If any of you are not already aware of it Jason is not only one of the best song-writers in America today, he is also one of the best guitarists, check out some of his work with his former band Drive-By Truckers. This man can rock & roll HARD when he wants to
Like you fellas I'm a black man raised in the 80's and 90's who loves hip-hop and r&b. But also love good music no matter the genre. I first heard Jason Isbell watching an episode of Austin City Limits on PBS. So I must hear you brothas review the song that blew my mind... and lead me to dig deeper into this man. Please review Jason Isbell's Austin City Limits video singing "Cover Me Up". He goes IN on that song.
As an almost 70 year old woman, those 40 years have come and gone. But those years I will likely spend alone are very real to me. Just driving down the road listening to Sirius this song came on and shook me to my soul. I love it.
Little background here: The girl singing backup is Jason’s wife Amanda Shires, who also plays violin in the band (she is also a great solo artist who is worthy of a reaction). So, the other thing is before Jason’s album Southeastern and during his time with the band DriveBy Truckers, Jason was a raging alcoholic! I mean the guy had a big bottle of Jack Daniels on stage at all times. The guy was gonna die. I hung out with him a few times during this period, it was declining pretty rapidly. Checkout the drive by truckers song “goddamn lonely love”. It’s just as brilliant, but you can see he is in a different place...... So, meeting Amanda basically saved his life, he got sober. He basically wrote that Southeastern album to his wife . Checkout the song “cover me up”. It’s amazing
yea he lost the original guitarist in the 400 unit Browan Lollar because of his antics.. who moved on to play with st paul and the broken bones I like vaden tho think he's honest a better fit
My grandpa passed away in January after being married to my grandma for 68 years. This song had always been one of my favorites, but I couldn't share it with my dad until today because of how perfectly this represented their relationship. My dad called me within 4 minutes of sending the link, and I could that the song had shook him like it shakes me. "You know I could never share that with your grandma, she wouldn't make it through." were his first words.Turns out my parents' 40 year anniversary was last summer and it hit extra hard. Jason Isbell's writing is on another level.
I've been married for 21 years and these lyrics just kill me. "Knowing one of us will have to spend some days alone" is sheer poetry and always brings a little tear to my eye every time I hear it!
Watch him perform it live when she joins their shows. He sings it looking in to her eyes. How they don't both just burst in to tears is beyond me. Check out Cover Me Up too. Another song he wrote for her. In concert it will give you goosebumps.
Im not gonna lie...I seen this reaction as a patron already. but I love this song and yalls reaction. great job guys. I think yall will enjoy "Cover me up" by Jason Isbel.
You're appreciation of the writing here reveals a wealth of understanding. As someone who lost his wife of 43 years, 3 years ago, the layers to these lyrics are really brought home. There are very few lines ever written that are as personal or truthful.
Jason Isbell is on fire right now. Everything he touches turns to gold. You should check out his first band Drive-By Truckers. They're one of the greatest rocks bands of the last 20 years. "Sink Hole" is great & it's themes are just as timely now as when it was released.
You guys are awesome, and truly genuine. Jason Isbell is one of the greatest songwriters of our generation and by far my favorite artist currently performing. If you ever get to see him live you are in for a treat. He really cranks it up and rocks out live. Two more Jason Isbell song suggestions for you. Speedtrap Town and Cover Me Up are both great songs to check out and Hudson Commodore is another favorite of mine that showcases a little different style.
To whomever may find it interesting, 'The 400 Unit' refers to the psychiatric ward of ECM hospital (aka Eliza Coffee Memorial) in Jason Isbell's hometown of Florence, Alabama. It's called the 400 Unit because it is a separate building located on the 400 block of the same street. Whereas, ECM is located on the 200 block. I know because it is also my hometown. Although, to be specific, Jason Isbell is from Greenhill, AL. A small community just outside Florence.
Yes! Jason Isbell pours his heart out in almost every sentence he writes, and I think it's amazing that through you, there are gonna be more fans of his music. I'd suggest Drive-by Truckers - Goddamn Lonely Love or Jason Isbell's Cover Me Up, two of my favorites from Isbell's catalogue.
delanguus his song dress blues kills me...I never knew my great uncle Antonio Orozco but learning about how he was killed in Vietnam at the Age of 20 makes that song hit me hard
delanguus Goddamn Lonely Love got me through a lot of long nights, sitting on a dock with my feet in the river, trying to sort through a surprise divorce. It's amazing how so many of his songs hit you in so many ways.
