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It’s finally happened; the Foo Fighters have at last lived up to the potential they’ve been promising since their debut in 1995. In Your Honor has all the components of a classic album, but with a modern spin. The songs are fresh and energetic, the hooks are memorable and the music is explosive.
The double album is a Jeckle and Hyde – disc one is filled with the explosive, raw rock that the Foo Fighters have become known for, while disc two is made up of more ambient acoustic tunes. The result is an album that is perfectly separated and can be listened to either for subtle reflection or while driving at speed.
This album offers final proof that the line-up consisting of Dave Grohl (guitar, vocals), Nate Mendel (bass), Taylor Hawkins (drums) and Chris Shiflett (guitar) is at last a permanent fixture (the band has progressed through many changes, causing some inconsistency in previous albums). The result is an album that highlights a confidence and direction that has always been present, but has at last taken centre-stage.
“Best Of You,” “DOA” (my pick for the best song on the album) and “Hell” are highlights of disc one, while “On The Mend,” “What If I Do” and “Cold Day in the Sun” add to the depth of the second.
Admittedly, the second album becomes a little tedious when listened to straight through. It is the kind of disc that you have to be in the mood for in order to properly enjoy, but the moment it starts to sound dull, a quick switch to disc one can easily reinvigorate the atmosphere.
Having been a fan of the Foo Fighters since the release of their second album, The Sound and the Shape, I can say that In Your Honor is already my favourite Foo Fighters album, by a wide margin. If you are already a fan, you won’t be disappointed in this latest offering. If this is your first exposure, (and you, therefore, live on Mars and haven’t listened to a radio in ten years) this is a perfect introduction to a seasoned band with a lot
left to give.
