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Concrete and Gold

Foo Fighters · 2017

48 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · post-grunge

A blend of hard rock riffs and melodic introspection, punctuated by anthemic choruses and layered production.

Why listen to this

Best for
dynamic flow with emotional peaks cathartic release in anthemic choruses melodic introspection for reflective moments
Context
Concrete and Gold is the Foo Fighters' ninth studio album, released after their 2014 record Sonic Highways. At this point in their career, the band was continuing to evolve their sound while maintaining their core identity as a leading force in rock music. This album arrived during a time when they were reflecting on the legacy of their previous work while still pushing boundaries.
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alternative rock, hard rock, post-grunge

Concrete and Gold is an album by Foo Fighters, released in 2017. A blend of hard rock riffs and melodic introspection, punctuated by anthemic choruses and layered production. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, marking the band's second consecutive album to achieve this feat. Critically, it received mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise for its production quality and experimentation with different genres, including elements of pop and metal. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Concrete and Gold sound like?

A blend of hard rock riffs and melodic introspection, punctuated by anthemic choruses and layered production. Rooted in alternative rock and hard rock.

What makes Concrete and Gold by Foo Fighters notable?

The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, marking the band's second consecutive album to achieve this feat. Critically, it received mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise for its production quality and experimentation with different genres, including elements of pop and metal. Concrete and Gold is the Foo Fighters' ninth studio album, released after their 2014 record Sonic Highways. At this point in their career, the band was continuing to evolve their sound while maintaining their core identity as a leading force in rock music. This album arrived during a time when they were reflecting on the legacy of their previous work while still pushing boundaries.

Who is Concrete and Gold for?

Concrete and Gold works well if you're into dynamic flow with emotional peaks, cathartic release in anthemic choruses and melodic introspection for reflective moments.

How many songs are on Concrete and Gold?

Concrete and Gold has 11 tracks, running approximately 48 minutes.

Tracklist

11 tracks·48:04

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 T‐Shirt 1:22
  • 2 Run Standout 5:23
  • 3 Make It Right 4:39
  • 4 The Sky Is a Neighborhood Standout 4:04
  • 5 La Dee Da 4:02
  • 6 Dirty Water 5:20
  • 7 Arrows 4:26
  • 8 Happy Ever After (Zero Hour) 3:41
  • 9 Sunday Rain Standout 6:11
  • 10 The Line 3:38
  • 11 Concrete and Gold 5:18

Release Date

September 15, 2017

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

48 min 4 sec