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]
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]
Singles
"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]
