Feeder - ELF

Black / Red: The Double Album is OUT NOW!
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"Gamblers at a roulette table looking to double their money traditionally face the choice of putting it all on black or red. And on Black / Red, their landmark 12th album, Feeder also go for a high-stakes double: 18 tracks, two “discs” and one raised middle finger to today’s supposedly TikTok-ravaged short attention spans.
Luckily, if there’s any band that could be described as a sure thing, it’s probably Feeder. There’s barely been a misstep across those dozen records and while this trilogy-concluding follow-up to 2022’s excellent Torpedo is certainly ambitious, Grant Nicholas and Taka Hirose emerge with their high-rolling reputations enhanced.
The ’Black’ disc continues Torpedo’s hard-rocking renaissance, the tightly wound classic rock riffing of Playing With Fire and the expansive, cinematic landscape of ELF striking a charming juxtaposition with the irresistible pop rush of Hey You. ‘Red’ isn’t quite as heavy, but it’s just as intense, stuffed with Feeder’s ’00s trademark: melody-drenched, emotive alternative-rock anthems such as Sleeping Dogs Lie, Unconditional and Here Comes The Hurricane.
Feeder are still more than capable of springing a surprise - lord alone knows what odds you’d have got on the poignant Soldiers Of Love sporting a bagpipes intro, 30 years after they first blasted out of South Wales. But as that song rails against a world 'When you feel nothing is real', you’ll realise that - whether you have time to hear these songs all together or listen to them in splendid isolation - Black / Red is an authentic representation of a great band in full, long-distance flight.
And, if you’re looking for a band to keep it real in a world of fakes, you could do a lot worse than to put it all on Feeder."
Mark Sutherland
Kerrang

[@Abdullargh]

Really respect Feeders ability to consistently put out great memorable songs. Here's hoping for another great album.

[@agbrenv]

gives me Tallulah vibes, I already like it more than probably any song from Torpedo (which I still enjoy, but consider one of their weaker albums)

[@jesperfuglsang]

Best song on the new album. Fantastic song...

[@idlersdream826]

This made such a great opening track on the tour 🔥🤘

[@MrJoJomusic74]

This entire double album is a masterpiece. I have the entire discography and have never been disappointed. Thank you very much Feeder for existing 🤘🤘🤘 A fan from Brussels/Belgium

[@Shannarami69]

One of the most beautiful tracks I have ever heard!!! 🥹 Feeder never cease to amaze me 🔥 We are in for a real treat with this new album, I can feel it! Proud fan, always ❤️

[@adrianwarner8686]

Feeder have been the soundtrack of my life for so long now, still kicking out superb music. Thank you guys

[@さばさばだ]

いつも応援してます！

[@toneislands5438]

ABSOLUTE BELTER!!!!! Loved it as soon as I heard them open with it on tour!!!! Like a fine wine, they are just getting better with age!!!! 🤎🤎🤎

[@adielawton7076]

Feeders melodies and riffs are just unreal, some parts of their songs are so gentle and peaceful then theu rip your face off

[@Carts147]

Such a relatable song. Listened to it on repeat all morning. Fan for over 20 years and consistently having my expectations exceeded every time you release new music. ❤️

[@SWTCH1NGSIDES]

Wow FEEDER you really have done it this time, hats off to you boys ❤ !!!!

[@tomconneely1361]

Come a long way from the support band I saw at a Terrovision gig in 1996. Very impressive album.

[@emmacart]

Loving the new songs

[@garethblake3850]

Brilliant. They keep reinventing their style but some how maintain their legacy sound. Very much unsung heroes of 90s rock. So rare a band is consistent in quality while maintaining a fan base and yet keeps exploring new sounds.

[@richardbrown9069]

I don't want to communicate with anyone...just listen to my favourite bands....#2024 feelings

[@marcuslavaggi-bowen6539]

Just cannot stop crying at this, i love it 😢😢😢

[@YvonneA60]

Great song.❤ Feeder, always better, always different. Can't wait for the new album.

[@robshorter]

Two great tracks so far looking forward to the album

[@PhilArrow]

great stuff keep them coming

[@ruicrash]

Beautiful song! Can't wait for new album, Hi Feeder!!!

[@geemarsh.7766]

Great sound. Definitely Feeder but a slightly different approach. Im excitedly waiting for the new album.

[@TheFlyingChee5e]

Brilliant song! Honestly i cant wait for the new album!

[@TXanders]

~20 years of Grant and Taka ( and members come and gone) just reinvent over and over, journeying with, epic. Well done fellas

[@TheSlowpC]

Another one. Hope to see the album this winter !

[@greatsageclok-roo9013]

This song was awesome! A real anthem, I feel like! Also, am I the only one getting Sonic the Hedgehog-ish vibes from this one?

[@NoContextOficial]

porque no es tan famosa esta hermosa joya?

[@ArchefluxxMusic]

Fantastic! I hope the story of finality isn't an omen for the news we all dread though

[@tomcox]

Feel like Grant will be writing Feeder songs when he’s in his 70s

[@viewsfromthebar5131]

Loaded with hooks and a major ear-worm. Cannot wait to hear this live!

