Renegades
Feeder · 2010
38 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
Energetic melodies blend with gritty guitars, reflecting a mix of hope and disillusionment in modern life.
Top tracks — play these first
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White Lines Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Renegades — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of rebellion and resilience through anthemic choruses and driving rhythms, making it a standout moment.
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Call Out — This track combines infectious hooks with introspective lyrics, serving as a rallying cry for those feeling marginalized or unheard in society.
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Down to the River — With its reflective tone and evocative imagery, this song showcases Feeder's ability to weave personal narrative with broader existential themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances energetic tracks with reflective moments, showcasing solid songwriting and production.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks are high-energy anthems that set a driving pace, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more reflective tone.
- Several songs feature layered guitar riffs that create a dense texture, contrasting with melodic vocal lines.
- The album closes with a gradual deceleration in tempo, particularly in the last two tracks, which shift to more introspective themes.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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, consistent energy levels
- short, engaging listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- upbeat reflective moments
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and relevance after a resurgence in popularity.
- Themes
- post-recession resilience· working-class rebellion
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2010, 'Renegades' marked Feeder's seventh studio album, following their previous release 'Silent Cry' in 2008. The band was navigating a transitional phase after the loss of drummer Jon Lee in 2002, pushing them to evolve their sound while maintaining their signature Britpop and alternative rock roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Biffy Clyro· Placebo· Ash
Tracklist
- 1 White Lines Start here 2:54
- 2 Call Out 3:27
- 3 Renegades 3:37
- 4 Sentimental 2:22
- 5 This Town 2:57
- 6 Down to the River 5:23
- 7 Home 3:11
- 8 Barking Dogs 2:05
- 9 City in a Rut 2:51
- 10 Left Foot Right 2:52
- 11 Godhead 3:35
- 12 The End 3:12
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Only Revolutions
Biffy Clyro
Shares anthemic choruses and a post-grunge energy with themes of resilience and rebellion.
Hold Me Down
You Me at Six
Combines energetic riffs and a similar working-class ethos, echoing post-recession sentiments.
Wasting Light
Foo Fighters
Features driving rock anthems and emotional introspection, resonating with the same Britpop influences.
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