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FEEDER
- Comfort In Sound
The most common downfall a band usually faces is that of egos or girlfriends,
but when a death (in this case a suicide) strike a band, it can easily
bring it down. Feeder
was just making a dent in the rock world when the tragedy struck last
year, but surviving members Grant Nicholas and Taka Hirose pushed on.
Like Schumacher racing on the day of his mother's passing, one cannot
make any assumptions unless you hear the whole story; the Bee
Gees
seemed to announce in the same breath that they're saddened by their brother's
death in hospital, will have it investigated and that they'll continue
with the group. Is it insensitive or do they have an obligation to their
fans? The now trimmer Feeder
could've gone a very soppy tribute route, but without shredding their
drummer's memory, they steamed back with a strong album covering many
of life's spectrums - and after all, death is part of life. Come Back
Around contains most of the ingredients necessary for a hard rock
hit that can comfortably be heard on radio. Acoustic-style strumming flow
through as well as harder crunchers. The Aya Takano artwork lends a surreal
air. If Filter
is your kind of rock, then Feeder
could appeal to your particular sense of rock.
4 / B
- PB
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