an awesome debut album, but...

this is one of the best debut albums that ive heard for a long time. even though this isnt as good as other foo fighters albums, its still awesome. well, you cant really expect much else when people like dave grohl and pat smear are in a band together. it has plenty of good songs on it, such as this is a call and big me, but some of the lyrics, drums, and other big parts of a song could maybe use a little work. besides that, its a really good cd.

The drummer can play guitar too? And sing?

The Foo Fighters self titled debut is really a Dave Grohl solo album. He sings, he plays guitars, he drums (duh). It's his work, and it's pretty impressive.



So, does it sound like Nirvana? At times. "I'll Stick Around" works the soft/loud formula into a perfect modern rock song. "Weenie Beenie" and "Wattershed" are cacophonous slices of punk that aren't too far removed from some of Nirvana's less radio friendly stuff.



But Dave certainly has his own muse as well. "Big Me" is a breezy, bubblegum pop song that definetly wouldn't have fit on any Nirvana record. He also ventures into power pop (the incredibly catchy "This is a Call") and even jazz (mainly the opening verse of "For All the Cows").



Other highlights include the lush, dreamy "Floaty", the raging rocker "Alone & Easy Target", and the pensive "Exhausted".



Although "The Colour and the Shape" and "There Is Nothing Left To Lose" are slightly more consistent overall, this is a terrific album from a talented multi-musician.



Best Songs: This is a Call, Floaty, Exhausted, Alone & Easy Target, I'll Stick Around.

Fantastic Foo

The Foo Fighters debut album is one of their best. Dave Grohl created the band in 1995 following the Nirvana break up and he goes with a more pop-rock approach. The album has great, catchy tunes, and it features some heavier stuff as well for the hard rocker.



Some of the songs:



This is a Call: This tune is an excellent opening to the album, with a very energetic, catchy chorus. It's one of the best tracks on the album.



I'll stick around: This is the heaviest track off the album and it is also one of the best. It has a strong, upbeat feel to it with great drums.



Big Me: This short, clean electric ballad made the Foo Fighters a success. All around good song, with a great music video.



Alone & easy target: This is my favourite off the album. It has a wonderful guitar feel to it at the beginning, and possesses a strong chorus.