Saint Cecilia EP
by Foo Fighters
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Nov 23, 2015
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. Pitchfork
    Dec 9, 2015
    60
    The results still sound as slickly produced and hedge-betting as any actual Foo Fighters album.

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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 42
  3. Negative: 0 out of 42
  1. JustinLovesRock
    Mar 30, 2016
    9
    I've always been a fan of the Foo Fighters, and this EP reminds me of why I am. Every track on this record makes you feel the heavy influenceI've always been a fan of the Foo Fighters, and this EP reminds me of why I am. Every track on this record makes you feel the heavy influence on the place it was recorded in. While not every track on the EP is golden, the foos have clearly knocked another one out of the park.… Full Review »
  2. RyFox
    Dec 14, 2015
    8
    To be honest, I personally enjoyed the album a lot. It ranges in style from the heavier songs like Savior Breath to lighter songs like SaintTo be honest, I personally enjoyed the album a lot. It ranges in style from the heavier songs like Savior Breath to lighter songs like Saint Cecilia and Iron Rooster. However, I personally was only a big fan of 4/5 of the songs. I could stand the 1/5 but it just wasn't really my thing. That is why I will give the album an 80%… Full Review »
  3. agibbons_96
    Dec 10, 2015
    7
    Originally a thank you to the group's loyal fanbase, and now since dedicated to the victims of the Paris attacks, “Saint Cecilia” is a fiveOriginally a thank you to the group's loyal fanbase, and now since dedicated to the victims of the Paris attacks, “Saint Cecilia” is a five track extended play and their first release since the ambitious “Sonic Highways” last year. While the group don't tread into new territory, they reassert why they've become (and remain) one of modern rock's most consistent bands. In short, any of these songs could be placed in the 1990's and be a hit, particularly “Sean”, which almost sounds like an out-take from “The Colour and the Shape”. The title track and the closer, “The Neverending Sigh” are relentless and venomous in almost equal measure, the latter with the very raw sounding production that helped “Wasting Light” become one of the Foo's best releases. On the flip side, “Iron Rooster” reeks of Neil Young's influence, but serves as a good contrast and change of dynamic on an otherwise, pretty relentless eighteen minute EP. On a whole, it is a very good EP which draws on the group's past sounds very well. A step up (quality wise) on “Sonic Highways”.

    EP Highlights: “Saint Cecilia”, “Sean” and “The Neverending Sigh”.    … Full Review »
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