Generation Freakshow - Feeder
  • Band Name: Feeder
  • Record Label: EMI
  • Release Date: Apr 23, 2012
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60 out of 100

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8.3 out of 10

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  • Summary: The eighth studio album for the Welsh rock band was produced by Chris Sheldon and lead singer Grant Nicholas.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. All Music Guide
    May 3, 2012
    70
    Generation Freakshow is still an impressive return to form from a band whose members sound revitalized and determined to prove they're not a spent force.
  2. Uncut
    Apr 20, 2012
    60
    It's a more anthemic, traditional and radio-friendly Feeder that greets is on their eight album. [Apr 2012, p.77]
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  3. musicOMH.com
    Apr 20, 2012
    50
    An album that could have built on the promise of the last, and instead dilutes it in an almost certainly vain pitch for chart success.
  4. This Is Fake DIY
    Apr 20, 2012
    50
    The keyboards are the same tones, the chords are similar intervals, the vocals are heartfelt without the lyrics really saying anything, and perhaps most tellingly they don't deliver the goods on a pop hit to rival 'Buck Rogers'.

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  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. J-Tag
    9
    A solid return to form for one of my favourite bands after the unstable Renegades album. If you enjoyed Pushing The Senses or Silent Cry (which I did thoroughly), chances are you will enjoy this album. The best song for me is 'Sunrise' which consists brightly-tinged guitars combined with the catchiest Feeder chorus Grant has written since 'Buck Rogers', except this is ten times better. Other highlights include lead single 'Borders', touching 'Quiet', enthusiastic 'In All Honesty' and epic new single 'Children Of The Sun'. Definitely worth a purchase for any fan of alternative rock - especially seeing as it's Amazon's album of the week for only £4.99!… Expand
  2. sstefanovich
    9
    Feeder has showed with Generation Greakshow are able to grow with their age. Unlike other rock bands who still behave like they were when they started, Feeder has grown and made a strong melodic album which is able to statisfy their old and younger fans. Often compaired with a light version of bands such as Coldplay and Kings of Leon, Feeder is much more, and they deserve much more credit for their incredible work with Generation Freakshow.… Expand
  3. blip
    8
    A triumphant return to a more accessible sound for the ageing Welsh rockers. Don't heed the lazy 'this album will only appeal to fans of the band' reviews - this is a solid album for which sales will sadly reflect the lack of media attention, rather than the quality of music on offer.

    Highlights include the sing-along 'Borders', Jon Lee tribute 'Hey Johnny', hard 'n' heavy 'Headstrong' and anthemic 'Sunrise'. Worth purchasing the iTunes version for 'Miles Away', which complements the standard edition tracks nicely.    … Expand
  4. AlexxTrusc
    6
    The twelve tracks presented on the eighth Welsh band's album, is - at best -average. The vast majority of compositions are typical and non distinctive from the competition songs. Some, however can catch attention of the listener - even post-punk title track "Freakshow Generation" or single "Borders".… Expand

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