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Picture of Perfect Youth

Feeder · 2004

132 min · 36 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · punk

A dynamic blend of Britpop and post-grunge, weaving introspective lyrics with soaring melodies.

Why this album works

'Picture of Perfect Youth' garnered positive reviews and solidified Feeder's presence in the UK rock scene. The album features tracks like 'Just a Day,' which became anthemic for many fans and showcased their ability to create catchy yet poignant music.
Career context
Released on January 1, 2004, 'Picture of Perfect Youth' is Feeder's fifth studio album, following their commercial peak with 'Echo Park' in 2001. At this point in their career, the band sought to explore new sonic territories while maintaining their signature emotional resonance.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Emily Standout 4:44
  • 2 Living in Polaroid 3:38
  • 3 Opaque 3:58
  • 4 Power of Love Standout 4:45
  • 5 Broken 3:23
  • 6 Lose the Fear 3:13
  • 7 Remember the Silence 3:50
  • 8 Tomorrow Shine 5:04
  • 9 Purple 4:04
  • 10 Space Age Hero 3:45
  • 11 Can’t Stand Losing You 3:11
  • 12 Just a Day Standout 4:04
  • 13 Slowburn 3:52
  • 14 Elegy 4:06
  • 15 21st Century Meltdown 3:02
  • 16 Home for Summer 3:24
  • 17 Here in the Bubble 4:25
  • 18 Forgiven 4:41

Disc 2

  • 1 Feel It Again 3:54
  • 2 Getting to Know You Well 3:16
  • 3 Whooey 3:56
  • 4 Bullet 2:53
  • 5 World Asleep 4:21
  • 6 Rain 3:26
  • 7 Eclipse 2:41
  • 8 Oxidize 3:50
  • 9 Bad Hair Day 2:05
  • 10 Come Back Around 3:26
  • 11 Circles 3:00
  • 12 Spill 2:57
  • 13 Rubberband 3:42
  • 14 Slider 3:21
  • 15 Can’t Dance to Disco 3:01
  • 16 TV Me 3:30
  • 17 Wishing for the Sun 3:31
  • 18 Undivided 4:06

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