Can Foo Fighters Steal Album of the Year from Taylor Swift?

Story By Joe Frank

Image credit: getty images Oct 04 2023

Foo Fighters have won 15 Grammy Awards, primarily in the rock and music film categories.

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But Foo Fighters have not secured a victory in a major general field category like Album of the Year.

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Despite multiple nominations spanning over 25 years, Foo Fighters have not won a big category at the Grammys.

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Foo Fighters' album "But Here We Are" is highly praised by critics, with a Metacritic score of 86.

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The album's change in sound makes it more appealing to pop voters and aligns with the Grammys' appreciation for artistic evolution.

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Taylor Swift is considered a frontrunner at the Grammys, but Foo Fighters might have a chance to beat her.

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Foo Fighters' album, include their reunion and the passing of drummer Taylor Hawkins, could influence Grammy voters.

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Honoring Taylor Hawkins posthumously may carry more weight than awarding Swift, Rodrigo, or SZA.

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The current Grammy landscape provides a favorable opportunity for Foo Fighters to win Album of the Year.

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While a Foo Fighters victory is not guaranteed, it is a possibility worth considering.

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A Grammy win for Foo Fighters would be a long-awaited acknowledgment of their talent and contributions to rock music.

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