What makes Feed My Soul by The Holmes Brothers notable?

Feed My Soul received positive critical acclaim, with particular praise for its authenticity and emotional depth. It also contributed to the resurgence of interest in traditional American roots music during the late 2000s and early 2010s, influencing a new generation of artists exploring similar sounds. By the time of its release in 2010, Feed My Soul marked The Holmes Brothers' first album in six years, following their 2004 record, State of Grace. The band's career had already been characterized by a blend of blues, gospel, and roots music, and this album continued to showcase their deep musical roots while further solidifying their reputation in the Americana genre.

How many songs are on Feed My Soul?

Feed My Soul has 14 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.

Feed My Soul

The Holmes Brothers · 2010

49 min · 14 tracks · blues

A soulful blend of blues and gospel, blending heartfelt harmonies with rich instrumentation and uplifting themes.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Feed My Soul — The title track encapsulates the album's core themes of yearning and spirituality, featuring powerful vocal harmonies that exemplify the band's signature sound.
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Living Well Is the Best Revenge — This track intertwines resilience with infectious energy, showcasing the band's ability to transform personal struggles into uplifting anthems.
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I Saw Your Face — A poignant ballad that highlights the group’s emotional storytelling, combining soulful instrumentation with sincere lyrical reflections on love.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album blends blues and gospel effectively, showcasing strong vocal harmonies and rich instrumentation.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of call-and-response vocal patterns, particularly in the choruses, which enhances its gospel influences.
Several tracks incorporate layered instrumentation with prominent guitar riffs and organ backing, creating a rich soundscape that supports the vocal harmonies.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

I Saw Your Face

The song shifts from nostalgia to hope as it describes a transformative encounter.

This transition captures a turning point in emotion, moving from loss to a sense of renewed possibility that defines much of the album's spirit.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Dark Cloud 2:58
2 Edge of the Ledge 3:04
3 Feed My Soul 5:05
4 You’re the Kind of Trouble 3:46
5 Something Is Missing 3:13
6 Living Well Is the Best Revenge 3:02
7 I Saw Your Face 4:47
8 I Believe You I Think 3:07
9 Fair Weather Friend 4:04
10 Put My Foot Down 2:56
11 I’ll Be Back 2:56
12 Pledging My Love 3:39
13 Rounding Third 3:08
14 Take Me Away 3:52

What to play next

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Brotherhood

2013

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State of Grace

2007

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