| The Beast You Feed | ||||
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| Released | October 26, 2018 | |||
| Length | 32:52 | |||
| Label | Independent | |||
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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. [4] It was independently released on October 26, 2018 and was funded by a highly successful crowd funding campaign. [5]
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| Source | Rating |
| 365 Days of Inspiring Media | 4.5/5 [6] |
| JesusWired | 87% [7] |
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." [7]
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." [8]
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." [6]
"Numb", the album's first single released on July 27, 2018 [9] describes "drowning out sadness with music". [8] 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". [10] The third single, "Cheshire Smile", released on October 19, 2018, [11] a week before the album, [12] serves as an "example of covering up sadness with a smile." [8]
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard) [13] | 14 |
| US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard) [14] | 18 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard) [15] | 38 |
| US Top Rock Albums (Billboard) [16] | 44 |
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