1001 Albums Summary

Foo Fighters debut album sees Dave Grohl, step out from behind the sweaty backdraft of the Nirvana drum kit, to the front of the band with the bright lights and over gained microphone. While I am admittedly not the most knowledgeable on mid 90's grunge, the Foo Fighters are undoubtedly influenced by their front man's former band. The occasional melancholy tones of its predecessor are replaced with smoother tunes with a country/folk twang in tracks like 'Big Me', 'Floaty' and 'For All The Crows'. However, The Foo Fighters are not the Coke-Zero to Nirvana's Coke Classic. Standout tracks like 'Good Grief' and 'Weenie Beanie' are predominantly orchestrated with more upbeat and energetic guitar riffs that shift the Fighter's tone more towards garage-rock than grunge. The sounds is more electric in the sense that I would not be shocked if their amps and guitars were powered with several strategically placed car batteries while Dave Grohl growls through a fan like you did when you were 8. The Foo Fighter's debut album is the foundation on which one of the most iconic rock discographies spanning 3 decades was built. So I finish this first review as I will all my following reviews Did I like this album?: No. Would I recommend it to someone?: Also, No. Am I glad I listened to it?: I guess so. 3/5 Stars.