I'm a rocker/metal head through and through but I'm beginning to get a soft spot for this type of music as well and Jason Isbell can write some beautiful and amazing songs, loved it for sure. Here's a rock/metal request for a duet The Promise by In This Moment and for some more music like this check out a dude named Shawn James
I don't even listen to much country, but his songwriting is undeniable. I also love how his band does some pretty killer soloing when they play live. You can do amazing lyrics *and* you can shred? That's nuts.
Mostly into rock and metal myself, but I do enjoy some country. Particularly 50's, 60's, and 70's. But there are a few gems out there today. This is a great song. I'm just not a fan of the "pop" country that gets played on the radio.
I love this song so much. It makes me think of my parents - they had 40 years before my dad passed, and my mother is spending these days alone. Makes me cry like a freakin' baby.
He and his wife are actually singing to each other on this little diddy. Y'all should check out either Speed Trap Town or Live Oak.. some more phenomenal songwriting from him. Or if you'd like to hear his Southern Rock roots, check out the live version of "Decoration Day" with the 400 Unit. Different type of subject matter but really shows off his versatility in songwriting
Master Vol speed trap town is my favorite! But if they wanna get into before he fell in love with Amanda, my favorite is “goddamn lonely love” by Drive-By Truckers!
@@LRogers2806 I'd have to add 'Cover Me Up' to this list.... 4 great songs.... but this week I fell in love with 'Pale Fire' which they wrote together ....
I can't love you guys enough. I'm a former music journalist and love your insights and reactions to the songs you review. It's obvious you two are true music lovers who really pay attention to the song as you play it and you guys have a great chemistry with each other. Would love to go to a concert with ya! Keep up the great work!
My daddy only lasted a few months after my mama passed, they had many years together, he couldn’t live without her. I believe they’re together again, and I’ll see them both someday.
Jason has such an incredible gift for poetry. In my mind, he has the greatest "pen" out there right now, doesn't matter the genre. Match that with the slightly dusty, world-weary tone of his voice and it's pure magic.
I've been dieing to see y'all take on this song. This song is about his wife who plays the violin in the band. He was a severe alcoholic and she brought him around to being sober and turning his life around.
I remember the first time I heard this song it came on an alternative rock station as I was driving to work. I was in a bad mood and i wanted some punk/angry music and I was pissed when the guitar part started. Can you imagine being pissed at that guitar part? I was in a bad place at that moment. By the end of the song I was crying.
I just love how open your minds are to new music. Honesty is not easily faked on YT. You both present a sense of “now” when you talk about music. Thank you both. I love what you do.
So stoked to have found your channel tonight. You guys are epic, deep and on point in analysis and chill with the grooves no matter the genre... Found you first through Ghost though! :) Thank you.
Great review! We are seeing Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit in June, cannot wait. He writes lyrics which are masterful, brief-no fat on the bone so to speak, just moves you through the song emotionally. You get attached to it. And, he is a dam good guitar player and has superb musicality too. WOW! One of the best out there today.
We need more Jason Isbell!!!!!!!!!! “Cover Me Up” “Speed Trap Town” “In a Razor Town” (Live from Alabama) “Outfit” (Live from Alabama) “Something More Than Free” “The Life You Chose” “Dress Blues” “Alabama Pines”
Pretty new subscriber from Kentucky. Love it that y’all are reacting to my favorite musicians and shedding a little light on them. I have also been watching your other videos and expanding my playlist. Keep it up.
Awesome reaction guys. Love your channel, and so glad you covered Jason Isbell. This is maybe one of the most beautiful - and unexpected from the title - songs ever. I know it's been over a year since this reaction but I encourage you to watch this again, maybe the version from Austin City Limits. I don't care if you record it or not. Watch knowing that the fiddler/violinist/co-vocalist is Amanda Shires, Jason's wife. Watching them perform it together is something special. Cheers!
I love the way they alternate in the chorus. 'One day I'll be gone.' 'One day you'll be gone'. and one of them cuts out on the second line. That drives it home, hard.
God damn this song is beautiful. I'd probably never have come across Jason Isbell if it weren't for you guys. Thanks for that, and for all the other great music you've turned me on to. George, Ryan, as you would say - salute.
I love your guys channel and btw that’s his wife, Amanda Shires, performing with him. She plays the fiddle in his band and she also has a band of her own
Thanks a lot guys it's 4:30 in the morning and I'm bawling uncontrollably..... I'm calling in sick and taking a personal day....Great Song great channel love yall!
