T-Shirt: This one actually made me jump, as it starts off feeling pretty raw and acoustic, but then it breaks into this booming, powerful melody that honestly, to me at least, feels a bit bland. It’s certainly powerful, and given that this song is speaking about what our world has become after Donald Trump’s election, there’s definitely some meaning in this track, but personally, I don’t really care much for it, to be honest.
Run: This song starts off with a really light guitar melody and some really nice vocals from Dave Grohl, but it quickly divulges into a really heavy track with some screamo vocals here and there. And while I like the very subtle political lyrics here, I feel like this song just isn’t for me. It’s definitely really energetic, and I can certainly see the appeal in this track, but I guess it’s just not my thing.
Make It Right: Once again, this track is very heavy, very energetic, and I can see the appeal of it, but I think it’s just not really for me. I can actually see now why I don’t review rock music. It’s not bad at all, and if you like this kind of music, you’ll enjoy it, but me? I acknowledge its quality but definitely won’t listen to it again anytime soon.
The Sky Is A Neighborhood: This is a much slower song, but it has a really overpowering drum beat and it’s still extremely energetic. I can see why it was released as a single, because it’s really enjoyable, even for someone like me that isn’t that crazy about this kind of music. It’s also got a strong hook and some good vocals from Dave Grohl. I actually like this one.
La Dee Da: I like the rocking guitar on this song, the faster beat, and the (for lack of a better word) crunchiness of the sound on this one. However, while a lot of it sounds really good, it features some screamo moments on the hook, which I’m never too fond of. It’s a pretty good track overall, and I’m sure quite a few people will like it, but as someone that hates screamo, those screams really keep me from coming back to this one.
Dirty Water: Alright, after the very scream-y last song, I appreciate that this lighter song is here to relax my ears a bit. I like the light but still fun guitar melody on this track, the solid hook, and Grohl’s vocals on this track, and even when it gets harder and less relaxing on the ears, it still brings the energy and the fun. Not one of my personal favorites, but still a pretty enjoyable track.
Arrows: I like the drum beat on this track, the guitar melodies, and the really explosive hook on this one. I do also like Dave Grohl’s very passionate vocals on this track. Again, not really for me, and I don’t see myself listening to this track much post-review, but all things considered, it’s a well-made, pretty enjoyable song.
Happy Ever After (Zero Hour): Once again, this starts with a very relaxing, acoustic guitar track, and surprisingly, it stays that way for the entirety of the track. It’s very relaxing to the ears, there are some really nice, smooth guitar solos on this one, Dave’s vocals are rock-solid, and I find the lyrics interesting in that they say that we are living in a world where there are no more role models for children and that so many famous people are corrupt in some way. It’s a nice track that I think I’ll add to my regular playlist for sure.
Sunday Rain: Drummer Taylor Hawkins takes over the lead vocals from Dave Grohl on this track, and I do like his vocals a lot on this one. The guitar melody is pretty nice, the drum beat (provided by the legendary Paul McCartney) is pretty enjoyable, and the hook was pretty good. Again, nothing I’ll really listen to much in the future, but all in all, pretty good stuff.
The Line: This song talks a lot about the need to constantly fight for your life in today’s political climate, and the lyrics are really strong. Once again, interesting drum beat, solid vocals by Grohl, and a pretty solid hook. There’s definitely some appeal in this track, even if it’s not for me.
Concrete and Gold: I love the guitar track on this thing, kinda gives me some Black Sabbath vibes. Dave’s heavily filtered vocals are also really great, and I like that, about mid-way through the track, it gives me this kind of “western standoff song” vibe. I also like the booming beat on this track, and with its lyrics, it feels like it puts a nice end to the album. The pacing is also really good, as it’s a 5-minute track that I don’t have to feel is too long for me. Hell, I might even add this song to my playlist and give it a few replays in the future (though I’ll definitely skip the ending where Dave yells “fuck you Darrell” after a bit of silence because that’s jump-scare worthy).
Prepare to potentially hate me, but this album just wasn’t for me. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not a bad album. In fact, I’d say that it’s pretty well-crafted overall, with some great instrumental melodies, plenty of energy, and some really solid political lyrics, but at the very end of the day, this kind of hard-rock music just isn’t for me. I most certainly see the appeal of it, and I’m very sure that Foo Fighters fans will be more than pleased with it because it’s certainly well-produced, but this is a genre of music I don’t listen to regularly, and actually sitting down and giving it a shot didn’t really change my stance. In no way is it a bad album, though, and if you like hard-rock music with a subtly political edge to it, you’ll enjoy it, but know thyself when going into this thing.
Maybe I should just stick to pop music.
Favorite tracks: The Sky Is A Neighborhood, Happy Ever After (Zero Hour), Concrete and Gold
Least favorite tracks: None, all of the other tracks were just "acceptable."
Rating: Okay
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