TRACK LIST 0:00 - Drive Off a Bridge 3:21 - Like Totally Freak Me Out 6:25 - Every Day 9:38 - Survival Horror 12:44 - Pine Barrens 16:33 - Reeboks or the Nikes 20:14 - Tommy Hanks 23:20 - Fat Head Jakey always kills it.
I’d say he still has a long way to go, but look at how far he’s come already. I didn’t personally enjoy every song, but the ones I did I ABSOLUTELY LOVED. He’s just coming into his own, and as far as first albums go, this makes me feel pretty proud.
I only listen to this with my best headphones - the soundscape work is incredible and unironically gives me chills. I can feel how much Jakey cares about carrying the listener's attention from point A to point B without ever "settling" for less. His music's meant a lot to me ever since I heard Not Dead Yet, and I appreciate that he stuck with it despite the struggles of production described in this album. I know how hard working on a solo project can be, and I hope maybe he's identified the part(s) of production that bogged him down so that he might get collaborative help with those parts moving forward. Dude clearly has incredible talent and must enjoy some parts of the production pipeline, it would be a shame for that to get limited by the parts that are annoying for him
I think the through-line of the "I wanna go ADPI" sample representing the lingering suicidal feelings expressed in Drive Off a Bridge is pretty dope. It lingers throughout the EP in an almost creepy way, and is a major part of how it ends in Fat Head. It's the motif of the EP, I'd say.
1 year later and I can't count how many times I've listened to this album let alone all of Jakey's other music, seriously my top artist of all time thanks bro
Pine Barrens has been my favorite song of 2021 and 2022 and hearing that new verse halfway though was such a treat. I’m proud enough to say that I’m sobbing right now because this song has helped me get through the toughest time of my life. I’m so happy I’ve been given the opportunity to listen to your album in its entirety Mr. Naked Jacob. I appreciate you so much and would love to see you perform live someday.
he did it. i'm honestly so emotional right now. I hope jakey pursues his musical career further. Would be surreal to one day see Jaquan performing live.
These comments are amazing. I've never seen someone who's fostered such a wholesome and supportive community just through their content. You truly are something special Jackey
The anticipation I’ve felt for this album was so strong and it not only lived up to it, but went beyond to be better than I could have ever imagined. For all of the time and struggles it took to get this album here today I sincerely thank you Jakey. This has made my year and the inspiration this gives me is going to make the future brighter. I hope your music keeps growing so everyone can enjoy this feeling.
Drive Off A Bridge + Like Totally Freak Me Out would just make an insane 6 and a half minute opener to a live show before anything else is said. So gnarly.
I'm so proud of Jakey. I've been looking forward to his album in different forms for years. I can't imagine how much work was put into this and the struggles to do this with life getting in the way. I'm so happy to be along for this journey. This music helps me so much.
This is a perfect mix of memes, nerd culture, and real life existentialism. A perfect album for today. An accomplishment that will follow you the rest of your life, Jake. This dad is proud of you.
“It don’t matter what you wear when you you die,right? Have you ever sunk so far that you want to?” Dam I was just curious about the album the funny yoga ball guy made I didn’t expect to be confronted with this masterpiece
This album makes me incredibly happy. Not only am I proud of this hot boy, I'm legitimately moved. It far exceeds being "worth the wait". All of the small call backs. Every small sound feels meaningful and connects the album together in a really interesting way. Thank you for this album Jakey! So proud of you man. Dog Bless
Literally started crying when I heard the beginning of drive off a bridge, and realized that holy shit, this actually exists. Like its out, I dont have to go and listen to some randos video of looping the romcom trailer. Incredible job man. This is so fucking amazing and we are all proud of you.