Jason has got to be one of the very best lyricists of our time. Love your reaction videos ! I was introduced to you through your reaction to the Avett Brothers' No Hard Feelings and I subscribed based on that. Now, I am on my 5th video of yours ! Haha ! (Loved your reaction to Chris Stapleton's Tennessee Whiskey, too ! I was right there with you on all of that !) ✌Peace and Love ! 💗 Namaste
Just straight beautiful and from the heart as well, great reaction almost got a tear out of George. Anyway y’all already know what I’m gonna request is Alan Jackson’s “Here in the Real World” and “Remember When” Have a bless night #freethinkers
Great job explaining this song, most people never listen to the words in songs. The first time I heard this song I couldn't help but break down. I saw him live in Charlotte, NC, great job guys
returning back to this video constantly as a fan of multiple genres of this channel, and it made me realize another jason song would be great!! Streetlights or Different Days are personal favs - cheers guys and keep doin ya thang!!
I simply have a hard time listening to this song without fighting back tears. If there was one song in my life that I wish I would have written, this would be the song. His lyrics stick with you and you cannot shake them. And having Amanda adding background on his music adds to this masterpiece...
Damn guys, you review some really interesting songs! I even knew about Jason Isbell but had never heard this one, and now it's my fave of his. Good job, guys, thanks!
Thank you guys. You're channel does a great job of showing that we all have way more in common than the media and many of the other channels on UA-cam would like us to believe. And music goes a long way in bringing us all together. I just returned last week from my first trip to Nashville and one of the coolest things I saw and heard, was a young country band playing their version of R Kelly's Ignition on the top floor of Tootsies Orchid Lounge, a legendary country bar.
Greatest love song ever...and yes it makes me cry too. As someone mentioned before, the back-up singer is his wife Amanda Shires. Jason tells the story that when he finished the song, he couldn't even sing it to her without breaking down. It took him several tries. You may also notice in the recording that his voice breaks a little at one point from the emotion of it. His producer talked him into keeping that in the final product. Such good stuff.
I’m so happy you guys did this song, it’s one of my favorites. Next you absolutely need to listen to some Zac Brown Band, they’re considered a country band but they’re capable of anything (just listen to their album Jekyll and Hyde). I would recommend you guys listen to Goodbye In Her Eyes, it’s a very heavy song but you’ll love it.
Hey dudes I noticed you guys are really into groove and rhythm when it comes to rock music. I strongly suggests listening to Kyuss, especially the song "Supa Scoopa and Mighty Scoop". These guys are one of the pioneers of the genre "Desert Rock" (or stoner rock) and are basically the embodiment of groove.
New viewer of the channel. I’m impressed with the openness to review music you might not otherwise have listened to. I think it says a lot about someone who is open to new things, and judge things based on their quality instead of any predetermined opinions or biases. Keep up the good work guys.
Hey - The woman singing with Isbell is his wife, momma of their baby girl, Amanda Shires, who sang, wrote songs & played the fiddle long before she met Jason. LOVE your channel. 😍
This is such a beautiful song. Great writing and wonderfully sung. And great review! If you want another song i recommend "Last of my Kind" from the same album, where he deals with social change moving to a big City from his small hometown. Or "Chaos and Clothes" which In which he offers his friend help dealing with his divorce. That whole Album has many gems i often come back to. "Anxiety" and "White Mans World" (where he tries to deal with how to raise his daughter in a world with many privileges and disadvantages that race, gender or status bring) stand out too.
James Adkisson I agree! I’m sure they will love Roundabout for its genius writing and for the undeniable “groove” it has. Also, I feel like they should give Aqualung a listen, it’s a great song as well! I’d like to see them branch into Molly Hatchet, Skynyrd, Living Colour, or even the Doors; their take on music is so genuine!
Ya know, I've been a fan of Jason's since his first solo album. Many have been fans since his work with Drive By Truckers. No matter, what we all love about him is that he's our generations Dylan, or simply, he's the greatest songwriter going, and his work is so honest. When I heard If We Were Vampires, I could've fallen over. It was like my entire life with my wife and kids came to an end, and I had to examine what mattered. That's powerful visualization in storytelling. Watching you two flip over the lyrics like I know so many of us have has brought a big smile to my face. Man, at the expense of sounding cheesy, music really is a universal language. Anyway, keep up the great work as always.
Relatively Easy or White Mans World are really good “perspective” songs from Jason Isbell. The dude is one of the greatest wordsmiths we’ve ever seen. Not every day play list music, but quiet night, having a few cocktails music for sure.
I'm sure that they've been recommended to you before, but you should check out a band that Jason Isbell used to be a part of, Drive-By Truckers. He wrote some great songs with them and the band has some other great songwriters, as well.
Amanda Shires is Jason’s wife, who helped him find sobriety. He was a severe alcohol and drug user for years when he was with the Drive By Truckers. Both are amazing writers, singers and musicians!!
