A month ago, the Foo Fighters posted a countdown clock on the band web site.  The zero point coincided with the release of Saint Cecelia, a free album recorded at the Austin, Texas hotel of the same name.  The 5 song relese is dedicated to victims of the Paris terrorist attacks.  The series of shootings and bombings on 11/13 caused the band to abruptly cancel the remainig dateson their Europen tour.  The 14 room Boutique hotel in the Texas capitol is named for the patroness Saint of Music, according to Dave Grohl.  The recording was done using the Hotel's small office as the control room.  Band members played in the bar area and amplifiers were situated in the kitchen.  The free download is available here.

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