In Your Honor
by Foo Fighters
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Jun 14, 2005
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8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 170 Ratings

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  1. DonldTrump_45Th
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    Hello, this is a default review because i'm forced to use 75 characters. I'll edit this review in the future talking about the game, don't worry ;)

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  3. RageAndGrace
    Feb 6, 2021
    4
    In Your Honor was never supposed to be anything more than a loud introduction, but it's by far the weakest introduction to any Foo Fighters album. 5/10
    No Way Back is a completely unremarkable single. I can't pinpoint anything wrong with it, but I've never actively wanted to listen to it. 6/10
    Best of You is great, but you already know that. 8/10 DOA is one of my favourites; it might    In Your Honor was never supposed to be anything more than a loud introduction, but it's by far the weakest introduction to any Foo Fighters album. 5/10
    No Way Back is a completely unremarkable single. I can't pinpoint anything wrong with it, but I've never actively wanted to listen to it. 6/10
    Best of You is great, but you already know that. 8/10
    DOA is one of my favourites; it might just be because of the music video, but the chaotic atmosphere all throughout is fantastic, and the riffs all blend together perfectly. 8/10
    Hell might have some worth to some people, but this is obviously the Foo Fighters taking the gimmick of loud guitars and screaming to its limits. Otherwise, completely unremarkable and honestly hurts to listen to. 3/10
    The Last Song isn't even mediocre. It has the most bland collection of riffs of any Foo Fighters song, the lyrics are completely nothing, it's too bland to even be considered middle-of-the-road. 4/10
    Free Me is bad. The riffs are much better than the last two, which bumps it up a lot, but again the screaming does nothing for me. It's listenable, but I definitely do not care for it. 6/10
    Resolve is good. I have no real opinions on it; it's kind of Foo Fighters standard in quality, with no real noteworthy improvements, but it's worth a listen and maybe even worth adding to your playlist. 7/10
    The Deepest Blues are Black is an underrated gem. It's my favourite song on the album, and it gets hardly any recognition, which is a massive shame. Go listen to it if you haven't already. 8/10
    End Over End is the dampest way to end this half of the album. Completely unmemorable, it feels like they were burnt out from writing so many songs and just whipped this up in an afternoon to make a round number of tracks.

    Still is acoustic to the nth degree. It was clearly made to be the epitome of serenity and peace, which it succeeds in, but otherwise, it doesn't grab me at all. The only time I would play this is if I were in a flower field with an acoustic guitar, which doesn't happen very often. 5/10
    What If I Do? perfectly paints a picture of what there is to come in the acoustic half, which is to say completely unmemorable and makes me fidget in my seat. I can't even remember the verse as I'm writing this, and I can remember every other moment on the album. 4/10
    Miracle was a single? Really? Granted it was only digital, and I understand that it has a notable guest performance, but it's one of the worst songs on the album. All sense of rhythm and cohesion is completely missing in the riffs, and Dave Grohl is singing way too loud for this song to work. 3/10
    Another Round is actually a song I like quite a bit. It still feels a little asymmetric sometimes, but the riffs and energy are enough so that I play this one quite often. 7/10
    Friend Of a Friend is embarrassing. For context, it was originally produced in 1992, before Dave Grohl had any idea on how to write a song, and it shows. It really shows. This song is awful. Avoid at all costs. 1/10
    Over and Out does exactly what this album set out to do. It uses the acoustic setting to its advantage to provide a genuinely unsettling atmosphere. It doesn't really do much with it, though, and the riffs are fairly mediocre. 7/10
    On the Mend is a song that I will never want to listen to. Not once in my life. It's structurally sound, I guess, but it has zero appeal to me. 4/10
    Virginia Moon is sweet and nice, and I recommend checking it out; however, it's not a tonal fit for the album, the backing vocals go to some really strange and displaced chord progressions, and the production doesn't really do it for me. Definitely enjoyable, but not spectacularly made. 6/10
    Cold Day in the Sun is a song. It's sung by Taylor Hawkins, which is novel, and also a little ironic because it has the most drums of any acoustic song, but otherwise it's completely nothing. The lyrics are completely nothing, the instrumentation is completely nothing, the vocals are unique but completely nothing substance-wise. 5/10
    Razor is a great way to end the album. It's as quiet as Still, but the riffs are much better, and the tone is much darker. Easy recommendation. 8/10

    That was bad. Evidently. But the frustrating part is how much better it could have been. The B-sides are genuinely incredible. If you don't believe me, may I remind you of the most noteworthy B-side: Skin and Bones. That didn't make the cut, but Friend of a Friend did. Think about that.
    My personal favourite B-side is The Sign, but Spill is definitely a contender. The Sign would have been the best song on the album, but was left out.