Bear with me, i promise this story is relevant to this album. I was in a really, really bad relationship this time last year. I struggled internally for over a month to try and find the balls to end it, and I did once but then she tried to kill herself so I got back with her. There have been very few times in my life that I've been so unhappy as I was in the time between when we got back together and when I separated from her permanently, but a few weeks after I got back together with her I just had this sudden calm come over me, so I went out to my truck (so as not to be overheard by my family, who I lived with over winter break) and called her to break up with her. After I hung up the phone, I walked back into the house and sat on the kitchen floor, and opened UA-cam to find something to watch. The date was December 20th, and the very first thing on my homepage was the audio for Pine Barrens. I'm not a religious man, but when I put in my headphones and listened to it on the floor of that kitchen I had a spiritual experience. I knew then that I had done the right thing, and that everything was going to be ok, and in the end it was. So, Pine Barrens has an incredibly special place in my heart, as it always reminds me of that day when I discovered that I also have power and individuality. So, when I tell you that hearing that verse and the subsequent chorus harmony made me cry, I'm not kidding nor being dramatic. I never thought I'd have a spiritual journey twice with the same song, but somehow you've given me that, and I can't tell you how much I appreciate that Jakey. Thank you and Dog Bless 🙏
Nice hearing you're in a healthier state of mind, my friend 💛 keep it going! And the home page thing were probably the Google Algorithm Gods monitoring your every interests and emotional states, guess corporate surveillance did good for once heh
it's rare to experience someone pouring their heart out, both into something and just hearing it raw. i listened to this literally for 3 hours straight from the moment it came out and i just wanted to tell you that i hear it. i hear every hour, minute, second of obsessive, meticulous detail put into this. like listening to a south dakotan menards converted into a cathedral, hahaha. probably won't see this one but beyond some of the worst time for everyone, you pulled through and made something monumental. thank you naked jacob we made it
Man, I'm not lookin for pity or anything, yall don't know me so it makes this a lot easier. My grandma has taken care of me most of my life, we found out a year or so ago she got liver cancer. Lo and behold I didn't really give it too much thought at the time, but that woman was a healthy size, seeing her shrink down to where her arms are as big as a regular bottle of water has been killing me, I avoided it and now it's here, she can't even move on her own, and my family expects me to help them work and help family friends work while also trying to watch over her and my grandfather. I'm not looking for pity, just here to vent and say how this music has helped me along, especially Reeboks or the Nikes, love you Jakey, keep rising bro. You deserve to make it man.
If Jakey's only song was Moby Dick, or Pine Barrens, or Not Dead Yet, or Saintlike, then he'd still be an incredible musical artist. Romcom is the perfect evolution of his style, blending that sincerity and vulnerability that has come to define his style with amazing samples, awesome beats, and great music overall. This album is perfect for shallow listening, as well as deep analysis, and Mr. Snakob Jacob must be proud of his accomplishment. 10/10
I cried at Tommy Hanks, you can really tell how much effort, time, and tears went into this album. I am so proud of you Jakey. Was it a long wait? Yes, but it was more than worth it. Thank you for existing dont eat glass guy, we love you
Pine Barrens came out and was there for me during a dark, weird, and confusing point in my life. This album dropped during a sad, weird and dark night in my life involving a lot of the same pain. Timing couldn't have been better. Stoked on this in a big way
The second that the new verse in Pine Barrens started, I got the biggest smile on my face. That song has been HUGE for me this year, and now this album will be no different for me going into 2023. This is the perfect example of great art being worth the wait.
When pine barrens was released I was in a really really really bad fucking place and that song was the only thing that made me feel understood. I tried to off myself several times I was hallucinating constantly but even with as sad as pine barrens is the comfort I found in hearing someone say the words I didn’t know how to say myself kept me from ending it right then. I’m still lonely I still want to die but I’ve been here a year longer than I would have if I didn’t have pine barrens to cry asleep to. This album is insane and I’m so glad that I get to hear all of it now. You don’t know me but I’m glad you stayed another year I hope you go another year after this one too
yeah jakey is fucking so special. I don't have the bravery to put my story into words here, but I really fucking feel this comment. The music, the community, the Christiansen himself, makes me feel so heard and uplifted. It's worth more than what I could type out here. I remember moments over the summer though where I was so out of hope, pathless and with the reigns taken from my hands, and I knew jakey had it still going, My fuckin idol- and He was giving to the world, making it a better place for so many.. That helped me to get up again and watch for the next chance to make a difference in my world.
🤝 Same here. I’m at an all time low right now, a few weeks ago I was closer to suicide than I’ve ever been. I really needed this album right now. I’ve listened to it three times in a row already. It’s impossible to be heard nowadays, but I wish I could thank him. His videos and music have been an important part of my life over the past several years.
