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  • BrainofBGA
    BrainofBGA Australia Posts: 4,558
    edited June 2023
    Didn’t grab me initially tbh, but that’s a good thing, good albums can take time. I’m just glad to hear some new FF music, especially after what’s transpired in the last 1-2 years. Will be listening over the weekend for sure. 
    Melbourne #1 '98
    Melbourne #2 '03
    Melbourne #3 '03
    Melbourne #1 '06
    Melbourne #3 '06
    Melbourne '09
    Melbourne '14
  • ZoSoTim
    ZoSoTim Posts: 1,278
    Watching them live from Rock Am Ring right now on YT. Dave's voice seems like he needs a day off.
  • Glorified KC
    Glorified KC KCMO Native Posts: 2,814
    Dave did the drums on this record.  RIP Taylor
    I wish I was a sacrifice, but somehow still lived on.
  • lastexit78
    lastexit78 Posts: 618
    Wow, this album might be the best thing they’ve ever done. Certainly in the last decade. Has a Wasted Light feel but with way more personal lyrics. Amazing writing and his vocals sound great. Sometimes dark but in the context of what he and the band have been through it all fits. I’m not usually one to call an album brilliant after 4 or 5 spins but this is top notch. 
    06/22/95, 11/04/95, 11/15/97, 07/16/98, 10/30/99, 10/30/00, 10/31/00, 10/20/01, 10/21/01, 12/08/02, 06/01/03, 06/06/03, 10/25/03, 10/26/03, 09/28/04, 03/18/05, 09/01/05, 07/15/06, 07/16/06, 07/18/06, 07/22/06, 07/23/06, 10/21/06, 10/22/06, 08/28/09, 09/21/09, 09/22/09, 05/20/10, 05/21/10, 10/24/10, 11/26/13, 12/06/13, 06/28/14, 10/26/14, 07/10/18, 08/10/18, 10/02/21, 
  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,449
    man, good records always take me time. I'm kinda bored listening to it right now. But so, so many records haven't grabbed me that later became a favourite. 
    Hugh Freaking Dillon is currently out of the office, returning sometime in the fall




  • goldrush
    goldrush everybody knows this is nowhere Posts: 7,787
    Picked it up yesterday but haven’t had a chance to listen yet.

    It was a lot of fun watching the Rock Am Ring feed though.
    “Do not postpone happiness”
    (Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)

    “Put yer good money on the sunrise”
    (Tim Rogers)
  • GlowGirl
    GlowGirl New York, NY Posts: 12,061
    My tracking says June 8th. Can't wait to listen to this one.
  • JT167846
    JT167846 Posts: 992
    I told myself not to expect too much from this album given the circumstances. Had two spins already. First didn't grab me but picked up some nice moments on the second. Will have to give the Teacher some time. Long epics aren't in the Foos' wheelhouse bit it's a great tribute and challenge to themselves. Was expecting some high level songwriting akin to Blackbird by Alter Bridge-that song is craftsmanship at the highest level-The Teacher hasn't hit that mark for me yet. Drums aside from Rescued aren't as bombastic sounding as usual either. Wonder if that's very deliberate. Will keep spinning it that's for sure. The Metallica album keeps chucking up nice moments with each playback so hopefully this keeps doing the same.
    Stars are suns to other people.

