I was twelve years old when I saw the first music video that almost broke my neck because of intense headbanging: “All My Life” by the alternative/hard rock band Foo Fighters. Since that hot, sweaty afternoon MTV viewing in 2002, the Foos have always been on my top 20 bands, and I enjoy their classics like “Everlong” and “Best of You”. But back then, I was a casual fan; I knew the hits, but I was unfamiliar with their full albums and deep cuts, and I wasn’t paying attention to their release dates.
But that all changed in 2008 when my friend, Chris Otes, introduced me to “The Pretender” while we were on an MRT ride home.
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