Swim (Re-Surfaced) is Feeder's first mini-album re-released with extra songs added to the end. One has to wonder if the main reason for this release was to cash in on Feeder's success, but it is a worthy addition for fans of the band, although maybe less accessable for the general public. The ... Read review
With its blend of buzz-saw guitars, pounding drums and catchy lyrics, it would be easy to ... more
mistake Feeder's debut mini-albumSwimfor a bunch of cast-offs from Smashing Pumpkins' opusSiamese Dream, especially on "Stereo World", "W.I.T." and "Shade". But Feeder aren't the first up-and-coming band to wear their influences on their sleeves, and besides, by the end of their run, the Smashing Pumpkins didn't have half of the energy or exuberance exhibited onSwim. Granted, "Sweet 16" lyrically comes across as the indie-rock version of Aerosmith's "Janie's Got a Gun", but its riff is undeniably catchy, which could be said of most of the songs here. Sure,Swimsounds derivative, but when they first released this mini-album, back in 1996, Feeder were still a young band trying to develop their own sound. Try not to hold their lack of originality against them.This rereleased version ofSwimfeatures five extra tracks that were recorded around the same period, plus two enhanced videos ("Crash" and "Cement").--Robert Burrow
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With its blend of buzz saw guitars, pounding drums and catchy lyrics, it would be easy to ... more
mistake Feeder's debut mini-albumSwimfor a bunch of cast-offs from Smashing Pumpkins' opusSiamese Dream, especially on "Stereo World", "W.I.T." and "Shade". But Feeder wouldn't be the first up-and-coming band to wear their influences on their sleeves, and besides, by the end of their run, the Smashing Pumpkins didn't have half of the energy or exuberance exhibited onSwim. Granted, "Sweet 16" lyrically comes across as the indie-rock version of Aerosmith's "Janie's Got a Gun", but its riff is undeniably catchy, which could be said of most of the songs onSwim. However, it does lack originality in its attempt to mimic a band. When they released this mini-album, back in 1996, Feeder were still a young band trying to develop their own sound. Try not to hold their lack of originality against them.--Robert Burrow
Postage & Packaging:£1.21 Availability:Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
With its blend of buzz-saw guitars, pounding drums and catchy lyrics, it would be easy to ... more
mistake Feeder's debut mini-albumSwimfor a bunch of cast-offs from Smashing Pumpkins' opusSiamese Dream, especially on "Stereo World", "W.I.T." and "Shade". But Feeder aren't the first up-and-coming band to wear their influences on their sleeves, and besides, by the end of their run, the Smashing Pumpkins didn't have half of the energy or exuberance exhibited onSwim. Granted, "Sweet 16" lyrically comes across as the indie-rock version of Aerosmith's "Janie's Got a Gun", but its riff is undeniably catchy, which could be said of most of the songs here. Sure,Swimsounds derivative, but when they first released this mini-album, back in 1996, Feeder were still a young band trying to develop their own sound. Try not to hold their lack of originality against them.This rereleased version ofSwimfeatures five extra tracks that were recorded around the same period, plus two enhanced videos ("Crash" and "Cement").--Robert Burrow
Postage & Packaging:£1.21 Availability:Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
Advantages: Great for rocking out to Disadvantages: SOme songs lack Feeder's later cutting edge poppiness
Swim (Re-Surfaced) is Feeder's first mini-album re-released with extra songs added to the end. One has to wonder if the main reason for this release was to cash in on Feeder's success, but it is a worthy addition for fans of the band, although maybe less accessable for the general public. The album is quite different to Feeder's later work, with many of the songs being within the metal genre rather than Feeder's distinct pop rock sound. Sweet 16, ... ...highlights. Stereoworld and Swim are also strong songs, but there is some obvious weaker tracks, such as W.I.T. (Women in thongs) or the dull song Elegy. However, most of the songs play reasonably well, and if you are a fan of the metal genre it would be a worthy purchase. ... more
Swim (Re-Surfaced) is Feeder's first mini-album re-released with extra songs added to the end. One has to wonder if the main reason for this release was to cash in on Feeder's success, but it is a worthy addition for fans of the band, although maybe less accessable for the general public. The album is quite different to Feeder's later work, with many of the songs being within the metal genre rather than Feeder's distinct pop rock sound. Sweet 16, the opener, is a strong guitar, driven track, and along with the Descend, is one of the album's highlights. Stereoworld and Swim are also strong songs, but there is some obvious weaker tracks, such as W.I.T. (Women in thongs) or the dull song Elegy. However, most of the songs play reasonably well, and if you are a fan of the metal genre it would be a worthy purchase.
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Product details
Title
Swim (Re-Surfaced)
Performer
Feeder
Genre
Rock & Pop
Sub Genre
Alternative
Release Date
30/07/2001
Recomended Retail Price
10.99 GBP
Original Release Year
1996
Label / Distributor
Echo / Pinnacle
Pieces in Set
1
Studio / Live
Studio
Stereo
Stereo
Format
Performer
EAN
5027529004826
Catalogue Number
ECHCD 38
Additional notes
Album Notes
This was Feeder's first mini album which was released in 1995. This new version contains material from their early days plus five extra tracks and two videos. A combination of indie, pop and rock with catchy hooks and melodies.
Titles on disc 1
1.
Sweet Sixteen
2.
Stereo World
3.
WIT
4.
Descend
5.
Shade
6.
Swim
7.
Elegy
8.
World Asleep
9.
Chicken On A Bone
10.
Spill
11.
Forgiven
12.
Crash (video)
13.
Cement (video)
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