SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: FOO FIGHTERS – BUT HERE WE ARE

Foo Fighters
But Here We Are
RCA

Writing and recording an album in the wake of two significant losses in one year is not easy, but Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters turned their pain into something beautiful. Their 11^th album, But Here We Are debuted at number eight on Billboard’s 200. Front man Grohl stepped in and played drums on all 10 tracks as a shout out to his beloved friend and bandmate, drummer Taylor Hawkins, who left this world too early last year in 2022.

“Rescued” is the first release of the album. The lyrics are phenomenal, and Grohl’s drumming comes through loud and clear. “Under You” is a touching tribute to Hawkins and “Show Me How” is a toned-down track featuring Grohl’s teenage daughter Violet’s vocals.

“The Teacher” is a powerful and emotional tribute to one of Grohl’s biggest supporters. While mourning the loss of Hawkins, he lost his mother Virginia. As the song closes it distorts while he screams “goodbye” to her. The accompanying video features hundreds of images and footage of Grohl from his childhood and footage of being on the road.

The album closes with “Rest”, a beautiful expression of Grohl’s grief for all the loved ones he’s lost. The entire album is so full of raw emotion and purpose that you can’t help but do your own reflection throughout.

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