But Here We Are
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| Released | June 2, 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2022–2023 | |||
| Length | 48:08 | |||
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But Here We Are is the upcoming eleventh studio album by American rock band Foo Fighters. It is scheduled for release on June 2, 2023. It will be their first studio album since The Colour and the Shape (1997) to not featured their longtime drummer Taylor Hawkins, following his death in March 2022.
Background
While touring in support of the their tenth studio album, Medicine at Midnight, plans were abruptly cancelled after longtime drummer, Taylor Hawkins, unexpectedly died in March 2022.[1] The band cancelled everything planned for the rest of the year, largely going quiet and leaving their future uncertain. In December 2022, a statement was released confirming that Foo Fighters would continue, but that they were "going to be a different band going forward".[2] Rumors of a new album arose in February 2023, when radio DJ Chris Moyles on the UK's Radio X casually mentioned a new album to be released in March.[3] Moyles would later apologize for speaking out of turn on the subject, but refused to clarify his comments.[4] The album was later officially announced on April 19, 2023, alongside its official title, But Here We Are.[5][6] At the time of the album's announcement, a replacement for Hawkins was still not disclosed.[7]
Recording and themes
The album is the third collaboration with music producer Greg Kurstin, following Medicine at Midnight (2021) and Concrete and Gold (2017).[8] The band described the album's sound as "sonically channeling the naivete of Foo Fighters' 1995 debut [album], informed by decades of maturity and depth" while lyrically exploring "a brutally honest and emotionally raw response to everything Foo Fighters have endured recently [...] 10 songs that run the emotional gamut from rage and sorrow to serenity and acceptance, and myriad points in between."[9] The album was also described as "the first chapter of the band’s new life".[7]
Release and promotion
The album is currently scheduled for release on June 2, 2023.[10] The first single, "Rescued", was released concurrently with the announcement of the album on April 19, 2023.[10] Over 25 live shows in support of the album have been announced across North America and Europe. A live drummer replacement for Hawkins has not been announced.[7]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Rescued" | 4:18 |
| 2. | "Under You" | 3:39 |
| 3. | "Hearing Voices" | 3:48 |
| 4. | "But Here We Are" | 4:43 |
| 5. | "The Glass" | 3:49 |
| 6. | "Nothing at All" | 3:27 |
| 7. | "Show Me How" | 4:53 |
| 8. | "Beyond Me" | 3:54 |
| 9. | "The Teacher" | 10:04 |
| 10. | "Rest" | 5:33 |
| Total length: | 48:08 | |
Personnel
Foo Fighters
- Dave Grohl – vocals, guitar, drums
- Chris Shiflett – guitar
- Pat Smear – guitar
- Nate Mendel – bass guitar
- Rami Jaffee – keyboards
Production
- Greg Kurstin – producer
References
- ^ Childers, Chad (March 25, 2023). "One Year Ago: Foo Fighters Drummer Taylor Hawkins Died". Loudwire. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- ^ Blum, Jordan (January 1, 2023). "Foo Fighters Issue Statement on Future Without Taylor Hawkins". Loudwire. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- ^ Williams, Stuart (February 7, 2023). "Foo Fighters are releasing new album in March, according to Radio X's Chris Moyles". MusicRadar. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- ^ Qureshi, Arusa (February 10, 2023). "Chris Moyles apologises to Dave Grohl after unofficially announcing a new Foo Fighters album". NME. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- ^ Trendell, Andrew (April 19, 2023). "Foo Fighters return with new single 'Rescued' and announce album 'But Here We Are'". NME. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- ^ Kreps, Daniel (April 19, 2023). "Foo Fighters return with new album 'But Here We Are". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- ^ a b c d Kaufman, Gil (April 19, 2023). "Foo Fighters Announce 'Brutally Honest' 11th Album 'But Here We Are'". Billboard. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- ^ Monroe, Jazz (April 19, 2023). "Foo Fighters Announce New Album But Here We Are, Share Song: Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- ^ Carter, Emily (April 19, 2023). "Foo Fighters announce new album But Here We Are, release lead single Rescued". Kerrang!. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- ^ a b Anderson, Carys; Young, Alex (April 19, 2023). "Foo Fighters Announce New Album But Here We Are, Share "Rescued": Stream". Consequence Of Sound. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
