Feeder bring their sounds to Manchester’s Albert Hall
The band took to the Albert Hall stage for a night to remember.
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Despite being fairly deep into the indie scene across the North, I did not pass up the opportunity to take a trip to see childhood favourites Feeder on their Black/Red tour.
Feeder are a British Rock Band well known for their iconic hits Buck Rodgers and Just a Day after rising to fame in the late 90s and early 00s. Known for their energetic live performances and catchy melodies, the band have built up an army of dedicated fans — both young and old — over the years. Their gig in Manchester was no different – from the get-go you are immersed in the stunning historical culture of the Albert Hall. The venue is well known for its reputation in the city and the sweet acoustics it delivers due to once being a Methodist Hall, before being renovated into a music venue back in 2013. Being at the gig felt like stepping into my dad’s Spotify playlist and being taken back to the late 90s.
The band commanded such effortless grace whilst on stage, having everyone hooked by the dark room just lit by a black and red aura. The crowd were continuously erupting into chants of Feeder… Feeder… Feeder… and, boy, they didn’t get tired. The one thing I admired most was that, no matter the age, there wasn’t a phone in sight – just everyone in awe and having a good time together.
The set itself was faultless, the real star of the show being Taka Hirose, the band’s bass player. His dance moves and sheer stage presence puts every artist I’ve seen to shame. I’m old school… let’s keep music physical” when promoting the new album Black/Red — set to be released on April 5th — and telling us that, whilst streaming helps, keeping it physical helps more. But for those who can’t wait, Nicholas announced that Hey You will be the next single off the album released before April. The band played a mixture of songs from the upcoming album, ELF, Lost in the Wilderness and Hey You as well as guilty pleasures from their older albums such as Tangerine and Buck Rodgers. There was music for everyone whether they were a new fan, old fan, the younger generation or the older generation – everyone had something to tap their toes and bob their heads to.
I for one will be back at another gig with the band when they next tour – or back again for the end of this tour.