FOO FIGHTERS — Foo Fighters (review)

FOO FIGHTERS — Foo Fighters album cover Album · 1995 · Heavy Alternative Rock Buy this album from MMA partners
4/5 ·
aglasshouse
Foo Fighters, in it's earliest incarnation, was a Queens of the Stone Age-esque band from the US. Their first release was in 1995; an eponymous album bearing a laser-gun as it's cover which featured a single musician as it's one man band. Dave Grohl, who had played in the band Nirvana until the unfortunate death in April 1994, entered a state of depression. As a sort of pick-me-up to break out of his funk, he solely recorded an album and labeled the name under "Foo Fighters" in order to hide his identity. Later, he signed on a full band in order to play the songs live. Due to the commercial boom of the debut, Grohl kept his new band mates and continued with a very successful career.

The debut is very unlike the band's later material. Grohl obviously still found it hard to diversify himself from Nirvana so shortly after the death of Cobain, and his debut is obviously sounding like a Nirvana album. It doesn't do much in the way of innovation, being your everyday standard grunge/hard rock album, but to know it was recorded only by a man suffering from depression with very little help is impressive nonetheless. Unfortunately there isn't really that much to say about the album due to it's blissful yet blatant simplicity. However, an album being 'just for fun' means there wasn't too much effort to begin with. It is a very enjoyable album, and can be put on for any occasion. I'd say have fun, but at the same time indulge into the real Fighter's work as well. Sad Grohl did a good job.
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aglasshouse wrote:
more than 2 years ago
All jokes aside, it is easy to dislike them. I think alot of their music can be overly-simple and it simplistic.
aglasshouse wrote:
more than 2 years ago
Let's just add that to the list of things that you hate.
Vim Fuego wrote:
more than 2 years ago
Hate this band. There is just something so damn bland about them. I like what Dave Grohl has done for music over the years, and loved his documentary. Just really hate his music!
Unitron wrote:
more than 2 years ago
I actually don't think I've ever heard this one, I should at some point.

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