Is Feel a good place to start with Sleeping with Sirens?

Yes, Feel is recommended as a starting point for new Sleeping with Sirens listeners. An energetic blend of post-hardcore and pop melodies, intertwining emotional lyrics with soaring vocals and dynamic instrumentation. Released on June 4, 2013, 'Feel' is Sleeping with Sirens' third studio album, following their breakthrough success with 'Let's Cheers to This'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their identity within the post-hardcore scene while exploring more mainstream pop influences, aiming to reach a broader audience.

Feel works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, mid-tempo emotional exploration and reflective late-night listening.

How many songs are on Feel?

Feel has 12 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.

Feel

Sleeping with Sirens · 2013

44 min · 12 tracks · pop music

An energetic blend of post-hardcore and pop melodies, intertwining emotional lyrics with soaring vocals and dynamic instrumentation.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Feel Start here — The title track captures the essence of the album with its infectious chorus and relatable themes of vulnerability and self-discovery. It's a quintessential anthem for fans navigating their emotions.
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Alone — A standout for its poignant lyrics addressing isolation and yearning for connection, this track showcases Kellin Quinn's vocal range and emotional delivery effectively.
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Low — This track features a driving beat and anthemic chorus that exemplify the band's shift towards a more mainstream pop sound while still retaining their post-hardcore roots.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album blends energetic pop melodies with post-hardcore elements, appealing to both mainstream and niche audiences.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with driving guitar riffs and anthemic choruses, while the second half shifts to more introspective ballads.
Several songs incorporate electronic elements, blending synthesized sounds with traditional rock instrumentation.
The lead vocals often alternate between soaring melodies and aggressive vocal styles, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the record.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady, consistent energy levels
mid-tempo emotional exploration
reflective late-night listening
engaging lyrical storytelling
dynamic emotional journeys

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album marked their transition to broader mainstream recognition.
Themes: post-hardcore resilience· melodic isolation
Moods: Introspective· Energetic
Career context: Released on June 4, 2013, 'Feel' is Sleeping with Sirens' third studio album, following their breakthrough success with 'Let's Cheers to This'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their identity within the post-hardcore scene while exploring more mainstream pop influences, aiming to reach a broader audience.
Stylistic neighbors: Pierce the Veil· Of Mice & Men· We Came as Romans