Foo Fighters played a three-hour show on their Take Cover Tour at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne on November 14, earning a four-star review from critic Kosa Monteith.
The show featured support from openers FRENZEE and The Belair Lip Bombs. In a review published by Brisbane Times and The Age, Monteith praised frontman Dave Grohl’s charismatic stage presence, describing him as an impeccable frontman. The production included varied video aesthetics, while audio clarity drifted and at times became muddy. Grohl sustained screams but faltered a little in quieter moments.
The band played Aurora in honour of late drummer Taylor Hawkins; it was pensive sorrow-rock with gentle, earnest vocals. Monteith described Ilan Rubin as a captivating successor to Hawkins, citing galloping beats and a mind-melting solo in No Son Of Mine. The crowd sang along to Best of You and My Hero. Monteith concluded that the Foos still had it.
Analysis
Why This Matters
- The show marks Foo Fighters' return to Melbourne after some time, and the review highlights the band's continued popularity and performance quality after 31 years.
- The positive reception suggests the tour will be successful with audiences, reinforcing the band's reputation for powerful live shows.
- The tribute to Hawkins adds an emotional layer for fans, acknowledging the band's history.
Background
The Foo Fighters, fronted by Dave Grohl, have been a major rock band since the 1990s, known for their high-energy concerts. The Take Cover Tour is their latest tour, and the Melbourne show kicked off with a strong performance.
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- SupportedThe Foo Fighters show was high-energy.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “Foo Fighters bear the weight of three hours – and 31 live-playing years – with power.”
- SupportedThe Foo Fighters played a three-hour show.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “As the band takes the stage, charismatic master of dad rock Dave Grohl promises, firmly, to kick our asses with three hours of rock’n’roll.”
- SupportedThe show received a four-star review.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “Foo Fighters | Take Cover Tour ★★★★ Marvel Stadium, November 14”
- SupportedThe Foo Fighters played their Take Cover Tour at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne on November 14.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “Foo Fighters | Take Cover Tour ★★★★ Marvel Stadium, November 14”
- SupportedFRENZEE and The Belair Lip Bombs were the opening acts.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “Female-fronted openers FRENZEE and The Belair Lip Bombs are a thoughtful balance to the masculinity marathon.”
- Partly supportedThe review was published by Brisbane Times and The Age.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “Brisbane Times - Latest News”
- SupportedKosa Monteith praised Dave Grohl as an impeccable frontman.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “Dave Grohl is an impeccable frontman. Richard Clifford”
- SupportedAudio clarity drifted and sometimes became muddy.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “Audio clarity drifts throughout the show, at times slipping into muddiness.”
- SupportedGrohl sustained screams but faltered a little in quieter moments.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “Grohl can sustain screams but falters a little in quieter moments”
- SupportedThe band played “Aurora” in honour of late drummer Taylor Hawkins.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “An exception is Aurora, played in honour of late drummer Taylor Hawkins”
- SupportedMonteith described Ilan Rubin as a captivating successor to Hawkins, citing galloping beats and a mind-melting solo in “No Son Of Mine.”Brisbane Times - Latest News: “Ilan Rubin is a captivating successor to Hawkins, from galloping beats and a mind-melting solo in No Son Of Mine to the hypnotic drive of Run.”
- SupportedMonteith concluded that the Foo Fighters still had it.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “you think, f--- me, Foos have still f---ing got it.”