Released 10 years ago
The Feeling
The Feeling · 2016
49 min · 12 tracks · rock music
A vibrant blend of melodic rock with introspective lyrics and lush instrumentals that invite listeners into a world of emotion.
Top tracks — play these first
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Feel Something — This track serves as an emotional centerpiece, exploring themes of longing and vulnerability through its soaring melody and heartfelt lyrics.
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Wicked Heart — With an infectious chorus and upbeat tempo, this opener sets the tone for the album, capturing the band's signature blend of pop-rock energy.
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Young Things — This track features reflective lyrics paired with an engaging rhythm, showcasing the band's ability to combine introspection with catchy hooks.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features varied tempos and themes but lacks standout moments that elevate it significantly.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature upbeat tempos and layered instrumentation, while the subsequent tracks shift to more introspective themes and slower rhythms.
- Several songs incorporate a call-and-response vocal style, creating a dynamic interplay between the lead singer and backing harmonies.
- The album closes with a gradual deceleration in tempo, culminating in a soft piano outro that contrasts with the earlier energetic tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- vibrant melodies for emotional release
- short tracks with varied pacing
- introspective moments of self-reflection
- catchy choruses for group sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- want heavy, aggressive sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- The Feeling's self-titled album, released in 2016, marks the band's return after a five-year hiatus following their last studio album, 'Boy Cried Wolf.' This release represents a period of rejuvenation for the group as they sought to reconnect with their roots while evolving their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Keane· Snow Patrol· Travis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wicked Heart 3:09
- 2 Spiralling 3:37
- 3 Feel Something 6:20
- 4 Real Deal 5:27
- 5 Non‐Stop American 3:21
- 6 Repeat to Fade 4:00
- 7 Let It Be Gone 2:22
- 8 Young Things 4:00
- 9 Shadow Boxer 3:29
- 10 What’s the Secret? 5:05
- 11 Alien 4:12
- 12 Sleep Tight 4:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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