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Rock
Release Date: 10/07/2003
Run Time: 46:47
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
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