When discussing diversity in rock, the Foo Fighters normally aren't part of the discussion. Their alternative rock formula has been the root of their success but at the same time, the factor which prevented them from growing too much. Concrete and Gold is a step in a new direction for the Foo Fighters, bringing their epic sound to a modern stage.

From the very start of the album, you can tell there's something different going on. The short but effective introduction 'T-Shirt' opens with a Queen-like sound, grandiose and harmonies really exemplifying the track and making it stand out even if it's only a minute and a half long. Right out of the glorious 'T-Shirt' comes lead single 'Run,' a powerful track with anthemic drums and an epic body with a big punk influence and huge riffs, featuring some of the heaviest moments the Foo Fighters have ever hit. The unique places the album goes follows through right to the very end, where the Foo Fighters end on a dramatic note instead of a big build up with 'Concrete and Gold,' the title track. It's a dark ending instead of a grand one, which is a twist for the band.