I was hesitant to click on this video because I knew it was country. But like free thinker that we all are I clicked and best decision I made today. This artist is going to my collection. Great reaction love the channel
Another great choice! I think 'If We Were Vampires' was probably the best written song of 2017.
Arguably the best written song of all time. Isbell is a savant.
Grady Smith love your channel man!
Grady Smith at least play the whole song
Isbell always hits the nail on the head.
If any of you are not already aware of it Jason is not only one of the best song-writers in America today, he is also one of the best guitarists, check out some of his work with his former band Drive-By Truckers. This man can rock & roll HARD when he wants to
Like you fellas I'm a black man raised in the 80's and 90's who loves hip-hop and r&b. But also love good music no matter the genre. I first heard Jason Isbell watching an episode of Austin City Limits on PBS. So I must hear you brothas review the song that blew my mind... and lead me to dig deeper into this man. Please review Jason Isbell's Austin City Limits video singing "Cover Me Up". He goes IN on that song.
'Cover Me Up' was me and my wife's first dance at our wedding.
He ain't lying!!!!
Preach brother !!!
We must have seen the same show. Just a wow moment.
Great song choice. I would also suggest: white mans world and last of my kind.
As an almost 70 year old woman, those 40 years have come and gone. But those years I will likely spend alone are very real to me. Just driving down the road listening to Sirius this song came on and shook me to my soul. I love it.
I love you
Jason Isbell is the greatest songwriter of this century without a shadow of doubt. He saved my life.
Guys check out Anxiety off the same album.
he's my friend
He saved mine as well. A truly beautiful soul.
I FEEL LIKE HE SAVED A FRIEND OF MINE AS WELL!!
zoso frodo Watch the fall and rise of Jason Isbell. Much love.
This song always gives me chills. His wife singing backup just seals the deal. Jason Isbell is life. Thank you.
Little background here:
The girl singing backup is Jason’s wife Amanda Shires, who also plays violin in the band (she is also a great solo artist who is worthy of a reaction).
So, the other thing is before Jason’s album Southeastern and during his time with the band DriveBy Truckers, Jason was a raging alcoholic! I mean the guy had a big bottle of Jack Daniels on stage at all times. The guy was gonna die. I hung out with him a few times during this period, it was declining pretty rapidly. Checkout the drive by truckers song “goddamn lonely love”. It’s just as brilliant, but you can see he is in a different place......
So, meeting Amanda basically saved his life, he got sober. He basically wrote that Southeastern album to his wife . Checkout the song “cover me up”. It’s amazing
yea he lost the original guitarist in the 400 unit Browan Lollar because of his antics.. who moved on to play with st paul and the broken bones I like vaden tho think he's honest a better fit
My grandpa passed away in January after being married to my grandma for 68 years. This song had always been one of my favorites, but I couldn't share it with my dad until today because of how perfectly this represented their relationship. My dad called me within 4 minutes of sending the link, and I could that the song had shook him like it shakes me. "You know I could never share that with your grandma, she wouldn't make it through." were his first words.Turns out my parents' 40 year anniversary was last summer and it hit extra hard. Jason Isbell's writing is on another level.
68 years… wow… that sounds beautiful. That’s gorgeous and sounds like what I want.
He sings that with his wife, who is an amazing fiddle player, and helped him beat his addictions. Thank you for these videos!
George, that's Jason's wife Amanda Shires! I'm guessing if you knew that, you wouldn't be able to hold back the tears! :P
Joel Rodely my favorite line in that song is "or the mercy in your sense of right or wrong" small nod to their kiddo Mercy
This is also pertinent information for Cover Me Up and Molotov (among others).
I've been married for 21 years and these lyrics just kill me. "Knowing one of us will have to spend some days alone" is sheer poetry and always brings a little tear to my eye every time I hear it!
And Mercy is their daughter’s name.
Jeff Storey wow, didn’t know that 👍🏼
As someone else said, his wife Amanda Shires is accompanying him on vocals. She is also an artist and incredible fiddle player.
Watch him perform it live when she joins their shows. He sings it looking in to her eyes. How they don't both just burst in to tears is beyond me. Check out Cover Me Up too. Another song he wrote for her. In concert it will give you goosebumps.
He said in an interview that it took him six tries to play it to her when he first wrote it. He'd start crying and couldn't get through it.
Awww…
Im not gonna lie...I seen this reaction as a patron already. but I love this song and yalls reaction. great job guys. I think yall will enjoy "Cover me up" by Jason Isbel.
Rhonda Roo agreed, another earnest, authentic love song. He's amazing.
