Pulses is the debut studio album by the synthpop band The Fast Feeling. It was independently released on January 13, 2017.[3][2] The release was fan-funded through an Indiegogo campaign.[4]
| Pulses | |
|---|---|
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| Studio album by The Fast Feeling | |
| Released | January 13, 2017 |
| Studio |
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| Genre | Synthpop, new wave, power pop |
| Length | 34:06 |
| Label | Rock Candy Recordings |
| Producer | Scott Kerr, Matt Langston |
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Cross Rhythms |   [1] |
| Shockwave Magazine | (Favorable)[2] |
Background
editOn August 11, 2016, The Fast Feeling announced via their Facebook that they were opening an Indiegogo campaign to fund their debut album.[5] Through the campaign, they continually updated their pledge backers on the album's development.
On November 10, 2016, lead singer Leanor Ortega Till interviewed with Jesus Freak Hideout about The Fast Feeling's formation and origin.[4] In early December 2016, Till was further interviewed by Indie Vision Music about the project's creation and the album release.[6][7]
On December 21, 2016, the band granted early download access of the full album to pledgers of the campaign. The album then debuted globally on its release date of January 13, 2017.[3]
In April 2018, Till did another interview with Cross Rhythms and explored further about the creative process behind Pulses.[8]
Singles
editOn August 11, 2016, The Fast Feeling debuted their first track via SoundCloud and Bandcamp entitled "Break".[9] In October 2016, the debut song was also included in Indie Vision Music's compilation release Hearts Bleed Passion Vol. 6 - Part 1.[10][11]
On September 12, 2016, the band released their second single "Factions" via an official lyric video.[12]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by The Fast Feeling
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Until It's Gone" | 3:04 |
| 2. | "Factions" | 3:36 |
| 3. | "Wasting Time" | 3:30 |
| 4. | "Dangerous" | 2:56 |
| 5. | "Break" | 3:01 |
| 6. | "Sunnydale" | 3:29 |
| 7. | "Songbird" | 4:13 |
| 8. | "Off the Rails" | 2:41 |
| 9. | "Heartbeat" | 3:16 |
| 10. | "Fall Back" | 4:20 |
| Total length: | 34:06 | |
Personnel
editThe Fast Feeling
- Leanor Ortega Till - lead vocals
- Scott Kerr - bass, guitar, synthesizer, backing/harmonizing vocals, engineering
- Matt Langston - synthesizer, guitar, backing/harmonizing vocals, engineering, mixing
- Andy Verdecchio - drums
Additional production
- Aaron Clements - additional guitar and background vocals on track 3 & 9
- Troy Glessner - mastering
- Jonathan Till - album design/layout
Videos
editNotes
edit- The Fast Feeling is primarily known as a side project of Five Iron Frenzy, due to the fact the majority of its members are part of the group's lineup. Matt Langston, lead singer of Eleventyseven and The Jellyrox, is the fourth primary member.
References
edit- ^ Helen, Whitall (January 22, 2018). "Review: Pulses - The Fast Feeling". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ^ a b Ervolina, Robin (January 16, 2017). "Shockwave Magazine review of The Fast Feeling: Pulses". Shockwave Magazine via Wayback Machine. Archived from the original on January 17, 2017. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ a b "Pulses by The Fast Feeling on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ^ a b Fryberger, Scott (November 10, 2016). "Jesus Freak Hideout: An Interview With The Fast Feeling". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ^ "The Fast Feeling announces their Indiegogo campaign". Facebook. August 11, 2016. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ^ Hawkins, David (December 2, 2016). "Interview: Leanor Ortega Till of The Fast Feeling". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
- ^ Hawkins, David (December 2, 2016). "Episode 250: The Fast Feeling". The Antidote. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- ^ Cummings, Tony (April 18, 2018). "The Fast Feeling: Denver's band with the Scum Of The Earth Church singer". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
- ^ ""Break" by The Fast Feeling". SoundCloud. August 11, 2016. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ^ "Hearts Bleed Passion Vol. 6 - Part 1 on Indie Vision Music". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ^ "Indie Vision Music Presents: Hearts Bleed Passion Vol. 6". Jesus Freak Hideout. October 3, 2016. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ^ "The Fast Feeling - "Factions" Lyric Video". Indie Vision Music. November 6, 2016. Retrieved April 23, 2020.