Not all critics are ignorant dumbasses, but I feel ya. And after coming across many of them fawning over bands with an alleged fresh, new sound in the '00s, as if Wire or early XTC had never existed, I was quite disappointed in the lot of 'em.

- So, the Pixies backlash is in full swing, eh? Lame.

It's certainly the Foos' best in a while.

It's certainly the Foos' best in a while.

"Foo Fighters owe everything to Husker Du and Sugar."

"Foo Fighters owe everything to Husker Du and Sugar."

The third album is pretty good. After that, tread carefully.

The third album is pretty good. After that, tread carefully.

I'd say a better comparison is that Foo Fighters are this generation's Wings.
Except the Foos have lasted twice as long as Wings. But yeah.

I'd say a better comparison is that Foo Fighters are this generation's Wings.
Except the Foos have lasted twice as long as Wings. But yeah.

Yes, TCatS had a wider impact than FF, but it's also the blueprint for the blander, polished stuff that's become their signature sound these days. Even though TCatS is a better album than all of the ones that followed.

Yes, TCatS had a wider impact than FF, but it's also the blueprint for the blander, polished stuff that's become their signature sound these days. Even though TCatS is a better album than all of the ones that followed.

"X-Static" is pretty awesome.

"X-Static" is pretty awesome.

Still their best. By far.

Still their best. By far.

- They made their previous album in Grohl's garage; it sounds like it was made at The Power Station or Electric Lady. What was the point? Strike one.
- They travel to eight cities and the songs they write/record there sound like your typical FF fare. Again, what was the point? Strike two.
- Grohl promises the Foos' next…

That Bono cover is quite weak…reminds me of when I first heard Cohen's "Everybody Knows", by then having enjoyed Concrete Blonde's version for a few years.

Every time I go back to hear the original version of a Leonard Cohen song, be it "Hallelujah" or "Everybody Knows", my reaction is quite similar to yours.

According to Dave Grohl, the Foos were subbing for Korn, who cancelled.