What makes Pushing the Senses by Feeder notable?

The album debuted at number four on the UK Albums Chart, showcasing Feeder's sustained popularity in the British rock scene. Its lead single, also titled 'Pushing the Senses,' received significant radio play and contributed to their influence within the Britpop revival of the early 2000s. Released in 2005, Pushing the Senses marked Feeder's sixth studio album and came after their commercial success with Comfort in Sound. At this point, the band was navigating a shift in sound, moving towards a more polished and radio-friendly approach while still retaining their alternative rock roots.

How many songs are on Pushing the Senses?

Pushing the Senses has 3 tracks, running approximately 10 minutes.

Pushing the Senses

Feeder · 2005

10 min · 3 tracks · alternative rock

A vibrant blend of soaring melodies and gritty guitars that captures the band's post-grunge evolution.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Pushing the Senses — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of exploration and emotional resilience, combining anthemic choruses with a driving rhythm that reflects the band's evolving sound.
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I for You — This track showcases a more introspective side of Feeder, with its poignant lyrics and atmospheric instrumentation setting it apart from the album's more upbeat moments.
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Crowd of Stars — With its layered melodies and reflective lyrics, this song highlights the band's ability to blend lyrical depth with catchy hooks, making it a standout track in their discography.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

49 /100

Foothills

Higher than 22% of albums we've rated

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: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
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.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Deep Cut — Solid entry in their catalog, but not a standout for new listeners or critical acclaim.
Themes: post-grunge evolution· UK music scene· contemplative energy
Moods: Energetic· Anthemic
Career context: Released in 2005, Pushing the Senses marked Feeder's sixth studio album and came after their commercial success with Comfort in Sound. At this point, the band was navigating a shift in sound, moving towards a more polished and radio-friendly approach while still retaining their alternative rock roots.
Stylistic neighbors: Biffy Clyro· Placebo· Ash