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Track Listings
| 1. WE ARE THE PEOPLE |
| 2. ITSUMO |
| 3. MISS YOU |
| 4. TRACING LINES |
| 5. SILENT CRY |
| 6. FIRES |
| 7. HEADS HELD HIGH |
| 8. 8.18 |
| 9. WHO'S THE ENEMY |
| 10. SPACE |
| 11. INTO THE BLUE |
| 12. GUIDED BY A VOICE |
| 13. SONOROUS |
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Feeder have long been the supply teacher of Brit-rock, the Scott Mills of pop-punk if you like--unremarkable yet undeniably able, and somehow proficient or lucky enough to exist beneath the radar, shrewdly outlasting most of their contemporaries. The single most memorable thing about their career is that they once rhymed "Devon" with "Lemon" in nonsensical disregard for lyrical cogency, but their 2006 singles collection contained 20 tracks (yes, TWENTY!), most of them instantly recognisable and entirely affable. None of us will live long enough to find out, but Feeder may well end up rivalling the cockroach in terms of covert resilience. And, as album number 6, Silent Cry, true to form, neither furthers nor hampers their progress. That is to say, it's exactly as good as they’ve always been--whatever you consider that to be. You know the drill by now--comfortable runs of clean guitar, Grant Nicholas’ earnest blue-eyed vocals, add distortion, rinse, repeat, fade. That they manage to squeeze fresh juice from such a well-wrung fruit is credit to a genuine songwriting flair. And though there are equally no real surprises, there are standouts that nudge their alignment just off-centre. Take "Tracing Lines" with its tight beats and itchy minimalism reminding of The Strokes (though also highlighting Nicholas’ comparative lack of charisma), "Miss You" which thunders along burning adrenaline like Foo Fighters at their most agile and closing track "Sonorous" with hurtling crescendos a la Muse. --James Berry
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Welsh rockers Feeder say they still feel they have a lot to prove with their sixth studio album Silent Cry. Coming two years after a best-of release, lead singer Grant Nicholas says they didn't want to follow what some might have seen as a move towards retirement with a stale offering. Now in their sixteenth year as a band - though current line up Grant, Taka and Mark have only been together since original drummer Jon's suicide in 2002 - they have definitely found and settled into their niche sound, though there are some fresh ideas on Silent Cry.
Feeder have certainly reached a point where they are not beholden to a record company's whims. They chose to launch this album with an intimate gig for just 400 fans at Camden's Proud Galleries. It's certainly difficult to pigeonhole them, as their festival line-up this summer shows. Classic rock fests like T In The Park and Tokyo's Fuji Rock sit alongside the perhaps more surprising addition of teeny pop fest T4 On The Beach.
The first single is the album's opener We Are The People, which Grant deems a 'positive and non-violent call to arms'. It's certainly an emotive track, though more for fans of Feeder's dirgey Comfort In Sound material than those who prefer their upbeat offerings like Buck Rogers.
There are, though, plenty of tracks with a more positive pop-rock vibe. Easily shoutable anthemic choruses like those on Heads Held High will be a hit for fans of potential gig singalongs. Into The Blue is stylish, sexy pop rock. Meanwhile the brilliant Fires will inevitably provoke swaying lighters held aloft come tour time, with the repetitive, hypnotic lines "she lights the fire, she lights the fire".
New listeners will find lots to like in Silent Cry's balanced mix of upbeat rock and downbeat anthems, while long-time fans will find their heroes newly inspired and refreshed, but not unrecognisably altered. Grant calls this album 'a step towards fulfilling what is left to achieve for the band, but also a step towards their roots'. It could easily have been a case of two steps forward and one step back, but that it's definitely not. --Sophie Bruce
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
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.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I cannot believe the sheer arrogance of the music press when it comes to Feeder and their work. Only the likes of NME gave the album 7/10 and that's because they were too busy going after Morrissey's scalp to bother. The press think they are 'too good' for this band, and it's only cool to like a band that no-one's heard of. Objectivity I can appreciate, but down right prejudice is intolerable and the press have been hammering Feeder since they day they were born and most of it is unjustified.
