It’s a great achievement when a rock band can stay intact
for more than 10 years. The Foo Fighters has exceeded that expectation by
continuing to make guitar riff heavy music for 17 years.
They recently released their first single “Rope” from their
seventh studio album Wasting Light, which is set for release April 12.
Along with the release of Wasting Light, the band is
premiering their first film on April 12, which chronicles the band’s years
together. The band formed in 1994 with
front man Dave Grohl, who’s most noted for being the drummer for grunge band
Nirvana.
Rounding out the current members of Foo Fighters is Chris
Shiflett (lead guitar, rhythm guitar and backing vocals), Nate Mendel (bass),
Taylor Hawkins (drums, percussion and backing vocals) and recently returning
member Pat Smear (rhythm guitar, lead guitar, and backing vocals).
The new 11 track album is the first full collaboration with
noted producer Butch Vig. He is most known for being the mastermind behind
Nirvana’s Nevermind album. The album was
produced and recorded in Grohl’s garage, and it features a collaboration with Krist
Novoselic, Grohl’s former Nirvana band mate.
The album was made with no computer software, everything was
on analog tape. Picturing the Foo Fighters taking this approach was hard, but
as the first single “Rope” shows it’s worked out for the best.
Their last studio album Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace
(2007) was nominated for five 2008 Grammy Awards. The band won two of those
five awards. It was an incredible album that showcased many sides of the band.
They experimented with bluegrass and dramatic effects with the album.
But, with Wasting Light there’s a strong possibility, it
will trump all preconceived notions by wary fans.
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