What makes Side by Side by Feeder notable?

The album's title track, 'Side By Side,' received significant airplay and contributed to Feeder's continued presence on UK rock charts. The band's ability to adapt their sound while maintaining core themes resonated with both fans and critics, solidifying their place within the Britpop and alternative rock scenes. Released in 2011, Side by Side marked Feeder's first studio album after their 2008 release, Silent Cry. At this point in their career, the band was seeking to reaffirm their sound while navigating changes in the music landscape following a period of personal and professional challenges, including the loss of drummer Jon Lee in 2002.

How many songs are on Side by Side?

Side by Side has 1 track, running approximately 3 minutes.

Side by Side

Feeder · 2011

3 min · 1 track · alternative rock

A blend of anthemic choruses and gritty guitar riffs that capture the essence of post-grunge energy.

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Side By Side — This track serves as an energetic anthem about resilience, encapsulating the album's overarching themes of support and solidarity amidst struggles.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

40 /100

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Higher than 1% of albums we've rated

The track is solid but follows familiar structures and sounds typical of its genre.

What we noticed

The track features a steady mid-tempo beat with layered guitar riffs that create a rich texture.
Vocals are delivered in a melodic style, with harmonies that build during the chorus.
The song structure follows a conventional verse-chorus format, with an instrumental bridge leading back to the final chorus.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 album that reaffirms Feeder's sound but isn't widely recognized outside dedicated fans.
Themes: post-grunge resilience· solidarity in struggle
Career context: Released in 2011, Side by Side marked Feeder's first studio album after their 2008 release, Silent Cry. At this point in their career, the band was seeking to reaffirm their sound while navigating changes in the music landscape following a period of personal and professional challenges, including the loss of drummer Jon Lee in 2002.
Stylistic neighbors: Biffy Clyro· Placebo· Ash