Medium Rare cover

Medium Rare

Foo Fighters · 2011

42 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock

A vibrant collection of eclectic covers showcasing the Foo Fighters' energetic reinterpretation of rock classics.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Band on the Run Start here — This cover captures the spirit of the original while infusing it with the Foo Fighters' signature energy and guitar-driven sound, making it a standout reinterpretation.
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    Bad Reputation — The track's raw intensity exemplifies the band's punk roots, bringing a fresh aggression to Joan Jett's classic that resonates with their fanbase.
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    Have a Cigar — This rendition highlights the band's knack for blending humor with critique, providing a compelling twist on Pink Floyd's commentary about the music industry.
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    Gas Chamber — In under a minute, this cover showcases an aggressive and stripped-down approach, demonstrating the band's ability to convey power and urgency in brief form.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic mix of tempos
  • vibrant energy for gatherings
  • short bursts of excitement
  • nostalgic covers with flair

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer lengthy immersive albums
  • seek deep lyrical introspection

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — A covers album that showcases versatility but doesn't define their mainstream success.
Career context
By the time 'Medium Rare' was released in April 2011, the Foo Fighters were already a household name, having achieved significant commercial success with albums like 'Wasting Light' just a year prior. This album serves as a compilation of cover songs, highlighting their influences and paying homage to various artists while also reflecting their established status in the rock scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Nirvana· Queens of the Stone Age· Soundgarden
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Tracklist

  • 1 Band on the Run Start here 5:07
  • 2 I Feel Free 2:56
  • 3 Life of Illusion 3:39
  • 4 Young Man Blues 5:45
  • 5 Bad Reputation 2:34
  • 6 Down in the Park 4:08
  • 7 Baker Street 5:38
  • 8 Danny Says 2:59
  • 9 Have a Cigar 4:03
  • 10 Never Talking to You Again 1:53
  • 11 Gas Chamber 0:57
  • 12 This Will Be Our Year 2:33

What to play next

Wasting Light
Listen next

Wasting Light

2011

This album continues the energetic vibe with original tracks, building on the covers from Medium Rare.
In Your Honor
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In Your Honor

2005

This album features a mix of acoustic and electric sounds, setting up for the eclectic nature of Medium Rare.
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