One by One is the most accomplished album Foo Fighters have made, which isn't necessarily the same as the best. Picking up the clean, focused sound and attitude of There Is Nothing Left to Lose, One by One is gleaming hard rock: it may have a shiny production, but hits hard in its rhythm and its impeccably distorted guitars. Dave Grohl's songs often express (or at least suggest) tortured emotions in their lyrics, but the album doesn't hit at a gut-level; it's too polished for that. It's not a bad thing, since the band is damn good and the production is more focused than any of the Foos' previous albums. The problem is, Grohl's songwriting has slipped slightly. It's still sturdy and melodic, yet not as immediate or memorable. Nothing is as majestic as "Learn to Fly," haunting as "Everlong," gut-crunching as "Monkey Wrench," or even as boneheadedly irresistible as their contribution to the Orange County soundtrack, "The One". Instead, it all fits together and sounds good as a piece, without offering individual moments to savor. Not the worst tradeoff, of course, but it's hard not to wish that the songs stuck in your head the way they used to, even if the album is still enjoyable as a whole.
I'll make this short, I've grown tired of my guitar...don't condemn me I just have, I still play it but I feel I need to get something better, I already snapped the strings 3 times in the last month and well, I need something better. That said I'm looking to spend around 500 bucks on my next one but I have no idea what I should purchase, I figure you'd guys would know, seeing as some of you are...
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Ever since reviewing I Know You're Married I've been lapping up Martha W's aural love, and that has led me back to this fantastic collaboration with Snow Patrol.. For me, this is easily SP's best song, perfectly capturing the longing, pain and frustration of yearning for someone you can't be with, when everything seems empty without that person near, when in your mind you'd run through walls, o...
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~~I usually wouldn't post such a thing as this because I usually try and be more positive as a person. but today seems right for it, so here goes.My list of things that bug me:1. people who stop at the top of an escalator trying to decide which way to go.2. people who stop at the bottom of an escalator trying to decide which way to go.3. drivers who don't see the left arrow start flashing at an...
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Just the other day, "All My Life" by the Foo Fighters came on my car radio. It's a good tune, certainly not a great one. But as I listened, I reflected on how Dave Grohl basically is modern rock music. I'm not a major Foo Fighters fan, yet I'm inclined give it up for this guy. Here's why…#1. He's a jack of rock trades.Over the course of his musical career, Grohl's been involved with indie (grew.
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I'll make this short, I've grown tired of my guitar...don't condemn me I just have, I still play it but I feel I need to get something better, I already snapped the strings 3 times in the last month and well, I need something better. That said I'm looking to spend around 500 bucks on my next one but I have no idea what I should purchase, I figure you'd guys would know, seeing as some of you are...
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| 1 All My Life |
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| 2 Low |
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| 3 Have It All |
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| 4 Times Like These |
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| 5 Disenchanted Lullaby |
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| 6 Tired of You |
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| 7 Halo |
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| 8 Lonely as You |
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| 9 Overdrive |
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| 10 Burn Away |
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| 11 Come Back |
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