That song live is ridiculous. He does a big build up into it with a different instrument entering the song. It's incredible.
i would love to see him live. ❤
I like Speed Trap town
He is AMAZING live...and I see a ton of shows. He is one of the best.
To me Jason Isbell is one of the best writers in music and he puts on one hell of a live show
You're appreciation of the writing here reveals a wealth of understanding. As someone who lost his wife of 43 years, 3 years ago, the layers to these lyrics are really brought home. There are very few lines ever written that are as personal or truthful.
I’ve heard Jason Isbell say he had a hard time even singing this song without breaking down
justzanin He’s been quoted as saying it took him 4 attempts to sing it to her before he could finally get through the entire song. ❤️
Heard the same thing. He wrote it and tried to sing it to his wife but it took him a few tries.
You can hear his voice quiver when he says "and hope it isn't me who's left behind". Very emotional!
I’m mainly subscribed for hip hop, but I like widening my taste, and I really liked this.
Jason Isbell is on fire right now. Everything he touches turns to gold. You should check out his first band Drive-By Truckers. They're one of the greatest rocks bands of the last 20 years. "Sink Hole" is great & it's themes are just as timely now as when it was released.
sunnydaleclassof99 cottonseed is my favorite DBT song. They have a lot of great tunes
Lonely Love is an amazing song by him in the Drive-By Truckers.
Where The Devil Don't Stay and Zip City are the most amazing DBT songs imo, but I do have a Cooley bias.
That and decoration day
The day John Henry died is my personal favorite.
You guys are awesome, and truly genuine. Jason Isbell is one of the greatest songwriters of our generation and by far my favorite artist currently performing. If you ever get to see him live you are in for a treat. He really cranks it up and rocks out live. Two more Jason Isbell song suggestions for you. Speedtrap Town and Cover Me Up are both great songs to check out and Hudson Commodore is another favorite of mine that showcases a little different style.
I haven't until now, but I'll check him out. Thanks!
Travis Brown We’re seeing him in Seattle this September...can’t wait!
I saw Branan open for Isbell:)
To whomever may find it interesting, 'The 400 Unit' refers to the psychiatric ward of ECM hospital (aka Eliza Coffee Memorial) in Jason Isbell's hometown of Florence, Alabama. It's called the 400 Unit because it is a separate building located on the 400 block of the same street. Whereas, ECM is located on the 200 block. I know because it is also my hometown. Although, to be specific, Jason Isbell is from Greenhill, AL. A small community just outside Florence.
cool! love to Bama from Tejas
T. Riley Roo 12 miles from Florence myself. Big town of Iron City.
Decatur where its greater😎
Greenhill has several people doing pretty good in the music industry.
Been to Florence and it's a FANTASTIC town!
Yes! Jason Isbell pours his heart out in almost every sentence he writes, and I think it's amazing that through you, there are gonna be more fans of his music. I'd suggest Drive-by Truckers - Goddamn Lonely Love or Jason Isbell's Cover Me Up, two of my favorites from Isbell's catalogue.
delanguus his song dress blues kills me...I never knew my great uncle Antonio Orozco but learning about how he was killed in Vietnam at the Age of 20 makes that song hit me hard
delanguus Goddamn Lonely Love got me through a lot of long nights, sitting on a dock with my feet in the river, trying to sort through a surprise divorce. It's amazing how so many of his songs hit you in so many ways.
I loooove cover me up
I'm a rocker/metal head through and through but I'm beginning to get a soft spot for this type of music as well and Jason Isbell can write some beautiful and amazing songs, loved it for sure.
Here's a rock/metal request for a duet The Promise by In This Moment and for some more music like this check out a dude named Shawn James
+1 shawn james
His songwriting is so good I don't know how he isn't more well known.
ua-cam.com/video/yZ3I_x6TgjY/v-deo.html - Jason also knows how to rock - give it a chance
I don't even listen to much country, but his songwriting is undeniable.
I also love how his band does some pretty killer soloing when they play live. You can do amazing lyrics *and* you can shred? That's nuts.
Mostly into rock and metal myself, but I do enjoy some country. Particularly 50's, 60's, and 70's. But there are a few gems out there today. This is a great song. I'm just not a fan of the "pop" country that gets played on the radio.
Jason Isbell - Cover Me Up, Live Oak, Different Days, or Relatively Easy
Tyler Childers - Nose On The Grindstone, Harlan Road
always great reviews though you guys!! One of the best reaction channels to happen
I love the way that these guys appreciate amazing songs.
I love this song so much. It makes me think of my parents - they had 40 years before my dad passed, and my mother is spending these days alone. Makes me cry like a freakin' baby.
