Greatest Hits
Foo Fighters · 2009
76 min · 37 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · post-grunge
Anthemic rock melodies collide with pulsating energy, embodying the essence of a decade's worth of Foo Fighters' hits.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- energetic sing-along moments nostalgic trip down memory lane dynamic emotional peaks
- Context
- By the time 'Greatest Hits' was released in 2009, Foo Fighters were already a dominant force in alternative rock, having achieved commercial success and critical acclaim since their debut in 1995. This compilation showcases the band's evolution and enduring appeal, following their previous album 'Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace' (2007), which further solidified their status.
- If you like
- alternative rock, hard rock, post-grunge
Greatest Hits is an album by Foo Fighters, released in 2009. Anthemic rock melodies collide with pulsating energy, embodying the essence of a decade's worth of Foo Fighters' hits. 'Greatest Hits' debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, demonstrating the band's popularity and broad audience appeal. The album not only serves as a retrospective of their career but also emphasizes tracks that have become staples in rock music, contributing to the band's legacy in shaping post-grunge and alternative rock scenes. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Greatest Hits sound like?
Anthemic rock melodies collide with pulsating energy, embodying the essence of a decade's worth of Foo Fighters' hits. Rooted in alternative rock and hard rock.
What makes Greatest Hits by Foo Fighters notable?
'Greatest Hits' debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, demonstrating the band's popularity and broad audience appeal. The album not only serves as a retrospective of their career but also emphasizes tracks that have become staples in rock music, contributing to the band's legacy in shaping post-grunge and alternative rock scenes. By the time 'Greatest Hits' was released in 2009, Foo Fighters were already a dominant force in alternative rock, having achieved commercial success and critical acclaim since their debut in 1995. This compilation showcases the band's evolution and enduring appeal, following their previous album 'Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace' (2007), which further solidified their status.
Who is Greatest Hits for?
Greatest Hits works well if you're into energetic sing-along moments, nostalgic trip down memory lane and dynamic emotional peaks.
How many songs are on Greatest Hits?
Greatest Hits has 37 tracks, running approximately 76 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 All My Life 4:24
- 2 Best of You Standout 4:16
- 3 Everlong Standout 4:10
- 4 The Pretender Standout 4:27
- 5 My Hero 4:19
- 6 Learn to Fly 3:56
- 7 Times Like These 4:28
- 8 Monkey Wrench 3:52
- 9 Big Me 2:14
- 10 Breakout 3:21
- 11 Long Road to Ruin 3:48
- 12 This Is a Call 3:54
- 13 Skin and Bones 4:03
- 14 Wheels 4:38
- 15 Word Forward 3:48
- 16 Everlong (Acoustic) 4:10
Disc 2
- 1 I'll Stick Around
- 2 Big Me
- 3 Monkey Wrench
- 4 Everlong Standout
- 5 My Hero
- 6 Walking After You
- 7 Learn to Fly
- 8 Next Year
- 9 All My Life
- 10 Times Like These
- 11 Low
- 12 Best of You Standout 4:17
- 13 DOA 4:14
- 14 Resolve
- 15 The Pretender Standout
- 16 Long Road to Ruin
- 17 Wheels 4:35
- 18 Everlong (live From Everywhere but Home)
- 19 Breakout (live From Hyde Park)
- 20 Skin and Bones (live From Hyde Park)
- 21 All My Life (live From Wembley)
Release Date
November 2, 2009
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
76 min 54 sec
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