Huge Love to everyone in this comment thread too, y'all deserve that shit. Not giving up is the most amazing thing and you deserve recognition for every ounce of strength you put forth, you can do this.
I’ve been subscribed to Jakey for like 6 years now and it’s incredible to see him grow and evolve as an artist. I messaged him when he first made a public snapchat telling him how much his music means to me, and after all these years it means just as much if not more. congrats on the album drop hot boy, this shit means so much to all of us, more than you know
For whatever reason this became the soundtrack to one of the worst periods of my life, and coming back to it is really cathartic. I love ypur music and hope you never stop making it.
Goddamn, this album is RIDDLED with passion. I feel the need to send much love to anyone who reads this and let me tell you that you have a place in this world.
Listening to this as soon as it released, there was instant euphoria in the very first note through the speaker; this hits on a completely different level. Thank you so much Jakey for the work and dedication you put into this; it’s so inspiring, and we’re so lucky to get to celebrate with you on your hard work. Buying the album on I-Tunes to support you further. A truly riveting and pumping mix of beats here. I feel like I felt so many emotions, went through the five stages of grief and couldn’t stop crying at some of the songs, I can’t pinpoint why. These songs give me some strength through this seasonal depression I’m having. Thank you Jakey, words can’t describe the way this album speaks to the heart of a person. 💜
I've been having a rough time lately, and I gotta say I've already ugly cried to this album like 5 times tonight. In a cathartic way tho, relatable and hard hitting- bless you Jakey.
Ever since this album was teased I awaited patiently for that February 2022 date, every single day that month I checked to see if it had come out. After that month I checked once a week every week just in case. Now that it's here I can confidently say I would've waited twice as long if I'd known it would be this good. Thank you for this Mr. Jakey
Jakey , "Tommy Hanks " Hit me so hard. I dont know how you did it , but you fucking did it . The album is too good to be true. Thank you for not settling for less and putting something with your whole heart in it. As soon as you do vinyl version of this record , im buying it , no questions asked. Thank you.
I'm so FUCKING proud of Jakey for creating this. The sampling style and obscurity of some of the samples, the unique harmonizing with himself, and the raw emotions felt in these songs absolutely make this such a beautiful piece of art. Incredible job, Jacob. Thank you so much for this and all the other amazing things you've created over the years. I've loved watching the progression of you as an artist and self-loving human, as much as one can from the angle of a viewer at least. I hope you continue pursuing these creative avenues so long as you enjoy doing so. We're so much better because of it
Let's go Jakey aka Jacob aka the guy that always has a clip of "Horse Sense" in his UA-cam videos, we know how much passion, effort and hard work you put into this album. Through all the struggles AND A WHOLE ASS PANDEMIC you stayed passionate about what you wanted to create. We are beyond proud of you but at the end of the day I hope you are happy and proud of yourself. Keep making passionate works no matter what form those works take! Your passion draws crowds. We love you Sir Jacob
Having listened to this album a dozen times, I really focused on the lyrics recently. It makes me want to wrap Jakey up in a warm blanket with some hot chocolate. This music is true art, and I hope he's doing amazing right now.
I stayed up to listen to this album, because I would be damned before I miss this opportunity. Jakey, if you ever read this I want you to know that this album means the world to me. I laughed, I cried, but most importantly, I shook my ass. I'm in love with this album. Thank you for sharing your music with all of us.
Indescribable feeling hearing drive off a bridge in-full after listening to the teaser on loop for almost a year. Now ive been listening to this on loop for 4 days. So proud of you Jakey, I know how rough those demons can be.
@@VVienna22 i wasn't the one who liked your comment, and this is a little silly for a 4 word portion of an 8 word comment on a youtube video, but for some reason i found this kind of beautiful. "tell me your story". there's something so human about reaching out across bits and data and inviting the faceless, possibly nonexistent person at the end of the like to humanize themselves by sharing their context, and their story. like we used to gesture at the stars to come closer and reveal their secrets, and with time we've developed ever more advanced technology to control the universe, but we slowly, surreptitiously lost the ability to connect with each other. idk this is way too much for a youtube comment but jakey got me feeling reflective
I just don't understand how Jakey's batting average is so crazy good. I've loved every single one of his songs. EVERY. ONE. And this album was absolutely worth the wait. Just absolute best in class when it comes to sampling and production. Those samples are just mind-blowing.