He and his wife are actually singing to each other on this little diddy.
Y'all should check out either Speed Trap Town or Live Oak.. some more phenomenal songwriting from him.
Or if you'd like to hear his Southern Rock roots, check out the live version of "Decoration Day" with the 400 Unit. Different type of subject matter but really shows off his versatility in songwriting
Master Vol Live Oak is one of my favorites!
Live Oak is songwriting perfection.
Master Vol speed trap town is my favorite! But if they wanna get into before he fell in love with Amanda, my favorite is “goddamn lonely love” by Drive-By Truckers!
Live Oak, Vampires, and Elephant are three of the best songs ever written.
@@LRogers2806 I'd have to add 'Cover Me Up' to this list.... 4 great songs.... but this week I fell in love with 'Pale Fire' which they wrote together ....
I can't love you guys enough. I'm a former music journalist and love your insights and reactions to the songs you review. It's obvious you two are true music lovers who really pay attention to the song as you play it and you guys have a great chemistry with each other. Would love to go to a concert with ya! Keep up the great work!
I’ve never heard this song, and damn you, making me cry! Beautiful beautiful! Thanks guys and thanks Jason.
Openly weeping right now. Thanks George and Ryan! I needed to feel that deeply. Just gorgeous. And we all want to go first. So beautiful. 😭😭😭
Thank you guys for doing this specific song. Incredible writing. Brutal truth about our limited time.
That whole album is AMAZING, that's his wife singing.
Jason Isbell is my favorite song writer. I adore your reaction! He knows knows how to write an honest love song,
My daddy only lasted a few months after my mama passed, they had many years together, he couldn’t live without her. I believe they’re together again, and I’ll see them both someday.
Yes you will ❤️
Jason has such an incredible gift for poetry. In my mind, he has the greatest "pen" out there right now, doesn't matter the genre. Match that with the slightly dusty, world-weary tone of his voice and it's pure magic.
I've been dieing to see y'all take on this song. This song is about his wife who plays the violin in the band. He was a severe alcoholic and she brought him around to being sober and turning his life around.
and is harmonizing with him
I'd love to see John Moreland - You Don't Care for Me Enough to Cry. For my money him and Jason Isbell are the two best songwriters of today.
This or Hang Me in the Tulsa County Stars, also by John Moreland, please.
I totally agree
I second this!
In the throes is one of my favorite albums my favs by him are gospel nobody gives a damn about songs anymore Blacklist your spell and 3 59 am
love this review and this song! i've been a jason isbell fan for a while and it's great seeing him get the attention he deserves!
my wedding song!!! awesome job guys! Thats his wife singing with him Amanda Shire.
I remember the first time I heard this song it came on an alternative rock station as I was driving to work. I was in a bad mood and i wanted some punk/angry music and I was pissed when the guitar part started. Can you imagine being pissed at that guitar part? I was in a bad place at that moment. By the end of the song I was crying.
I just love how open your minds are to new music. Honesty is not easily faked on YT. You both present a sense of “now” when you talk about music. Thank you both. I love what you do.
Jason Isbell layers his songs like fee others have. He condenses a novel into 3 minutes. He's an American treasure.
It was his wife doing the harmonizing. First time my wife and I listened to this we just sat quietly. Isbell is the man.
So stoked to have found your channel tonight. You guys are epic, deep and on point in analysis and chill with the grooves no matter the genre... Found you first through Ghost though! :) Thank you.
Jessica La'Dale I also found them a few months ago through their review of Cirice by Ghost
This was great! You guys are right too, he's one hell of a songwriter! SUBSCRIBED
You guys are really good at breaking this down. I am really enjoying this. Thank for putting this out there.
also, "the mercy in your sense of right and wrong" -- Mercy is their young daughter's name
Terrific review. You guys should check out another song by Jason Isbell, called 24 Frames.
Always fun to hear new people discover this man. Such a great writer
Great review! We are seeing Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit in June, cannot wait. He writes lyrics which are masterful, brief-no fat on the bone so to speak, just moves you through the song emotionally. You get attached to it. And, he is a dam good guitar player and has superb musicality too. WOW! One of the best out there today.
We need more Jason Isbell!!!!!!!!!!
“Cover Me Up”
“Speed Trap Town”
“In a Razor Town” (Live from Alabama)
“Outfit” (Live from Alabama)
“Something More Than Free”
“The Life You Chose”
“Dress Blues”
“Alabama Pines”
Pretty new subscriber from Kentucky. Love it that y’all are reacting to my favorite musicians and shedding a little light on them. I have also been watching your other videos and expanding my playlist. Keep it up.
