The Band:

A history and bio of the band

     In its infancy, Feeder consisted of only Singer / Guitarist Grant Nicholas, and drummer Jon Lee. They played together in the Welsh band named Temper Temper, which never truly made it. Later, they formed their own band, which they dubbed Reel. They still lacked something in their sound, though, and recruited Japanese-born bassist Taka Hirose. They changed the band name to Feeder, ostensibly after Grant's goldfish. (I make no claims to verity with this, though) After these aural and cosmetic changes, they signed to the Echo label in 1995. They soon released their debut EP, entitled Two Colours, which was well-received. Following this, they released a six-track mini album entitled Swim. This was also well received, and Feeder began to develop a sizable following.
     In mid 1997, Feeder released their first full-length album, Polythene. This album received a great deal of accolades, and solidified Feeder's presence in the British rock scene. Their presence in the States, though, was not as strong. This was soon to change, however. They had released a song entitled 'High', and had put it on the soundtrack for the movie Can't Hardly Wait. This became quite popular, and Echo repackaged and re-released the album in early 1998, replacing 'Waterfall' with 'High', and adding the 'High' video on one version of the CD. They toured in the UK, in the United States, and then went back to recording their second album, Yesterday Went Too Soon. Released in mid 1999, YWTS had a much more refined sound, and was very well received. It also made for four excellent singles, 'Insomnia', 'Day In Day Out', 'Yesterday Went Too Soon's and 'Paperfaces'.
     A year and a few months after the release of Yesterday Went Too Soon, Feeder released Echo Park, a great album that was preceeded by the highest levels of press and visibility the band has ever experienced. This anticipation was brought about by the success of their two singles off the album, 'Buck Rogers' and 'Seven Days In The Sun'. 'Buck Rogers' earned them their first top ten placing, peaking at number 5, and 'Seven Days In The Sun' also did quite well, peaking at around 14. These singles brought Feeder into the public eye, setting the stage for potential success and recognition. They then released Echo Park, which received a warm reception from the public and critics. While the two preceeding singles were immediately appealing and radio friendly, the rest of the album proved to be very good and stylish pieces, yet not as atypically mainstream, perhaps a reason for the relative whimper with which their next single, 'Turn', was received. They followed this up with the keen single 'Just A Day' from the 'Seven Days In The Sun' single, which received great acclaim and provided for a grand video.
     Sadly, the band soon suffered from a grievous tragedy indeed. Long time drummer and generally amiable character Jon Lee was found dead in his Miami home on January 7th, due to a suicide. After much outpouring of grief and statements by Feeder, the band decided to continue their musical career, vowing that Jon would have desired as such. They used the aid of drummer Mark Richardson from Skunk Anansie to retreat to the studio and craft their fourth full length album, Comfort In Sound. Preceding the release, they issued forth the single 'Come Back Around', a veritable rocker, and received again joyous acclaim. At the time of this writing, the pending single is to be 'Just The Way I'm Feeling', and the album has received relatively high reviews from sources generally unfriendly to Feeder. The band continues on.