Put Patience In Bold

Echoes, Silence, Patience, and Grace

I think you'll be glad I waited to review this album. Foo Fighters. I think the name speaks for itself, but IF you've been under a rock camping out, I suggest you pull your head out and buy this album.

First of all, The FF have been relatively dormant since their In Your Honor double album. They only released some B-Sides songs via a live album (which was perfect), but nonetheless quite. I know now that they have been making some noise in privacy. This album was quite beyond my expectations.

Frist off, I had high hopes for In Your Honor, and I really stuck with the first dics, which was hard rock. Of that, I skipped about 3 songs, making that experience diminished somewhat. There were only about 3 songs on the acoustic dics I enjoyed, so that really was left in the closet. Thank god that is not th case here.

ESPG, really blew IYH1&2 out of the water. From hard hitting beginning to unnoticed but kick ass end. Here are my track 2 track reivews.

1. The Pretender-the first single and the obvious choice. Quite an ass kicker and holds true to FF style. I wish more albums by other artists stared like this. The video alone redems this song from the non-existent grave it never crawled out of.- 8/10

2. Let It Die- typical FF style. In recent years, the FF have kind of gone with a slow then kick you in the chin fast style. Line for line, word for word here. The fast parts save the song. 8/10

3. Erase/Replace- this one has a different verse and structure. I like the progression, but hate the lyrics. Could have spent a little more time here.- 6/10

4. Long Road To Ruin- Very There is Nothing Left To Lose feeling, which I feel is their best album. Has melody, beat, solo, great vocals, and the buring FF style. -8/10

5. Come Alive- One of my 'underdogs' for this album. If you listen to this and skip this slow beginning, you will surely miss the best bridge/chorus/rockin part of any song on this album. The last minute and a half are worth ten buck alone. Without this part, the album might not have been reviewed.- 9/10

6. Stranger Things Have Happened- Acoustic but not quite. Vocals carry this one by meters (whatever the fuck meters are). I bit melancholy, but nonetheless badass. I speak volumes for solos in this album. They boost the musicianship to whole new levels.- 7/10

7. Cheer Up Boys Your Makeup Is Running- Oldschool and ready for tomorrow. The title is just making fun of emo kids, but adds so much depth. The upbeath rhythm keeps you interested throughout, and reminds you of the life and times of The Color and The Shape.- 8/10

8. Summer's End- First impression? Worst track. After a few tries, worthy of FF's standard. A little bland until you just focus on the lyrics and melody. The solo totally lifts this little fucker like botox.- 7/10

9. The Ballad of The Beaconsfield Minners- This one is awesome. The actual backstory is that some miners got trapped in a mine and survived by listening to Foo Fighters songs. Dave Grohl felt so touched by this, that he wrote an acoustic song to those brave men stuck down in the mine. He also offered them FREE LIFETIME tickets to any FF show forever. Not a bad deal. This one really pays honor to Led Zeppelin and kees the speed going.- 9/10

10. Statues- So so for the most part. I'm obliged to think the chorus was a remake of another artist, but I can't tell. This track is very jam-like and holds true to that FF open ended arena.

- 6/10

11. But Honestly- Did you think this would shortchange you? Not in the least! Probably my favorote track, if I had to pick one. Starts acousticly with rhythm, and ends rockingly with kickass. This song starts with that feeling that something harder and faster is coming, and does.

-10/10

12. Home- Every album has that acoustic and touchy song, and this is it. Usually press next on my iPod, but still a heartfelt song, nonetheless. Overall analogy, so so.- 5/10

13. Once and For All- Thank the Rock Gods here. This one pretty much kicks your nose and expects you to wipe up the blood. A great way to wrap up a sweet album. This one is cousins with New Way Home and you'll know what I mean once you listen. Great building.- 9/10

Overall impression: 8.5/10. Am I satisfied? Yes. I am so sad to say that the quality of overall albums is crumbling. I remember a time when Rock would stop your heart. Im still waiting for my second heart attack. This album comes so close to perfection. I just needed another punch-you-in-the-face song and we would have been golden. Overall, great job FFs. Thank you for holding down the fort.

Everyone but this and support the fully ordained fighters of foo!