Release Date: November
23, 2015
Label: RCA
Taking
their name from the mysterious aerial sighting during WWII, Foo Fighters formed
in Seattle in 1994, following the break-up Nirvana. David Grohl (vocals, guitar, drums) was
joined by Pat Smear (guitar) and Nate Mendel (bass), with Taylor Hawkins (drums,
percussions) and Chris Shiflett (guitar) rounding out the rest of the
band. More than twenty years and eight
albums later, they are still going strong.
This is no more evidence than on their latest release, Saint Cecilia. Named after the patron
saint of musicians and dedicated to the victims of the Paris terrorists
attacks, Saint Cecilia is one
extended play that will calm your fears about the state of modern music.
“Saint
Cecilia” is a breezy rock song with a down-to-earth sound that is nothing short
of a bona fide hit. It has a great
groove and is almost too infectious for its own good, but comes out on the
right side of things. With the type of
lyrics that appear to be speaking directly to each listener, “Saint Cecilia” is
one memorable and fantastic song that will stay in your head long after the
final note ends. “Sean” is short,
punk-inspired song that does not fail to delight. Its compactness works in its favor and will
have you pressing the repeat button for another taste.
With
plenty of punk rock flavor, “Savior Breath” comes out rocking and rolling with
a fast and gritty sound. It is a short,
intense song that never lets up. “Savior Breath” sounds like it came out
decades ago, but with the timeless quality that makes it a good song regardless
of its release date. After the three
minute riot that was “Savior Breath,” “Iron Rooster” shows up to slow things
down. This change of pace is a calm,
mediating song. Though I like the
lyrics, I think the song feels like it goes on for too long. Sending things off in style is the “The
Neverending Sigh,” with its towering sound riding a wave of thunder to the
end.
Saint Cecilia by Foo Fighters is
nice addition to their discography. It
is something that their fans will eat up and want second helpings from, while
being a good introduction to their music for people new to the band. If you are into alt rock or hard rock, then I
think that it is a good bet to take a chance on Saint Cecilia. It is one EP
that packs more in it than some full length albums.
4/5 Stars
Key
Tracks: Saint Cecilia, Savior Breath
Tracks:
1. Saint Cecilia
2. Sean
3. Savior Breath
4. Iron Rooster
5. The Neverending Sigh
Tracks:
1. Saint Cecilia
2. Sean
3. Savior Breath
4. Iron Rooster
5. The Neverending Sigh
Brian McKinnon - Write A Music Review Sr. Staff
January 23, 2016
Review
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