Well he said that a lot of these songs were in production for long before his youtube channel, and he even has one song referencing saying the album has been in development since 2015, so man crazy he's spent 7 years trying to perfect the album. Shame we never got to see his other album "Dead Friends" that was announced at the end of cafeteria. Hopefully he announces that project soon.
Survival Horror hit me like a truck, man. WOW what an incredible song. Edit: I'm sorry, I need to correct myself now that I finished the whole album. This thing is special, man. Good lord almighty, you did your thing on this, my dude. I'm not talking as a NakeyJakey fan, I'm talking as a music lover. This is something else, dude, I'm gonna be listening to this for a while, I already know it.
When I heard the new verses on Pine Barrens I screamed at the top of my lungs. This album hits extra hard right now for me, like you have no idea. May or may not be in tears. This album is fantastic. Love you Jakey man.
Gonna be real with you Jakey, "Reeboks or the Nikes" legit made me cry. I've been dabbling with music for the last 4 years, making countless beats, demos, riffs and clips, spent hundreds of hours just tweaking some minor, insignificant shit that no one would probably ever even hear, practicing eqing, mixing and stuff, and yet I've never actually released or finished anything. I get so into my head, overthink every single fucking thing and doubt myself. I always make couple of versions of the same song with different presets, different drums, bpm, whatever and always feel like it's not good enough. Like it's not finished and that no one will like it, and yet I want my first song to be *good*, I want to feel proud of it. Sorry I got emotional and overshared, it's just that song really hit home. I never really share these things with anyone in my life because no one would really care about this, but hearing your struggles with the same problem makes me feel like I'm not alone in this. Thank you, this album is a masterpiece
@@lknez13 LMAO my friend let me mix his song, it’s the first time I mixed and mastered a song w vocals on it. Spent all night working on it. Next day I showed him what I did, A/B’d it and the only difference was mine was clipping lol
he dont miss He Dont Miss HE DONT MISS HE DOES NOT MISS this the most goated album ive ever heard through my ears jakey, every track is a banger and it was well worth the wait. be proud of the work you put into this, love it so much
JAKEY YOU BEAUTIFUL MAN YOU PINE BARRENS BETTER. HOW DO YOU DO IT?! I can't describe my happiness when I expected the chorus and instead I was met with that new verse. And that harmony when the chorus does hit? Impeccable. It just feels complete now. I love you Jakey.
This sounds dramatic but this is what happens when you realize there's great people in this world, artistically or whatever, even if you don't know them.
Genuinely cheering and screaming at this, I've been excited for this album since Saintlike. It's everything we hoped it would be. You did great Jakey :)
Not only your production, but your writing has improved so much over the last years. You've got your own style and character and it shines through perfectly.
@@Padlock_Steve I fully recommend listening to this on some good headphones or monitors, elements like the strings in Pine Barrens come through very nicely. Especially for music that Jakey recorded while in airbnbs and wherever the quality is outstanding. But I'd love to hear where you thought the mixing was "off" :) The more people talk about music the better.
Okay, now I've listened to the whole album and I can confidently say without a doubt it was worth the wait. The production, beats, flow, pace, order of songs, signing and rapping are all here and you really fucking brought it with this one. You've improved as an artist in such a massive way and it really shows. I'm so damn happy it's finally here and I will be one of many who will be listening to this whole album on repeat. You fucking killed it Jakey/Jacob, you should be proud.
I can confidently say that I''m in love with this album, Jakey if your reading these comments anxious about what people think about your first child, you hit it out of the park man. I have been waiting for this album since I first listened to South Dakota and slowly started listening to everything all the way back to Candy. Just those handful of songs used to be on repeat daily for me when I was in high school, and it made it even better to watch you and your channel which I have also repeat binge watched like a sitcom from the 90's since you had 250k subs and to watch you grow, and now you finally released this album and I couldn't be happier for you man. Both your music and your unique take on video game commentary have helped me get through many dark times in my life. Dog Bless.
Jakey, I’ve been listening to your other 7 songs on repeat all year. I was listening to them before that, but after Pine Barrens came out it all just clicked. I’m so proud of you for this huge accomplishment. I’ll be blasting this album til the end of time.