    Wellington 1998
    London 2007
    Brisbane 2009
    Stockholm 2012
    Amsterdam 1 & 2 2014
    EV Dublin 2017
    Milan 2018
    Padova 2018
    Boston 2 2018
    Auckland 1 & 2 2024
  • ZoSoTim
    ZoSoTim Posts: 1,278
    About 2/3rds through for the first listen and this is a really fucking good album. Best one they’ve done in a long time. Not sure I’m thrilled with the production though. 
  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,162
    So new Foo’s, new Queens, and new Royal Blood this year. 😀
    8/28/98- Camden, NJ
    10/31/09- Philly
    5/21/10- NYC
    9/2/12- Philly, PA
    7/19/13- Wrigley
    10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
    10/21/13- Philly, PA
    10/22/13- Philly, PA
    10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
    4/28/16- Philly, PA
    4/29/16- Philly, PA
    5/1/16- NYC
    5/2/16- NYC
    9/2/18- Boston, MA
    9/4/18- Boston, MA
    9/14/22- Camden, NJ
    9/7/24- Philly, PA
    9/9/24- Philly, PA
    Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly. PA
    Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
    RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
  • ZoSoTim
    ZoSoTim Posts: 1,278
    eeriepadave said:
    So new Foo’s, new Queens, and new Royal Blood this year. 😀
    New Foos, new Rival Sons, and new Clutch all released today!
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,305
    I can dig it. perhaps more so than most of their stuff which tbh is confined to the hits...
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    Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
    you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
    memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
  • bobasfeet
    bobasfeet Posts: 1,195
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    I haven't been wow'd by a Foo song in some time. This is something else. 
    Yeah, this is a special one.
  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,162
    ZoSoTim said:
    eeriepadave said:
    So new Foo’s, new Queens, and new Royal Blood this year. 😀
    New Foos, new Rival Sons, and new Clutch all released today!
    great year for new music in general :smile:

    8/28/98- Camden, NJ
    10/31/09- Philly
    5/21/10- NYC
    9/2/12- Philly, PA
    7/19/13- Wrigley
    10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
    10/21/13- Philly, PA
    10/22/13- Philly, PA
    10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
    4/28/16- Philly, PA
    4/29/16- Philly, PA
    5/1/16- NYC
    5/2/16- NYC
    9/2/18- Boston, MA
    9/4/18- Boston, MA
    9/14/22- Camden, NJ
    9/7/24- Philly, PA
    9/9/24- Philly, PA
    Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly. PA
    Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
    RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
  • goldrush
    goldrush everybody knows this is nowhere Posts: 7,787
    This is a great record, I think it’s one of the best they’ve done. It’s been a while since I’ve sat and listened to a Foo album in full, as they are always dominated by the big singles, but this is a ‘proper’ album that needs your full attention.

    There are a lot of deep moments, obviously referencing Taylor and Virginia Grohl. It’s impressive enough that this record got made at all, even more impressive that it’s such a good one.
    “Do not postpone happiness”
    (Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)

    “Put yer good money on the sunrise”
    (Tim Rogers)
  • BIGDaddyWil
    BIGDaddyWil Michigan Posts: 3,080
    ^^^^^^ Spot on!!!!
    Pine Knob Music Theatre - Jul 31, 1992 Crisler Arena - Mar 20, 1994
    Summerfest - Jul 09, 1995*Savage Hall - Sep 22, 1996The Palace of Auburn Hills-Aug 23, 1998 Breslin Center- Aug 18, 1998,The Palace of Auburn Hills-Oct 07, 2000 DTE Energy Theatre-Jun5,2003,DTE Energy Music Theatre - Jun 26, 2003Sports Arena - Oct 02, 2004 Van Andel Arena - May 19, 2006Palace of Auburn Hills-May 22, 2006 Quicken Loans Arena-May 09, 2010
    10-16-2014 Detroit
  • JT167846
    JT167846 Posts: 992
    Just announced Australia and New Zealand dates. Will miss them due to gallivanting around India but happy for the other fans here that will get to see them.
    Stars are suns to other people.

    Wellington 1998
    London 2007
    Brisbane 2009
    Stockholm 2012
    Amsterdam 1 & 2 2014
    EV Dublin 2017
    Milan 2018
    Padova 2018
    Boston 2 2018
    Auckland 1 & 2 2024
  • goldrush
    goldrush everybody knows this is nowhere Posts: 7,787

    “Do not postpone happiness”
    (Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)

    “Put yer good money on the sunrise”
    (Tim Rogers)
  • BrainofBGA
    BrainofBGA Australia Posts: 4,558
    Album gets better and better

    The Teacher and Rest to close it out. Pure Fire 🔥
    Melbourne #1 '98
    Melbourne #2 '03
    Melbourne #3 '03
    Melbourne #1 '06
    Melbourne #3 '06
    Melbourne '09
    Melbourne '14
  • nicknyr15
    nicknyr15 Posts: 9,202
    This album is really growing on me. It’s fucking awesome. Incredible that this band was able to make this record during such a sad period of time. 

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