Push Kings Albums (2)
'Feel No Fade'
Release Date 9/11/2001
Tracks 17
Label Le Grand Magistery
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What The Critics Say
Sounding for all the world like the kind of slickly commercial alternative pop which candy-coats the soundtracks of the teen dramas populating the WB network schedule, Feel No Fade is either a note-perfect satire of contemporary rock or a nakedly ambitious attempt for enshrinement in the VH1 pantheon of faceless superstars. Take your pick: on the one hand, the Push Kings' indie pop pedigree is respectable enough, and Feel No Fade arrives on the fine Le Grand Magistery label, but everything else about the record screams sellout -- the melodic charms of the band's previous efforts remain intact here, but the songs are absurdly over-produced, and the lyrics are almost defiantly vapid. At most a guilty pleasure best suited for summer listening, its early-autumn release date only makes the cumulative effect that much more pathetic -- unless Feel No Fade finds its way to Katie Holmes' beatbox, there's no way anyone will even remember this fluff by the time next summer comes around. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
Melodically, the Push Kings keep up the pace with another album full of ace tunes. This time, though, they mess with the formula a bit and experiment. Instead of straightforward pop songs in the standard "pop" format, they add drum loops, scratching, breakbeats and keyboards, making for a far more dramatic listening experience. Though they may not play the game according to its rules, the Push Kings are one of the best pop bands around, alongside such like-minded bands as Holiday. To experience the magic of this album, you must step inside it and let it devour you. ~ Steven "Spaz" Schnee, All Music Guide