Back to the album - with a little patience this album reveals itself to you bit by bit. Your favourite track will change week by week until it will finally settle on one. Mine settled on Guided by a Voice which is absolutely seminal in the wavering delight of its melody. Every track is a gem and you will realise that this album is going to be one of those classics you will always remember. It is self produced and all the better for it. Feeder simply do not get the credit they deserve. Admittedly this album's release was cocked up by the new owners of the record company and so its publicity was woefully inadequate. In summary, if you've ever liked even one Feeder song then go ahead and buy with confidence.
Back to the album - with a little patience this album reveals itself to you bit by bit. Your favourite track will change week by week until it will finally settle on one. Mine settled on Guided by a Voice which is absolutely seminal in the wavering delight of its melody. Every track is a gem and you will realise that this album is going to be one of those classics you will always remember. It is self produced and all the better for it. Feeder simply do not get the credit they deserve. Admittedly this album's release was cocked up by the new owners of the record company and so its publicity was woefully inadequate. In summary, if you've ever liked even one Feeder song then go ahead and buy with confidence.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Feeder have produced an album which combines the great lyrics of Comfort Of Sound and the raw heavy riffs of Yesterday Went Too Soon. This has won back their original fans but, has alienated their newer fans from their last two albums which were softer and more mellow. Overall Silent Cry is a very strong rock ablum by Feeder but there is no killer track like Buck Rogers or Just The Way I'm Feeling. Their lyrics are very good and maybe I'm getting old but, I find their riffs to be very mechanical robot like. If their tunes were as good as their lyrics then we would be looking at a 5 star album easy as all the songs are good. My favourite tracks are Itsumo, Silent Cry and Heads Held High. Silent Cry is slowly growing on me more and is worth checking out if you enjoy heavy rock.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Yeah Yeah!
I'm not here to write reviews for the album Silent Cry. There are 35 other people who've already done that. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mr. Syed Ameer M. Hamid
SLAP IT ON !!
Had this on loop while decorating the lounge last week. Took 4 days and 4 coats so had plenty of listens. Read more
Published 15 months ago by The Allseeing Eye
el disco mas flojo ....
buenas / hello !!!
este disco de Feeder, es el más flojo de toda su discografia (in my opinion),..solo se salva la primera cancion. Read more
este disco de Feeder, es el más flojo de toda su discografia (in my opinion),..solo se salva la primera cancion. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mariow Spanien
Really good album
A really good album from a really good band that are slighly underated in my opinion.
Felt it contained more depth than say Echo Park or Swim, definately one for the CD... Read more
Felt it contained more depth than say Echo Park or Swim, definately one for the CD... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Gollom
Silent Cry ... a Great Album
I just bought this album as I've always been a fan of Feeder and have several of their other albums. Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2010 by Kittycat63
Feeder fans will be delighted!
Firstly there is nothing different or unique in this album. I have been a fan of feeder for years. I think it is one of their best, a collection of catchy and varied tunes. Read more
Published on 23 Sep 2009 by Mr. Kevin Ward
The BEST Feeder CD so far.
Out of all the Feeder CDs, this is by far the BEST ever. Every single song is enjoyable - this group is one of the best out there - and much too under-rated. Read more
Published on 2 Jun 2009 by R. Stancu
One of their best?
After the disappointment last 'proper' album Pushing the senses this is a big relief, not a single album filler in site! Read more
Published on 9 Dec 2008 by Mr. W. A. Inman
A good album takes time to fully appreciate....
and this is a good album. Really winds me up when I see negative reviews shortly after an album is released. Read more
Published on 3 Dec 2008 by el_pasobeer
another casualty of the "loudness" wars..
Feeder have consistently produced some excellent albums over the years, though their last effort "Pushing the Senses" was routine. Read more
Published on 19 Sep 2008 by mystic fred
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