If there is one rock album that you are going to buy this year, make sure it's "Wasting Light" of the Foo Fighters. Dave Grohl finally released an album that includes emotions that he has held back since Kurt Cobain of Nirvana - Grohl's original band - killed himself almost two decades ago.
What's sweet about this album is how it was all recorded on analog equipment in Daves Grohl's garage. Ditching Pro Tools and all the computers worked great, not only for fans of the band, but to any person that appreciates quality music because you can't find music that sounds as natural in today's music industry. Slicing and pasting tape apparently has become to tedious and time-consuming, but the hard work pays off. Raw guitars and crystal clear drums with a warm and thumping bass take over the album that deals with rage and sadness.
Producer, Butch Vig, and Nirvana bassist, Krist Novoselic appeared in this album. They were both involved in Nirvana's smash album hit, "Nevermind." Their presence is easily noted in the track "I Should Have Known," which is a plead of regret to the unfortunate events that lead to the demise of Cobain and Nirvana. The exaggerated chorus effect and reverb pay tribute to the king of grunge.
Additionally, there are hard ballads like "Walk" that show how Grohl is drowning in his cries. Without a doubt, the signature sound of the Foo Fighters comes in "Rope." The fast-paced drums and crunchy guitars compliments Grohl's screaming (but definitely not screamo) vocal sound. "White Limo" is the song that makes Grohl say that this is their heaviest album yet.
Last year Arcade Fire won it all with their masterpiece, "The Suburbs." Mark my words when I say that "Wasting Light" is going to win it all this year and the next.
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