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LloydChristmasLloydChristmas Posts: 224
edited March 2011 in Other Music
I know the Foo Fighters have been around for a while. I completely neglected this band for their entire career. Every song I hear from them on the radio rocks. Some of my favorite songs to play on the guitar are the Foo Fighters however its all their main radio hits. I want to hear some of their music that isn't heard on the radio everyday. I'm sure there are some great songs from them that haven't been raped by the radio. I am hoping their similar to PJ where the songs on the radio (Alive, Jeremy, Evenflow...anything from Ten) are great but the treasures are hidden else where.

So what songs or albums should I dig up?
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  • nuffingmannuffingman Posts: 3,014
    I want to know the same. I just have the greatest hits CD which was a pressie and is playing now.
  • keeponrockinkeeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    Start with The Colour and The Shape.
    Believe me, when I was growin up, I thought the worst thing you could turn out to be was normal, So I say freaks in the most complementary way. Here's a song by a fellow freak - E.V
  • KloddzKloddz Posts: 2,573
    keeponrockin wrote:
    Start with The Colour and The Shape.
    Listen to this person.
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  • Dead Man WalkingDead Man Walking Toronto-ish Posts: 2,762
    I do love the Foo Fighters...they're the first band I ever crowd surfed to....

    This isn't really a recommendation but I think Foo Fighters have an amazing ability to close out an album with an amazing song...every album has a phenomenal end track...
  • Digital TwilightDigital Twilight Posts: 5,642
    keeponrockin wrote:
    Start with The Colour and The Shape.

    yeah, then follow it up with the first one (self titled)
  • Johnny AbruzzoJohnny Abruzzo Philly Posts: 11,920
    I seem to be alone in really loving One By One. But Colour & the Shape is their masterpiece. Make sure you get the Baker Street cover - they blow away Gerry Rafferty (RIP).

    Some of my fave non-radio songs: For All the Cows, Hey Johnny Park, My Poor Brain, February Stars, New Way Home, Stacked Actors, Aurora, Low, Lonely As You, Come Back, Over and Out, Stranger Things Have Happened.

    Really all their albums are solid with the rare clunker here and there. Enjoy!
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    Phila, PA 4/28/16; Phila, PA 4/29/16; Fenway Park 8/7/16; Fenway Park 9/2/18; Asbury Park 9/18/21; Camden 9/14/22;
    Las Vegas 5/16/24; Las Vegas 5/18/24; Phila, PA 9/7/24; Phila, PA 9/9/24; Baltimore Arena 9/12/24

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  • peacegirlpeacegirl Posts: 841
    Kloddz wrote:
    keeponrockin wrote:
    Start with The Colour and The Shape.
    Listen to this person.

    yes, this one's their best and my personal favorite
  • MysteryTrainMysteryTrain Singapore Posts: 1,189
    You can start with the self-titled debut from '95. I think it's still their best. The Color & The Shape is a close second, followed by There's Nothing Left To Lose.
  • HeavyHandsHeavyHands Posts: 2,130
    Colour & the Shape

    One by One

    For the life of me I don't know why no one ever talks about One by One. Not only does it rock, it sounds great.
    "A lot more people are capable of being big out there that just don't give themselves a chance." -Stone Gossard
  • Johnny AbruzzoJohnny Abruzzo Philly Posts: 11,920
    HeavyHands wrote:
    Colour & the Shape

    One by One

    For the life of me I don't know why no one ever talks about One by One. Not only does it rock, it sounds great.

    YES!!! I'm not the only one. Love that album!

    What would I do? Lonely As You???
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    Las Vegas 5/16/24; Las Vegas 5/18/24; Phila, PA 9/7/24; Phila, PA 9/9/24; Baltimore Arena 9/12/24

    Tres Mtns - TLA 3/23/11; EV - Tower Theatre 6/25/11; Temple of the Dog - Tower Theatre 11/5/16
  • HeavyHandsHeavyHands Posts: 2,130
    One by One is a vicious album. Very straightforward rock. It's funny, the way Grohl has been documenting the new album as being recorded in a garage and describing it as having a great sound is how I have always thought of One by One.
    "A lot more people are capable of being big out there that just don't give themselves a chance." -Stone Gossard
  • KloddzKloddz Posts: 2,573
    Hell yeah I love One by One as well, kick-ass record! Probably my 2nd favorite of theirs after The Colour and the Shape.
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  • kasedougkasedoug The Golden State Posts: 2,972
    The first 3 albums are must-haves. Honestly, you can't go wrong with any album. Also, I highly recommend picking up their new one, Wasting Light, when it comes out 4/12. I saw 2 of their secret shows here in L.A., in which they played the new record in it's entirety and they were amazing.

