FOO FIGHTERS

by Ken Dunkin

Foo Fighters
The Colour and the Shape
(Capitol)

Most sophomore albums are weak and disappointing, the Foo Fighters second release is one of the best to come out in a long time.

The opening track "Doll" is a short, creepy, lullaby from the dark-side. It starts the disc perfectly. You never know what new take Former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl is going to come up with next. The man has gone from being known as Kurt Cobain's flunky to leader of one of the biggest rock bands in America. Not bad for a guy that just wants to play good music.

On the second track, he follows up with the up-beat, jumpy "Monkey Wrench". If this song and it's hook doesn't stick in your mind then nothing can.

Don't think that this disc only has one big song. Not close by a long shot. "Everlong" and "New Way Home" are two other hard rocking, great songs spun by Mr. Grohl. "My Poor Brain" and "Enough Space" are two others that spin killer takes to go with wild great music.

If this disc was jewelry, it would be the crown jewels. Check it out for a wild blast of musical excitement.