The Foo Fighters swap jeans for flares in a recent shoot promoting their upcoming disco dipped LP, that pays homage to The Bee Gees.
Leading up to the next Record Store Day Drop on July 17, the Foo Fighters have revealed a new alter-ego – The Dee Gees.
In a recent photoshoot, the six-piece rock band rep disco drip to market their upcoming project and debut LP, Hail Satin.
On one side, the disco-inspired album will feature four Bee Gees covers and a rendition of “Shadow Dancing” by Andy Gibb. The other side of the record will cover five live tracks from their latest album, Medicine At Midnight, including “Making a Fire” and “Shame Shame”.
The limited-edition vinyl will be presented in a “dazzling rainbow mylar sleeve“.
In a playful message to fans, the Dee Gees suggested that the album should be enjoyed with “…exposed chest hair and little gold spoon necklace (If you know, you know…)“.
On 17 June, Foo Fighters announced the news via Twitter with a 16-second video featuring a holographic Dee Gees logo. The video appears to be a hybrid of disco and rock vibes, with the sample track and disco lights heavily referencing the 70’s, whilst the logo rings true to Foo Fighters rock roots.
Introducing…the Dee Gees!!!
HAIL SATIN – coming to a local record store & dance party near you July 17th!!! https://t.co/tBmhSkPpMm #RSDDrops #RSD21 @recordstoreday pic.twitter.com/j0g6Kh5jSj
— Foo Fighters (@foofighters) June 17, 2021
The announcement showcases the band’s diversity and willingness to venture out of their musical comfort zone and expand their repertoire, which is why people are so excited!
The Foo Fighters new disco/rock project the Dee Gees might be the hardest music hybrid anomaly I’ve heard in a while.
And Dave Grohl sounding like
Barry Gibb had a love child with
Barry Gibb.Lord
— litness everdeen (@JesseAngelis) June 17, 2021
This is amazing! The @foofighters just revealed their alter ‘disco’ ego “Dee Gees” and I’m here for it. 🎶 https://t.co/pV60nP4DAt pic.twitter.com/WAiq6mbIIP
— c ✨ (@smallc00) June 17, 2021
Grohl has previously mentioned his admiration towards The Bee Gees, which was strengthened after watching their HBO documentary, How Can You Mend A Broken Heart (2020). The intimate documentary showcases the relationship between the brothers, from the band’s initial conception to their mainstream success.
What spurred them to pay homage to the disco trio through Hail Satin started out as a playful jam session between Grohl and fellow bandmates.
Grohl hints that their covers will pay a sonic likeness to the original songs, where they sounded just “like the Bee Gees“. Despite having never sung in such a tone prior, Grohl joked about wishing he had 25 years earlier, “…it was the easiest song I have ever sung in my entire life!“.
I am totally ready for the Dee Gees…. @foofighters do disco🕺🏻 https://t.co/fJRfTWzKdt
— Emma Bearpark (@EmBearpark) June 18, 2021
Amongst The Dee Gees, The Record Store Day Drop will feature special releases by artists amongst the likes of Amy Winehouse, Rage Against The Machine, Lady Gaga, The Cure, Rolling Stones and AC/DC.
The Hail Satin tracklist can be viewed below:
Hail Satin:
