Feels Like is a debut of the same melodic stripes as Weezer’s Blue Album, and it comes as a package deal with all the emotional honesty and intensity of their Pinkerton.
Feels Like is the culmination of everything Bognanno has learned about making music and, most importantly, about herself; an album of unflinching rawness full of tight, searing tracks that whizz along at breakneck speed.
It is one thing to have influences, it is another to utilise them effectively and to push genres back towards the sunlight. Bully do this with such unique aplomb they end up striding firmly forwards rather than glancing self-consciously backwards.
The '90s nostalgia of Feels Like is undeniable, but the hooks are catchy and Bully are most reminiscent of an under-appreciated band—the Blake Babies circa 1989’s Earwig and 1990 follow-up Sunburn.
The quartet’s debut album, Feels Like, is simultaneously youthful and weary, its bubblegum melodies punctured by Bognanno’s stark lyrics and abraded voice.
Whilst Feels Like is angry there’s always a reflective narrative element running through it too – Bully manage to deliver both irreverence and sentimentality.
Like Chastity Belt or Colleen Green, Bully hot-wire the roar of 1994 pop punk — they sound like two key influences might be both Veruca and Salt.
As it is, Feels Like gets high marks for craft but barely merits a passing grade for fresh thinking.
The Nashville band’s debut is a grab-bag of early-90s alt-rock styles that sounded tired by the mid-90s – and haven’t got any fresher since.
One of the most solid debut rock records in recent history. Juxtaposed with stories of heartbreak and insecurities, slapped on top of loud, and in your face grunge inspired music. It's a very personal project, but at the same time accessible to many.
Essential Tracks - I Remember // Trying // Trash // Picture // Milkman
The only time I heard this band is on Guitar hero live. Decided to check the album out, and I love it. Definitely recommend listening to this! 👍👍
One of the most solid debut rock records in recent history. Juxtaposed with stories of heartbreak and insecurities, slapped on top of loud, and in your face grunge inspired music. It's a very personal project, but at the same time accessible to many.
Essential Tracks - I Remember // Trying // Trash // Picture // Milkman
1 | I Remember 1:47 | 85 |
2 | Reason 2:46 | 85 |
3 | Too Tough 3:17 | 84 |
4 | Brainfreeze 2:36 | 84 |
5 | Trying 3:53 | 85 |
6 | Trash 3:58 | 75 |
7 | Six 2:17 | 87 |
8 | Picture 2:48 | 81 |
9 | Milkman 2:04 | 87 |
10 | Bully 2:25 | 81 |
#7 | / | Cosmopolitan |
#35 | / | Gigwise |
#36 | / | Blare |
#37 | / | Entertainment Weekly |
#39 | / | SPIN |
#40 | / | American Songwriter |
#42 | / | Consequence of Sound |
#46 | / | FasterLouder |
#51 | / | PopMatters |
#92 | / | Rough Trade |