Flashback Friday: The Foo Fighters and Black Rob

Happy Friday, everybody! Ready for Christmas? Here are two albums that will get you in the holiday spirit.


Well, probably not, but they’re still great albums.


GM fan Amy Trang takes us back to one of my favorite musical eras.

The Foo Fighters, The Colour and the Shape (1997)


Amy said: “This is my favorite album from the Foo Fighters because it has one of my all-time favorite songs on it (“Everlong”) and so many other good ones. It has a wide range of moods from the fast-paced “Monkey Wrench” to the very slow “Walking After You.” Plus, check out the music videos from this album, they are so bizarre and so cool.”





Also check out:
“Monkey Wrench”
“Walking After You”


Diane Hawkins said has just one word. Whoa!

Black Rob, Life Story (2000)


Diane said: “Robert Ross, no relation to Rick Rawwwwsssss and better known as Black Rob, was probably on drugs when wrote the hit single “Whoa” in 2000. I have heard the best material comes from people who have a little “help,” so to speak. But, I must say that “Whoa” is one of the raunchiest rap songs on my iPod, so it’s appropriately named. I’m not proud of this fact and it’s not the reason I like this diddy (clever use of his former producer’s name, pun intended). I mainly listen to this song’s groove without really focusing on the dirty lyrics. I find myself simply chanting “Whoa” while safely driving and bobbing my head. I also get excited when he gives a shout out to my hometown “Chi-town” which is probably among the cleanest words I can repeat here. My recommendation: Don’t listen to the lyrics; listen to the groove. Black Rob might even shout out your city, too!”





Also check out:
“Spanish Fly”
“Jasmine”


Now, it’s your turn. Email edward@soulinstereo.com, hit us up on Twitter @etbowser or @writeousbabe, or stop by the comments section and share your Flashback Friday album.  Leave a couple of sentences describing what makes it so great. We’ll feature your album on the blog.