chorus surfaces.
"Let It Die" sounds like an acoustic version of "Best of You," the hit single from last year's work. Both songs feature Grohl repeating the song's title over and over again. It might lack creatively, but it certainly gets stuck in the listener's head. The way Grohl carries the song, lyrically and rhythmically, makes it a must-listen.
"Stranger Things Have Happened" starts in an odd way, with a few beats and taps, but it builds into an acoustic song with a smooth melody. The lengthy song clocks in at more than five minutes, and it demonstrates Grohl's incredible vocal range. As the guitar grows heavier, the song grows stronger.
"Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace" sounds like a throwback to earlier albums in the Foo Fighters' career. Part of that can be attributed to the return of producer Gil Norton, who produced the band's second album, "The Colour and The Shape." The band never strays far from its rock-and-roll sound. When listening to the songs, fans will find it difficult to resist the temptation to jump around, whether it's at a concert or in a dorm room.
It's times like these that you love the Foo Fighters.
As one of the most popular bands in the rock scene, the Dave Grohl-fronted band released another standout album today.
"Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace" is one of the band's best efforts to date with 12 hard-rocking songs. After its last effort, the two-disc "In Your Honor," raised the status of the band to new heights, "Echoes" proves the Foo Fighters remain at the top of its game.
"The Pretender," the first track and first single on the album, starts off with a bang. The heavy percussion, combined with Grohl's gritty vocals make the song a well-picked cut for the first single.
It opens with a few swipes of the electric guitar and gentle lyrics before morphing into a rock anthem that will have listeners' singing along and strumming with their air guitar.
Lead singer and former Nirvana drummer Grohl shows the full array of his talents on the release. He plays the piano for two tracks and goes acoustic with the ballad, "Home."
Up-and-coming jazz and alternative rock guitarist Kaki King shines during her guest performance on the heartfelt track "Ballad of the Beaconsfield Miners." The somber work originated after Grohl met with a miner from the Beaconsfield Mine collapse, which occurred in Australia in April.
Another entry on the album, "Erase/Replace" gets underway with heavy guitar and drums, and once Grohl starts screaming, it's hard not to start banging your head along to the catchy chorus.
One of the acoustic songs on the album, "But, Honestly," starts off slowly, but picks up once the memorable chorus surfaces.
"Let It Die" sounds like an acoustic version of "Best of You," the hit single from last year's work. Both songs feature Grohl repeating the song's title over and over again. It might lack creatively, but it certainly gets stuck in the listener's head. The way Grohl carries the song, lyrically and rhythmically, makes it a must-listen.
"Stranger Things Have Happened" starts in an odd way, with a few beats and taps, but it builds into an acoustic song with a smooth melody. The lengthy song clocks in at more than five minutes, and it demonstrates Grohl's incredible vocal range. As the guitar grows heavier, the song grows stronger.
"Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace" sounds like a throwback to earlier albums in the Foo Fighters' career. Part of that can be attributed to the return of producer Gil Norton, who produced the band's second album, "The Colour and The Shape." The band never strays far from its rock-and-roll sound. When listening to the songs, fans will find it difficult to resist the temptation to jump around, whether it's at a concert or in a dorm room.
Just as Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters emerged from the ashes of Nirvana, other bands have members who have gone from one successful act to another.
Pearl Jam came from Mother Love Bone
Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard (guitar) and Jeff Ament (bass) were originally a part of heavy metal band Mother Love Bone. The band was poised to conquer the early 90s Seattle grunge scene until frontman Andrew Wood died days before its debut album's release.
Led Zeppelin came from The Yardbirds
Zeppelin frontman Jimmy Page joined The Yardbirds as a replacement bass guitarist in 1966, and he wanted to transform the band into a supergroup with The Who drummer Keith Moon and bassist John Entwistle. After they rejected the idea, Led Zeppelin was born.
Velvet Revolver came from Guns N' Roses and Stone Temple Pilots
Three members of Guns N' Roses (Slash, Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum) and lead singer of Stone Temple Pilots, Scott Weiland, formed supergroup Velvet Revolver in 2002 after playing a benefit show together. Its debut album "Contraband" topped album charts the world over.
Head Automatica came from Glassjaw
Daryl Palumbo, lead singer of metal band Glassjaw wanted to branch out from the hardcore scene into Britpop and hip-hop, and he needed a different outlet. Palumbo formed Head Automatica to indulge his interests.
The New Amsterdams came from The Get-Up Kids
In 2000, The Get-Up Kids Matthew Pryor formed acoustic side project The New Amsterdams to counter The Get-Up Kids' punk style. The band has released five albums, the most prominent being "Worse For The Wear" in 2003.
Pearl Jam came from Mother Love Bone
Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard (guitar) and Jeff Ament (bass) were originally a part of heavy metal band Mother Love Bone. The band was poised to conquer the early 90s Seattle grunge scene until frontman Andrew Wood died days before its debut album's release.
Led Zeppelin came from The Yardbirds
Zeppelin frontman Jimmy Page joined The Yardbirds as a replacement bass guitarist in 1966, and he wanted to transform the band into a supergroup with The Who drummer Keith Moon and bassist John Entwistle. After they rejected the idea, Led Zeppelin was born.
Velvet Revolver came from Guns N' Roses and Stone Temple Pilots
Three members of Guns N' Roses (Slash, Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum) and lead singer of Stone Temple Pilots, Scott Weiland, formed supergroup Velvet Revolver in 2002 after playing a benefit show together. Its debut album "Contraband" topped album charts the world over.
Head Automatica came from Glassjaw
Daryl Palumbo, lead singer of metal band Glassjaw wanted to branch out from the hardcore scene into Britpop and hip-hop, and he needed a different outlet. Palumbo formed Head Automatica to indulge his interests.
The New Amsterdams came from The Get-Up Kids
In 2000, The Get-Up Kids Matthew Pryor formed acoustic side project The New Amsterdams to counter The Get-Up Kids' punk style. The band has released five albums, the most prominent being "Worse For The Wear" in 2003.
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