Dietmar wrote:I wonder if anyone shares my opinion about the Foo Fighters.
They're a good studio band with some outstanding songs.
However I can't enjoy them performing live.
The reason is Dave Grohl's voice - it sounds great on a studio album, but live it's only shouting.
His last name's a hint: the German verb "grölen" is the best way to describe his live singing...
Dietmar
I actually am completely the opposite with the Foos.
I like their studio stuff "okay" - usually I feel like they have a few really good songs per album and a lot of filler. But I adore seeing them live for the energy, humor and audience interaction in their shows. To be honest Dave's voice has never been a big plus or minus to me with the band so I'm afraid it's not something I focus on enough to be critical about live vs. recorded. I'm basically there to laugh and headbang to "All My Life".
I haven't had the chance to hear the new album full through yet, so this is just my 2 cents based on past experience.