REVIEW: Feeder at The Pyramids in Southsea

Welsh rockers Feeder open their first visit to Portsmouth in four years in a surprisingly downbeat mood, bizarrely choosing to open with the gloomy new album closer Another Day on Earth.
By The Newsroom
Published 14th Oct 2016, 10:24 GMT
Updated 25th Oct 2016, 18:24 GMT
Feeder at The Pyramids in Southsea, October 13, 2016. Picture by Paul WindsorFeeder at The Pyramids in Southsea, October 13, 2016. Picture by Paul Windsor
Feeder at The Pyramids in Southsea, October 13, 2016. Picture by Paul Windsor

They continue with the much angrier Universe of Life. Though, as it is another track from their week-old ninth album, All Bright Electric, which many are unfamiliar with, there is an awkward stillness.

However, this dark attitude isn’t to last, and everything picks up when Feeder unleash their arsenal of singles – from the quick-paced Lost and Found to breakthrough hit Buck Rogers, via early anthem High.

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Before a powerful, extended version of new track Geezer, frontman Grant Nicholas reflects on how they hold Portsmouth dear: ‘We’ve had some great mosh pits here in the past. Don’t let us down.’

Nobody, not Feeder nor the fans, are let down.

As the main set finishes, everyone is singing encore mainstay Just a Day before Feeder even return to the stage.

Grant reveals that tonight is the final night of an ‘album chart week’, with sales counting towards their place in next week’s charts. ‘It would be nice to beat Craig David. Not that I have anything against Craig David’.

His alternation between loud competition and friendliness defines tonight. With every quiet moment, is a humble, thankful grin from the band.

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