Skin and Bones
Stripped-back anthems revealing the heart behind the noise.
Skin and Bones is a live acoustic album by Foo Fighters released on November 7, 2006. The 15-track set was recorded on August 29, 30 and 31, 2006 at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles with an expanded eight-piece lineup. The album entered the Billboard 200 at number 21, with roughly 49,000 copies sold during its debut week, and that rank remained its highest. A DVD of the original shows, featuring 21 songs, was released on November 28, 2006, and was directed by Danny Clinch. The UK edition of the release comprises a two-disc set that contains the band's electric Hyde Park show from 2006.
Quick Facts
- Artist
- Foo Fighters
- Released
- 7 November 2006
- Recorded
- August 29–31, 2006
- Venue
- Pantages Theatre (Los Angeles)
- Genre
- Alternative rock; acoustic rock
- Label
- RCA
Facts from the source article.
Background
The atmosphere surrounding these recordings is one of quiet experimentation rather than high-energy performance. Musicians gathered in studio spaces during late hours, focusing on melody and lyrical delivery. This approach allowed for a vulnerability that fans often associate with the band's most personal moments, creating a bridge between their public rock persona and private creative process.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Razor | Dave Grohl | 6:48 |
| 2 | Over and Out | Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett | 5:56 |
| 3 | Walking After You | Grohl | 5:18 |
| 4 | Marigold | Grohl | 3:19 |
| 5 | My Hero | Grohl, Pat Smear, Mendel | 4:51 |
| 6 | Next Year | Grohl, Hawkins, Mendel | 4:34 |
| 7 | Another Round | Grohl, Hawkins, Mendel, Shiflett | 4:55 |
| 8 | Big Me | Grohl | 3:01 |
| 9 | Cold Day in the Sun | Hawkins | 3:26 |
| 10 | Skin and Bones | Grohl | 4:00 |
| 11 | February Stars | Grohl, Smear, Mendel | 5:51 |
| 12 | Times Like These | Grohl, Hawkins, Mendel, Shiflett | 5:25 |
| 13 | Friend of a Friend | Grohl | 4:01 |
| 14 | Best of You | Grohl, Hawkins, Mendel, Shiflett | 5:02 |
| 15 | Everlong | Grohl | 6:37 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Intro | Dave Grohl | 6:05 |
| 2 | Razor | Grohl | 5:55 |
| 3 | Over and Out | Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett | 8:05 |
| 4 | On the Mend | Grohl, Hawkins, Mendel, Shiflett | 4:45 |
| 5 | Walking After You | Grohl | 4:20 |
| 6 | Still | Grohl, Hawkins, Mendel, Shiflett | 5:44 |
| 7 | Marigold | Grohl | 3:28 |
| 8 | My Hero | Grohl, Pat Smear, Mendel | 6:14 |
| 9 | Next Year | Grohl, Hawkins, Mendel | 4:43 |
| 10 | Another Round | Grohl, Hawkins, Mendel, Shiflett | 5:30 |
| 11 | See You | Grohl, Smear, Mendel | 11:51 |
| 12 | Cold Day in the Sun | Hawkins | 5:08 |
| 13 | Big Me | Grohl | 2:51 |
| 14 | What If I Do? | Grohl, Hawkins, Mendel, Shiflett | 8:36 |
| 15 | Skin and Bones | Grohl, Hawkins, Mendel, Shiflett | 4:08 |
| 16 | Ain't It the Life | Grohl, Hawkins, Mendel | 4:39 |
| 17 | February Stars | Grohl, Smear, Mendel | 5:51 |
| 18 | Times Like These | Grohl, Hawkins, Mendel, Shiflett | 14:50 |
| 19 | Friend of a Friend | Grohl | 3:48 |
| 20 | Best of You | Grohl, Hawkins, Mendel, Shiflett | 5:59 |
| 21 | Everlong | Grohl | 9:10 |
Track listing from the source article.
Did You Know?
- The album was recorded during sessions for Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace.
- It features both unreleased songs at the time and acoustic versions of hits.
- This release highlights a more vulnerable side of the band's musical identity.
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