[@DJAndyAllnighter]

Nice ⚡⚡⚡

[@Buatsui029]

好き！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！

[@TheAmateursOriginalMusic]

Brilliant track👍👍

[@jebbathehutt]

Feeder constantly continues to connect with what’s happening in the world, climate change etc, brilliant song again from a top song writer

[@paulnewey5185]

I like it so far, looking forward to the new album 🙏🏻

[@fedecamusso]

JUST WOW! i love it! 🔥🤘🔥

[@jesperfuglsang]

I am not "feeling the moment" so far with the new songs, but this is definitely the one that gives me the most "comfort in sound"...

[@idlersdream826]

Great song, love the video too 👍

[@gaynorduncan9058]

❤

[@ScotlandsGold]

FeedR!

[@Songwritersbehindthecurtain]

Oustanding song.

[@geoffwilson1970ify]

Love this!!

[@kickmusicmikeyjones9788]

Great track!👍😁 (Diffrence-spot that error? Difference😆) ❤️ Feeder.

[@seanmcgoldrick1702]

Great b-side to Playing with Fire

[@DanielShai]

Wow! 🔥

[@m241m]

❤❤❤

[@alvarorodaguilar8143]

What a Tune... Feeder never fails me.

[@ivanbalashov1514]

Final riff reminds me of "Ohms" by Deftones.

[@FPInvention]

Brilliant track, this new EP gives me comfort in sound vibes

[@fidelmakearney6015]

Fantastic as always Feeder 👏

[@goatcobain]

Awesome tune ❤👏

[@gavinkaufmanworld]

Another awesome song from Feeder!! 😁

[@tomcox]

So good 😍

[@mattnetic1499]

Cant wait for this album and the tour! best band ever! x

[@johnedwards230]

Love it :)

[@damienlelandais7076]

Mode rock ON, ça fait plaisir !!

[@FeederEspana]

👋👋👋👋🇮🇨✌️

[@jamesgreen5371]

❤ you feeder

[@wideyxyz2271]

Cool....

[@Nathanfx2006]

🤘❤

[@sarahfeeder]

So beautiful

[@hobbymanx9200]

Now this is the jam

[@jimmyjames7835]

Gives me a retro FIFA song vibe. Yet another cracking track. Can’t wait for the next album

[@xuenilom]

Fantastic, really love this one. I hate the fact 'Difference' is missing an E though 😬 Is it too late to edit it Mikey?

[@xmarkhimselfx]

Also excellent

[@thistlebites2167]

Sound very much like that song about the tsunami in Japan 2011...

[@andybils6141]

Tune

[@thesoundlikechameleons2082]

It isn't Buck Rogers is it?

[@stefanrockett1940]

It isn't let the bodies hit the floor either

[@TheHobatron]

Nor is it Crocodile Rock

[@Panscrank999]

Thankfully

[@thistlebites2167]

Starts interesting, but then so mediocre. Playing with Fire is much better!

[@Panscrank999]

Lol, what an idiot

[@martinletscho52]

old music was better :/

[@adamfollat719]

Same song as last 20 you released… i love you but do something different please

[@marcuslavaggi-bowen6539]

Never heard them do anything like this before. You're welcome to your opinion, but I disagree.

[@Shannarami69]

@@marcuslavaggi-bowen6539I agree with you 💯. I respect everyone has their opinions, but to me, this is a very unique track - outstanding is an understatement!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@RJ-bb4xn]

Adam I sadly agree. I have been a fan since YWTS but over the last few years all sounding very much the same. Lyrics about desperation with heavy riffs in background

[@nicholasbradshaw]

If we really want to get profoundly philisophical here, songs are simply a part of a larger album, and a whole album is comprised of fragments called songs. Some albums have themes in play, and they are conveyed through the medium of songs that share a link or two, and are differentiated by the musical elements available to the artist. Some themes require different elements, or a different order to said elements. Some elements are not entirely compatible with certain themes. All this is decided painstakingly by the artist, and gaps between producing songs this way provide the opportunity for the abstract and intangible concept of doubt to crowbar their way in and ruin it for the rest of us. "Didn't I use this before?", one may say to another. "I don't think so", they may reply; not knowing if they have rehashed something they have already done in the last 160 songs they've done (rough estimate) They forgot completely, and swiss-cheese modelling is ineffective due to sheer dumb luck. They use something again that still remains in the collective consciousness of their fans. The fans point it out in the KZbin comment section, and we all feel a bit sorry for ourselves having mentioned it, and the artist likely feels a bit sheepish if they have the time to read said chain. Putting aside the fact that they have proved they have the capacity to write more songs in a calendar year than I have had hot dinners in the same amount of time, it shouldn't matter how they go about conveying their emotions through the album. It isn't just a copy-and-paste affair; these songs are genuinely different, and can't just be written off as being "the same song". Just because they have a certain quirk for song structure doesn't mean that the format is stale and should be thrown out. Every artist; no matter how unique and revolutionary they seem, have their own tics and quirks that can show through their music if examined hard enough. I'm also a musician (I'm an amateur and a bit rubbish, but my point still stands), and I too run into problems ironing out all my creative tendencies (certain structures, chord progressions and a hell of a lot of bending) in order to make every song feel unique, but this isn't a bulletproof ideology, and sometimes isn't necessary at all. It's all in the eye of the beholder; and it's up to the artist to find a winning formula. Everything else is down to us listening to it.

[@agbrenv]

@@Shannarami69 don't know, I really like the song, but the song gives off some Tallulah vibes to me (which isn't a bad thing at all)

[@gavinball6852]

Love this!