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But Here We Are
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  • Summary: The latest full-length release from the Foo Fighters is the first without Taylor Hawkins (who passed away in March 2022) and was produced with Greg Kurstin.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. DIY Magazine
    Jun 8, 2023
    100
    An album that will follow you for hours, if not days.
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    May 26, 2023
    100
    ‘But Here We Are’ is a beautiful, noisy celebration of brotherhood and a stark, painful exploration of loss. It is messy, gut-wrenching, ambitious and gorgeous, as the remaining members of Foo Fighters push themselves to their limits and beyond. Through it all, ‘But Here We Are’ is an undeniable reminder of the healing, unifying power of music.
  3. Consequence
    May 30, 2023
    91
    It’s a bit of cruel irony that in the face of so much adversity, the band has somehow managed to helm their most creative and compelling album in over 20 years. It may be hard for the band to recognize it, but believe it or not, Foo Fighters are learning to live again.
  4. The Independent (UK)
    Jun 1, 2023
    80
    As a tribute, and a farewell, it could hardly be better.
  5. Mojo
    Jun 21, 2023
    80
    The result is the Foos' finest since There Is Nothing Left To Lose. [Aug 2023, p.82]
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  6. The New York Times
    Jun 2, 2023
    80
    “But Here We Are” has a back-to-basics immediacy and intensity that was missing from the last few Foo Fighters albums.
  7. Exclaim
    May 30, 2023
    60
    While highlight "The Glass" is an undisputedly heartbreaking acoustic-tinged ditty about living the rest of your life in someone's absence, the mid-LP tracks unfortunately do little more than fill obligatory spots on the Foo Fighters spectrum.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 24
  3. Negative: 2 out of 24
  1. neuroplasticity
    Jun 2, 2023
    10
    The whole album is so emotionally charged. Great from top to bottom. From the first track until the last. This is like a fresh start to Foos.The whole album is so emotionally charged. Great from top to bottom. From the first track until the last. This is like a fresh start to Foos. Not only Dave managed to turn the negative energy to a fine art once but twice. The grief was palpable all throughout the lyrics of each song and feels comforting since I am also dealing with grief since the start of the year from the loss of my beloved grandmother. Thank you Foos!… Expand
  2. Robertt5000
    Jun 2, 2023
    10
    O foo fighters supera sua dor e perda e nos entrega um álbum duro,emocionante e tocante em seus 47 minutos,dave grohl expressa suas emoções emO foo fighters supera sua dor e perda e nos entrega um álbum duro,emocionante e tocante em seus 47 minutos,dave grohl expressa suas emoções em canções que certamente farão muitos chorarem.… Expand
  4. Enmateas
    Jun 3, 2023
    10
    The emotional direction of this album makes it a very cohesive and rewarding experience. There's not a single song that can be consideredThe emotional direction of this album makes it a very cohesive and rewarding experience. There's not a single song that can be considered "bad"; flows from beginning to end without feeling like it's getting derivative or unoriginal, and seeing the band taking risk in songs like The Teacher and Show Me How makes this a very strong record. The production could be better like in Wasting Light, but it's still good enough for the instruments the feel present and give a punch.… Expand
  5. CouchPotato200
    Jul 3, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fairly easily the best Foo Fighters album in my opinion. The singles and standout tracks, while excellent, do not reach the same levels of perfection as their past hits. Even so, there is not a single point on this album where it feels boring, every song is just as fantastic as the last. Their past albums all have at least one song that just doesn't work, this one does not. But Here We Are is the most cohesive album I've heard all year, and the new greatest Foo Fighters album. As well as an essential album for any fan of hard rock, and a must listen for anyone. Maybe not necessarily a 10/10 in a vacuum; but compared to their past work, and compared to other similar albums, it really does feel sort of perfect.… Expand
  6. maripelosi
    Jun 3, 2023
    10
    One of the most emotional and beautiful works the band has ever done in their entire career
  7. Desig
    Jul 3, 2023
    9
    What an exceptional heartfelt and personal record from the Foo Fighters. Dave's Midas touch continues to spread on everything he approaches.What an exceptional heartfelt and personal record from the Foo Fighters. Dave's Midas touch continues to spread on everything he approaches. The record is peppered with musical jewels and shines with a predictably superb production. it gets better with every listen.… Expand
  8. Druganov
    Jun 6, 2023
    2
    Quite a lot of emotion, especially because of the passing of their drummer, i get that, but this album can't hold a candle against theirQuite a lot of emotion, especially because of the passing of their drummer, i get that, but this album can't hold a candle against their former albums. This sounds like any ordinary random rock album.… Expand

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