Foo Fighters – Echos, Silence, Patience, & Grace

OK, I’ve given this thing like a fifth listen, so I think I’m ready to slam it. This was a very OK album. Nothing was exceptionally bad, nothing exceptionally good. The feel I got from this album was building up to a forced climax in every song. I think half of the songs start slow (or slower) and with a minute to go get into it. This is definitely not what I was expecting when I heard this album was going to be “so hard,” and, “much harder than anything we’ve ever done.”

There were a few bright spots, and surprisingly for an album that was supposed to be a little edgier, I personally enjoyed the slow, or acoustic songs the most. Track 9 – Ballad Of The Beaconsfield Mine is a bluegrassy type feeling instrumental that was probably my fav track on the album. Even though much of it was repetitive, I love the feeling it embodies, and I love the duel acoustics.

The other track to note was track 6 – Stranger Things Have Happened. This is a very bluesy sounding song with a great acoustic leads. The only drums are a slight tick in the background, seemingly just to keep time. It really keeps the focus on the somber music and Dave’s voice.

The rest of the album for me is largely forgettable. Many of the songs do have a slight edge to them that you may not hear in other FF albums. Personally, I’m not a big fan of these guys, so for me, this album is really nothing special. If you are a fan, I’m sure you already have the album, otherwise, listen before you buy.

overall: 7.0 / 10