I can't comment how many point I love. The 808's and basses are so smooth through the whole thing. The sample selection is premium, memes included but made into a right banger. The mixing, the depth and seperation of everything, and the placement around the field is incredible. The musical callbacks and overall layout of the album is great. This will be an inspiration for me to come bro, so happy you were happy enough with it all to share. Much love
Yea the bass hits alone are so clean, this shit sounds amazing in my car. Don't know much about music production but everything is super well mixed its kinda nuts. Loved the callbacks/layout and like "crossovers" in the songs like you said too, happens at least twice. Always love when an album is organic like that and not just separate unrelated tracks. I love Pop Punk and Jeff Rosenstock does that stuff, themes and lyrics and melodies drift between songs.
@@terryo4352 With regard to the basses... Right!?!!? That last part of Like Totally Freak Me Out hits in such a way. And just the pulsing bass of Fat Head absolutely sends me. And on the note of Fat Head, beautiful way to end the album, with the callback to the start is just such a strong and beautiful way to finish it off... if you don't have it on loop that is, because then it flows just as well as every other song lmao And I was a big fan of Pop Punk back in the day haha, more generic stuff stuff as I was more into metalcore, but I'd compare this to the flow of tracks to Igor or Flower Boy to be honest. But seriously, if you haven't yet listened to this through some headphones, treat yaself and do so lmaoo
Damn this was an emotional album to listen to. I cant imagine how much work this took so please get some rest brogan. This was so amazing and i cant express how happy i am that you made this. Mad props to you man
God damn was this worth the nearly year long wait. Tommy Hanks is one of the best songs I've ever heard and the rest of the album is just magnificent. Rest well Jakey you deserve it. Happy Holidays thanks for sharing your passion with us.
I've been listening to the Drive Off a Bridge minute long teaser on repeat and that was already so good and finally hearing the full thing right off the bat is euphoric
Why this doesn't get talked about as much in UA-camr music discussions, I may never know. Love this album. Especially "Tommy Hanks" and "Drive Off a Bridge". Production's incredible.
Forgive me for not having the right words to vocalize what I really want to say but, this album is mesmerizing. This album contains the sound I’m obsessed with, a bumping yet emotional sound, I don’t know if I’m head banging to the beat or in agreement with the message. The samples are goddamn phenomenal and used perfectly in the songs. The time it took to create this album has been put to good use. Thank you Jakey, your music has inspired me and this album is perfect. Very far from disappointment.
One song in and it's perfection 1000% worth the wait Jakey Update: Full album does not let that statement falter in any way. Glad to be here for a piece of art dropping on the world.
Damn, 2 years later and it’s still just as great as ever. Shit, this has to be the most “me coded” album I’ve ever heard. Sure, it’s rough around the edges but it’s so personally feels like it was made me and *only* me. It’s the prefect combination of existential dread, memes (that only like 3 people in this world will understand), and nerd culture in a way that captures such intense feelings in the most artistic way possible. Seriously, this album was so good that I wrote about it for my first ever college paper. To think that it speaks to me so much both then and now that I decided to dedicated a paper to itself speaks to your artistry in how you manage to take all these things that are important to your life (no matter how insignificant they may seem to others) and just straight up fucking amplify it in the coolest way possible to relate to the people like me who admire people like you. From the bottom of my heart. thank you Jakey for going through all the struggle and strife to make this. You may have had your regrets while creating it but trust your fans, it was all worth the wait. Good shit, dog bless ❤️
I'm not usually the kinda guy to get excited about an album releasing, but I've been off the wall excited for this one since December, and it was worth every second waited. Congrats on the album release Jakey, you deserve every bit of success it receives and more!
TRACK LIST
0:00 - Drive Off a Bridge
3:21 - Like Totally Freak Me Out
6:25 - Every Day
9:38 - Survival Horror
12:44 - Pine Barrens
16:33 - Reeboks or the Nikes
20:14 - Tommy Hanks
23:20 - Fat Head
Jakey always kills it.
