It remains to be seen whether ‘Your Favorite Toy’ continues down the intensely emotional avenues explored in the Foo’s previous album, ‘But Here we Are’– recorded following arguably the toughest period for the group. From what we’ve heard so far, most clues point to a return to the high-octane thrash of the early days of the group, which has reignited the excitement of fans worldwide after the band’s three-year absence from the studio. Mind you, the American rockers haven’t been silent between album cycles, having closed out last year with a run of shows in their home country, and playing a string of much more intimate venues – reminiscent of the venues lead singer Dave Grohl would’ve played at the infancy of his time in Nirvana.
Perhaps this is what the Foo Fighters are in 2026, removed from their constraints and returning to what made them such a force in the music industry – loud, raw, and fast. With a world tour lined up this summer, ‘Your Favorite Toy’ might be the vehicle all the Foo’s members needed to get back out and rocking. For reasons spanning the chasm between good and bad, the Foo Fighters have held an awful lot of media attention throughout their lifespan, but if their latest offering is anything to go by, they’re not bothered either way. Their rock and roll is why we love them, and Grohl’s allusion to his attitude of “big smile, try not to choke on the glitter” offers an insight into his feelings about this life of notoriety. Perhaps a life of headlining festivals and topping charts comes with its drawbacks, and this newest project will serve as a return to what the band’s roots of playing their music for themselves - and hopefully playing it loud.
Joseph Madden
Image: ‘Your Favorite Toy’ Official Album Cover
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