Polythene
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Feeder's full-length debut album, Polythene, didn't set the charts alight when it was released in 1997, but it did make quite an impression on the always popular "angst-ridden-teen" market. A successful fusion of metal and indie music, what really sets Polythene apart is Feeder's underlying melodicism. Like Therapy? and the Smashing Pumpkins before them, this young trio have a good idea about what makes great pop music. Tracks like "Polythene Girl", "My Perfect Day" and "Tangerine" have enough heavy guitars to please the teenage fanbase that is their bread and butter, yet are still bright and catchy enough to please pop fans. Meanwhile, it's testament to the inherent unjustness of the...