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Powerstars · 10-18-2013, 09:36 PM

Review #019 - "Wasting Light" by Foo Fighters
Year: 2011
Genre: Alternative/Hard Rock

Not even the breaking of 2 computers can keep me from bringing you great album reviews! I've been listening to a lot of music lately, but I keep reaching for the most recent album from the Foo's. Dave Grohl is one of my favorite people in the industry, being a full-time member of Foo Fighters and (formely) Nirvana, as well as bringing his touch to Tenacious D, NIN, Queens of The Stone Age, and others. But enough gushing about Dave Grohl, let's gush about this album...

1. Bridge Burning
We kick it off with an intentionally odd and distorted riff before some growling....TROLLHEART, GET OUT FROM UNDER THAT TABLE THIS INSTANT! Geez, it's not even a Metal song. Anyways, the growling doesn't last, and it becomes quite the solid opener.

2. Rope
Catchy single with some 'Grohl'ing here and there, as I like to say.

3. Dear Rosemary
Interesting song. I know it's catchy, but I'm not sure how to interpret it. Still quite good.

4. White Limo
Unlike most other songs from this album, this one is based entirely around the growling. Fine TH, you can stay under the table. I like it though. Pounding drums, beautifully ugly guitar, and loud, raucous vocals, this may be the single heaviest FF song.

5. Arlandria
Also a heavy song, with quieter verses and a build-up bridge to connect the two. The bridge also gets a cool harmony into the mix. Could be connected to "Dear Rosemary" who is "part of me," while Arlandria is "not me."

6. These Days
Another catchy single, more like a traditional Foo's song. Great song, not much to say.

7. Back & Forth
Unique chorus, just recently started standing out to me. May grow on me.

8. A Matter Of Time
Catchy, but not too special.

9. Miss The Misery
Kind of a cool thing this has going, it may grow on me.

10. I Should Have Known
Cool, sorta weird with the accordian (Played by Nirvana's own Krist Novoselic), but it's cool and catchy.

11. Walk
I cannot put into words how much I love this song. Just shy of 6 minutes, it doesn't get bland. Climactic, beautiful, genius.

Conclusion Heavier than FF's usual stuff, but not bland like One By One. I reccomend it.

Final Score: 90/100 (I love your beard, Davy Grohlton)

10-18-2013, 09:36 PM	#75 (permalink)
Powerstars Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 450	Review #019 - "Wasting Light" by Foo Fighters Year: 2011 Genre: Alternative/Hard Rock Not even the breaking of 2 computers can keep me from bringing you great album reviews! I've been listening to a lot of music lately, but I keep reaching for the most recent album from the Foo's. Dave Grohl is one of my favorite people in the industry, being a full-time member of Foo Fighters and (formely) Nirvana, as well as bringing his touch to Tenacious D, NIN, Queens of The Stone Age, and others. But enough gushing about Dave Grohl, let's gush about this album... 1. Bridge Burning We kick it off with an intentionally odd and distorted riff before some growling....TROLLHEART, GET OUT FROM UNDER THAT TABLE THIS INSTANT! Geez, it's not even a Metal song. Anyways, the growling doesn't last, and it becomes quite the solid opener. 2. Rope Catchy single with some 'Grohl'ing here and there, as I like to say. 3. Dear Rosemary Interesting song. I know it's catchy, but I'm not sure how to interpret it. Still quite good. 4. White Limo Unlike most other songs from this album, this one is based entirely around the growling. Fine TH, you can stay under the table. I like it though. Pounding drums, beautifully ugly guitar, and loud, raucous vocals, this may be the single heaviest FF song. 5. Arlandria Also a heavy song, with quieter verses and a build-up bridge to connect the two. The bridge also gets a cool harmony into the mix. Could be connected to "Dear Rosemary" who is "part of me," while Arlandria is "not me." 6. These Days Another catchy single, more like a traditional Foo's song. Great song, not much to say. 7. Back & Forth Unique chorus, just recently started standing out to me. May grow on me. 8. A Matter Of Time Catchy, but not too special. 9. Miss The Misery Kind of a cool thing this has going, it may grow on me. 10. I Should Have Known Cool, sorta weird with the accordian (Played by Nirvana's own Krist Novoselic), but it's cool and catchy. 11. Walk I cannot put into words how much I love this song. Just shy of 6 minutes, it doesn't get bland. Climactic, beautiful, genius. Conclusion Heavier than FF's usual stuff, but not bland like One By One. I reccomend it. Final Score: 90/100 (I love your beard, Davy Grohlton) __________________ Last.Fm My New Journal Favorite Album Of The Moment: They Might Be Giants - Glean Last edited by Burning Down; 10-20-2013 at 09:47 AM. Reason: user request.