| The Beast You Feed | ||||
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| Studio album by Veridia | ||||
| Released | October 26, 2018 (2018-10-26) | |||
| Length | 32:52 | |||
| Label | Independent | |||
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| Singles from The Beast You Feed | ||||
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The Beast You Feed is the first full-length album from Veridia with the album's title being inspired by a Cherokee proverb. It was independently released on October 26, 2018 and was funded by a highly successful crowd funding campaign.
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| 365 Days of Inspiring Media | 4.5/5 |
| JesusWired | 87% |
Courtney Simpson from JesusWired.com stated, "Veridia has satisfied our heart's desire to hear more of what's pouring from their hearts by at last releasing a full length album... They certainly did not waste it either."
Kayla Hefter from Onestowatch.com wrote, "Their songs combine rock, alternative-pop, and electronic elements, each telling a unique story. The Beast You Feed takes you on an emotional journey that leads you from dark confessional songs to songs of declaration and realization."
Joshua Andre at 365 Days of Inspiring Media, giving the EP a rating of four and a half out of five, wrote, "The Beast You Feed hits hard and delves into many different issues. Even if you aren't a fan of hard rock, there will be something from the release that will inspire and encourage you."
Singles
"Numb", the album's first single released on July 27, 2018 describes "drowning out sadness with music". The second single, "I Won't Stay Down", released on September 28, 2018, and serves as "both a battle cry and an ode to the discovery of inner strength". The third single, "Cheshire Smile", released on October 19, 2018, a week before the album, serves as an "example of covering up sadness with a smile."
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Numb" | 3:17 |
| 2. | "Cheshire Smile" | 3:28 |
| 3. | "Feed the Animal" | 2:58 |
| 4. | "Savage" | 3:12 |
| 5. | "Ghosts" | 3:27 |
| 6. | "I Won't Stay Down" | 3:26 |
| 7. | "Reckless" | 3:35 |
| 8. | "Dopamine" | 3:14 |
| 9. | "Perfume" | 3:13 |
| 10. | "I'll Never Be Ready" (featuring Amy Lee) | 3:02 |
| Total length: | 32:52 | |
Chart performance
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard) | 14 |
| US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard) | 18 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard) | 38 |
| US Top Rock Albums (Billboard) | 44 |
References
- Andre, Joshua. "VERIDIA - Numb (Single)". 365Daysofinspiringmedia.com.
- Lajoie, Brandon. "VERIDIA - I Won't Stay Down". BillBoard.com.
- Samaroo, Stephen. "VERIDIA - Cheshire Smile". Ten9Promotions.com.
- Nikkel, Mary. "Vibrant Duality: 'The Beast You Feed' by VERIDIA". OnesToWatch.
- "VERIDIA's Debut Album is Here". RadioU.
- ^ Andre, Joshua (October 26, 2018). "Music Reviews: VERIDIA – The Beast You Feed". 365daysofinspiringmedia. 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved November 28, 2018.
- ^ Simpson, Courtney. "VERIDIA Satisfies Our Heart's Desires with The Beast You Feed". JesusWired.com. Retrieved 3 January 2019.
- ^ Hefter, Kayla (October 25, 2018). "Premier: Veridia Takes Us On a Journey Through Life's Highs and Lows with "The Beast You Feed"". OnestoWatch. Ones to Watch.
- "Veridia - Numb - Single". Louderthanthemusic.
- "Veridia - I Won't Stay Down". Billboard.
- "Veridia - "Cheshire Smile"". Ten9promotions.
- "VERIDIA Cheshire Smile". Facebook.
- "Veridia Album & Song Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
- "Veridia – Alternative Album Sales Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
- "Veridia – Independent Albums". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
- "Veridia – Chart History: Rock Album Sales". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2019.