    Deeper cuts that I like that I don't think have been previously mentioned: Wattershed, Up in Arms, Enough Space, Walking After You, Generator, No Way Back, End Over End, Miracle, On The Mend, Come Alive, Cheer Up Boys(...)
  • Johnny AbruzzoJohnny Abruzzo Philly Posts: 11,920
    kasedoug wrote:
    Deeper cuts that I like that I don't think have been previously mentioned: Wattershed, Up in Arms, Enough Space, Walking After You, Generator, No Way Back, End Over End, Miracle, On The Mend, Come Alive, Cheer Up Boys(...)

    I forgot about Cheer Up Boys Your Makeup Is Running. That song fucking rocks!
    Spectrum 10/27/09; New Orleans JazzFest 5/1/10; Made in America 9/2/12; Phila, PA 10/21/13; Phila, PA 10/22/13; Baltimore Arena 10/27/13;
    Phila, PA 4/28/16; Phila, PA 4/29/16; Fenway Park 8/7/16; Fenway Park 9/2/18; Asbury Park 9/18/21; Camden 9/14/22;
    Las Vegas 5/16/24; Las Vegas 5/18/24; Phila, PA 9/7/24; Phila, PA 9/9/24; Baltimore Arena 9/12/24

    Tres Mtns - TLA 3/23/11; EV - Tower Theatre 6/25/11; Temple of the Dog - Tower Theatre 11/5/16
  • BH304897BH304897 Posts: 137
    Personally I think There is Nothing Left to Lose is their best studio album and Aurora is an excellent song to say the least. I would download a live foo fighters concert boot and begin there because like PJ they are awesome live.
  • Johnny AbruzzoJohnny Abruzzo Philly Posts: 11,920
    BH304897 wrote:
    Personally I think There is Nothing Left to Lose is their best studio album and Aurora is an excellent song to say the least. I would download a live foo fighters concert boot and begin there because like PJ they are awesome live.

    This album is nice, a bit more chill than most of their stuff. I didn't even really know Aurora that well, and they played it during an encore and the lead guitar was just spectacular and echoing through the arena. I had to go home and figure out what song it was. :lol: (I've heard people say this is a really hard album, but Dave himself has said it was a more laid back album for them - I don't understand where people come up with this stuff.)

    The Everywhere But Home DVD is awesome.

    (Confession: I've seen Foo Fighters more than I've seen Pearl Jam. :shock: )
    Spectrum 10/27/09; New Orleans JazzFest 5/1/10; Made in America 9/2/12; Phila, PA 10/21/13; Phila, PA 10/22/13; Baltimore Arena 10/27/13;
    Phila, PA 4/28/16; Phila, PA 4/29/16; Fenway Park 8/7/16; Fenway Park 9/2/18; Asbury Park 9/18/21; Camden 9/14/22;
    Las Vegas 5/16/24; Las Vegas 5/18/24; Phila, PA 9/7/24; Phila, PA 9/9/24; Baltimore Arena 9/12/24

    Tres Mtns - TLA 3/23/11; EV - Tower Theatre 6/25/11; Temple of the Dog - Tower Theatre 11/5/16
  • LloydChristmasLloydChristmas Posts: 224
    It sounds like I can't go wrong with choosing any album. Great to hear!
  • Back_PedalBack_Pedal Posts: 1,171
    I still really, really wish they picked a better cover for the new one.
    Thanks EPOTTSIII!
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  • thebrigthebrig Posts: 395
    Back_Pedal wrote:
    I still really, really wish they picked a better cover for the new one.

    I actually like the cover. I see it as an aumage to a late 70's early 80's album cover.