    This stands out to me as the worst Foo Fighters album, and likely always will. Go listen to the 7/10s and 8/10s, and also listen to the B-sides, but don't bother with anything else.    … Expand
  4. SteveBackMeta
    Nov 9, 2013
    6
    I thought this was a superior record to One By One, which was so boring I can't remember most of the songs. On here, tracks like "In Your Honor", "No Way Back", and "DOA" actually succeed in taking off and shaking the floor, while the new acoustic section boasts a lovely little surprise in "Miracle" which has actually become one of my favourites by this group. As with any Foos releaseI thought this was a superior record to One By One, which was so boring I can't remember most of the songs. On here, tracks like "In Your Honor", "No Way Back", and "DOA" actually succeed in taking off and shaking the floor, while the new acoustic section boasts a lovely little surprise in "Miracle" which has actually become one of my favourites by this group. As with any Foos release though, inconsistency is a major problem. A couple of the mellower tracks on the second half fall completely flat, and "Best of You" is one of the most irritating and anti-climactic big-release singles I've heard, sadly. Still, not a bad effort just could have done with some generous editing and quality control.… Collapse
  5. Ricko
    Dec 21, 2011
    8
    A double album was always going to be an ambitious project from a band who generally have 2 types of songs - rockalongs and the occasional acoustic love song. Although there are some shakey moments, overall it's a success. Some of their best tracks are on this and the acoustic disc has some excellent tracks on it.
  6. j30
    Sep 28, 2011
    5
    Half of the songs are great and the other half feels filler and a bit boring. A really ambitious project and I applaud them for that.
  7. thedarkorb
    Jan 28, 2011
    6
    While it has a number of enjoyable tracks the problem with In Your Honor is the way it's twenty tracks are arranged. Rather then having a blend of hard and soft It groups all the "loud" songs onto the same disc and the "quiet" tracks onto a separate disc. While it's an interesting idea it doesn't work so well in practice and the end result is that both discs lack any kind of flow, both endWhile it has a number of enjoyable tracks the problem with In Your Honor is the way it's twenty tracks are arranged. Rather then having a blend of hard and soft It groups all the "loud" songs onto the same disc and the "quiet" tracks onto a separate disc. While it's an interesting idea it doesn't work so well in practice and the end result is that both discs lack any kind of flow, both end up sounding the same from beginning to end. Of the two the acoustic disc fares better then the rock when listened to on it's own. About half the tracks feel unnecessary and if they had blended the best tracks from both discs we would have had a great album with a half decent b-sides release to boot.… Expand
  8. Lisa
    Aug 15, 2007
    10
    I Love This Album. I Didn't Love the Foo's till This Album. It Showed they Were Willing To Do Things To There Music And Experiment! It Makes Them Better Than Half These Other Bands and Groups Who Are topping The Charts! There Music's the Smae all the Time. the Foos Deffinetly Produced One Of There Greatest CD's.
  9. VidM
    Aug 13, 2007
    8
    Excellent album. Could have done without the 2nd disc. The first five tracks are a whirlwind tour de force that carry the weaker tracks.
  10. BernS
    Jul 16, 2007
    8
    I'm one of the people who prefers the second CD (very good hangover music) to the first; parts of which are forgettable. If you could take the best songs from both sides and make one album out of them it would easily get a 9,5 out of 10 from me.
  11. AndrewL.
    Jun 29, 2007
    4
    I have to agree with Tom B. I like their older albums but I'm disappointed with "In your hornor".
  12. ElleS
    Mar 26, 2007
    9
    Honestly did you all not listen to this? It is a fantastic album in every aspect. The rock (CD1)and ballads (CD2) are a great balance to suit your mood. I guess you would need an IQ of more than 20 to understand CD2 but the guitar playing is great, musically it is far more interesting than CD1. The words are even pretty deep and certainly helped me find hope during a dark period when I Honestly did you all not listen to this? It is a fantastic album in every aspect. The rock (CD1)and ballads (CD2) are a great balance to suit your mood. I guess you would need an IQ of more than 20 to understand CD2 but the guitar playing is great, musically it is far more interesting than CD1. The words are even pretty deep and certainly helped me find hope during a dark period when I thought my friend was all but lost.… Expand
  13. TimL
    Jan 26, 2007
    3
    Honestly, this is one of the worst albums I have ever bought/heard. It's Dave Grohl trying to imitate the rest of the industry, and honestly it's just a waste of time. The first album tries to rock it out, and can only pull it off in the best of you, the rest is just simply horrible, and you are saying to yourself "how could this possibly get any worst" well pop in the acoustic Honestly, this is one of the worst albums I have ever bought/heard. It's Dave Grohl trying to imitate the rest of the industry, and honestly it's just a waste of time. The first album tries to rock it out, and can only pull it off in the best of you, the rest is just simply horrible, and you are saying to yourself "how could this possibly get any worst" well pop in the acoustic cd and find out. I am a sucker for acoustic music, and I have never heard anything acoustic I hated... well until this cd. It's just absolutely boring, same rhythym through out the whole cd with very weak lyrics. I gave this cd a 3/10 simply because best of you is one of my favorite foo songs, but other then that single song, this album is to be completely avoided by self respecting music fans.… Expand
  14. farvelf
    Nov 6, 2006
    10
    This is what rock 'n roll is about. Simple, cathcy and loud. You can't invent the wheel in every song you write, because it has already been invented time and time again. And in my opinion Grohl is the best rock singer of the present. Excellent stuff. The ayatollah of rock 'n rollah.
