With so much imitated indie music around in the modern era, Feeds claim that they sound like nothing you have heard before. However, their new album Minds, Soul & Me does not testify that.
Many of the tracks sound formulaic, and whilst the album doesn't stink of mediocrity, there's certainly a more than a whiff of imitation. Shouty choruses, extensive guitar use, and predictable song arrangements are all the facets of homogenised indie music. They may appear to have an affection for rock's past by name-checking Pink Floyd, but it feels too glossy to have that classic feel. It doesn't seem write to describe it as prog either - there's no unusual key changes or time signatures, which are a classic hallmark of progressive rock.
Saying that, there are some clever vocal arrangements on 'Swallow Eyes', and for a short while the band discovers some uniqueness. 'Into Over' is the stand-out track, building and developing into a full-bodied force of sound.
Sadly, these moments are in short supply. A lot of the tracks don't quite hit the mark, and sound quite boring. In an attempt to sound original and innovative, the band seem to have compromised and rationalized their music, and therefore sound like so many others of their generation.
Rating - 5/10
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