Welcome to the FERB Lifeboat Playlist—a curated selection of tracks chosen by the band members, mapping out the songs, artists, and formative moments that shaped their relationship with music and guitar playing.
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Harley: Neil Young – Heart of Gold
This tune was one of my earliest introductions to music through my Dad, who was actually named after Young. When I was about 15 I dug up After the Gold Rush from my Grandad’s record collection and it’s been one of my favourites ever since.
Grizzly Bear – On A Neck, On A Spit
Maybe the first song I ever learnt in an opening tuning. Grizzly Bear and their Yellow House record single handedly change the trajectory of how I wanted to play guitar, and I one day aspire to have that level of artsiness in my music, whilst keeping things very intimate
McFly – I’ll Be OK
My first band, my first concert, and this is probably their best tune. Will happily whack this on once a year and go down a big nostalgia rabbit hole, but god forbid this goes on at the function.
Joel: Snow Patrol – Chocolate
Reminds me of driving in the car when i was younger as we had this album on cd.
Harry Nilsson – Everybody’s Talkin’
A very beautiful song that is also in borat, which really cements the songs legacy.
Boney M. – Rasputin
Played this on just dance 2 the other day, and it was one of the most cathartic experiences of my life.
Tom: Jeff Buckley – Grace
Never not on repeat for me ever since i first heard it and is one i always come back to very consistently
Hard life – Sangria
Until i was about 16, i would say i didnt have a music taste and extremely occasionally would actually put any music on. when i listened to this song it kinda flicked a switch and its been my favourite song since and made me wanna explore music.
Ross: Elliott Smith – Angeles
One of his most haunting songs and the finger - style guitar work is as impressive as it gets and it’s helped me write guitar parts as of recent.
Dinosaur Jr. – Almost Ready
Underrated track from an underrated album in their catalogue. That solo at the start rips like crazy, I wish my guitar could sound like that.