On May 20, 1997, “Roswell” and “Capitol” labels released “The Colour and the Shape”, the second Foo Fighters studio album. It was recorded November 1996 – February 1997, at “Bear Creek” in Woodinville, WA. “WGNS” in Washington, D.C., “Grandmaster Recorders” in Hollywood, and was produced by Gil Norton. The album was certified Platinum in Australia by “ARIA”, Platinum in Canada by “Music Canada”, Platinum in UK by “BPI”, and Platinum in USA by “RIAA”.

Personnel:

• Dave Grohl– lead vocals, guitar, drums, art direction
• Pat Smear– guitar, art direction
• Nate Mendel– bass, art direction
• William Goldsmith– drums
• Taylor Hawkins– drums
• Lance Bangs, Chris Bilheimer, Ryan Boesch – handclaps
• Louise Post- backing vocals
• Bradley Cook, Geoff Turner – engineering
• Ryan Boesch, Todd Burke, Don Farwell, Ryan Hadlock, Jason Mauza – assistant engineering
• Chris Sheldon– mixing
• Bob Ludwig– mastering
• Bradley Cook, Geoff Turner – recording technicians
• Jeffery Fey – art direction, design
• Tommy Steele – art direction
• George Mimnaugh – design
• Andy Engel – logo design
• Josh Kessler – photography

 Track listing:

All tracks by Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel and Pat Smear except where noted.

1. Doll
2. Monkey Wrench
3. Hay, Johnny Park!
4. My Poor Brain
5. Wind Up
6. Up in Arms
7. My Hero
8. See You
9. Enough Space – Dave Grohl
10. February Stars
11. Everlong – Dave Grohl
12. Walking After You – Dave Grohl
13. New Way Home