  15. kylef
    Jul 19, 2006
    9
    In your honour is probably 1 of the best albums that the foo fighters have brought out. the rock disc i love because of the songs they have on it like "DOA" "iN YOUR HONOUR" AND "NO WAY BACK". The acoustic disc contains some of the best 1s i have heard ( i also own all the foos albums and acoustic songs) from tracks like "cold day in the sun" and many others. I dont think in your honour In your honour is probably 1 of the best albums that the foo fighters have brought out. the rock disc i love because of the songs they have on it like "DOA" "iN YOUR HONOUR" AND "NO WAY BACK". The acoustic disc contains some of the best 1s i have heard ( i also own all the foos albums and acoustic songs) from tracks like "cold day in the sun" and many others. I dont think in your honour is the best album that they have done.… Expand
  16. ILOVEFooFIghters
    Jul 5, 2006
    10
    Great album, as ever from foo fighters!
  17. AndrewG
    Jun 29, 2006
    5
    Really this album should be looked at as two seperate albums. The first disc is easily thier greatest, every song fires and really a 10/10 success. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the acoustic disc. None of the songs really stick in the mind for very long and, unusually for the Foos its all a bit...dull. So advice when buying this album: listen to the first disc constantly then Really this album should be looked at as two seperate albums. The first disc is easily thier greatest, every song fires and really a 10/10 success. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the acoustic disc. None of the songs really stick in the mind for very long and, unusually for the Foos its all a bit...dull. So advice when buying this album: listen to the first disc constantly then just...throw away the second disc and act like it never existed… Expand
  18. JohnN
    May 16, 2006
    4
    3 great songs on this album all on the Rock part which simply cannot justify a double album. The Acoustic album is pathetically awful and this album was meant to define their careers if you want to hear a career defining album listen to American Idiot by Green Day. This is by the numbers in comparison does not leap out at you and unfortunately it has been a long time since the Foos have 3 great songs on this album all on the Rock part which simply cannot justify a double album. The Acoustic album is pathetically awful and this album was meant to define their careers if you want to hear a career defining album listen to American Idiot by Green Day. This is by the numbers in comparison does not leap out at you and unfortunately it has been a long time since the Foos have produced that kind of music remember Everlong and Monkey Wrench its been a while since we heard anything that good.… Expand
  19. MattA
    May 14, 2006
    10
    In Your Honour is some of the Foo Fighters best work, the rock disc is great and takes their sounds to a new level with hard hitting rock songs like "No Way Back" to the speaker blowing anthem-like tunes of "Hell" and "Free Me". While the acoustic disc shows Foo Fighters' soft side that we have all seen in songs like "Next Year" and "Aurora". All together it shows the versatility of In Your Honour is some of the Foo Fighters best work, the rock disc is great and takes their sounds to a new level with hard hitting rock songs like "No Way Back" to the speaker blowing anthem-like tunes of "Hell" and "Free Me". While the acoustic disc shows Foo Fighters' soft side that we have all seen in songs like "Next Year" and "Aurora". All together it shows the versatility of Foo Fighters while not straying too far from the stuff that we've all grown to love, I can't wait to see what they do next.… Expand
  20. MartinL
    May 13, 2006
    10
    The rock disc is great with classics such as "Best of You", "The Last Song", "DOA", "Resolve", and "End Over End". The acoustic dist is also great with classics such as "What If I Do", "Friend of A Friend", "Miracle", "Another Round", and "Cold Day in The Sun".
  21. BrennanB
    May 7, 2006
    10
    Great great album. The songs on the rock CD are amazing, particularly End Over End. Dave Grohl is the one of the best rock music artists ever.
  22. KerrehW
    May 6, 2006
    9
    On the rock side of things, I would have to say that There Is Nothing Left To Lose and The Colour and The Shape are better. There are no particularly stand-out songs on this album; I love it anyway. This is definitely a good album. All of the Foo Fighters work has been good overall. The acoustic side is something else altogether, it is amazing. The Foos are definitely still one of music`s On the rock side of things, I would have to say that There Is Nothing Left To Lose and The Colour and The Shape are better. There are no particularly stand-out songs on this album; I love it anyway. This is definitely a good album. All of the Foo Fighters work has been good overall. The acoustic side is something else altogether, it is amazing. The Foos are definitely still one of music`s miracles. You would have expected Dave`s voice to have gone downhill, but still he excels at what he does.… Expand
  23. SteveM
    Mar 22, 2006
    9
    Overall good Album. The Accustic disk had some great songs. The rock disk had a mixture of OK, good, and great songs. "Resolve", and "Friend of a Friend" are awsome.
