What makes The Way I Feel Today by Six by Seven notable?

This album is significant for its critical reception, particularly in the UK, where it showcased the band's unique sound that melded space rock with post-punk influences. Although it did not achieve mainstream commercial success, it solidified Six by Seven's status as influential within the alternative music community and inspired a generation of indie rock bands. By the time 'The Way I Feel Today' was released in 2002, Six by Seven had established themselves as a prominent act in the British alternative scene with their previous album, 'Ogdens' Nut Gone Flake,' released in 1998. This third studio effort arrived after lineup changes and reflected the band's continued evolution, exploring more complex themes and textures.

Who is The Way I Feel Today for?

The Way I Feel Today works well if you're into ethereal melodies with gritty textures, short bursts of emotional introspection and reflective moments during quiet evenings.

How many songs are on The Way I Feel Today?

The Way I Feel Today has 11 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

The Way I Feel Today

Six by Seven · 2002

40 min · 11 tracks · space rock

A swirling blend of ethereal melodies and gritty guitar riffs paints a vivid landscape of emotional introspection.

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Top tracks — play these first

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So Close — Opening with an atmospheric build-up, this track encapsulates the band's signature sound while addressing the theme of yearning and connection.
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American Beer — This song stands out with its catchy chorus and sharp lyrics that critique American culture, showcasing the band’s wit and observational prowess.
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The Way I Feel Today — The title track presents a poignant reflection on personal struggles, perfectly marrying lyrical depth with lush instrumentation that draws listeners into its emotional core.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

ethereal melodies with gritty textures
short bursts of emotional introspection
reflective moments during quiet evenings
playful irreverence in lyrical themes

Maybe skip if you

prefer lengthy, immersive albums
want straightforward structures

Where this album fits

Career context: By the time 'The Way I Feel Today' was released in 2002, Six by Seven had established themselves as a prominent act in the British alternative scene with their previous album, 'Ogdens' Nut Gone Flake,' released in 1998. This third studio effort arrived after lineup changes and reflected the band's continued evolution, exploring more complex themes and textures.
Stylistic neighbors: Spiritualized· My Bloody Valentine· The Verve

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

I.O.U. Love

The vocalist confronts unresolved feelings directly through stark imagery and a repetitive refrain that emphasizes vulnerability.

This repetition creates an intense atmosphere that immerses the listener in the emotional turmoil, highlighting the complexities of love and longing.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 So Close 4:38
2 I.O.U. Love 4:12
3 All My New Best Friends 4:17
4 Flypaper for Freaks 2:16
5 Speed Is in, Speed Is Out 2:33
6 Karen O 3:52
7 American Beer 5:40
8 Anyway 2:35
9 The Way I Feel Today 3:44
10 Cafeteria Rats 3:57
11 Bad Man 2:36

What to play next

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