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Feeder’s breakthrough anthem, "High," from 98’s hypnotic Polythene album, (as well as a breakthrough slot on last summer’s Can’t Hardly Wait soundtrack) hinted of the brilliance to come.

While other rock and rap giants pout and prophesize about the end of the millennium, Feeder closes out the ‘90’s with a blast, fueled by heart and a hangover. "This was a very natural record for us," says Grant. "After the creeping success of ‘High’ and an intense amount of touring we wanted to get right back in and go to work. I think I write better songs now. I think the key with Feeder in the studio is to capture the energy of the band, while you’re making sure it’s also about the songs. After all, we’ve lived them."

Their captures that rare combination of razor sharp rawness and confident songwriting, skidding along on the grind-it-out mechanics of Grant, bassist Taka Hirose, and drummer Jon Lee. "If you listen to one of our songs " says Grant "they have that classic kind of early punk intro, but with a melodic edge. The key is capturing the Feeder sense of urgency. Bands like Husker Du and Sugar had that kind of guitar quality. I like the occasional pop melody that balances it out."

The band has had plenty of practice honing their skills. One of the tightest pop threesome’s to come out of the Brit-rock scene (few bands "have gelled so seamlessly," Melody Maker also recently crowed) the group was formed in 1994. Grant clicked easily with drummer Jon (he and Grant hail from South Wales) eventually recruiting Taka from an ad in the British magazine Loot. Feeder soon signed to indie label Echo (Mono, Baby Bird and Moloko) in 1995, releasing their first effort, a limited edition Two Colours EP. But the rock world really came around when they released their mini-album classic Swim in 1996. Three singles followed, "Stereo World," "Tangerine," and "Cement," which eventually would compromise the bulk of the ground-breaking album Polythene, first released in England in May of 1997. One critic hailed the latter track, "Cement," as "Pretty much the most perfect four minutes of pop noise ever written."

The group also began garnering a loyal live following, with a large contingency coming form the burgeoning Great Britain surf/skateboard crowd. "We played anywhere we could," says Grant. "Seeing us live was a large part of the buzz, and still is, Thank God." Some live showcases in New York towards the end of ’97 created a stateside frenzy, and the band was signed by Elektra. "High" was added to the U.S. shipment of Polythene shortly before its release. The song became a cult classic, emblazoning the memorable teen soundtrack Can’t Hardly Wait, checking in as one of the most requested radio songs of the summer of ’98. The group also logged more U.S. shows last year, more than a hundred, then any other British band.

After holding their own on a myriad of bills with bands as varied as Everclear, The Foo Fighters, REM, Bush, and more, the group was ready to hit the studio and demonstrate the amazing growth of the band. "I produced it with the band, basically out of necessity. A lot of the people we wanted to work with were tied up on other projects. But the outcome was that I think we kept it simple, in a good way. Straightforward," says Grant. "I think the key to a good record is a bit of timelessness. Something you might want to listen to in five or ten years. I hope we captured that."

One song that Grant is particularly partial to is the ethereal wind-up of "Tinseltown." "Again, we stripped things down. It has that movie type of feel, a great track to play while you’re driving. It pulls you up, as your waiting for that big chorus." Feeder’s knack for jagged melody can also be heard in the blistering "Insomnia," and the more thoughtful "So Well," a counting-down-the-days account of the fragility of time, done with an understated Lennonesque brusqueness.

"It’s gonna break, gonna crash, gonna fall down and smash," sings Grant, in the kind of knowing tone of someone who also realizes the fragility of his day job. "We kept it simple," he invokes again. "Painfully simple."

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Feeder rules! | Reviewer: StunNuts | 8/11/2008

I have discovered Feeder with video game Gran Turismo, Shatter and Just A Day are great!
Then I bought Echo Park and Comfort In Sound release during a school trip in London and now I'm a feederoholic! :)
They're not very known here in France but I don't care, they always will be the best for me!