  24. amandap
    Mar 4, 2006
    8
    this album is good. the acoustic side is awesome but the rock side is something you listen to and think yeh they've done it before. not their best work. a lot of the b-sides they released should have made the final album cut cos they are a lot better than some of the really plain things that are on there
  25. DanR
    Feb 9, 2006
    10
    Anything done by Dave Grohl is bound to be Great, including In Your Honor. The intro IN YOUR HONOR is great, and it really Pumps you up for the rest of the album!
  26. DavidS
    Jan 21, 2006
    10
    In Your Honor is freaking awesome!
  27. JD
    Jan 4, 2006
    9
    this is an exceptionaly good album and im glad these guys do what they do.
  28. PatrickM
    Dec 20, 2005
    6
    Sadly, the Foos have completely plummeted ever since the release of One by One. The second CD is actually pretty good, but their rock sound, which is found on the first CD is nothing like it used to be. It completely lacks memorable songs... Dave has stuck a cheesy dragged out yelling chorus in every song which doesn't suit his voice at all. I'll just cling to the first three Sadly, the Foos have completely plummeted ever since the release of One by One. The second CD is actually pretty good, but their rock sound, which is found on the first CD is nothing like it used to be. It completely lacks memorable songs... Dave has stuck a cheesy dragged out yelling chorus in every song which doesn't suit his voice at all. I'll just cling to the first three releases and try to forget that the last two ever came out.… Expand
  29. JeffF
    Oct 11, 2005
    9
    The 1st CD is just great.
  30. BaxterB
    Oct 1, 2005
    0
    both CDs fucking suck
  31. marshallm
    Oct 1, 2005
    9
    a really, really good album(s) , the slower songs are just as good, or perhaps even better then any of the work they've done!
  32. joschmo
    Sep 25, 2005
    8
    very very very very guuuut
  33. [anonymous]
    Sep 22, 2005
    10
    a magnificent album. foo fighter's peak in their career!
  34. aynsleyw
    Sep 13, 2005
    10
    This album is kick azz. OMg it's amazing, i saw their concert out here, AND WOW! They have impressed me so much ... GO FOO FIGHTERS! keep on kicking azz!
  35. barbrarab
    Sep 13, 2005
    10
    amazing...
  36. RedT
    Sep 13, 2005
    10
    The foo's at their best absolutely fantastic!
  37. chrisw
    Sep 9, 2005
    10
    absolutley brilliant, 1 of my fav foo's albums ever, the 1st cd is excellent classic foo fighters stuff, and the 2nd cd is brilliant 4 relaxin.
  38. MK
    Aug 27, 2005
    10
    all the panty waste reviews from the so called pros try to get so fu@king deep inside peoples' heads. In the end they over analyze the shit of everything to the point they've forgotten what they heard in the first place. This is a great album - simple as that.
  39. DavidR
    Aug 26, 2005
    10
    My favorite Foo Fighters since the Colour and the Shape. The acoustic CD is my favorite though, I can't seem to stop listening to it.
  40. bradleyg
    Aug 9, 2005
    10
    awsum get its well worth it
  41. Joel
    Aug 8, 2005
    9
    The first gets you really going from the start and of course it keeps you going through the next song and then there hit "Best of you" which is a track that has really grown on me and as become one of my favorite songs by them. I'd say the whole first cd isn't too much new but will grow on you with time except songs like "resolve" and" the deepest blues are black" which brings The first gets you really going from the start and of course it keeps you going through the next song and then there hit "Best of you" which is a track that has really grown on me and as become one of my favorite songs by them. I'd say the whole first cd isn't too much new but will grow on you with time except songs like "resolve" and" the deepest blues are black" which brings back to the sound from there first album. Now the second cd which is the acoustic part is something else. Be prepared for really soft. But you will hear the foo fighters take there music to a new level, there are some songs that expand the foo fighters sound, with tracks like virgina moon, and just good guitar player on tracks like"razor" and "what if I do". Over all the cd will grow on you so give it a chance.… Expand
  42. JesusW
    Aug 3, 2005
    8
    A few great tracks, more good ones. It's growing on me as I listen to it. But this album reeks of references of Kurt or Dave's (ex)wife. There is no fanatastic track (ex:Everlong).
  43. JohnR
    Aug 2, 2005
    9
    "In Your Honor" is a definate contender for the best album of the year. It has the classic Foo Fighters sound on the Rock disc and something new on the acoustic album that was very well done by Dave both lirickly and musicly. Definatly check the new Foo album out, a must hear.
  44. AdamM
    Aug 2, 2005
    8
    Some of the best of the foo, and yet, some of the worst!