I come back to this one a lot… one of my favorite reactions to any song ever.
Awesome reaction guys. Love your channel, and so glad you covered Jason Isbell. This is maybe one of the most beautiful - and unexpected from the title - songs ever. I know it's been over a year since this reaction but I encourage you to watch this again, maybe the version from Austin City Limits. I don't care if you record it or not. Watch knowing that the fiddler/violinist/co-vocalist is Amanda Shires, Jason's wife. Watching them perform it together is something special. Cheers!
Just putting in another vote for Jason’s “Decoration Day” when he was with the Drive-By Truckers.
That guitar meltdown at the end. All these years later I still break out in a grin when it kicks in.
Such an amazing song!
Decoration Day could be a movie!
Seeing jason at the ryman in October! Also the lady singing backup is actually his wife.
Isbell is a legendary writer.
Love the intelligence shown and the honesty they put into everything they post. Love the channel guy, keep up the good work!
I love the way they alternate in the chorus. 'One day I'll be gone.' 'One day you'll be gone'. and one of them cuts out on the second line. That drives it home, hard.
Tyler Childers- Follow you to virgie
Tyler Childers- nose on the grindstone
Chris knight- down the river
Colter wall- Caroline
Tyler Childers - A song while you're away
Tyler Childers - Lady May
God damn this song is beautiful. I'd probably never have come across Jason Isbell if it weren't for you guys. Thanks for that, and for all the other great music you've turned me on to.
George, Ryan, as you would say - salute.
I love your guys channel and btw that’s his wife, Amanda Shires, performing with him. She plays the fiddle in his band and she also has a band of her own
You guys should do Jason’s song “White Man’s World”. I’d LOVE to hear your analysis of it!
Don’t need politics here. I downloaded the album and delegated this song
Shawn Melvin Why?
Music is political.
Tyler C. Tuszynski that song is about the reality of life. If that doesn’t inform your politics, you’re missing the point of being alive.
Everyone should listen to White Man's World.
Cover me up by Jason isbell is one y’all would enjoy
Thanks a lot guys it's 4:30 in the morning and I'm bawling uncontrollably..... I'm calling in sick and taking a personal day....Great Song great channel love yall!
Jason has got to be one of the very best lyricists of our time.
Love your reaction videos ! I was introduced to you through your reaction to the Avett Brothers' No Hard Feelings and I subscribed based on that. Now, I am on my 5th video of yours ! Haha ! (Loved your reaction to Chris Stapleton's Tennessee Whiskey, too ! I was right there with you on all of that !) ✌Peace and Love ! 💗 Namaste
Just straight beautiful and from the heart as well, great reaction almost got a tear out of George. Anyway y’all already know what I’m gonna request is Alan Jackson’s “Here in the Real World” and “Remember When” Have a bless night #freethinkers
Cody Jinks: We Get By
Like it up folks
Lucas Sullenbarger anything by cody jinks
Great job explaining this song, most people never listen to the words in songs. The first time I heard this song I couldn't help but break down. I saw him live in Charlotte, NC, great job guys
returning back to this video constantly as a fan of multiple genres of this channel, and it made me realize another jason song would be great!! Streetlights or Different Days are personal favs - cheers guys and keep doin ya thang!!
Isbell is such an amazing writer.
I simply have a hard time listening to this song without fighting back tears. If there was one song in my life that I wish I would have written, this would be the song. His lyrics stick with you and you cannot shake them. And having Amanda adding background on his music adds to this masterpiece...
Damn guys, you review some really interesting songs! I even knew about Jason Isbell but had never heard this one, and now it's my fave of his. Good job, guys, thanks!
Thank you guys. You're channel does a great job of showing that we all have way more in common than the media and many of the other channels on UA-cam would like us to believe. And music goes a long way in bringing us all together. I just returned last week from my first trip to Nashville and one of the coolest things I saw and heard, was a young country band playing their version of R Kelly's Ignition on the top floor of Tootsies Orchid Lounge, a legendary country bar.
... Also, definitely agree that you should watch "Cover Me Up" on ACL with the same perspective. Powerful and gorgeous.
Cover Me Up by Jason Isbell is amazing
Greatest love song ever...and yes it makes me cry too. As someone mentioned before, the back-up singer is his wife Amanda Shires. Jason tells the story that when he finished the song, he couldn't even sing it to her without breaking down. It took him several tries. You may also notice in the recording that his voice breaks a little at one point from the emotion of it. His producer talked him into keeping that in the final product. Such good stuff.
I got to see Jason a few months ago, and it was magical. Thanks for this guys!
