Foo Fighters - Medicine At Midnight

It’s impossible to be offended or actively dislike Foo Fighters; not only is Dave Grohl so nice (you may have heard), but they are good musicians and are doing it for love. You can see the glee as they play.

Their hearts are most definitely in the right place, which makes it a bit cruel to tear into them. It’s like putting your own dog down. It’s bang out of order, in fact.

But…It has to be said that they aren’t the most musically challenging act around. In terms of longevity, fanbase and record sales, only Radiohead are comparable, and you won’t be surprised to learn that’s where this comparison ends.

A great singles act for sure but, aside from their first few attempts, no record by the band is likely to trouble an all-time hit list. And that’s fine. It’s a winning formula that keeps their fans happy, as their perennial headline status demonstrates.

We don’t have headline acts right now though, so we have to judge them on the music. If you want comfort, step right in. Anyone seeking anything other than thorough and comprehensive expectation management should move along.

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