  45. IlyaI
    Jul 20, 2005
    1
    The worst album of FF, nothing
  46. AdamC
    Jul 20, 2005
    8
    I absolutely think this album is way above the rest of past Foo albums. Not only because they incorporated an awesome/passionate/brilliant acoustic album to the mix, but due to the sound they found and captured on the rock album. It's quite a step, or maybe many steps in the right direction. With the lineup of exquisite members they possess, it's hard not to expect nothing but I absolutely think this album is way above the rest of past Foo albums. Not only because they incorporated an awesome/passionate/brilliant acoustic album to the mix, but due to the sound they found and captured on the rock album. It's quite a step, or maybe many steps in the right direction. With the lineup of exquisite members they possess, it's hard not to expect nothing but the best. People are finally starting to see who the real genius of Nirvana.......was!… Expand
  47. AndrewL
    Jul 19, 2005
    9
    Of all the records released so far in 2005, my favorite to listen to is the electric half of In Your Honor. There is no filler- every song makes an impression and has something about it you will remember. As for the acoustic disc, I was slightly less impressed, but I'm sure it will grow on me in time. Either way, this is easily one of the Foo Fighter's best works, and they Of all the records released so far in 2005, my favorite to listen to is the electric half of In Your Honor. There is no filler- every song makes an impression and has something about it you will remember. As for the acoustic disc, I was slightly less impressed, but I'm sure it will grow on me in time. Either way, this is easily one of the Foo Fighter's best works, and they should not be criticized for being ambitious and trying something different, unlike 90 percent of acts out there today.… Expand
  48. WillP
    Jul 18, 2005
    9
    This album would be perfect if the first disk had more mid-tempo tracks apart from resolve. It can get a touch relentless but on the whole superb play louder and drowned sound can kiss my ass
  49. hanhan
    Jul 18, 2005
    10
    love it
  50. JohnB
    Jul 14, 2005
    10
    This is a stellar album.
  51. PaulH
    Jul 11, 2005
    4
    Some of the reviews say that there's a great one disc album buried in these two discs, i disagree, maybe a good ep, maybe.
  52. PetteriK
    Jul 4, 2005
    10
    This is the best album of Foo Fighters. Every song is just so good. At first I didn't even want to listen to the acoustic CD because I have never liked the slower songs of Foo Fighters but then I tried it and now I can't decide which one is better, the rock or the acoustic CD. The rock CD begins greatly with In your Honor and the quality of the songs doesn't drop even once This is the best album of Foo Fighters. Every song is just so good. At first I didn't even want to listen to the acoustic CD because I have never liked the slower songs of Foo Fighters but then I tried it and now I can't decide which one is better, the rock or the acoustic CD. The rock CD begins greatly with In your Honor and the quality of the songs doesn't drop even once during the album. Deepest Blues Are Black is probably my favorite so far but as all the songs are really good, I really don't want to choose my own favorite song. The acoustic CD is at least as good a album as the rock album. I have really hard time when I have to choose which one to play first. Norah Jones sound really good and the drummer of Foo Fighters is suprisingly good at singing. It gives a little change for the never ending singing of Dave.… Expand
  53. Laura
    Jul 2, 2005
    9
    This is the first time I have ever seen this site and have to include my opinion on one of THE best albums brought out this year so far. I have always loved the Foo Fighters and with many bands I like, Im always scared of new albums especially where they have claimed to do something different. It is amazing. Right from the first song of which I play constantly all the way through. The This is the first time I have ever seen this site and have to include my opinion on one of THE best albums brought out this year so far. I have always loved the Foo Fighters and with many bands I like, Im always scared of new albums especially where they have claimed to do something different. It is amazing. Right from the first song of which I play constantly all the way through. The acoustic I havent listened to as much to be honest as I do prefer the rock cd. I also prefer to hear Daves voice almost shouting as that is his best, sends shivers down my spine!! Absolutely incredible is all I have to say. Well done guys!!… Expand
  54. TommyR
    Jul 1, 2005
    9
    Powerful stuff!! This album is an incredible work that displays the nature of the band. Both disks are great but the rock cd is incredible. Best of You is one of the greatest songsthat just sticks in your head. This is one to get.
  55. TboneM
    Jun 29, 2005
    4
    Wow this is total rock schlock. The screaming is a desperate plea for relevancy. I could only force myself to listen to the first album once, thank buddha I didn't buy it.
  56. BenS
    Jun 29, 2005
    9
    This album is so under-rated, sure the first disc sounds like the other albums but the fact is that its good. They are very good at what they do so why should it matter if it sounds the same? Also the second disc is very good, has credible lyrics and great sounds. I highly recommend this for any fan of the foos and for anyone who has never heard them before. Truly one to buy.
  57. NeoBizzle
    Jun 29, 2005
    9
    Hard Rock Album rocks too hard for me to even listen to the acoustic. Buy the shit
  58. RandyB
    Jun 28, 2005
    0
    The more you listen to Dave Ghrol's ever annoying vocals and flimmy lyrics, the more you're convinced he should just stick to playing drums.
  59. [Anonymous]
    Jun 27, 2005
    4
    Bland Bland Bland, the only thing that shines is Dave's voice.
  60. DavidC
    Jun 27, 2005
    9
    This is an excellent album. In fact, I actually went to the store and bought the real CD rather than buying from iTunes. It's worth it. The rock is fine, but the acoustic stuff will surprise you.
  61. FrancoisL
    Jun 26, 2005
    8
    Rock CD The track "In your honor" is the best starting song ever made in a foo fighters album. It's intense, full of emotion and it sets brillantly the tone for the rest of the CD. There are some boring tracks like "Resolve" and "End over End" but these are easily eclipsed by the awesome "No Way Back", the quick stunner "Hell" and the furious "Free me". Acoustic CD You have to be "in Rock CD The track "In your honor" is the best starting song ever made in a foo fighters album. It's intense, full of emotion and it sets brillantly the tone for the rest of the CD. There are some boring tracks like "Resolve" and "End over End" but these are easily eclipsed by the awesome "No Way Back", the quick stunner "Hell" and the furious "Free me". Acoustic CD You have to be "in the mood" for this one. It's kinda sad, dreamy and sometimes haunting. Some songs are boring (What if i do, Another round), one just plain sucks (Cold day in the sun) but the rest is for the most part great and/or catchy (Miracle,Over and out, Virginia Moon, Still, Razor...).… Expand
  62. KevinB
    Jun 26, 2005
    10
    The title says it all..In your honor",This is by far the will be remembered as there best release.Each song is so powerfull!!You won't be dissapointed!!!
  63. JustinH
    Jun 25, 2005
    9
    The first disc is the best hard rock album in years. Not a bad song in the bunch, with great hooks and melodies that will keep you going back for more. The acoustic disc is also solid, although you'll find yourself too hooked to the first disc to spin the acoustic too often. That being said, the acoustic album is unbelievable, showing that Dave Grohl is the most talented musician in The first disc is the best hard rock album in years. Not a bad song in the bunch, with great hooks and melodies that will keep you going back for more. The acoustic disc is also solid, although you'll find yourself too hooked to the first disc to spin the acoustic too often. That being said, the acoustic album is unbelievable, showing that Dave Grohl is the most talented musician in hard rock period. No one even touches him, he can outsing almost anyone, is a great song writer, and can play the guitar or drums better than anyone around. Go out and buy this disc, you won't regret it!!!… Expand
  64. Steve
    Jun 24, 2005
    9
    Not since the 'Colour and the Shape' days have the Foos been on such fine form. Forget the last 2 albums, Grohl and co. act as if they nevert happened, and the musics better for it....can't get a 10 because there ain't no such thing as a perfect album, but this is tantalisingly close!
  65. E
    Jun 23, 2005
    8
    In Your Honor is a solid album, I was just expecting more from all the hype. There are good songs on both cd's, but there are some very mediocre ones as well.
  66. Thom
    Jun 22, 2005
    10
    Critics actually know nothing, that's why they're critics and not musicians.
  67. BennyB
    Jun 21, 2005
    7
    A very good album. a lot of work went into it. but I don't think the Foo's will ever beat they're first two albums. The first cd is solid, probably more punky and less melodic than their other heavy tracks on previous albums. there's a couple of great tracks, and a couple of average tracks on it. The 2nd cd is a lot more likeable, a very chilled out affair. I A very good album. a lot of work went into it. but I don't think the Foo's will ever beat they're first two albums. The first cd is solid, probably more punky and less melodic than their other heavy tracks on previous albums. there's a couple of great tracks, and a couple of average tracks on it. The 2nd cd is a lot more likeable, a very chilled out affair. I can't help thinking though that if they took the best songs from both cds and compacted it into a single album, it would have been strong. but I guess in the age of Ipods, the individual can cut the album into whichever way they like it.… Expand
  68. rustym
    Jun 17, 2005
    7
    first cd is great, but the second needs a little work because most of the songs sound the same
  69. DaveF
    Jun 17, 2005
    7
    The "RAWK" CD is mostly forced and repetitive. Foo Fighters have made the "scream and bang the drums" thing work well in the past, but seem to have run out of ideas for their loud music. One or two memorable tracks on that CD. The acoustic disc is another story--startlingly brilliant, affecting and haunting--from the chilling, poignant opener "Still" to the equally-impressive closer The "RAWK" CD is mostly forced and repetitive. Foo Fighters have made the "scream and bang the drums" thing work well in the past, but seem to have run out of ideas for their loud music. One or two memorable tracks on that CD. The acoustic disc is another story--startlingly brilliant, affecting and haunting--from the chilling, poignant opener "Still" to the equally-impressive closer "Razor". I kind of expected the acoustic to suck and the RAWK to kick ass, but the reverse is true. Worth buying for that second disc.… Expand
  70. e.menice
    Jun 17, 2005
    9
    I hope the foo fighters eschew their inclinations to college rock and pursue the veins of their acoustic work. I found those tracks beautiful, especially Virginia Moon... like a little Beck, Tom Petty...
  71. JamesK
    Jun 16, 2005
    9
    Definitely worth picking up. All of the rock tracks are tres' solid, which make the acoustical stuff that much more noticeable. Friend of a Friend, by the way, first appeared on a little know pre-Foo demo called Pocketwatch. Look it up. JK
  72. CosmoPrelog
    Jun 16, 2005
    3
    Thanks Dave! For the good times. Thanks Dave! the laughs have been plenty. Thanks Dave! You are an tremendous influence. Thanks Dave! For setting the bar so friggen high that I can never attain my dream of becoming a rock God. Thanks Dave! For stealing my girlfriend the night before my wedding. Thanks Dave! For being indirectly responsible for the divorce of my parents. Thanks Dave for Thanks Dave! For the good times. Thanks Dave! the laughs have been plenty. Thanks Dave! You are an tremendous influence. Thanks Dave! For setting the bar so friggen high that I can never attain my dream of becoming a rock God. Thanks Dave! For stealing my girlfriend the night before my wedding. Thanks Dave! For being indirectly responsible for the divorce of my parents. Thanks Dave for running over my dog Sid. Thanks Dave! Getting fired from my job wasn't the worst thing that could have happened. Thanks Dave! For burning my toast and bacon this morning. Thanks Dave! For just fucking being there! Thanks Dave! Thanks for making a record just for me, In my Honor.… Expand
  73. RolloT
    Jun 16, 2005
    9
    Sounds great! I There isn't a bad song on these two records and I couldn't care less about that FF makes music that isn't exciting enough for critics. The songs are great - period! And there are 20 of them which is damn impressive to me anyway... So the guy played drumns in Nirvana. Ok, can we drop that now? It would be nice with a review of FF that doesn't compare Sounds great! I There isn't a bad song on these two records and I couldn't care less about that FF makes music that isn't exciting enough for critics. The songs are great - period! And there are 20 of them which is damn impressive to me anyway... So the guy played drumns in Nirvana. Ok, can we drop that now? It would be nice with a review of FF that doesn't compare their music to the most hyped band ever.… Expand
  74. BruceB
    Jun 16, 2005
    8
    A pretty decent album. For me the Foo's will never top The Colour And The Shape, but then again beating that album is no mean feat. This is more of a return to form over One By One, but after the first 4 songs or so the first disc just starts to sound the same and really...like filler. The second disc is good aswell, better than the first in my opinion but only because it's A pretty decent album. For me the Foo's will never top The Colour And The Shape, but then again beating that album is no mean feat. This is more of a return to form over One By One, but after the first 4 songs or so the first disc just starts to sound the same and really...like filler. The second disc is good aswell, better than the first in my opinion but only because it's something new, altho' I think Grohl should've definately taken that disc as a solo project and worked more on producing Foo Fighter greats like that of which we saw on the self-titled album and TCATS.… Expand
  75. AnthonyS
    Jun 15, 2005
    9
    Excellent double album. I liked the 'rock' side more than the 'acoustic,' but they were both extremely well done. Standout tracks for me include In your Honour, DOA, No Way Back, Friend of a Friend, and Razor. I think that this would have been a better 15 track CD, but I can't complain about such great music. I should lower the score because copy protection to me Excellent double album. I liked the 'rock' side more than the 'acoustic,' but they were both extremely well done. Standout tracks for me include In your Honour, DOA, No Way Back, Friend of a Friend, and Razor. I think that this would have been a better 15 track CD, but I can't complain about such great music. I should lower the score because copy protection to me seems like a needless hassle, but I'll leave the score as is.… Expand
  76. sean
    Jun 15, 2005
    6
    first disc reliably good. second disc has a few good moments, but geez is that norah jones duet awful!!!
  77. TomB
    Jun 15, 2005
    4
    Whatever Dave and Co. have used to sucker millions of people into thinking that this music is anything more than bland, tuneless, boring, pointless music, I will pay gladly to get the secret. My God people, what do you see in this? Grohl is incapable of writing a song. So what, then? He's a great guy, I'll buy all his records? Bleh.
  78. JKM
    Jun 15, 2005
    10
    First off, let me say that I had high expectations of this album. For months leading up to the release Dave Grohl has been touting that "In Your Honor" is the album he wants the Foos remembered by. I have to say that my expectations have been met. This is a great album by a great band. The first disc truly does rock as hard as Grohl has hyped and the second disc has some stunningly First off, let me say that I had high expectations of this album. For months leading up to the release Dave Grohl has been touting that "In Your Honor" is the album he wants the Foos remembered by. I have to say that my expectations have been met. This is a great album by a great band. The first disc truly does rock as hard as Grohl has hyped and the second disc has some stunningly beautiful tunes. It's too early to tell if this is going to be my favorite Foo album.. but, I must say it's a real possibility. Current favorites on Disc 1 are No Way Back, DOA, Free Me, Resolve... Disc 2 - What If I Do?, Miracle, Razor... and call me a sissy, but I think Virginia Moon is a cool-ass, groovy tune, too.… Expand
  79. Chrystal
    Jun 15, 2005
    8
    This albums sounds great, although their first album was my favorite. "Best of You" is a great song and overall the album is worth buying.
