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- The Colour And The Shape
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Foo Fighters
Released 1997

Doll
01:23
9,054 plays

See You
02:26
8,809 plays

Up In Arms
02:16
8,545 plays

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- 1
- Doll
- 01:23
- 9,054 plays

- 2
- Monkey Wrench
- 03:51
- 46,880 plays

- 3
- Hey, Johnny Park!
- 04:08
- 11,690 plays

- 4
- My Poor Brain
- 03:33
- 8,373 plays

- 5
- Wind Up
- 02:30
- 8,429 plays

- 6
- Up In Arms
- 02:16
- 8,545 plays

- 7
- My Hero
- 04:20
- 64,399 plays

- 8
- See You
- 02:26
- 8,809 plays

- 9
- Enough Space
- 02:36
- 8,189 plays

- 10
- February Stars
- 04:50
- 7,957 plays

- 11
- Everlong
- 04:09
- 117,433 plays

- 12
- Walking After You
- 05:04
- 12,396 plays

- 13
- New Way Home
- 05:40
- 7,591 plays

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album review

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. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide