This sounds nothing like most emo revival bands. It's not twinkly at all, and there's a lot more depth, lyrically and musically, than most of the other emo revival bands. It deserves much more than a 6.
this comment is super late but i definitely agree. it wasn't my favorite when i listened to it for the first time a few years ago, but coming back to it with a bit more maturity and experiences really allowed me to really see how amazing truly is, especially lyrically/
Sorry, love your reviews bro, but on this one you're just wrong. The point of this album is that it doesn't break new ground musically. Rather, it used tried and tested motifs of the genre and uses them to create something which is at once nostalgic and unique. The lyrics on their own are deserving of a 8/10.
+N Beesley I re-listened to it again yesterday, and I was hit with how nostalgic it sounds. It just felt comforting. As much as a cop out as that might sound, that's what the album feels like. Comfort. It deals with some really heavy issues lyrically, and there is a strong theme of solidarity through the pain, it's almost as if the album says "Man, life is shit, but let's go get drunk on a field and celebrate the good old times" and that kind of essence of escapism, nostalgia and solidarity is why this album has actually helped me through a very dark patch in the last year. Completely agree that it doesn't musically break any new ground. But that's not why I re-listen to Brand New or American Football. I listen to them because I know they're going to make me feel okay again. And seriously, the amount of times I've belted out "In framing" just shows that the band has excelled in song crafting and being able to present a clear and beautiful message. I would give the album an 8/10, the other two points would undoubtedly be reserved for groundbreaking material, but I've found a lot of albums these days around the 6/7 mark anyway.
Left Hand yah i like watching his reviews but i haven't found a single review that we have agreed on. like ive been searching all night and not 1 xD cool dude though
ye he's completely wrong this album is one i'd stick an easy ten, i've listened to the whole thing over twenty times definitely and it's just beautiful, the tracks never got old however samey he describes them and they really collaborate together throughout the album, lyrics amazing dynamics and music amazing it's a 10 way better than kids see ghosts and any other generic shit he gives a ten😊
that or the dealer review. this album is more beloved but that dealer review is one of the biggest flatout misunderstandings of any record he's ever reviewed
Bands he listed; Cap 'n Jazz American Football Sunny Day Real Estate Jawbreaker Mineral Rites of Spring Brand New Envy ?Gospel Pageninetynine Circle takes the square Gettup kids Jimmy Eat World Dashboard Confessional Bright Eyes
The lyrics on this album were a 9/10 for me. The musicianship is nothing novel, but i'll still give it a 7/10 for the nostalgia and the fact that it complements the vocals in a nice, albeit typical, way. I believe this was the best album of 2014 by far and all the guys in the band were very genuine and kind to me when I met them.
There's actually some really understated musicianship on this, lot's of subtle time signature changes (alternating 11/4 and 6/4 in "Discomfort revisited", 7/4 in "Life in Drag", 6/8 in like every song at some point) and a good use of song structure and dynamics. It definitely uses very tried and true pop-punk motifs, but fits them into a very non-formulaic arrangement.
LOL. What is this? Clearly this record has a lot more better things going on in it both musically, lyrically and production wise that most of the "emo-revival" acts out there and this gets a 6?
Guys chill, on this channel, a 6/10 for an emo record is basically a 9/10, you ain't gonna see him give a record like this anything higher than a 7, god forbid a 9.
Shame this doesn't have the numbers to go into a controversial reviews video or something similar because it definitely belongs among any of his other hot takes lol
So cool that you reviewed this album! I went to high school with all of the guys in this band and even sat behind Vocalist/Bassist Christian Holden in Science class freshman year!
I think this was AOTY last year so I disagree with the 6, I'd give a 9 at least. And I think Life in Drag as a least favourite shows a lack of listening to this album in depth. Especially due to how original the subject matter it is. It's the most honest and open song about gender and sexuality non-conformity I've ever found and some of the only stuff, along with Against Me!'s new material, that has connected to me as an LGBT individual for that reason than any song ever before.
I mean, Life in Drag lyrically is great and it's a cool change of pace, but it's still the worst track on the album. Just does not fit. Album is a 10 btw.
I think the album was more of an outlet for the lead singer and writer more than anything else really. I think the positioning of the tracks on the record are so clever, with that amazing trio "your deep rest", "among the wildflowers", "life in drag". The lyrics alone are outstanding, I mean just stunning. And life in drag is only kinda screamy nonsensical coz he's letting all this emotion out
disagree, show me another band that touches on gender issues the way that this lp does. conceptually, lyrically & metaphorically unique as fuck easy 8 or 9/ 10
I think this album deserves an 8-9 personally. The writing, while there is a lot better, more thought out styles, is honestly very impressive. The story-telling and amounts of emotion they put into these songs are very well done. I thought you were crazy mentioning La Dispute and "Life in Drag" at first but that is actually a perfect match haha. I'm new to this channel but you should review some early 2000 folk punk. Wingnut Dishwashers or any other Pat The Bunny project would be interesting since not many people know about it.
@@xochitlvilorio8085 why are you going through the all the comments of a video about an emo-revival album, where people will be suggesting emo revival albums, and even bothering to check them out when it's clear you just don't like the genre? You wasted your own time lol
This is my all time favorite album, and my three favorite artists are Bob Dylan, Nine Inch Nails, and Deadmau5. So I don't think there's any bias involved, it's just that good. I don't even listen to emo.
Disagree with the lack of their own sound. Sure, they wear their influences on their sleeve but I personally think the songwriting is way above average for a band in this genre, as I find most emo revival bands have a very amateur sound. Everything seems so cohesive and well fleshed out. Also, the vocal performances, especially on the latter part of the album blow me away. Personally I think it's a 9/10 with a slight weak point with the song in framing (not that it's an outright bad song or anything) and it is currently my AOTY with White Sun's Totem as a close second.
I can agree that this album is that unique sonically, but it definitely isn't bad in that regard either, it's still well played. Plus, the lyrics are so unflinchingly real, it actually caught me off guard, and i haven't experienced that with much other albums (only other i can think of is Hospice). I'd give it a decent to strong 8 for me.
I saw Tiny Moving Parts, Sorority Noise, Old Gray, Modern Baseball, and The Hotelier in Boston a few weeks ago and I had a great time. Tiny Moving Parts set impressed the fuck out of me and I bought their LP after the show. The Hoteliers and Modern Baseball were also amazing but I already had listened to their albums a lot. I couldn't get into Old Gray or Sorority Noise they weren't bad but it wasn't my style.
Minion Love Interesting... didn't even know what those videos were. My internet speak must be broken. Why does he weigh like 80% of an album on uniqueness? I personally liked the album not because it was unique but that the lyricism was A+ grade and the instruments were really tightly mixed.
I think it stems from the fact that, like a lot of critics, he's consumed so much of the medium that what's novel and interesting too him are things that break the mold or stand out. You kind of have to go into his reviews knowing that.
- Totally a 9. - Great review, though. - Anthony says "however" a lot. - This is definitely also pop punk, like 50%. - Nice touch on the emo revival. Agreed that a lot of the artists are pretty homogenous. - Eh, I thought this was impressively distinguishing album, hardly "emulating" as the review suggests. - Anthony's NOT a Snowing fan?
I actually loved this album - the song structures and the incredibly deep lyrics made it stand out for me. But it's definitely not adventurous sonically, so the score here is perfectly justified, though I would still give it a decent 8 as they do what they do well. On an entirely unrelated note, anyone here seen the 3 year old dance on China's Got Talent? It's absolutely brilliant!
Review You Blew It!- Keep Doing what You're doing, I saw them live recently and they were great. Though they're also part of this new trend of emo music.
To hear introduction to the album and say this band sounds exactly like my chemical romance or some equivalent band from that era is just a bizarre, Dudley from royal tenebaums style computation.
This is one of the few times this melon has actually upset me. This is honestly one of my favourite albums of all time and he missed the point completely with this review
jammywalter0713 agreed. i really relate to this album and its one of my favorite albums of all time. its so powerful that im actually kinda scared to revisit it xD
Oh yessss! You named so many bands in this review I'm going to have a hey day! Hey man, you seem a bit... Down in the dumps. Or annoyed with something. I love your videos and I hope you get better! And if your we're just having a bad day I hope your next day is better! See you in the next one!
They're pretty strong lyrically, and their music is good. Maybe not great or too "stand-out" but definitely good. Considering the amount of albums we get in the genre that I consider bad, I'm all for this record.
When I first heard the album on the drive to work, I was half awake and barely paying attention. Still, some parts of some of the songs stood out to me. After the second or third listen, I started reading the lyrics, and that's where it hit me the hardest. The subject matter isn't new for the genre, but the way it was written really got to me-it warped me into various moments of my life when I, my friends, or friends of friends may have felt this way.
The guy in your deep rest isn't calling in to say he's not coming to the funeral. He's calling in to work while at the funeral because the body and the deceased persons family made him freak out.
I really loved this album from the first time I heard it. This genre just does something for me that most others don't. I loved the lyrics and thought the songwriting was really solid. Is it groundbreaking? no, do they have a certain sound they stick to? definitely. But I think they're a great band who have impactful lyrics and quality music.
Personally one of my favourite records, almost entirely based on it's lyrics and the emotional way in which they are delivered. But I understand criticisms that they are just doing what the genre is known for. Objectively probably around an 8, but personally a 10.
This has been my favourite album ever for as long as its been out. I give it a 10 personally, but even taking apart my emotional attachment to it I still see it as a strong 8. Love your reviews, but you might wanna take another listen on this one!
i agree with your review. this record is pretty derivative and boring. but i can't agree with your dislike of snowing. fyeb is a flawless ep. also, touche amore are bad and not a screamo band.
It's okay, I don't like Snowing either. I thought your comments were fair, you're right they're not super original but to me they still sound more like a 7 or 8
I think there are quite a few standouts in the "emo" genre. The biggest in my opinion is last year's, The Albatross by St. Louis band Foxing. If you've not heard it, Anthony, I suggest you do so. The reissue is due this year. Maybe it'd be worth a review?
This is all opinion dependent. For me it's not all about what the innovations in a genre as long it isn't something completely generic. I look more into the lyricism and musicality of a song/album which i think is unquestionable in this album and also, variety of songs as in not all of them having saying the exact same thing/sounding the same. I really like this album I'd go as far as saying it's one of my all time favourites or even my favourite. It's something I can listen to for days on repeat. Really solid work in my opinion :)
Hey man, maybe they will progress like Brand New....IE...from "basically" a few rungs off the "boy band" ladder to...some super dark spiritual shit. That would be dope. Or maybe they will drop a lot if acid and end up sounding like Death Grips 2.0. Here's to hoping.
I never knew of the guys before I saw them live a few months ago as the opener for Frank Turner and absolutely loved them. Bought this album off them and have had it playing in my car since then.
depends on what albums you catagorize as emo. it's def not better than brand new - deja or devil and god, thursday - full collapse, jimmy eat world - clarity, it's not even better than death cab - transatlanticism....it's a good album but nostalgia for these records played a big part in why ppl love it
Third Eye Blind it's probably one of the most underated bands of the late 90's. They have some catchy clever songs and some great albums. So for me that's a good thing
I can tell he didn't read tooo far into the lyrics because you misunderstood what Your Deep Rest is about. It's not about skipping out on a funeral. The singers is calling off from his job from a funeral because the body and family made him feel uncomfortable and sick.
listened to this accidentally last night, how did I know that Fantano would praise the first song as much as I did... and then I lost interest in the songs afterward
bruh i'll straight up never forgive you for this
hope you've been well man
A travesty
Fancy seeing you here
Dude it has been 7 years.....let it go 😂😂😂
Based
This sounds nothing like most emo revival bands. It's not twinkly at all, and there's a lot more depth, lyrically and musically, than most of the other emo revival bands. It deserves much more than a 6.
This album gets better and better with each listen.
omg yes
So true.
It's in my top 10 for albums. It's so good.
5 years later and it's still great
this comment is super late but i definitely agree. it wasn't my favorite when i listened to it for the first time a few years ago, but coming back to it with a bit more maturity and experiences really allowed me to really see how amazing truly is, especially lyrically/
Sorry, love your reviews bro, but on this one you're just wrong.
The point of this album is that it doesn't break new ground musically. Rather, it used tried and tested motifs of the genre and uses them to create something which is at once nostalgic and unique. The lyrics on their own are deserving of a 8/10.
+N Beesley I re-listened to it again yesterday, and I was hit with how nostalgic it sounds. It just felt comforting. As much as a cop out as that might sound, that's what the album feels like. Comfort. It deals with some really heavy issues lyrically, and there is a strong theme of solidarity through the pain, it's almost as if the album says "Man, life is shit, but let's go get drunk on a field and celebrate the good old times" and that kind of essence of escapism, nostalgia and solidarity is why this album has actually helped me through a very dark patch in the last year.
Completely agree that it doesn't musically break any new ground. But that's not why I re-listen to Brand New or American Football. I listen to them because I know they're going to make me feel okay again. And seriously, the amount of times I've belted out "In framing" just shows that the band has excelled in song crafting and being able to present a clear and beautiful message.
I would give the album an 8/10, the other two points would undoubtedly be reserved for groundbreaking material, but I've found a lot of albums these days around the 6/7 mark anyway.
that doesn’t automatically make it a good record, if melon doesn’t like it, he really doesn’t have to.
@@thomward6890 Did he say he had to? The other guy was just offering his opinion as well.
@@minkstar9021 Glad we're having this debate five years after the comment was left.
It doesn't matter if it's "the point". You don't have to like it
Anthony really got this one wrong.
Left Hand yah i like watching his reviews but i haven't found a single review that we have agreed on. like ive been searching all night and not 1 xD cool dude though
Unfortunately music is subjective, too bad this tool has a platform that shapes people’s musical taste.
His taste is not particularly good.
he's gotten literally every emo album he reviews wrong
ye he's completely wrong this album is one i'd stick an easy ten, i've listened to the whole thing over twenty times definitely and it's just beautiful, the tracks never got old however samey he describes them and they really collaborate together throughout the album, lyrics amazing dynamics and music amazing it's a 10 way better than kids see ghosts and any other generic shit he gives a ten😊
Next video: Anthony doesn't like Emo
Plot twist: La Dispute
*Plot Twistier:* Anthony doesn't like emo _revival,_ which, I mean, who can blame him?!?!?
BrendanVlogs4You I love it
@@BrendanVlogs4You I personally love emo revival.
still having a hard time with this
Me too Nate, me too.
Same dude
WHACK
Michael Brown it’s okay we all have different opinions. This is all in good fun
@@NateTheMateForever when's your next video boii
this is the emo equivalent to his MBDTF review...
that or the dealer review. this album is more beloved but that dealer review is one of the biggest flatout misunderstandings of any record he's ever reviewed
He actually rated it higher than mbdtf lmao
Lonely Saturday night coming back to this video
dude this record is loaded with emo bangers front to back
6/10 lol so it was indeed in 2014 that you started losing it
Bands he listed;
Cap 'n Jazz
American Football
Sunny Day Real Estate
Jawbreaker
Mineral
Rites of Spring
Brand New
Envy
?Gospel
Pageninetynine
Circle takes the square
Gettup kids
Jimmy Eat World
Dashboard Confessional
Bright Eyes
you forgot snowing :(
And TWIABP, Crash of Rhinos, Touché Amoré and La Dispute
The lyrics on this album were a 9/10 for me. The musicianship is nothing novel, but i'll still give it a 7/10 for the nostalgia and the fact that it complements the vocals in a nice, albeit typical, way. I believe this was the best album of 2014 by far and all the guys in the band were very genuine and kind to me when I met them.
There's actually some really understated musicianship on this, lot's of subtle time signature changes (alternating 11/4 and 6/4 in "Discomfort revisited", 7/4 in "Life in Drag", 6/8 in like every song at some point) and a good use of song structure and dynamics. It definitely uses very tried and true pop-punk motifs, but fits them into a very non-formulaic arrangement.
What are some of your favorites of the last 6 years since you wrote this? Did you listen to Arm's Length's 2022 album?
That'd result to like an 8/10 and if thats your aoty then you musta hated the year
I just cut my arms off
Brian Bowhay ..."at the bone in solidarity"
there is less when you share*
no regeneration
this review is the gun in the small of my back
LOL. What is this? Clearly this record has a lot more better things going on in it both musically, lyrically and production wise that most of the "emo-revival" acts out there and this gets a 6?
Debatable..
I agree, Jake - sounds so much better than most of the modern 'emo-revival' acts around at the moment.
Subjectivity… it's amazing.
Acquiex Ain't it?
What is this? His opinion. I like this album, but I respect his score. He's as close as you can get to objective reviews in music.
A 6? im feeling an 8 but oh well
Hell, I'll give this record a 9. I can't stop listening to it.
Jake Niehaus Dendron gives me eargasms
Connor Moritz I can't agree with you anymore on that statement. It's incredible.
Jake Niehaus definitely one of the best songs of the year
now in restrospective I would give this near a 9
How can I take this seriously if he doesn't even like Snowing. =[
+goodleshoes SEEING THEM IN JULY!
Snowing is bad
@@xochitlvilorio8085 your taste in music is bad
@@minkstar9021 hilarious coming from someone who likes snowing
Right. Straight trash.
Undoubtedly the biggest L in fantano’s catalogue
This and MAYA by far
Porter Robinson's Worlds is a contender for this, too.
Hes rated lil pump higher than kendrick lamar
Guys chill, on this channel, a 6/10 for an emo record is basically a 9/10, you ain't gonna see him give a record like this anything higher than a 7, god forbid a 9.
Shame this doesn't have the numbers to go into a controversial reviews video or something similar because it definitely belongs among any of his other hot takes lol
Well shit... now I kind of miss the little blonde tuft of hair.
Anthony Fantano strikes me as a guy who loves the smell of his own farts
“Shake my hand. What’s my worst take?”
This. This is the worst take.
So cool that you reviewed this album! I went to high school with all of the guys in this band and even sat behind Vocalist/Bassist Christian Holden in Science class freshman year!
God I wish I were you
That’s crazy, how were they in person
@@Veintore they were all very nice! Christian is THE MAN - he introduced me to bands like Paramore and Lifetime!
I think this was AOTY last year so I disagree with the 6, I'd give a 9 at least. And I think Life in Drag as a least favourite shows a lack of listening to this album in depth. Especially due to how original the subject matter it is. It's the most honest and open song about gender and sexuality non-conformity I've ever found and some of the only stuff, along with Against Me!'s new material, that has connected to me as an LGBT individual for that reason than any song ever before.
I mean, Life in Drag lyrically is great and it's a cool change of pace, but it's still the worst track on the album. Just does not fit. Album is a 10 btw.
I think the album was more of an outlet for the lead singer and writer more than anything else really. I think the positioning of the tracks on the record are so clever, with that amazing trio "your deep rest", "among the wildflowers", "life in drag". The lyrics alone are outstanding, I mean just stunning. And life in drag is only kinda screamy nonsensical coz he's letting all this emotion out
Life in Drag as his least fave is hilarious. Amazing track
This is the best emo album in the last ten years.
basement - colourmeinkindess is better
so is title fight - floral green
>Brand New
>Doesn't like Snowing
disagree, show me another band that touches on gender issues the way that this lp does. conceptually, lyrically & metaphorically unique as fuck
easy 8 or 9/ 10
Against Me!.
Looking back, this album is easily a 9 and maybe even a 10 depending on the day. Best emo album of the 2010s and it’s not even close IMO.
Marietta - Summer Death
Origami Angel - Somewhere City
depends on what albums you categorize as emo. is basement colourmeinkindness "emo"? this is definitely up there tho
I think this album deserves an 8-9 personally. The writing, while there is a lot better, more thought out styles, is honestly very impressive. The story-telling and amounts of emotion they put into these songs are very well done. I thought you were crazy mentioning La Dispute and "Life in Drag" at first but that is actually a perfect match haha.
I'm new to this channel but you should review some early 2000 folk punk. Wingnut Dishwashers or any other Pat The Bunny project would be interesting since not many people know about it.
Mate; 3.30mins in you properly get into it. This is as close to a 10 as this type of music gets in the last few years.
Summer Death by Marietta would like a word
You should have mentioned Among The Wildflowers it was a depressing masterpiece hahaha xD
Please revisit this one melon. I still think this record ages so well.
how does it feel to be wrong and have bad opinions
Listen to summer death by marietta
True statement
This album was awful. Thanks for the time waste.
yeah he never did a review of it kinda lame
@@xochitlvilorio8085 why are you going through the all the comments of a video about an emo-revival album, where people will be suggesting emo revival albums, and even bothering to check them out when it's clear you just don't like the genre? You wasted your own time lol
This is my all time favorite album, and my three favorite artists are Bob Dylan, Nine Inch Nails, and Deadmau5. So I don't think there's any bias involved, it's just that good. I don't even listen to emo.
this is your worst take
Disagree with the lack of their own sound. Sure, they wear their influences on their sleeve but I personally think the songwriting is way above average for a band in this genre, as I find most emo revival bands have a very amateur sound. Everything seems so cohesive and well fleshed out. Also, the vocal performances, especially on the latter part of the album blow me away. Personally I think it's a 9/10 with a slight weak point with the song in framing (not that it's an outright bad song or anything) and it is currently my AOTY with White Sun's Totem as a close second.
I love the way the lyrics on housebroken are one huge metaphor described by the difference in how a dog lives, either domesticated or wild.
I can agree that this album is that unique sonically, but it definitely isn't bad in that regard either, it's still well played. Plus, the lyrics are so unflinchingly real, it actually caught me off guard, and i haven't experienced that with much other albums (only other i can think of is Hospice).
I'd give it a decent to strong 8 for me.
This is so profoundly wrong. It's honestly embarrassing for you.
You should review peripheral vision by turnover
what about Tiny Moving Parts? is a good emo band with math influences !
I saw Tiny Moving Parts, Sorority Noise, Old Gray, Modern Baseball, and The Hotelier in Boston a few weeks ago and I had a great time. Tiny Moving Parts set impressed the fuck out of me and I bought their LP after the show. The Hoteliers and Modern Baseball were also amazing but I already had listened to their albums a lot. I couldn't get into Old Gray or Sorority Noise they weren't bad but it wasn't my style.
me to man !
MrMetallover123 I wish i could go to that show because TMP modern baseball and the hotelier are the best.
thats right !
Modern baseball especially. In actually wearing their tshirt right now
Not like he gave it a *terrible* score, but this is one of the most wrong NeedleDrop reviews to this day
I know a lot of other people are asking for it too. You should for sure do a review for Tiny Moving Parts LP entitled "Pleasant Living"
Dude, Edit your Hometown sounds nothing like Life in Drag.
oh hi
I think Fantano needs to review the new album.
