Foo Fighters – Wasting Light

Releasedate: 08-04-2011; Label: Sony Music
By: Nina Mende

The Foo Fighters is an American alternative rock band originally formed in 1994 by Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl as a one-man project following the dissolution of his previous band. The band got its name from the UFOs and various aerial phenomena that were reported by Allied aircraft pilots in World War II, which were known collectively as foo fighters. The band began with performances in Portland, Oregon before gaining popularity. Now they are amongst the most popular bands and have released various albums – six to be precise.

“Wasting Light” is their seventh and most recent album. An interesting one to say the list. It – of course – contains the typical sound of Foo Fighters yet it differs from the previous album in a way that is hard to describe. Eleven tracks that don’t only catch your attention but burn themselves deep into your memory. You can catch yourself tapping and nodding along to the songs immediately. The guitar seems in the main focus rather than the vocals. But somehow it still sounds perfect. The songs change melodies throughout which makes each song even more interesting. It feels like Foo Fighters are taking you on a journey with “Wasting Light”. Really amazing. It takes a few times listening until you comprehend the entire strength and depth of the album. So jump on it and get “Wasting Light”, the brand new release of the Foo Fighters.

Line-Up:
Dave Grohl – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, drums, percussion
Pat Smear – rhythm guitar, lead guitar, backing vocals
Nate Mendel – bass
Taylor Hawkins – drums, percussion, backing vocals
Chris Shiflett – lead guitar, rhythm guitar, backing vocals

Tracklist: 01. Bridge Is Burning 02. Rope 03. Dear Rosemary 04. White Limo 05. Arlandria 06. These Days 07. Back And Forth 08. A Matter Of Time 09. Miss The Misery 10. I Should Have Know 11. Walk

Links:
Foo Fighters Official