If anything could ever be this good again 052407

If anything could ever be this good again... [05.24.07]

I just got really excited.

It's been ten years (May 20, 1997) since one of my favorite albums EVER came out: the Foo Fighters are re-releasing The Colour and the Shape on July 10th. A pinnacle album of my lifetime, I can still remember being a high-schooler and rocking out in my room when I first heard "Monkeywrench" on the radio. When the album came out, I was amazed at the fact that I loved every single song. "Walking After You," "Everlong," and "Hey, Johnny Park!" remain my favorites. Foo Fighters were also my first concert (with Ben Folds Five).

So, what does this reissue offer me???

MORE SONGS! According to this article:

In addition to the original album on its first disc, the new version will feature covers of Killing Joke's "Requiem," Gary Numan's "Down in the Park" and Gerry Rafferty's "Baker Street," plus the B-sides "Drive Me Wild," "Dear Lover" and "The Colour and the Shape."

I understand that I could probably get those b-sides if I wanted, but the Foo Fighters are so ingrained in my brain as 90s, that I never associate the band with all the downloading and technology goings-on. Does that even make sense? For instance, if I hear The Killers have a b-side I can download, I'm there - but downloading never comes to mind for Foo Fighters.

They're currently recording with Gil Norton, producer of Colour. Is it just me, or have most of their albums post-Colour been not as awesome? I still enjoy them, but nothing can touch those songs. Maybe it was the time, the era. Hm.

In summary, I'm ready.

Currently working on:

- Oh, DJ Rosstar, how you're guiding my music catologue-ing. I'm in a group here on Buzznet called "5 Songs That Changed My Life." I have everything written out, I just need to find time to post it with a picture. You can bet a pick off Colour is on my list.

- DJ Rosstar also recently asked the top five albums you can listen to all the way through. Upon thinking about it, it's kind of hard. I have to rethink a list I already posted over at my livejournal two years ago...it's new criteria, and it's definitely changed. Erica & Bree & John & Michelle already have awesome lists !

Um, who's as stoked on 90s alternative as I am?? I need to go listen to some Garbage now or something...

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Comments (4)

	everyonelistens: 05/24/2007 12:06 PM Their cover of "Baker Street", which was originally on the "My Hero" single, is simply astounding - I highly suggest a download attempt. And I agree - nothing can even come close to Colour-era Foo Fighters. Try as he has, D.G. will never write a song as good as Everlong. Can't be done.
	neglectnormalcy: 05/24/2007 1:01 PM everyonelistens said: Their cover of "Baker Street", which was originally on the "My Hero" single, is simply astounding - I highly suggest a download attempt. And I agree - nothing can even come close to Colour-era Foo Fighters. Try as he has, D.G. will never write a song as good as Everlong. Can't be done. "everlong" is definitely in my top ten songs of all effin' time. gah. everything about that album kicks ass - the vocals, drums, guitar, even the g-ddamn artwork comes together to something quite akin to perfect.
	firstcrush: 05/24/2007 1:32 PM i'm working on a 5 songs that changed my life as well.......and lets just say, because of that list i am now, as of last night.....totes back in love with SKA. goldfinger all the way to work today.
	chdeck: 05/24/2007 4:00 PM 90's alternative will forever be my number one. i think the music that people grow up on is always their favorite. i can remember staying up until like 2 am with my friend (that was late back then!) and watching music videos all night JUST to hear specific songs. ohhhh those good old days...