Which Foo Fighters album was recorded as a three-piece by Grohl, Mendel, and Hawkins?

The Foo Fighters album recorded as a three-piece by Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, and Taylor Hawkins was There Is Nothing Left to Lose.

The album followed a period of major lineup upheaval. Guitarist Franz Stahl had been dismissed after the band struggled creatively, while bassist Nate Mendel briefly considered leaving to reunite with Sunny Day Real Estate. Grohl chose to continue with Mendel and Hawkins rather than immediately add another guitarist.

Recording took place largely in the basement of Grohl’s home in Alexandria, Virginia, in a relaxed, do-it-yourself setting. Grohl played guitars and some drums, Mendel played bass, and Hawkins handled most of the album’s drum parts. The record was released in 1999 and became the band’s first Grammy-winning album.

Chris Shiflett joined afterward for touring, so he was not part of the three-man recording lineup. That timing is the key distinction behind this question.