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 Foo FightersColour and the Shape Release Date: 1997 05 20 Running Time: 46:47 Label: Capitol Records Rating:  |
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
Tracks:
| Title | Composer | Time | |
| 1 | Doll | Foo Fighters | 1:23 |
| 2 | Monkey Wrench | Foo Fighters | 3:51 |
| 3 | Hey, Johnny Park! | Foo Fighters | 4:08 |
| 4 | My Poor Brain | Foo Fighters | 3:33 |
| 5 | Wind Up | Foo Fighters, Grohl | 2:32 |
| 6 | Up in Arms | Foo Fighters | 2:15 |
| 7 | My Hero | Foo Fighters | 4:20 |
| 8 | See You | Foo Fighters | 2:26 |
| 9 | Enough Space | Grohl, Foo Fighters | 2:37 |
| 10 | February Stars | Foo Fighters | 4:49 |
| 11 | Everlong | Grohl, Foo Fighters | 4:10 |
| 12 | Walking After You | Grohl, Foo Fighters | 5:03 |
| 13 | New Way Home | Foo Fighters | 5:40 |
Other Releases:
| Colour and the Shape [Expanded] Release Date: 1997 Label: BMG |
| Colour and the Shape [Bonus Track] Release Date: 1997 Label: Roswell Records |
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