Some songs are tied to a specific moment in time, while others seem to outlive the era that created them. And now twenty years after it first exploded onto the UK underground scene, Lorraine’s ‘I Feel It’ returns sounding remarkably untouched by the passing decades.
Originally released during a period when sleek electronic pop was beginning to reclaim space in the mainstream, the Bergen outfit found themselves achieving what few Scandinavian acts had managed before. The single earned support from influential tastemakers across British radio and music media, climbed into the UK Top 30, and established Lorraine as one of Norway’s most successful international pop exports of the era. Yet listening today, those achievements feel secondary to the song itself.
What immediately stands out about ‘I Feel It’ is its effortless sense of momentum. The production glides forward with confidence, balancing shimmering synth textures against an irresistible melodic core. There’s a sophistication to its construction that recalls the golden age of intelligent pop music, where every hook serves the song rather than simply chasing attention.
The track occupies a fascinating space between club culture and classic songwriting. Beneath its polished electronic exterior lies a genuine emotional warmth that prevents it from feeling cold or mechanical. The melodies remain infectious, while the rhythmic pulse gives the song a sense of movement that still feels contemporary two decades later.
Its reappearance also shines a welcome spotlight on Pop Noir, the long-rumoured and often-discussed album that never reached the public in its intended form. For years, the record has occupied an almost mythical status among followers of early-2000s alternative pop.. But the arrival of ‘I Feel It’ once again finally gives us a glimpse into what made that project so intriguing in the first place’.
As both a celebration of an overlooked chapter in European pop history and a compelling standalone single in its own right, ‘I Feel It’ proves that some songs simply refuse to disappear. Twenty years later, Lorraine’s breakthrough moment still carries the same spark that first captured audiences, and perhaps sounds even more impressive with the benefit of hindsight.
