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The Foo Fighters are back with their 11th studio album, a powerful and emotional response to the band’s recent tragedies, including the death of their long-time drummer, Taylor Hawkins.
Titled But Here We Are, the album opens with Rescued, a soaring ballad about finding strength in the face of adversity. The song, first released on April 19, is a clear tribute to Hawkins, and sets the tone for the rest of the album.
The 10-track 48-minute album is full of personal and raw lyrics, as the band members confront their grief and loss. The songs are often cathartic, and offer a sense of hope and resilience.
But Here We Are is not a sad album. It is a celebration of life, love, and music, from a band that has found strength in their music, and this album is no exception.
The Foo Fighters began working on the album in the months following Taylor’s death.
The band worked with producer Greg Kurstin, who helped them channel their grief into something productive. Frontman Dave Grohl performed and recorded the entirety of the album’s drum tracks in Hawkins’ absence.
The band members wrote and recorded the album together, and they all contributed to the song-writing process, in a departure from their previous albums, where Dave had been the primary songwriter.
The album was released last Friday, and has been met with critical acclaim.
The Foo Fighters have embarked on a world tour in support of the album with more than 25 live shows in support of the album announced across North America and Europe.
Josh Freese has been announced as the band’s new drummer.
