Concrete and Gold
Foo Fighters · 2017
48 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A sonic tapestry weaving hard rock grit with melodic pop sensibilities, showcasing both aggression and introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Run Start here — The lead single showcases an anthemic chorus paired with dark lyrical themes, encapsulating the tension between hope and despair central to the album's narrative.
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The Sky Is a Neighborhood — This track blends soaring melodies with poignant lyrics about connection and belonging, serving as a microcosm of the album's exploration of human experience.
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Sunday Rain — Featuring a lush arrangement and heartfelt vocals from drummer Taylor Hawkins, this song adds a dimension of vulnerability that balances the album's harder edges.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic rock with introspective moments, showcasing solid songwriting and production choices.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks that maintain a consistent tempo, while the second half introduces slower, more reflective songs.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the melodic aspect of the hard rock sound.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic flow with emotional peaks
- cathartic release in anthemic choruses
- melodic introspection for reflective moments
- short bursts of energetic intensity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike layered production complexity
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — The album explores new sonic territories, blending hard rock with pop elements.
- Career context
- Released on September 15, 2017, Concrete and Gold marked the Foo Fighters' ninth studio album, following their 2014 album Sonic Highways. At this stage in their career, the band sought to experiment with new sounds while still retaining their signature rock essence, collaborating with producer Greg Kurstin for a fresh perspective.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nirvana· Queens of the Stone Age· Soundgarden
Tracklist
- 1 T‐Shirt 1:22
- 2 Run Start here 5:23
- 3 Make It Right 4:39
- 4 The Sky Is a Neighborhood 4:04
- 5 La Dee Da 4:02
- 6 Dirty Water 5:20
- 7 Arrows 4:26
- 8 Happy Ever After (Zero Hour) 3:41
- 9 Sunday Rain 6:11
- 10 The Line 3:38
- 11 Concrete and Gold 5:18
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Villains
Queens of the Stone Age
Shares hard rock riffs and a polished production style, with an exploratory edge in lyrical themes.
Gore
Deftones
Combines heavy instrumentals with melodic introspection, creating a layered emotional atmosphere.
Oceania
The Smashing Pumpkins
Merges anthemic choruses with reflective lyrics, maintaining a dynamic balance between heaviness and melody.
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