15 Awesome Foo Fighters Songs You Never Knew Existed
Behind the Foo Fighters' biggest hits are tons of musical gems just waiting to be discovered. Here are 15 awesome tracks that deserve far more attention:
- 1.
Marigold
First recorded as a demo under the "Late" moniker before being released as a Nirvana b-side on the "Heart Shaped Box" single in 1993. One of the coolest and most haunting melodies in the Grohl arsenal.
- 2.
Damn You Damn Everyone
Never properly recorded — only played live during the 1997/1998 tours in support of The Colour and The Shape. One of the catchiest unreleased songs in the Foo archive.
- 3.
The Colour and The Shape
The title track to the album of the same name wasn't actually on the album until the 2007 re-issue. Pure in your face, heavy, screaming Foo Fighters.
- 4.
Requiem
A cover of a Killing Joke song released on the "Everlong" single in 1997. Has a seriously badass riff.
- 5.
Drive Me Wild
A cover of a Vanity 6 song, also released as a b-side to "Everlong". Who knew the Foo Fighters could be so sexy?!
- 6.
A320
From the Godzilla (1998) soundtrack. The opposite of "Learn To Fly" — Dave singing of his fear of airplanes, over an amazing track.
- 7.
Gimme Stitches
From There's Nothing Left To Lose — Dave takes the riff from "Slow Ride" and takes it in a much bloodier direction.
- 8.
Fraternity
A b-side from the "Generator" single in 2000, one of the best Foo b-sides. A classic "Should have been on the album" song.
- 9.
Win Or Lose
Recorded a few times, first as "Make A Bet" and then as "Win or Lose". Either way, awesome.
- 10.
Normal
From the "Times Like These" single in 2003, one of the band's best unsung rock ballads.
- 11.
The Sign
Released only as a bonus track on In Your Honor in 2005. This song was meant to be played on a million radios around the world. A lost hit!
- 12.
Kiss The Bottle
Guitarist Chris Shiflett takes over vocals on this Jawbreaker cover from the "Best Of You" single. Pure punk rock awesomeness.
- 13.
World
Recorded as a demo and released on the "Resolve" single in 2005. Great melody that builds to an awesome conclusion.
- 14.
Cheer Up Boys (Your Makeup Is Running)
A straight up Foos rocker from Echoes, Silence, Patience, and Grace that is often overlooked but sounds great cranked up.
- 15.
Sean
A favourite from the "Saint Cecilia" EP in 2015 — pure fun, energetic Foos to rock out to!