Concrete and Gold
Foo Fighters · 2017
48 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · post-grunge
A blend of hard rock riffs and melodic introspection, punctuated by anthemic choruses and layered production.
Why this album works
The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, marking the band's second consecutive album to achieve this feat. Critically, it received mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise for its production quality and experimentation with different genres, including elements of pop and metal.
- Best for
- dynamic flow with emotional peaks cathartic release in anthemic choruses melodic introspection for reflective moments
- Context
- Concrete and Gold is the Foo Fighters' ninth studio album, released after their 2014 record Sonic Highways. At this point in their career, the band was continuing to evolve their sound while maintaining their core identity as a leading force in rock music. This album arrived during a time when they were reflecting on the legacy of their previous work while still pushing boundaries.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Beck· Moby· Linkin Park· Green Day· Lana Del Rey· Sonic Youth· Nine Inch Nails· Tori Amos
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 T‐Shirt 1:22
- 2 Run Standout 5:23
- 3 Make It Right 4:39
- 4 The Sky Is a Neighborhood Standout 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 Standout 6:11
- 10 The Line 3:38
- 11 Concrete and Gold 5:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.
