Foo Fighters

alternative rock, hard rock, post-grunge

United States Est. 1995

"Driven by heavy riffs and propulsive drumming, their music captures a relentless momentum that balances intensity with emotional depth."

Quick Start

A good place to start with Foo Fighters is…

Wasting Light

2011

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Career Arc

Foo Fighters's discography from 1995 to 2023

1995 2009 2023

Foo Fighters (1995) For All the Cows (1995) I'll Stick Around (1995) This Is a Call (1995) Exhausted (1995) Big Me (1996) Alone + Easy Target (1996) The Colour and the Shape (1997) Everlong (1997) Monkey Wrench (1997) Walking After You (1998) My Hero (1998) A320 (1998) There Is Nothing Left to... (1999) Learn to Fly (1999) Live In Holland (2000) Next Year (2000) Breakout (2000) Generator (2000) Stacked Actors (2000)

Foo Fighters holds a significant place in contemporary rock culture, serving as a rallying point for both nostalgia and innovation within the genre.

Foo Fighters holds a significant place in contemporary rock culture, serving as a rallying point for both nostalgia and innovation within the genre. Their emergence not only revitalized mainstream rock but also bridged the gap between the raw energy of 90s grunge and the polished sound of modern rock, creating a space where diverse audiences could gather to celebrate music that feels authentic and visceral. They have cultivated an atmosphere in live performances that encourages communal experiences, inviting fans to partake in the catharsis of rock music. The band’s approach is marked by a blend of meticulous craftsmanship and instinctual spontaneity. Their process often embraces collaborative energy, allowing individual contributions to coalesce into powerful anthems or reflective ballads. This dynamic results in a sound that is both meticulously structured and explosively energetic, often characterized by layered instrumentation that complements the emotional weight of their lyrics. Lyrically, Foo Fighters frequently explore themes of resilience, love, and personal struggle, blending sincerity with moments of irony. The storytelling aspect often leans toward impressionistic imagery, creating a vivid tapestry of emotions that resonates on multiple levels. This balance between earnestness and wit allows listeners to connect deeply while also engaging with the complexity of human experience.

Full discography

Foo Fighters's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

77 releases • 20 albums • 4 EPS • 1995–2023

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Albums ()

But Here We Are

2023

The Essential Foo Fighters

2022

Hail Satin

2021

Medicine at Midnight

2021

Concrete and Gold

2017

Sonic Highways

2014

Medium Rare

2011

Wasting Light

2011

Greatest Hits

2009

Live at Wembley Stadium

2008

Hyde Park

2008

Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace

2007

Skin and Bones

2006

In Your Honor

2005

Everywhere but Home

2003

One by One

2002

Live In Holland

2000

There Is Nothing Left to Lose

1999

The Colour and the Shape

1997

Foo Fighters

1995

EPs ()

Saint Cecilia (EP)

2015

Songs From the Laundry Room

2015

iTunes Festival: London 2011

2011

Five Songs and a Cover

2005

Singles ()

Holding Poison

2022

Love Dies Young

2021

Making a Fire

2021

Chasing Birds

2021

Waiting on a War

2021

No Son of Mine

2021

Shame Shame

2020

The Line

2017

The Sky Is a Neighborhood

2017

Run

2017

Outside

2015

I Am a River

2015

Saint Cecilia

2015

Congregation

2014

Something From Nothing

2014

What Did I Do? / God As My Witness (song)

2014

The Feast and the Famine

2014

What Did I Do?"/"God as My Witnessg

2014

Bridge Burning

2012

These Days

2011

Arlandria

2011

Walk

2011

White Limo

2011

Rope

2011

Wheels

2009

Let It Die

2008

Cheer Up, Boys (Your Make Up Is Running)

2008

Long Road to Ruin

2007

The Pretender

2007

No Way Back / Cold Day in the Sun

2006

Resolve

2005

DOA

2005

Best of You

2005

Have It All

2003

Times like These

2003

All My Life

2002

The One

2002

Next Year

2000

Breakout

2000

Generator

2000

Stacked Actors

2000

Learn to Fly

1999

Walking After You

1998

My Hero

1998

A320

1998

Everlong

1997

Monkey Wrench

1997

Big Me

1996

Alone + Easy Target

1996

For All the Cows

1995

I'll Stick Around

1995

This Is a Call

1995

Exhausted

1995

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Timeline

How their sound evolved over time

Foo Fighters (1995)

The Colour and the S... (1997)

There Is Nothing Lef... (1999)

Live In Holland (2000)

One by One (2002)

Everywhere but Home (2003)

In Your Honor (2005)

Five Songs and a Cov... (2005)

Skin and Bones (2006)

Echoes, Silence, Pat... (2007)

Live at Wembley Stad... (2008)

iTunes Festival: Lon... (2011)

Sonic Highways (2014)

Songs From the Laund... (2015)

Saint Cecilia (EP) (2015)

Concrete and Gold (2017)

Medicine at Midnight (2021)

Hail Satin (2021)

The Essential Foo Fi... (2022)

But Here We Are (2023)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Foo Fighters sound like?

Driven by heavy riffs and propulsive drumming, their music captures a relentless momentum that balances intensity with emotional depth. Rooted in alternative rock and hard rock. Start with The Colour and the Shape.

What is the best Foo Fighters album to start with?

The best album to start with is "The Colour and the Shape" (1997). It's the most representative of what makes Foo Fighters worth hearing.

Who is Foo Fighters for?

If you're into alternative rock and hard rock, Foo Fighters is worth your time. Driven by heavy riffs and propulsive drumming, their music captures a relentless momentum that balances intensity with emotional depth.

How many albums does Foo Fighters have?

Foo Fighters has 77 releases in their discography, including 20 albums and 4 EPs.

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