I have listened to this album at least thirty times already and I wake up in the middle of the night singing some of the songs. All the songs on this album are very "catchy", but seem to maintain a perfect amount of the raw edge I enjoy from The Foo's. A lot of people who have liked the The Foo Fighters harder work may tend to be misled that the Foo Fighters have "SOLD OUT" to a softer sound. I call B.S. Besides, who else in the last 20 yrs. has used a voice box on his guitar. This is one of the best albums I've heard in a long time. Honestly, it's nice to see Dave Grohl come to terms with what he wants in his music. This album reflects how it was recorded. At Dave's home in Virginia while bbq'ing burgers at the same time. Just consider this album a portion of what is hopefully to come. I hope that these guys will continue down the path that they are on but still feed the angry side of life as well. We all need a release. If you like this album, may I suggest an album by a group called HUM- "You'd Prefer An Astronaut". Very similar to this sound.

This is a very good CD. The thing I love so much about this CD, is not the vocals, but the awesome music. The guitars and the drums go so well together and they never lose the beat. Let's get a run down of this CD:

1.)Stacked Actors ~ This is one of my favorite songs. Great energy and makes you want to break something. Woohooo! 5/5

2.)Breakout ~ Another one of my favorites. This song also has that energy that makes you feel powerful. 5/5

3.)Learn To Fly ~ The first single released from this album. A pure rock classic. Yummy! 5/5

4.)Gimme Stitches ~ This is one of those songs with incredible guitar music and makes you want to dance. Good lyrics also. 5/5

5.)Generator ~ Different, but cool sounding at the beginning, and keeps a midtempo beat. 4/5

6.)Aurora ~ This is the albums first "ballad". More sensitive lyrics and more relaxing. 4/5

7.)Live-In Skin ~ Back to more in your face music. This is a great one to play loud. Good lyrics on this on too. 4/5

8.)Next Year ~ This is my favorite song on this album. Another slower one, but still has enough energy to keep you interested. Good lyrics and a steady beat. 5/5

9.)Headwires ~ This is a midtempo song. This is a really good song with cool lyrics, and the best part is the chorus. 4/5

10.)Ain't It The Life ~ Good drum beat and good lyrics. Also more relaxing. 4/5

11.)M.I.A. ~ Good end for the album. A slower song to end out the album which is always a good way to end. Gets more powerful in the chorus. This is one of those songs that is good to listen to real loud. 5/5

The foo fighters are a great band with a lot of talent and you should buy this CD today if you don't already have it. It's really cool how they can do really powerful energetic songs and also do slower songs, and no matter which it is, they always sound good, and that is the bottom line.

This is some of the most original and beautiful music to come out of the 90's. Foo Fighters are the best thing to ever happen to Dave Grohl. Now he was finally able to step into the spotlight and flex his msucial muscles. He writes wonderful lyrics and made a flawless transtition from drums to the guitar. He has a great voice and is one of the best front men/stage presences I have ever seen. Generator is the best song, familiar fast paced and up beat FF rock 'n' roll. Learn To Fly is a great commcercial and it produced one of the best videos ever. Next Year is a slow and adventurous number, quite excellent song writing. Gimme Stitches is funky and fresh and Breakout is a scream out loud crowd pleaser. I give this album my highest recommendation.

Having been dissapointed with the recent crop of rock albums, I bought this one with reservations. I do agree that the album is not as good as "The Color and the Shape", but I was pleasantly surprised at this offering. The Foo Fighters are still very solid rockers, and they haven't lost their knack for those memorable ballads. I love the way Dave Grohl can sing sentimental songs without drowning you in overly sappy pop(Can anyone say Goo?) While repeated listenings have begun to dull my instant affection for the album (the hooks are a little too repetitive) I still think this is a very solid offering and is well worth your money.

if you were looking for a sequel to colur and shape.....like i was.......your not gonna get that.....exactly,however.........if you give it a chance you'll be pleased.....they have the great rock of old(like breakout,reminds me of monkey wrench,even though they arent that close) and a kind of softer side in songs like "aurora" and "learn to fly" they all great songs though and i recommend this album to everyone thats into rock music.............