Polythene - Feeder

"Polythene" creates a perfect bridge between Feeder's early "heavy" days (see Swim) and the more mainstream Brit-rock "Yesterday Went Too Soon". The opening track "Polythene Girl" feels a little weak to me. I much prefer the rockier sounds of "My Perfect Day". Once the album really gets rolling, it continues in a typically bright Feeder-fashion. "Cement" and "Crash" make a cute pair of rock songs, the former would fit nicely with the tracks on "Echo Park" - with it's bitterly humorous lyrics "I had a watch engraved in Switzerland... today I saw her buying a magazine, it's time ...  Read the complete review

I was challenged to review this by fellow member Crazy-Christian after I commented to him that I thought Feeder were bit dull. As a result of my mouthing off I now find myself reviewing an album of his choice by the indie-rockers. Mmmmmm, can’t wait. And luckily some community spirited chap pointed out I’d reviewed some special import version BEFORE Crazy-Christian got back from holiday so I can tidy it up before he mocks me. * Polythene Girl * Opening up with some backwards guitars and a little synth riff the light hearted intro’s nice and cheerful and pretty good. The chorus is fairly standard grungy rock and so not bad ...  Read the complete review

Feeder’s best album! ‘Buck Rogers’ may have been a top 5 single, but a novelty hit’s worth nothing compared to the legion of fans this album earned. This was their first full album, preceded by a 6-track EP called ‘Swim’ (recently re-issued as an extended version). Since, they’ve released ‘Yesterday Went Too Soon’ and ‘Echo Park’, with more commercial success. I must admit, while I have the other albums, I haven’t heard all of Echo Park yet, but the reviews suggest that by aiming between two schools it’ll probably end up as most people’s second favourite Feeder album. You see, ...  Read the complete review

Feeder – One of my favourite bands at the moment, been around for the past 5 years or so. Members – Grant (Vocals Guitar), Taka (Bass), Jon (Drums). Grant and Jon are from Wales and Taka is from Japan. Why do I like them? - They offer a unique blend of pop/metal/rock, they’ve released some brilliant songs such as Sweet 16, Shade, Insomnia, Yesterday Went Too Soon, and songs from the latest album Buck Rogers, Seven Days In The Sun and the forthcoming Turn. Plus I’ve seen them live at a mini gig, as well as having a signed Buck Rogers Single and have shook hands with the 3 members! Polythene? – Polythene is the ...  Read the complete review

Released in 1997, 'Polythene' remains to be my favourite Feeder album right to this very day. From start to finish this album is absolutely excellent, always the music is packed full of energy and never is the sound created here anything short of exceptional. Feeder is a Welsh rock band that has been going now since 1992, 'Polythene' was the bands first full length studio album and comes complete with thirteen tracks totalling over 51 minutes of music. So many of the tracks impress hugely here, Feeder's debut album is a highly impressive one and certainly the music has plenty to offer. Starting with 'Polythene Girl', immediately the album grabs you and not ...  Read the complete review