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- Date Released: May 20, 1997
- Genre: Rock/Pop
- Style: Rock
- Label: RCA Records Label
- Copyright: (P) 1997 Roswell Records, Inc
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Since the first Foo Fighters album was a collection of Dave Grohl solo recordings, their second, The Colour and the Shape, is in many ways their official debut, and it certainly does sound different than its predecessor. Producer Gil Norton has tightened up the sound considerably -- his control was so tight that drummer William Goldsmith left the band during the recording, leaving Grohl to record the rhythm tracks for the bulk of the album. Certainly, Norton's big, shiny production makes The Colour and the Shape sound more professional than the debut, but the presence of a full band makes a difference, too. The full Foo Fighters make Grohl's songs heavier, not punkier, which may be a little unsettling to fans of the debut's ragged, amateurish edge. It's also strange that the album has such a glossy, arena-ready sound, since Grohl's songs are introspective, quite different than the endearing punk-pop of its predecessor. They're also not quite as catchy as before, but the band compensates by delivering them with a brutal energy. Still, the lack of immediate hooks prevents The Colour and the Shape from truly catching fire.
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Doll |
1:23 |
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| 02. | |
Monkey Wrench |
3:51 |
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| 03. | |
Hey, Johnny Park! |
4:08 |
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| 04. | |
My Poor Brain |
3:34 |
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| 05. | |
Wind Up |
2:31 |
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| 06. | |
Up In Arms |
2:15 |
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| 07. | |
My Hero |
4:20 |
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| 08. | |
See You |
2:27 |
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| 09. | |
Enough Space |
2:36 |
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| 10. | |
February Stars |
4:49 |
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Everlong |
4:10 |
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| 12. | |
Walking After You |
5:04 |
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| 13. | |
New Way Home |
5:40 |
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13 Total Tracks, 46:48 Total Length
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Credits
- Pat Smear - Guitar // Pat Smear - Group Member // Bradley Cook - Engineer // Bradley Cook - Recording Technician // Dave Grohl - Guitar // Dave Grohl - Drums // Dave Grohl - Vocals // Dave Grohl - Group Member // Bob Ludwig - Mastering // Gil Norton - Producer // Chris Sheldon - Mixing // Foo Fighters - Main Performer // Foo Fighters - Art Direction // Jeff Turner - Engineer // Jeff Turner - Recording Technician // Tommy Steele - Art Direction // William Goldsmith - Drums // William Goldsmith - Handclapping // William Goldsmith - Group Member // Nate Mendel - Bass // Andy Engel - Logo Design // Chris Bilheimer - Handclapping // Chris Bilheimer - ? // Jeffery Fey - Art Direction // Jeffery Fey - Design // Todd Burke - Assistant Engineer // Jason Mauza - Assistant Engineer // George Mimnaugh - Design // Ryan Boesch - Handclapping // Ryan Boesch - ? // Ryan Boesch - Assistant Engineer // Don Farwell - Assistant Engineer // Josh Kessler - Photography // Ryan Hadlock - Assistant Engineer // Lance Bangs - Handclapping // Lance Bangs - ? // Giacomo Marchesi - Artwork
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