He mentioned it in a yuno review vid. apparently he hated it. said it was super generic
Minion Love Interesting... didn't even know what those videos were. My internet speak must be broken.
Why does he weigh like 80% of an album on uniqueness? I personally liked the album not because it was unique but that the lyricism was A+ grade and the instruments were really tightly mixed.
i don't understand that either. The stuff he gives 9 or 10 are always just experimental and if he simply likes how it was carried out.
I think it stems from the fact that, like a lot of critics, he's consumed so much of the medium that what's novel and interesting too him are things that break the mold or stand out. You kind of have to go into his reviews knowing that.
- Totally a 9.
- Great review, though.
- Anthony says "however" a lot.
- This is definitely also pop punk, like 50%.
- Nice touch on the emo revival. Agreed that a lot of the artists are pretty homogenous.
- Eh, I thought this was impressively distinguishing album, hardly "emulating" as the review suggests.
- Anthony's NOT a Snowing fan?
BRUH REVIEW AMERICAN FOOTBALL ON SUM CLASSIC SHIT
Shit like this is why we gotta stop giving music critics a platform
I actually loved this album - the song structures and the incredibly deep lyrics made it stand out for me. But it's definitely not adventurous sonically, so the score here is perfectly justified, though I would still give it a decent 8 as they do what they do well.
On an entirely unrelated note, anyone here seen the 3 year old dance on China's Got Talent? It's absolutely brilliant!
1:50 "brand new generation" nice pun
Review You Blew It!- Keep Doing what You're doing, I saw them live recently and they were great. Though they're also part of this new trend of emo music.
It's astonishing how fantano consistently manages to have the worst takes ever.
To hear introduction to the album and say this band sounds exactly like my chemical romance or some equivalent band from that era is just a bizarre, Dudley from royal tenebaums style computation.
This is one of the few times this melon has actually upset me. This is honestly one of my favourite albums of all time and he missed the point completely with this review
jammywalter0713 agreed. i really relate to this album and its one of my favorite albums of all time. its so powerful that im actually kinda scared to revisit it xD
Me here in 2021, watching again because he did not include this on this worst reviews video
Oh yessss! You named so many bands in this review I'm going to have a hey day!
Hey man, you seem a bit... Down in the dumps. Or annoyed with something. I love your videos and I hope you get better! And if your we're just having a bad day I hope your next day is better! See you in the next one!
have fun!
They're pretty strong lyrically, and their music is good. Maybe not great or too "stand-out" but definitely good. Considering the amount of albums we get in the genre that I consider bad, I'm all for this record.
Damn,,. Life in Drag is my favorite song haha
Hotelier review!
you should do track revieuw hello kitty.. because it sucks..
Rens Schuurkes when has Avril Lavigne ever not sucked?
please please please review dear g-d by being as an ocean or their new album when it releases :) thanks
Would love to see you review some more releases from this genre man! Check out the band "sirs", I feel like you would dig them!
Adam Hopkin lmfao i would die for real
When I first heard the album on the drive to work, I was half awake and barely paying attention. Still, some parts of some of the songs stood out to me. After the second or third listen, I started reading the lyrics, and that's where it hit me the hardest. The subject matter isn't new for the genre, but the way it was written really got to me-it warped me into various moments of my life when I, my friends, or friends of friends may have felt this way.
The guy in your deep rest isn't calling in to say he's not coming to the funeral. He's calling in to work while at the funeral because the body and the deceased persons family made him freak out.
I really loved this album from the first time I heard it. This genre just does something for me that most others don't. I loved the lyrics and thought the songwriting was really solid. Is it groundbreaking? no, do they have a certain sound they stick to? definitely. But I think they're a great band who have impactful lyrics and quality music.
Personally one of my favourite records, almost entirely based on it's lyrics and the emotional way in which they are delivered. But I understand criticisms that they are just doing what the genre is known for. Objectively probably around an 8, but personally a 10.