    As most have stated, The Colour and The Shape is their best. Be sure to get the re-released version with 19 tracks. My favorite track is a more obscure one. It's the b-side the did for the "Learn to Fly" single titled "Iron and Stone". They also released it on the "Breakout" single. Killer, killer song. I believe it is a cover, but not sure who the original artist is.

    Have fun exploring their catalog. I've been a huge fan of theirs since 95 and have yet to hear an album of theirs I didn't think was awesome.
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  • red mosred mos Posts: 4,953
    some of my fave foo songs ( that aren't hits):

    Alone + Easy Target
    Oh George
    Floaty
    The color and the shape
    aint it the life
    Over drive
    Low
    Have it all
    the one
    End over end
    statues
    skin and bones
    Marigold (Nirvana cover)
    PJ: 10/14/00 06/09/03 10/4/09 11/15/13 11/16/13 10/08/14
    EV Solo: 7/11/11 11/12/12 11/13/12
  • Johnny AbruzzoJohnny Abruzzo Philly Posts: 11,920
    red mos wrote:
    some of my fave foo songs ( that aren't hits):

    Alone + Easy Target
    Oh George
    Floaty
    The color and the shape
    aint it the life
    Over drive
    Low
    Have it all
    the one
    End over end
    statues
    skin and bones
    Marigold (Nirvana cover)

    Alone + Easy Target is another great one I forgot. Spectacular song for running (alone of course).

    The One is on the Orange County soundtrack by the way. Maybe it's available on itunes these days; didn't used to be. Or I can send it to you. ;)
    Spectrum 10/27/09; New Orleans JazzFest 5/1/10; Made in America 9/2/12; Phila, PA 10/21/13; Phila, PA 10/22/13; Baltimore Arena 10/27/13;
    Phila, PA 4/28/16; Phila, PA 4/29/16; Fenway Park 8/7/16; Fenway Park 9/2/18; Asbury Park 9/18/21; Camden 9/14/22;
    Las Vegas 5/16/24; Las Vegas 5/18/24; Phila, PA 9/7/24; Phila, PA 9/9/24; Baltimore Arena 9/12/24

    Tres Mtns - TLA 3/23/11; EV - Tower Theatre 6/25/11; Temple of the Dog - Tower Theatre 11/5/16
  • Yellow LedbellyYellow Ledbelly Posts: 3,749
    Kloddz wrote:
    keeponrockin wrote:
    Start with The Colour and The Shape.
    Listen to this person.
    I concur
    All I have to do is revel in the everyday....then do it again tomorrow

    They say every sin is deadly but I believe they may be wrong...I'm guilty of all seven and I don't feel too bad at all
  • red mosred mos Posts: 4,953
    Johnny Abruzzo wrote:
    red mos wrote:
    some of my fave foo songs ( that aren't hits):

    Alone + Easy Target
    Oh George
    Floaty
    The color and the shape
    aint it the life
    Over drive
    Low
    Have it all
    the one
    End over end
    statues
    skin and bones
    Marigold (Nirvana cover)

    Alone + Easy Target is another great one I forgot. Spectacular song for running (alone of course).

    The One is on the Orange County soundtrack by the way. Maybe it's available on itunes these days; didn't used to be. Or I can send it to you. ;)
    I've got it. I think I got it from someone here. Thanks though man. Much appreciated. :mrgreen:

    for the OP looking to get into Foo Fighters:

    also forgot to add "word forward" to my list. The song is bad ass. It's on the Greatests hits, but was a label requirement cause it was a new song never released. Same thing with "wheels" "wheels" had to grow on me, but I really like it now. Their live show is really the best way to expierence Foo fighters. I also agree on the recommendation for "anywhere but home" great dvd.
    PJ: 10/14/00 06/09/03 10/4/09 11/15/13 11/16/13 10/08/14
    EV Solo: 7/11/11 11/12/12 11/13/12
  • mick21MCmick21MC Posts: 18
    the foo are my second favorite band behind pearl jam... hard to pick just a few, but definitely check out:

    up in arms, february stars, new way home, but honestly, this is a call, floaty, no way back, resolve, the deepest blues are black, the last song, virginia moon, cold day in the sun, next year, tired of you, come back, aurora
  • Newch91Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    I've been loving DOA a lot lately.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5_eWPCB4p4
    Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
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