Medicine at Midnight
by Foo Fighters
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Feb 5, 2021
User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 101 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 76 out of 101
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 101
  3. Negative: 7 out of 101
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  1. RevolvedTekno
    Feb 5, 2021
    6
    This album could be a bit off putting to Foo Fighters fans, as some of the tracks are a bit more pop/dance rock than fans might like, however there are plenty of more traditional FF moments on the record. The record finishes better than it starts, as in my opinion the first 3 tracks are the weakest. Luckily, the "lowlights" of the record aren't bad, only a bit below average, butThis album could be a bit off putting to Foo Fighters fans, as some of the tracks are a bit more pop/dance rock than fans might like, however there are plenty of more traditional FF moments on the record. The record finishes better than it starts, as in my opinion the first 3 tracks are the weakest. Luckily, the "lowlights" of the record aren't bad, only a bit below average, but unfortunately the highlights tend to be only a bit above average as well. This leads to an overall slightly above average and enjoyable record, and one that I would still recommend listening to, but don't expect anything too special.… Expand
  2. JLuis_001
    Feb 5, 2021
    4
    I'm not going to delve too deep into my opinion about this album because the truth is there is not much to say. Well at least not much that is relevant.

    Medicine at Midnight is the tenth album by the Foo Fighters, and sadly it's an album that lacks ideas It's an album that lacks an interesting sound. Is the result of a band that sounds bored and tired. I can't say much about how    I'm not going to delve too deep into my opinion about this album because the truth is there is not much to say. Well at least not much that is relevant.

    Medicine at Midnight is the tenth album by the Foo Fighters, and sadly it's an album that lacks ideas
    It's an album that lacks an interesting sound.
    Is the result of a band that sounds bored and tired.

    I can't say much about how much they wanted to create this music, but it doesn't seem like there was much effort going into it.

    The great benefit that is has, is that doesn't last long, just about 36 minutes, but those 36 minutes feel irrelevant, and feel totally forgettable.

    I wouldn't say it's going to be an infamous album in their career, but it's definitely going to be one that didn't add anything to it.

    Notable tracks.

    > Making a Fire
    > Waiting on a War    … Expand
  3. Jimpus_Relly
    Feb 5, 2021
    6
    Foo Fighters have been on a slow decline ever since the release of ESP&G. Struggling to find a home in a world that's veering more and more away from foundational alternative rock into poppy, glossy, "safe" rock, Foo Fighters seem to be losing bits and pieces of themselves in a desperate attempt to remain relevant. Still a far cry better than their previous release, C&G, Medicine atFoo Fighters have been on a slow decline ever since the release of ESP&G. Struggling to find a home in a world that's veering more and more away from foundational alternative rock into poppy, glossy, "safe" rock, Foo Fighters seem to be losing bits and pieces of themselves in a desperate attempt to remain relevant. Still a far cry better than their previous release, C&G, Medicine at Midnight showcases a group that's at the very least embracing a changing future, while still finding ways to call back on their influences.
    Highlights: Shame Shame, title track, and Chasing Birds.    … Expand
  4. bertobellamy
    Feb 12, 2021
    5
    It's not a terrible album, but Foo Fighters seem stuck in a generic style since a long time ago. There's a couple of good tunes inside, but none that memorable. A pretty forgettable work from a band that certainly will get in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year.
  5. MediocreGuitar
    Feb 11, 2021
    6
    I like the song "Waiting on a War", the only song that sounds like Foo Fighters, to me. The rest sounds like they are trying every pop, and hoping something sticks. Lyrics are simplified, sound undercooked. The music sound uninspired and lacks feeling. They have lost their way since the last 3-4 albums.
  6. Showtimestein
    Feb 8, 2021
    6
    This dose of musical medicine was administered a bit too late.

    Foo Fighters are no strangers to branching out towards different musical directions while still keeping their tonal core. Foo Fighters dip their toes into the water of movin' and grooving' dance music, but still pack the signature hard-hitting Foo flair. It's a solid album as a whole but there's nothing outstanding about it.    This dose of musical medicine was administered a bit too late.

    Foo Fighters are no strangers to branching out towards different musical directions while still keeping their tonal core. Foo Fighters dip their toes into the water of movin' and grooving' dance music, but still pack the signature hard-hitting Foo flair. It's a solid album as a whole but there's nothing outstanding about it. Medicine at Midnight would have been much more well received if it wasn't held away from desperate ears for a year. When the world needed a dose of medicinal Foo Fighters music the most, they were nowhere to be found. It is still nice to have now, but it's not as effective as it could have been. It will probably be rembered as a lower-middle of the pack album in the Foo's discography.    … Expand

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75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. PopMatters
    Feb 9, 2021
    70
    If you are cool with the lighter, quirkier, goofier version of Foo Fighters, you'll enjoy Medicine at Midnight for what it is – a fun, pop-rock album -- and it'll find its way to about the middle of your list of favorite Foo Fighters albums.
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  2. Pitchfork
    Feb 8, 2021
    47
    Their 10th album, Medicine at Midnight, adds very little to their extensive catalog of interchangeable power pop and hard-rock sing-alongs. But you can’t hang them on their own music, because Foo Fighters would never dare to give you enough rope to do it.
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  3. Variety
    Feb 5, 2021
    84
    Grohl promised a record you can groove to, and he delivered, while still maintaining a quintessential crunch that’s fitting for a Foo.
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