  80. BrianM
    Jun 14, 2005
    2
    OH, WILL SOMEONE PLEASE SHUT DAVE GHROL UP AND TELL HIM HE'S NOT KURT!!!!!!!!! This whole thing is irritating and devoid of any merit of existence. If I have to listen to this once more I will with no doubt blow MY brains out with a fucking shotgun.
  81. JeffC
    Jun 14, 2005
    7
    Well, here it is. The new double album by the Foo Fighters. I'm just gonna say it straight up: the rock disc is just not that sweet. It does not even come close to their debut. In fact, it doesn't even come close to their second best album, the Color and the Shape. Fans of their earlier work will be disappointed, while fans of One By One might think it's awesome. Well, here it is. The new double album by the Foo Fighters. I'm just gonna say it straight up: the rock disc is just not that sweet. It does not even come close to their debut. In fact, it doesn't even come close to their second best album, the Color and the Shape. Fans of their earlier work will be disappointed, while fans of One By One might think it's awesome. Fortunately, the soft disc is much stronger than I had expected. Tracks such as "Still," "On the Mend," and "Razor" are fantastic and more memorable than most of the rock songs. All in all, a good effort.......but still no "WEENIE BEENIE!!!!" AHHHH such a sweet song… Expand
  82. AnthonyT
    Jun 14, 2005
    9
    The First CD holds a little touch of alternative-rock like QOTSA, pop melodies that are catchy but still quite impressive that remind me of the «Pinkerton effect» Weezer had back in the 90's, and of course a sparkle of grunge and punk from Nirvana's ex-drummer. The second CD is quite an extraordirnary surprise. It is far beyond anything I expected and nothing close The First CD holds a little touch of alternative-rock like QOTSA, pop melodies that are catchy but still quite impressive that remind me of the «Pinkerton effect» Weezer had back in the 90's, and of course a sparkle of grunge and punk from Nirvana's ex-drummer. The second CD is quite an extraordirnary surprise. It is far beyond anything I expected and nothing close to a «hey let's do the same thing over again with distortion and drums» experience. From a incredible strings delight with Razor to a charming bossa nova with Norah Jones on Virginia Moon, the cd completely blows away any barrier the Foo Fighters had raised in their past albums. Slightly their best work evert. Period.… Expand
  83. AlexM
    Jun 14, 2005
    9
    The Loud Album is a great Foo Album. The Not-so-Loud Album has two or three Not-so-Good tracks. One downside I can think of is the lack of "fun" songs, like those found in both The Colour and the Shape AND There is Nothing Left to Lose, that by the way spawned fun music videos. 2nd and 3rd album remain their best offerings.
  84. NeilP
    Jun 14, 2005
    7
    Good album, but the acoustic side is the best part.
  85. bobt
    Jun 14, 2005
    8
    first CD better than the second but both pretty good, first album still has the best tunes
  86. ScuzzBucket
    Jun 14, 2005
    6
    While most of the songs top everything from "One By One," it sounds like Dave is trying to hard to be epic. Please Foo Fighters: Go back to writing songs like 'Weenie Beenie' & 'For All The Cows.' We can only take so much of the personal crap. 2 STARS deducted for the copy protection b.s.
  87. JJHoldijk
    Jun 14, 2005
    9
    Allthough this album lacks a potential Foo classic(i.e. Everlong, My Hero, Learn To Fly), it's the best Foo Fighters album ever. The loud album seems kind of overwhelming at first glance, but you'll quickly catch yourself humming the catchy tunes of DOA or The Last Song behind the steering wheel or at the office. The not so loud CD has some of the most beautiful Foo songs ever, Allthough this album lacks a potential Foo classic(i.e. Everlong, My Hero, Learn To Fly), it's the best Foo Fighters album ever. The loud album seems kind of overwhelming at first glance, but you'll quickly catch yourself humming the catchy tunes of DOA or The Last Song behind the steering wheel or at the office. The not so loud CD has some of the most beautiful Foo songs ever, such as Miracle and the haunting Razor. Somepeople might be a little dissapointed by the guest appearances of Norah Jones, Jon Paul Jones and Josh Homme because their roles might seem a little insignificant. If you give it a closer listen though, you'll definitely appreciate their contributions. This album will definitely satisfy Foo-fans(including me) around the world. If this is a prejudice of what their next 10 years are going to be like, we'll have nothing to worry about.… Expand
  88. cristian
    Jun 14, 2005
    9
    MUY BUENO! pero nunca tanto como su primer disco.

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70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. The New York Times
    70
    The rock CD overpowers the acoustic one. Yet among the quieter songs, there are enough supple melodies and hypnotic guitar patterns to suggest fine prospects for a follow-through album that would dare to mix plugged-in and unplugged. [12 Jun 2005]
  2. Los Angeles Times
    88
    Loud, anthemic, joyous and bitter, it's easily the best Foo Fighters album in a decade. [12 Jun 2005]
  3. musicOMH.com
    70
    It is clean, polished rock with a vaguely punk edge that stays within a clear set of boundaries but in doing so manages to appeal to indie-kids and metal-lovers alike.
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