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Together We Were Made

The Feeling · 2011

59 min · 14 tracks · rock music

A melodic blend of rock and pop, filled with anthemic choruses and reflective lyrics that capture a sense of unity.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Set My World on Fire — This opening track sets a vibrant tone for the album with its soaring melodies and themes of hope and ambition, embodying the collection's overarching spirit.
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    Build a Home — This track stands out with its poignant lyrics about belonging and emotional resilience, offering a contrast to the more upbeat songs on the album.
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    Another Soldier — With its powerful narrative about sacrifice and longing, this track captures a more serious side of The Feeling's songwriting, showcasing their range as artists.
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    Safety Dance — A playful cover of the Men Without Hats classic, this rendition adds a fun twist to the album while highlighting the band's knack for reinterpreting beloved tracks.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

43 /100
Lowland
Higher than 2% of albums we've rated

The album blends catchy melodies with reflective lyrics but lacks standout moments that elevate it significantly.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features upbeat tracks with driving rhythms, while the second half shifts to slower, more introspective songs.
  • Several tracks utilize layered harmonies and anthemic choruses, particularly in the choruses of 'Set My World on Fire' and 'Dance for the Lights'.
  • The lyrics often explore themes of unity and reflection, with a consistent use of metaphor across multiple tracks.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • anthemic choruses for sing-alongs
  • uplifting tracks for gatherings
  • reflective moments of connection
  • steady pacing for road trips

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer heavy, complex arrangements
  • want experimental or avant-garde sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Together We Were Made is The Feeling's third studio album, following their successful sophomore release, Join With Us, in 2008. By 2011, the band was moving beyond their early commercial hits, aiming for a more mature sound while still embracing their signature upbeat style.
Stylistic neighbors
Keane· Snow Patrol· Travis

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Set My World on Fire 3:57
  • 2 Dance for the Lights 4:20
  • 3 Another Soldier 3:41
  • 4 Leave Me Out of It 4:23
  • 5 Build a Home 3:37
  • 6 Searched Every Corner 3:50
  • 7 A Hundred Sinners (Come and Get It) 3:40
  • 8 Mr Grin 3:54
  • 9 Say No 3:53
  • 10 Back Where I Came From 4:17
  • 11 Another Life 3:51
  • 12 Love and Care 4:36
  • 13 Undeniable / Hardest Stone 8:45
  • 14 Safety Dance 2:40

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