Spring Break
Foo Fighters shift directions, go instrumental
Stephanie Madden
Issue date: 10/16/07 Section: Entertainment
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10/16/07 - The Foo Fighters' new CD, Echoes, Silence, Patience, and Grace, demonstrates a new musical direction for the band. Though the Foo Fighters keep true to their rock 'n' roll roots, they play around with an array of instruments, vocals and rhythms.
The first track in the album is also their first song release, "The Pretender." This song, along with many of the other songs on the CD, starts off with a slow speed.
The first sounds are of acoustic guitar followed by lead singer Dave Grohl's soft, yet rough voice. Then the drums come in fast and loud, picking up the speed and beat of the song. The song only slows down at one more point in the middle of the climax only to build up speed and end with a bang.
This first song is a good preview to the album. Most of the songs have acoustics in them, and consist of a rollercoaster of speeds and sounds.
In fact, one song on the album is completely instrumental, although this makes it a good transition between songs.
The Foo Fighters definitely play around a lot on this CD, introducing new instruments and beats. They went more toward a slow pace, but still have some harder rock beats.
Overall this CD was good, but not as good as some of their other albums. It's nice to hear some different styles from the band, but some of the slower songs were a disappointment. However, if you like acoustic music by this band you'll probably love this CD.
The first track in the album is also their first song release, "The Pretender." This song, along with many of the other songs on the CD, starts off with a slow speed.
The first sounds are of acoustic guitar followed by lead singer Dave Grohl's soft, yet rough voice. Then the drums come in fast and loud, picking up the speed and beat of the song. The song only slows down at one more point in the middle of the climax only to build up speed and end with a bang.
This first song is a good preview to the album. Most of the songs have acoustics in them, and consist of a rollercoaster of speeds and sounds.
In fact, one song on the album is completely instrumental, although this makes it a good transition between songs.
The Foo Fighters definitely play around a lot on this CD, introducing new instruments and beats. They went more toward a slow pace, but still have some harder rock beats.
Overall this CD was good, but not as good as some of their other albums. It's nice to hear some different styles from the band, but some of the slower songs were a disappointment. However, if you like acoustic music by this band you'll probably love this CD.
