Violet Grohl: Be Sweet to Me review – alt-rock arriviste aces the part
Violet Grohl's debut album, 'Be Sweet to Me', showcases her alt-rock style with a nostalgic nod to the 90s. The daughter of Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl, she brings a mix of influences and a strong vocal presence to her music. While the album has standout tracks, some elements feel overly reverent and predictable.
- ▪Violet Grohl is the daughter of Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl and has been involved in music from a young age.
- ▪Her debut album features a mix of 90s alt-rock sounds and showcases her vocal talent.
- ▪Despite her rock credentials, some tracks on the album come off as predictable and overly nostalgic.
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Rock’n’roll credentials … Violet Grohl. Photograph: Bella NewmanView image in fullscreenRock’n’roll credentials … Violet Grohl. Photograph: Bella NewmanMusicReviewViolet Grohl: Be Sweet to Me review – alt-rock arriviste aces the part(Island)The daughter of Foo Fighters’ Dave does a serviceable line in 90s throwback sounds, though the nostalgia is too reverentKatie HawthorneFri 29 May 2026 03.30 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on Google‘I’ll eat your liver,” Violet Grohl threatens on 595, a scuzzy, slasher-inspired alt-rock single that feels made for 90s MTV. Arch, deadpan verses give way to a big, bluesy, intentionally sleazy chorus, finished with blown-out guitar and squealing feedback: part Veruca Salt, part Queens of the Stone Age.
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