This has been my favourite album ever for as long as its been out. I give it a 10 personally, but even taking apart my emotional attachment to it I still see it as a strong 8. Love your reviews, but you might wanna take another listen on this one!
you should do one over tiny moving parts!
i agree with your review. this record is pretty derivative and boring. but i can't agree with your dislike of snowing. fyeb is a flawless ep. also, touche amore are bad and not a screamo band.
It's okay, I don't like Snowing either. I thought your comments were fair, you're right they're not super original but to me they still sound more like a 7 or 8
RIP Crash of Rhinos
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dude snowing broke up 3 years ago. please bring some more current bands in the genre to the table. the emo revival is a lot bigger than you think.
Really have to disagree with you here, 6 is quite low. I would definitely rate this around an 8+, but I can see how this isn't really for everyone.
I think there are quite a few standouts in the "emo" genre. The biggest in my opinion is last year's, The Albatross by St. Louis band Foxing. If you've not heard it, Anthony, I suggest you do so. The reissue is due this year. Maybe it'd be worth a review?
I'm still mad at you melon.
"I love all the bands that came before snowing"
Yeah so do i, but i still like snowing. Fuck does that even mean?
Common L
most of the time i agree or at least see where you're coming from but man this one is not one of those times
Just searched for the full album live show. Saw this video. Reminded me on how much I dislike fantano's takes.
This is all opinion dependent. For me it's not all about what the innovations in a genre as long it isn't something completely generic. I look more into the lyricism and musicality of a song/album which i think is unquestionable in this album and also, variety of songs as in not all of them having saying the exact same thing/sounding the same. I really like this album I'd go as far as saying it's one of my all time favourites or even my favourite. It's something I can listen to for days on repeat.
Really solid work in my opinion :)
Hey man, maybe they will progress like Brand New....IE...from "basically" a few rungs off the "boy band" ladder to...some super dark spiritual shit.
That would be dope.
Or maybe they will drop a lot if acid and end up sounding like Death Grips 2.0.
Here's to hoping.
This album is hot as hell
For everyone that likes this, you should check out Better Off's album (I think) I'm leaving. You won't regret it.
Review: The Hotelier - Home, Like NoPlace Is There The Hotelier - Home, Like NoPlace Is There ALBUM REVIEW
Came back just to say, I'm still disappointed at you Melon for giving this one a 6/10
I never knew of the guys before I saw them live a few months ago as the opener for Frank Turner and absolutely loved them. Bought this album off them and have had it playing in my car since then.
this is the best emo album ive heard so far and I've heard all the classics at this point
depends on what albums you catagorize as emo. it's def not better than brand new - deja or devil and god, thursday - full collapse, jimmy eat world - clarity, it's not even better than death cab - transatlanticism....it's a good album but nostalgia for these records played a big part in why ppl love it
6/10 for The Hotelier and 3/10 for Foxing. Pardon?
This is one of the best emo albums of all time.
My dude, shush. 8 at the very least.
6? brah
You had it rotated. It's actually a 9
This is up there with his worst takes, the longer time passes the more he seems like a fool.
Third Eye Blind it's probably one of the most underated bands of the late 90's. They have some catchy clever songs and some great albums. So for me that's a good thing
Lol
I can tell he didn't read tooo far into the lyrics because you misunderstood what Your Deep Rest is about. It's not about skipping out on a funeral. The singers is calling off from his job from a funeral because the body and family made him feel uncomfortable and sick.
Mineral and American Football are both reuniting actaully.
HOW DARE YOU RATE IT 6? ARE YOU KIDDING ME?
IKRRRRRRR
La Dispute is garbage compared to this band man. This is probably one of the best and most honest emo records out there
+Harrison Wagenschutz nah
Can we appreciate one band without dissing another?
listened to this accidentally last night, how did I know that Fantano would praise the first song as much as I did... and then I lost interest in the songs afterward
I just want to kickflip into the sun and disappear after hearing this