Something from Nothing (song)
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"Something from Nothing" is a song by the American rock band Foo Fighters from their eighth studio album Sonic Highways. It was released as the album's lead single on October 16, 2014.[2] Recorded at Steve Albini's Electrical Audio studio, the song was influenced by the Chicago music scene.
Composition
According to Daniel Kreps of the Rolling Stone magazine, the lyrics of the song "Here lies a city on fire... it started with a spark, and burned into the dark" seem to be inspired by the Great Chicago Fire (1871).[3]
"Something from Nothing" is "a ferocious, at times even hypnotic, rocker with hints of funk, psychedelia, and Dave Grohl's signature monster growl."[4] It features soaring guitar that is reminiscent of Chicago-based alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins.[3] The song starts with muffled guitar, and subsequently builds up to "non-stop ferocious rock 'n' roll" in its fourth minute,[5] and "an ear-shattering outro lined with scorching guitar riffs."[4]
Recording
"Something from Nothing" was recorded at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago.[6][3] The song features guitarist Rick Nielsen of the rock band Cheap Trick as Chicago City's "guest of honor."[7]
Music video
The music video aired at the end of the Foo Fighters: Sonic Highways "Chicago" episode. It shows the band performing at Electrical Audio while 2D animated lyrics appear in the background throughout the video. Rick Nielsen makes an appearance during his part.[8][9]
Commercial performance
"Something from Nothing" debuted at number five on the Billboard Rock Airplay chart, as well as at number 12 and number 16 on Billboard's Alternative Songs and Mainstream Rock charts respectively. In its second week, it moved 16-1 and became the first song to reach #1 in two weeks since Metallica's "Turn the Page".[10]
Charts
| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[11] | 75 |
| Australia (ARIA)[12] | 53 |
| Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)[13] | 42 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[13] | 28 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[14] | 63 |
| Canadian Alternative Rock (America's Music Charts)[15] | 4 |
| Canadian Active rock (America's Music Charts)[15] | 3 |
| Germany (German Singles Chart)[16] | 100 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[17] | 57 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[18] | 32 |
| Portugal (Portugal Singles Chart)[19] | 45 |
| United Kingdom (UK Singles Chart)[20] | 84 |
| UK Rock Chart (Official Charts Company)[21] | 2 |
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[22] | 8 |
| US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[23] | 1 |
| US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[24] | 28 |
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[25] | 5 |
| US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[26] | 1 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles[27] | 1 |
External links
References
- ^ "Something From Nothing (2014) by Foo Fighters". 7digital. Retrieved October 26, 2014.
- ^ Young, Alex (October 12, 2014). "Foo Fighters to premiere new single "Something From Nothing"". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved October 17, 2014.
- ^ a b c Kreps, Daniel (October 16, 2014). "Hear Foo Fighters' Fiery New Song 'Something From Nothing'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 17, 2014.
- ^ a b "Foo Fighters premiere new single "Something From Nothing" — listen". Consequence of Sound. October 16, 2014. Retrieved October 17, 2014.
- ^ Kristobak, Ryan (October 16, 2014). "Foo Fighters Release 'Something From Nothing,' First Song Off 'Sonic Highways'". The Huffington Post. Retrieved October 17, 2014.
- ^ Camp, Zoe; Phillips, Amy (October 16, 2014). "Foo Fighters Release "Something From Nothing" From New Album Sonic Highways". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved October 17, 2014.
- ^ Nelson, Michael (October 16, 2014). "Foo Fighters – "Something From Nothing"". Stereogum. Retrieved October 17, 2014.
- ^ Grebey, James (October 20, 2014). "Foo Fighters' 'Something From Nothing' Video Is a Hardcore Sing-Along". Spin. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
- ^ Renshaw, David (October 20, 2014). "Foo Fighters perform in a basement in 'Something From Nothing' video – watch". NME. Retrieved October 20, 2014.
- ^ Trust, Gary (October 20, 2014). "Chart Highlights: Iggy Azalea, MAGIC! Score New No. 1s, Foo Fighters Return". Billboard. Retrieved October 21, 2014.
- ^ Foo Fighters - Austrian Singles Chart peak positions austriancharts.at. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
- ^ Ryan, Gavin (October 25, 2014). "Ed Sheeran Tops ARIA Singles Chart For Second Week". Noise11. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
- ^ a b Foo Fighters - Something From Nothing - Belgium Charts ultratop.be. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
- ^ "Foo Fighters Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
- ^ a b Cantor, Brian (October 19, 2014). "Foo Fighters' "Something from Nothing" Officially Claims #15 at Alternative". headlineplanet.com. Retrieved October 21, 2014.
- ^ Foo Fighters - German Charts Positions officialcharts.de. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
- ^ Foo Fighters - Something From Nothing - peak chart positions dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
- ^ Foo fighters - New Zealand Singles Charts charts.org.nz. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
- ^ Foo Fighters - Something From Nothing charts acharts.us. Retrieved 24 October, 2014.
- ^ Official UK Singles Chart listing November 1, 2014 officialcharts.com. Retrieved October 26, 2014.
- ^ UK Rock and Metal Singles Chart, November 1, 2014 officialcharts.com. Retrieved October 26, 2014.
- ^ "Foo Fighters Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
- ^ "Foo Fighters Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
- ^ "Foo Fighters Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
- ^ "Foo Fighters Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
- ^ "Foo Fighters Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
- ^ Foo Fighters - Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart positions billboard.com. Retrieved October 11, 2014.