I Love Feeder | Reviewer: Sta | 3/4/2007

Feeder are the best! i listen to their music everyday :P Older stuff is great, New stuff is great, Grant N is still cute aswell! i can't get enough of Feeder! look forward to their future stuff!
R.I.P Jon Lee - Legend.

just the way im feeling | Reviewer: Insomniac Arrest | 1/27/2007

feeder are an awesome band. better than the techno hiphop shit in the charts today. I got the singles for chrimbo adn i havent stopped palying it since. Every one of their songs seems written for me but no one else knows about them. Why not? their loss

Feeder are Love ♥ | Reviewer: :]] | 12/30/2006

I'd always said that I'd 'heard' of Feeder, just not 'heard' them. Then, I heard Buck Rogers on the radio. It stuck in my head and just wouldn't come out. I didn't know what it was called, all I knew that it was by Feeder. I borrowed Echo Park of my cousin and it was on there.

Since then I became completly obsessed. I bought Yesturday Went Too Soon for £2.50 out of a charity shop and picked up the other ones from various places.

OK, I'm a 13 year old girl, who can blame me? Amazing lyrics, amazing music and amazing strength. They've come through against all of the odds and if you ask me, deserve much more recognition.

The new album coming out early next year ('07) should hopefully gets more people's heads turning.

I wish Feeder every bit of luck, they deserve it thoroughly. ♥

mistakes by many people | Reviewer: Anonymous | 6/11/2006

feeder have infact had 2 number one hit singles all be it not in the UK. They had a number one in South Africa wit Buck Rogers and another in the United Arab Emirates with 7 Days in the Sun. so there you go

BACK TO FRONT | Reviewer: SUE HOLLAND | 5/13/2006

I had never bothered with Feeder untill i heard a copy of Pushing the Senses, I thought it was so good i had to buy a copy. i have since bought the entire back catalogue and i am going to see them in Wales.
I can't believe this extremely talented band are so over looked by everyone,
Buck Rogers was their biggest hit, but being over the student age i prefer the more mellow songs, like Dove Grey sands and Tender, to mention just a couple,Grant Nicholas write really beautiful meaningful songs. Everyone should listen to atleast 1 of their albums, i dare to say you don't like them.

A LATE COMER | Reviewer: SUE HOLLAND | 5/13/2006

People say to me, Feeder,yeh i've heard of them... That is what i said when someone asked me to listen to their latest album Pushing the Senses.i was so pleasantly surprised i had to buy myself a copy of the CD/DVD. It is brilliant, with so many really good songs with meaningful lyrics, and watching the DVD, Grant Nicholas is such a cute, talented man.
I have since collected the rest of their albums, and i have never been dissappointed. Their music is nothing like anyone elses. They are a band on their own and if they don't have a number 1 song, eventhough i would be very pleased for them,Their loyal worthy fans know who they are. The best band in the world

Feeder dock! | Reviewer: jamie | 1/19/2006

feeder are possibly one of the best bands EVER! i have always loved them since hearing them from a game can you belive of all things. i love these guys there jus a different class of band!

The most underrated band ever | Reviewer: Davo | 7/20/2005

I am abslutely amazed that Feeder have not hit number one! I can think of at least 10 songs worthy of bowling over all and sundries in the charts. Number one or not on the charts, they are without a doubt the number one band to me. No music has ever hooked and inspired me like theirs, I hope they come to Australia one day!

Feeder | Reviewer: Lemming | 6/30/2005

Only recently, a mate told me about this band that he really liked, Feeder. After listening to their music, I'm amazed at how I've got by without them! They are now my absolute all time favourite band, I listen to their stuff everyday, and I've got nearly all their songs, including b-sides! Feeder, keep up the good work, you'll hit no.1 soon, I know it! And everyone else who doesn't listen to Feeder, give 'em a try, you won't be disappointed, there's at least one track for everyone.

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