Pushing the Senses
Feeder · 2005
40 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
Melodic rock anthems blend introspective lyrics with dynamic instrumentation, reflecting a mature yet accessible sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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Feeling a Moment Start here — This track opens the album with an emotional resonance that captures both yearning and hope, setting the tone for the entire listening experience.
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Tumble and Fall — 'Tumble and Fall' showcases Feeder's knack for writing catchy hooks and anthemic choruses, making it one of their most enduring tracks.
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Tender — With its poignant lyrics and gentle melody, 'Tender' reveals a softer side of Feeder, highlighting their versatility as songwriters.
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Pain on Pain — This track embodies the album's exploration of emotional struggle, combining powerful instrumentation with introspective lyrics that resonate deeply.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends melodic rock with introspective lyrics but lacks standout compositions throughout.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a consistent mid-tempo pace, with 'Tumble and Fall' featuring a prominent anthemic chorus.
- The album includes several tracks that shift dynamics, such as 'Tender', which features softer instrumentation before building to a fuller sound.
- The final track, 'Dove Grey Sands', concludes the album with a reflective tone, contrasting with the more energetic earlier songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- introspective themes for personal connection
- soaring melodies that uplift spirit
- consistent flow for focused listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking quick, catchy singles
- prefer high-energy party tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Solid entry in Feeder's catalog that showcases melodic evolution without being a standout.
- Themes
- nostalgic self-discovery· post-grunge intensity
- Moods
- Uplifting· Introspective
- Career context
- Released in early 2005, Pushing the Senses was Feeder's sixth studio album. Following the commercial success of their previous album, Comfort in Sound, this record aimed to solidify their place within the Britpop and alternative rock scenes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Biffy Clyro· Placebo· Ash
Tracklist
- 1 Feeling a Moment Start here 4:08
- 2 Bitter Glass 4:34
- 3 Tumble and Fall 4:19
- 4 Tender 4:14
- 5 Pushing the Senses 3:27
- 6 Frequency 3:09
- 7 Morning Life 4:02
- 8 Pilgrim Soul 3:44
- 9 Pain on Pain 4:04
- 10 Dove Grey Sands 4:37
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Puzzle
Biffy Clyro
Shares introspective lyrics and a blend of soaring melodies with post-grunge intensity.
Futures
Jimmy Eat World
Explores themes of self-discovery and nostalgia within a melodic alternative rock framework.
In Love and Death
The Used
Combines emotional depth with a post-grunge soundscape, reflecting on personal struggles and growth.
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