The Colour and the Shape

by Foo Fighters

The Colour and the Shape cover art

As the first Foo Fighters album recorded as a full band, 'The Colour and the Shape' refines the group's post-grunge origins into a polished and dynamic rock sound, shaped by producer Gil Norton's pop-oriented sensibilities. The album's lyrical themes, primarily inspired by Dave Grohl's recent divorce, create a therapeutic arc that sequences explosive anthems against introspective ballads. This musical and emotional conflict is anchored by a tense recording process, during which Grohl re-recorded most of the drum tracks himself, solidifying the album's tight execution and its place as a cornerstone of late-1990s alternative rock.

Genres

  • Alternative Rock
  • Post-Grunge

Tracklist

  1. Doll
  2. Monkey Wrench
  3. Hey, Johnny Park!
  4. My Poor Brain
  5. Wind Up
  6. Up In Arms
  7. My Hero
  8. See You
  9. Enough Space
  10. February Stars
  11. Everlong
  12. Walking After You
  13. New Way Home
  14. The Colour And The Shape