[3/5] As they say in the movie biz, let's cut to the chase: Do you like Foo Fighters? Then you will absolutely love Skin And Bones. The disc is compiled from their three sold-out performances at the Pantages Theater in Los Angeles this past August. The sound quality is top notch and includes the appropriate audience reactions to create a great auditory atmosphere. But this acoustic account is anything but quiet: The album is adorned with intense musical crescendos and frontman Dave Grohl's signature bellow. Joining the Foos on guitar is former member Pat Smear, along with several other artists who help augment the standard FF lineup. That being said, it's a bit dramatic-maybe too dramatic for a fairweather fan. If you're not really into this band, than this isn't the album for you. At least up until the last track, "Everlong"-this rendition alone is enough to make Skin And Bones worth buying. (RCA) Kira Wisniewski
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