foo fighters . the sonic highway
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for anyone who hasn't seen it, get it on iplayer now. fantastic documentary moving from city to city drinking in the inluences from the artists from there. I liked the Chicago show but the Washington d.c. one was absolutely fantastic. I grew up listening to minor threat, bad brains, rites of spring and all those dischord hardcore bands that were such a big influence on grohl.
i'd recommend this series to music fans in general, not just rock fans. fantastic watch.
i'd recommend this series to music fans in general, not just rock fans. fantastic watch.
I think grohl is a genius. you can hear so much of what shaped him permeate through his music without sounding like he's ripped it off. i'm glad some of the more obscure stuff from bands like voivod have gained new interest from fans because of grohl's unashamed championing of what music influenced him greatly.
can't wait for episode 3!!
can't wait for episode 3!!
I was genuinely surprised how good the first two episodes were. Steve Albini is somewhat of a legend in my house and to hear Big Black and Shellac tracks played on what was basically a prime time show was a real treat.
The second episode knocked it out of the park, Minor Threat, Bad Brains, Ian Mackaye......for a hardcore fan it was a real treat.
The only let down for me are actually the Foo Fighters tracks (as weird as that sounds seeing it's basically a showcase of their new album) but it all feels a bit tacked on at the end. But in all fairness, I started falling out with Foo Fighters stuff after seeing them on their last tour.
The second episode knocked it out of the park, Minor Threat, Bad Brains, Ian Mackaye......for a hardcore fan it was a real treat.
The only let down for me are actually the Foo Fighters tracks (as weird as that sounds seeing it's basically a showcase of their new album) but it all feels a bit tacked on at the end. But in all fairness, I started falling out with Foo Fighters stuff after seeing them on their last tour.
SWoll said:
conkerman said:
The LA one was probably the best yet.
Plenty of Josh Homme, which is a good thing.
Indeed. Been obsessively playing Them Crooked Vultures recently and even started listening to Kyuss.Plenty of Josh Homme, which is a good thing.
kin hell!!!! I series linked it but have only had the first two!!....i'll have to dive on iplayerDave Grohl - also brilliant at making documentaries: anything he does is becoming a must see.
Chicago was brilliant, also seen Washington now, which was both fascinating and exciting.
Coughed up my pocket money - I'm what might best be described as an "occasional" Nirvana/Foo Fighters fan.
But the album really comes alive for knowing that much more about it!
Chicago was brilliant, also seen Washington now, which was both fascinating and exciting.
Coughed up my pocket money - I'm what might best be described as an "occasional" Nirvana/Foo Fighters fan.
But the album really comes alive for knowing that much more about it!
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