I’m so happy you guys did this song, it’s one of my favorites. Next you absolutely need to listen to some Zac Brown Band, they’re considered a country band but they’re capable of anything (just listen to their album Jekyll and Hyde). I would recommend you guys listen to Goodbye In Her Eyes, it’s a very heavy song but you’ll love it.
Hey dudes I noticed you guys are really into groove and rhythm when it comes to rock music. I strongly suggests listening to Kyuss, especially the song "Supa Scoopa and Mighty Scoop". These guys are one of the pioneers of the genre "Desert Rock" (or stoner rock) and are basically the embodiment of groove.
New viewer of the channel. I’m impressed with the openness to review music you might not otherwise have listened to. I think it says a lot about someone who is open to new things, and judge things based on their quality instead of any predetermined opinions or biases. Keep up the good work guys.
Hey - The woman singing with Isbell is his wife, momma of their baby girl, Amanda Shires, who sang, wrote songs & played the fiddle long before she met Jason. LOVE your channel. 😍
Jason’s amazing. Cover me up is the best song EVER.
LOVE that song as well.
This is such a beautiful song. Great writing and wonderfully sung. And great review!
If you want another song i recommend "Last of my Kind" from the same album, where he deals with social change moving to a big City from his small hometown. Or "Chaos and Clothes" which In which he offers his friend help dealing with his divorce.
That whole Album has many gems i often come back to. "Anxiety" and "White Mans World" (where he tries to deal with how to raise his daughter in a world with many privileges and disadvantages that race, gender or status bring) stand out too.
Amanda Shires is the female vocalist and I highly recommend her solo stuff- "Bulletproof" for example.
Thank you. I would never have listened to this without y’all.
Fantastic! Great review.
“Roundabout” - Yes
*Yes* I will post this every chance I get
These guys would loose it over some Yes!
Clay Rose Yeeesss!!!
Best bass line ever!
Clay Rose AMEN! I have requested Heart of the Sunrise. But Roundabout would be dope as well.
James Adkisson I agree! I’m sure they will love Roundabout for its genius writing and for the undeniable “groove” it has. Also, I feel like they should give Aqualung a listen, it’s a great song as well! I’d like to see them branch into Molly Hatchet, Skynyrd, Living Colour, or even the Doors; their take on music is so genuine!
Man this is so awesome to see people react to this song for the first time. Bravo. New subscriber now!
Ya know, I've been a fan of Jason's since his first solo album. Many have been fans since his work with Drive By Truckers.
No matter, what we all love about him is that he's our generations Dylan, or simply, he's the greatest songwriter going, and his work is so honest.
When I heard If We Were Vampires, I could've fallen over. It was like my entire life with my wife and kids came to an end, and I had to examine what mattered. That's powerful visualization in storytelling.
Watching you two flip over the lyrics like I know so many of us have has brought a big smile to my face.
Man, at the expense of sounding cheesy, music really is a universal language.
Anyway, keep up the great work as always.
Relatively Easy or White Mans World are really good “perspective” songs from Jason Isbell. The dude is one of the greatest wordsmiths we’ve ever seen. Not every day play list music, but quiet night, having a few cocktails music for sure.
I'm sure that they've been recommended to you before, but you should check out a band that Jason Isbell used to be a part of, Drive-By Truckers. He wrote some great songs with them and the band has some other great songwriters, as well.
"Space City" by Drive-By Truckers (one of Mike Cooley's songs) is another great song with a similar sentiment.
Amazing song. He has a bunch of amazing songs. Love watching you guys break it down.
I stumbled here on accident and now I'm a subscriber. Love your break down. You nailed it.
Would like to see you react to Jason Isbell - Children of Children.
dnoragon my favorite by Isbell. Amazing song!
“Don’t Look Back” by the band Boston
Would love to see you guys do more Jason Isbell! So many great options
Amanda Shires is Jason’s wife, who helped him find sobriety. He was a severe alcohol and drug user for years when he was with the Drive By Truckers. Both are amazing writers, singers and musicians!!
You guys should check out Jason Isbell - "White Man's World" -- Definitely a wortwhile listen in today's political climate.
Even more so now... 2 years later.
yes.
Listen to “Freebird 2” by Parquet Courts. Modern indie with some punk/country/70s influence and a killer baseline
I want to see them review Total Football and read the lyrics for that.
I'm so glad you guys love the talent here! I love Jason Isbell's lyrics so much!!!
I was hesitant to click on this video because I knew it was country. But like free thinker that we all are I clicked and best decision I made today. This artist is going to my collection. Great reaction love the channel