The world premiere of the Foo Fighter's first single, "Rope",  off their new album occurred yesterday at 7AM EST.  It's a bold choice for a first single; odd time signatures, breathy vocals in the verses, big catchy chorus, plus the sickest guitar solo on a Foo Fighters album yet.  Bravo, Mr. Grohl and Company, bravo.  Here's the link:

http://rope.foofighters.com/

In my efforts to Beat Dave Grohl, I hereby release the first "single" off of our new album too.  Okay, it was already released on an EP, but it will be on the new album and you can hear it below. 

It also is a bold choice for a first single I would like to point out.  I know, most people wouldn't choose a slow tempo, slightly depressing song inspired by the sad state of Michigan's economy as the first single to their mostly uptempo country punk album, but Brother Howe is not most people.  Nor are we most people's favorite band for that matter (editors note: there might be a connection there).

And so dear readers, without further ado, I present to you the first single off our forthcoming album:

Hard To Find

ps - I dedicate this song to Jeff Daniels, who's love of our home state inspired my brother to write an award nominated screenplay, which then inspired me to write this song.  I also would like to take this opportunity to apologize to Mr. Daniels for trying to pitch him on said screenplay on February 5th of this year.

The Foo Fighters announced yesterday that the name of their new album is...Wasting Light.  

What a minute...

What is Dave Grohl trying to say to me here?  That I'm wasting my LIFE?  Doesn't he think I already know that I'm toiling my life away while he gets to live the dream version of it?  Does he have to go ahead and rub my nose in it by naming his entire album after me?  Well, I will have you know, Mr. Dave Grohl, that I am not wasting my life no matter what you say.  I guess we all realize that the hate goes two ways, though now doesn't it?  

But why do I somehow, deep inside, also feel slightly honored?  And at the same time, because  of that, deeply ashamed?  

Oh wait, the name of the album is Wasting Light?  What does that mean?  

Aaaah, I hate Dave Grohl.




Here's a repost of the press release from Gibson.com:

Foo Fighters have named their new album. The band’s seventh studio record will be titled Wasting Light and will be available on April 12. The lead single for the new effort by Dave Grohl and company will be “Rope.” Producer Butch Vig helmed the sessions for the album, which was recorded in Grohl’s garage. The album features a mini-Nirvana reunion. Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic guests on Wasting Light, which, of course, features former Nirvana drummer Grohl and Nevermind producer Vig.

The Foos recently released a video for album track “White Limo.”

Wasting Light tracklisting:

1. “Bridge Burning”
2. “Rope”
3. “Dear Rosemary”
4. “White Limo”
5. “Arlandria”
6. “These Days”
7. “Back & Forth”
8. “A Matter of Time”
9. “Miss the Misery”
10. “I Should Have Known”
11. “Walk”

Foo Fighters have gone and done it again, making a funny video for one of their new songs.  Interestingly enough, the first single is supposed to be a song called "Rope."  So I'm guessing that this was a quick, fun video they did for a song that probably won't be a big radio hit.  Kind of a throw out to the fans of their really hard, fast stuff.  The video is a throwback too, reminding me of watching the early days of MTV and the cheesy videos that were around.  In fact, it looks like they literally recorded this video with a camcorder direct to VHS. 

Check it out here, then continue reading below.

I went around town once with a camcorder and my daughter's help  and recorded a video too.  It's not funny.  It's not a throwback.  I don't have a limo.  I have a Ford Focus.  I stink...

I hate Dave Grohl.

There’s been some news in the Foo Fighters camp over the last ten days.  They have played two surprise gigs in the Los Angeles area and they have announced the date for the album release, which is (drum roll please)... April 12, 2011 (oh, no...).  I’ve gottalotta work to do in order to catch up and release our record first.  But I AM making progress, ladies and gentlemen.  Honest to goodness progress.  In fact I finished up another song last night.  Ah, it feels good to check something off the list.  And I do plan on having something for you dear readers on or before that date. 

Now, I don’t live in the Los Angeles area, so there is no way I can make or even attempt to make any of these “surprise” Foo Fighters gigs.  Dave tweets something tantalizing like, “are you guys ready?” and you know something’s coming up.  And then sure enough, way cool gig in a small club somewhere, where you could have seen the Foo Fighters for $20, up close and personal. 

Oh, you couldn’t make it either?  Yeah, too bad.  Blame Dave, not me.  So, I guess we’ll have to settle for the next best thing: YouTube bootleg videos from one of the shows itself that I happened upon.  Yes, these are the new songs from the as yet untitled new album that is coming out on April 12th of this year.  So now you can hate Dave Grohl and love me. 

You’re welcome.