Rescued Explained

Rescued
Cover:Foo Fighters Rescued cover art.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Foo Fighters
Album:But Here We Are
Released:April 19, 2023
Recorded:2022–2023
Genre:Power pop[1]
Length:4:18
Producer:
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"Rescued" is a song by American rock band Foo Fighters. Released on April 19, 2023, it is the first single by the band since the death of longtime drummer, Taylor Hawkins, and the first from their eleventh studio album, But Here We Are.[2] [3] [4] [5]

Release

Upon its release as the first single from But Here We Are, the band described it as "the first of 10 songs that run the emotional gamut from rage and sorrow to serenity and acceptance, and myriad points in between".[6]

Reception

Consequence of Sound stated in a review of the song that "If anything Foo Fighters have never sounded more vital. As they launch into the song's blistering post-chorus, there is an intoxicating power in the band's open-hearted delivery – the same one that has characterized the band's biggest hits, like "Best of You", "The Pretender", and "Everlong".[7] Metal Planet Music stated that "'Rescued' is a full-blooded rocker that contains a fiery defiance, shot through with pain and fragility. Bringing together all we love about Foo Fighters, the guitars rampage, the rhythms drive and Dave Grohl brings one of his most emotional vocals to the lyrics."[8]

"Rescued" gave the band their 29th top-ten hit on Billboard's Alternative Airplay chart setting a record for the most top-tens on that chart.[9] [10] On May 27, 2023, "Rescued" became the band's eleventh number 1 on Billboard's Alternative Airplay chart, making Foo Fighters the band with the fourth most number 1's on the chart behind Red Hot Chili Peppers, Green Day, and Linkin Park.[11] "Rescued" was also the band's tenth number 1 on Billboard's Rock & Alternative Airplay chart and twelfth number 1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay chart with 9.9 million audience impressions. This made Foo Fighters the band with most number 1's on the Rock & Alternative Airplay chart and fifth most number 1's on the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart.[12] "Rescued" entered the UK Singles midweek chart update at number 96 on June 5, 2023.[13]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2023)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Australia Digital Tracks (ARIA)[14] 36
Czech Republic Modern Rock (IFPI)[15] 9
Finland Airplay (Suomen virallinen lista)[16] 98
German Download Singles (Official German Charts)[17] 79
Japan Hot Overseas (Billboard)[18] 13
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[19] 16
UK Singles Sales (OCC)[20] 48

Year-end charts

Chart (2023)! scope="col"
Position
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[21] 65
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[22] 2

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jenkins . Craig . June 2, 2023 . The Foo Fighters Reach for the Light . June 8, 2023 . Vulture.
  2. News: Trendell . Andrew . April 19, 2023 . Foo Fighters return with new single 'Rescued' and announce album 'But Here We Are' . . April 22, 2023.
  3. Kreps . April 19, 2023 . Daniel . Foo Fighters return with new album 'But Here We Are . . subscription . April 22, 2023.
  4. News: Carter . Emily . April 19, 2023 . Foo Fighters announce new album But Here We Are, release lead single Rescued . . April 22, 2023.
  5. Kaufman . Gil . April 19, 2023 . Foo Fighters Announce 'Brutally Honest' 11th Album 'But Here We Are' . . April 22, 2023.
  6. News: Shafer . Ellise . Aswad . Jem . April 19, 2023 . Foo Fighters Announce First Album Since Taylor Hawkins' Death, Led by New Single 'Rescued' . . May 7, 2023.
  7. News: Ragusa . Paolo . April 21, 2023 . Song of the Week: Foo Fighters Cry Out to Be "Rescued" . . April 22, 2023.
  8. News: Monkhouse . Paul . 20 April 2023 . Single Review: Foo Fighters - 'Rescued' . Metal Planet Music . April 22, 2023.
  9. News: May 4, 2023 . Foo Fighters set new 'Billboard' chart record with "Rescued" . . May 17, 2023.
  10. Rutherford . Kevin . May 3, 2023 . Foo Fighters Take Sole Possession of Alternative Airplay Top 10 Record With 'Rescued' . . subscription . August 25, 2023.
  11. Rutherford . Kevin . May 19, 2023 . Foo Fighters Return to No. 1 on Alternative Airplay Chart With 'Rescued' . . limited . August 25, 2023.
  12. Rutherford . Kevin . May 12, 2023 . Foo Fighters Extend Rock & Alternative Airplay Record, Rule Mainstream Rock Airplay . . limited . August 25, 2023.
  13. Web site: Official Singles Chart Update . June 5, 2023 . officialcharts.com . August 25, 2023.
  14. The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 24 April 2023. The ARIA Report. Australian Recording Industry Association. 1729. 9. April 24, 2023.
  15. Web site: CZ - Radio - Top 20 Modern Rock - Foo Fighters - Rescued. IFPI Czech Republic. June 13, 2023. Czech.
  16. Web site: Foo Fighters - Rescued – Finland's official list – Music producers. Musiikkituottajat. January 17, 2024.
  17. Web site: Offizielle Download Charts Single - Musik Charts . MTV Germany. de. May 3, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230503122559/https://www.mtv.de/info/b45gik/download-charts-single . May 3, 2023 . dead .
  18. Web site: Billboard Japan Hot Overseas – Week of May 3, 2023. Billboard Japan. ja. May 3, 2023.
  19. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. May 1, 2023. April 29, 2023.
  20. Web site: Official Singles Sales Chart. Official Charts Company. April 28, 2023. October 25, 2023.
  21. Hot Rock & Alternative Songs – Year-End 2023. Billboard. December 9, 2023.
  22. Rock & Alternative Airplay Songs – Year-End 2023. Billboard. December 9, 2023.