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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Silent Cry, 8 Jul 2008
Any album that is next in line for release after a "Greatest Hits" style CD is going to be a tough one to fathom; both for the band, and the fans. It can often put the band under a lot of pressure and strain to deliver, especially when you have a record as clean and exceptionally impressive as that of Grant Nicholas' Feeder. Many people thought 'The Singles' was the band's way of telling everyone that they were finally calling it a day, and yet 2 years on, here we are with Feeder's new album Silent Cry; and what an album it is.
Straight from the opening chord of first single 'We Are the People', it would seem that Feeder have come out with a real purpose. No longer do they seem to be reluctant to plug in their guitars and return to their roots with crunching power chords and cleverly modified melodious vocals so precise for the sound that it's almost jaw-droppingly good. "What do you say, what do you think about miracles?" rages Grant Nicholas through chord number four, powerfully delivered, opening the album in an outrageously good way, and three and a half minutes later delving into the tinkling, guitar picking opening notes of Itsumo. Bass lines build, harmonising with the vocals and rapidly jumping from note to note creating an atmospheric pop rock masterpiece until it finally swoops into the unmistakeably Feeder-esque chorus. Catchy chord changes, and hooky lyrics coupled with strong power chords, epitimising the bands coupled old and new sound creating their most complete sound yet; and one that works so beautifully that it shines through pretty much all of Feeder's previous releases without a problem.
Single number two 'Miss You' follows the trend with more steady, fast-paced power chords, yet channelled with melody and clever lyrics. 'Tracing Lines' and '818' step down a notch to a more sophisticated "Pushing The Senses" style sound.
'Silent Cry' is one for the more recent fans, closer in resemblance to Comfort in Sound's slower tracks or even previous single 'Save Us' than the heavier stuff - giving the album a wide range of sounds, and leaving remnants for both old and new fans to latch onto and love. 'Heads Held High' is an acoustic masterpiece, coupled with a string quartet to add even more scope to Feeder's sound.
'Who's the Enemy' and 'Guided By a Voice' sounds like the spawn of what happened when Feeder created an album that mixed the old and new together to create something new and fresh that we haven't yet witnessed.
However you look at it, this is Feeder's sixth full length album, and they seem stronger than ever. The band don't seem to have had enough yet, and as the closing moments of this album prove there is more that can come yet. The album is left with something quite special in the wake of 'Sonorous' - an all new direction that could very well be taken. The best may still come from Feeder, and their future seems just as exciting as their past. This album, their greatest work to date, puts Feeder right up there with some of the best, and I for one can't wait to see what the future holds in store for these Welsh Rockers.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A grower!, 28 Aug 2008
Initially, I found this album to be disappointingly bland. Each song seemed to sound alike, with no stand-out tracks. This turned out to be a good omen; all my favourite albums are not immediately likeable. I could really appreciate the quality of 'Silent Cry' after four listens. It is quite an epic sound, with universal lyrics. 'Sonorous' gives a nod to the old grunge days; 'Into The Blue' has an indie disco influence; 'Tracing Lines' is upbeat pop. The guitars and rhythms are heavy, which signals a new burst of confidence, if not a return to the pre-CIS sound. However, a bit of piano or keyboard would have been welcome at points! The two extra tracks on the deluxe edition are probably not worth it, though, unless you are a completist.
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7 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Best Rock Album Of The Year. Period!, 21 May 2008
Feeder are one of those bands who have always managed to create anthemic songs based on an incredible songwriting and melodies that only a band who have really been through true life experiences would be able to write
So what about Silent Cry. There elements of Comfort In Sound, Echo Park, Yesterday Went Too Soon, and the classic Polythene.
The songs have the dynamics that Pushing The Senses didnt have. It is in comparison to Pushing The Senses a Feeder record in every sense of the word.
After the multi-platinum singles album this is band that are oozing in confidence. Nicholas is one of the best rock producers and writers in the UK.
This album is the most complete record of their career.
Credit where credit is due.
This is the best rock album of the year.
Buy it now...
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