THE COLOUR AND THE SHAPE
Track Listing
Doll
Monkey Wrench
Hey, Johnny Park!
My Poor Brain
Wind Up
Up In Arms
My Hero
See You
Enough Space
February Stars
Everlong
Walking After You
New Way Home
The Colour And The Shape
My Rating
8.5/10
Average Critic Rating
8/10
Overview
Despite the lullaby tones of the first song on ‘The Colour and the Shape’, this album rocks harder than most. This is arguably the Foo's best album, delivering some of the most listenable Modern Rock anthems in their entire catalog. I would go as far as to say that this is Dave Grohl’s finest work with the band, and we’re even treated to his drumming throughout the album (even though he snaked William Goldsmith - but that’s another story). ‘The Colour and the Shape’ offers the perfect combination of sounds, from heavy, moshable anthems to relaxing tunes worthy of helping you forget the world, close your eyes, and lean back. This iconic Alt-Rock record deserves to be heard by all.
Recommended for Alternative Rock fans looking for some of the finest anthems around.
Featured Song
My Hero
Most Streamed
Everlong
Least Streamed
The Colour And The Shape
Underrated
My Poor Brain
TVV Top 3 Songs
Monkey Wrench | My Hero | Everlong
Singles
Monkey Wrench | My Hero | Everlong
TVV Top 3 Non-Singles
Hey, Johnny Park! | My Poor Brain | Enough Space
Listen to Again?
Yes
No-Skip Album?
No
Album Artwork Rating
8/10
It’s a pretty iconic cover. The inclusion of an atomic-looking structure is a curious decision, but it seems to work, also thanks to its fitting colour scheme. No one knows what the atoms are, but we'll go with Footonium.
Genre
Alternative Rock
RL
Capitol Records / Roswell Records
Recording Studio
Bear Creek Studio (Woodinville, Washington) | Grandmaster Studios (Los Angeles, California) | WGNS Studios (Arlington, Virginia)
