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With "indie" rapidly becoming a by-word for "whinging", it's refreshing to hear an album like the Feeling's debut. People who come to this album having only heard the catchy-yet-downbeat single "Sewn" might find the jaunty, upbeat tone of the rest of this album a refreshing surprise. Twelve Stops and Home is pure, summery optimism, with most tracks bouncing along at a happy, head-nodding pace, and packed to the brim with simple, singalong lyrics, including the liberal use of "la-la-la" and "na-na-na". Sure it's lightweight, but that's no bad thing--it cuts like a ray of sunshine right through the knee-hugging depression of contemporaries Coldplay and Keane, with whom the Feeling are sometimes, bizarrely, compared. Instead, Twelve Stops and Home is a pop album straight out of the 1970s, played by young men with guitars and a piano. Which explains why "Fill My Little World" and "I Want You Now" are so cheerful, sounding like Squeeze would have if they sang about puppies. On Twelve Stops and Home, the Feeling may not be out to change the world, but they're happy to make it a bit brighter. --Ted Kord

Album Description
THE FEELING's debut release "TWELVE STOPS AND HOME" has shipped close to 800,000 albums outside the U.S. and is already double platinum in the UK. They were also the MOST PLAYED BAND ON UK RADIO for 2006!

As they release their 5th single in the UK, THE FEELING are ready to launch their debut single and album in the U.S. with VH1 in full support. TOUR: * Supported THE FRAY in the U.S. in October 2006

* VH1 - YOU OUGHTA KNOW TOUR - CONFIRMED FOR MARCH 2007 - With Mat Kearney and Rocco DeLuca

* COACHELLA Festival performance confirmed.

Hometown: London, England

ALSO AVAILABLE: Four Stops and Home - EP (released in October 2006)

"The Feeling may very well have recorded the album of the year. Twelve Stops And Home is an outrageously tuneful, joyful, loving album. Its 12 tracks play, almost without exception, as a greatest hits set of AOR power ballads and FM pop singles." - THE WORD (UK)

"Dangerously addictive stuff." - SUNDAY TIMES [STYLE] (UK)

"Soft Rock is the new Punk and the Feeling are its Sex Pistols." - THE TIMES (UK)

"Soft rock titans-in-waiting with a bagful of soaring tunes." - Q MAGAZINE (UK)

Customer Reviews: Read 17 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars

Feels good September 18, 2007
7 out of 7 found this review helpful

The Feeling are another one of those bands that I was introduced to on the Tonight Show. Although I don't remember what song they performed (it was probably "Sewn"), they sounded good, so I decided to check out their album Twelve Stops and Home.

As I listened to the album, I was wondering if a few of the songs had homoerotic undertones; a notion that was somewhat confirmed upon learning that lead vocalist Dan Gillespie is openly gay -- but seeing how I'm an LGBT rights supporter, that doesn't bother me; also, I forgot exactly what songs gave me that feeling, which makes it even less important. Anyway, aside from "Sewn", there are other great tracks like "Never Be Lonely" and "Helicopter"; and "Same Old Stuff" is far from being just that. But if you want songs that are just plain catchy, try "Anyone" or "I Want You Now" on for size.

The guys also do a good job with ballads, like "Miss You", "Blue Piccadilly" (the song that inspired the album's title) and especially "Rose". Speaking of slow songs, though, I really couldn't follow "Kettle's On". Technically, it's NOT a slow song; it's, well, it sounds like a faster song that got slower due to a dubbing error. But the greatness of the rest of the album overshadows that, so Twelve Stops and Home is worth stopping into the record store to pick up.

Anthony Rupert

5 out of 5 stars

Pure Pop Euphoria August 23, 2007
6 out of 6 found this review helpful

This CD is like molten sunshine infused into my veins. Or a head-rush of pure cane sugar from a syringe. It has excellent harmonies, great layered vocals, and is so catchy you need a jackhammer to jar the melodies out of your brain. I don't normally like radio-oriented pop, but this album has excellent musicianship and the songs are incredibly enjoyable without giving your teeth a cavity. The first eight songs are delightful and even a little poignant. Even though I lean toward progressive rock and metal, I will definitely buy "The Feeling's" next CD, if only to get respite from the crunchy metal riffs that have caused permanent damage to my psyche. Listening to "12 Stops and Home" is enough to cure any amount of angst brought on by angry alternative bands, cell phone malfunction, or too much foam in your double caramel mocha latte crappuchino.

5 out of 5 stars

Feeling like something different? March 2, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

"With people of limited ability modesty is merely honesty. But with those who possess great talent it is hypocrisy." - Schopenhauer

It's refreshing to see that a band with such an obvious capability for power pop songwriting and instrumental ability also has the audacity to use it, especially when to follow suit in the genre is to "play it down." For some time now, it seems, the preferred aesthetics in indie and alternative music have tended towards understatement, simplicity, and fairly static dynamics. The guitar solo is, of course, taboo. There are exceptions to these rules, but I don't think I have heard one as uninhibited as The Feeling. (Certainly you could count the Darkness, but there's so much sarcasm in them and the public's acceptance of them.)

These twelve songs are intricate, deliberate, and infectious in their chord patterns and melodies and generally upbeat in tone. The choruses are huge and energetic, and the vocals soulful. Instrumentally, the execution is precise and yes - there are guitar solos. Basically, these guys are everything their peers are not, and in something of an ironic twist, they have the potential to make a lot of the indie and alternative out there look just a wee bit uptight in comparison. It's a fun record, and I would recommend it highly.

5 out of 5 stars

The 80's are BACK! April 9, 2007
5 out of 7 found this review helpful

Ok, so the 80's aren't *really* back, but the song craft here is very reminiscent of late 80's/early 90's pop rock tunes. Not full of this political angst or pretentious lyrics. Songs about love and heartache full of catchy beats and hooks.

This album originally came out in the UK before it dropped here. Actually, I prefer the UK cover. Much more interesting. I believe the new US cover makes the album a little generic. And this album is anything but generic.

Twelve Stops and Home starts with the soft, pensive tune "Sewn". An interesting word to choose to replace "hooked" or "whipped". It's not the opening showcase I'm used to hearing on new albums, but it definitely showcases one of this group's strongest assests: Dan Gillespie Sells' entrancing, light, airy vocals. A lot of emotion goes into these vocals, and unlike some vocalists who's airy voices tend to betray their lack of conviction, you can tell that Sells feels what he's singing. This single did them quite well in mid-2006 in Europe. I can see why.

The second track, "Never Be Lonely", definitely grooves on that 80's vibe, with a stuttered vocal hook and plinking melodies that seem to beg for easier times. "B-b-b-b-baby, I think I'm going c-c-c-crazy. Why should I be sane without you?" Cute and clever songwriting like this is practically littered across this album, as if they had TOO much creativity and didn't know what to do with it all, so they just threw it everywhere.

"Love It When You Call" is one of my favorite tracks on this album (which is a tough call to make when it is just chocked full of amazing songs) featuring a fast-paced 80's-like power chord and solo-style breakdown. The lyrics are cheesy but appropriate. This song is perfect.

The album follows this general progression, properly showcasing their faster and slower talents. "Fill My Little World" reminds me a bit of Maroon 5 (if they didn't take themselves so seriously), "Kettle's On" is a waltzy number trying to get their love back home for some tea, etc. "Helicopter", my other favorite song, is completely non-traditional as pop songs go. The beat is off and the lyrics are definitely intriguing, but it just happens to hit me in the right place every time.

And you can't beat that price. $8.99 to find your new favorite band? How can you say No?

5 out of 5 stars

Hooked From The Start! July 9, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

I gave up on radio years ago, with its narrow-minded playlists and excessive talking. So the challenge for me is how do I find new music? Reading these reviews is one way, but I found The Feeling by watching some of the tribute to Princess Diana concert on VH1. My daughter was watching and as soon as The Feeling started playing, I was hooked. I just loved the vibe they gave off.

I've read some of the comparisons to other artists, which I don't wholly agree with. For me their music has elements of the less quirky side of Squeeze and Beatles era Paul McCartney. It's very hook-filled British pop at its best. However, it's not eclectic enough to compare to Queen or some of the other groups mentioned.

If you like good Brit-pop, buy this and enjoy!

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