I love how the songs flow into each other like they’re all meant to be listened to together like a stream of consciousness
HE DOES NOT MISS
This dude has been hitting nothing but bullseyes since day 1
thank u for this this is amazing
@@corn9631 Wow. Just like an album should :x
straight up hell fire 🔥🔥🔥
I could not agree more with the son of God than this very moment now
Based Jesus
Hell yeah Jesus!
Thank you Jesus
Lord an savior spittin facts.
every song s+ tier 🔥
Ah yes, here to analyze the Jakey ARG I see... My two favorite youtubers in one place, a sight to see
Game respect game, two legends in one place
I was hoping my man Nexxy would drop a comment! It's nice to see hotboys supporting hotboys!
Nexpo i got a scary arg for you to do a video on, its about how my relationship with my parents have been slowly crumbling into numbness.
I’d say he still has a long way to go, but look at how far he’s come already. I didn’t personally enjoy every song, but the ones I did I ABSOLUTELY LOVED. He’s just coming into his own, and as far as first albums go, this makes me feel pretty proud.
I only listen to this with my best headphones - the soundscape work is incredible and unironically gives me chills. I can feel how much Jakey cares about carrying the listener's attention from point A to point B without ever "settling" for less. His music's meant a lot to me ever since I heard Not Dead Yet, and I appreciate that he stuck with it despite the struggles of production described in this album. I know how hard working on a solo project can be, and I hope maybe he's identified the part(s) of production that bogged him down so that he might get collaborative help with those parts moving forward. Dude clearly has incredible talent and must enjoy some parts of the production pipeline, it would be a shame for that to get limited by the parts that are annoying for him
same, the album is amazing
did not expect to see you here
never knew you were a Jakey fan, but that's awesome. good luck with your current projects Lazy!
I think the through-line of the "I wanna go ADPI" sample representing the lingering suicidal feelings expressed in Drive Off a Bridge is pretty dope. It lingers throughout the EP in an almost creepy way, and is a major part of how it ends in Fat Head. It's the motif of the EP, I'd say.
I love to see My favorite gamer listening to my favorite snake boy
LAZYOURPLE???????
Massive congrats on releasing this Jakey, never been more proud of a dude I never met
Felt.
Ong he’s come so far. His early stuff was fire but this is next level
IM LOSING MY SHIT quietly tho i wish i didnt have neighbors
@@adeadlybeastkiller same
Exactly
Jakey’s sampling is some of the best I’ve ever heard, album slaps so far
LITERALLY no cap no simp he seriously has some of the best samples I’ve ever heard.
Going on my second time GOD IT LOOPS SO WELL
@rhucz That would go so insanely hard
@rhucz that would go crazy
jakey really making me sad during a song that samples i didn't get no sleep cause of y'all
ive had saintlike and south dakota in a workout playlist for YEARS ive been waiting so long for this
Saintlike still has the most personality I've ever heard in a single track. That song means a lot to me, even after all these years 🥹
@@zeemdotexe Moby Dick :(
@@thebadwolf3088 Also a banger but I've never really gone through a break up like that so I can't relate to that one as much
@@zeemdotexe
Moby Dick is about improving yourself, not going through a breakup.
Love your content my guy, I got some stories if you wanna do an interview lmao.
WE’RE SO PROUD OF YOU MR JACOB
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Holy shit, can't believe I get to be a part of history! Massive congrats to you Jakey, this album was more than worth the wait!
Cheers to that
1 year later and I can't count how many times I've listened to this album let alone all of Jakey's other music, seriously my top artist of all time thanks bro
Pine Barrens has been my favorite song of 2021 and 2022 and hearing that new verse halfway though was such a treat. I’m proud enough to say that I’m sobbing right now because this song has helped me get through the toughest time of my life. I’m so happy I’ve been given the opportunity to listen to your album in its entirety Mr. Naked Jacob. I appreciate you so much and would love to see you perform live someday.
❤❤
Hope you're doing good brother.
@@TheTommygee37 Im doing fantastic brother thank you 🙏🏻
i couldn’t agree more
Bro a tour would BE EPIC
I'm a little sad that the album cover with the mannequins is gone, that shit was art
i liked that cover a lot more
he did it. i'm honestly so emotional right now. I hope jakey pursues his musical career further. Would be surreal to one day see Jaquan performing live.
There's something so deeply nourishing about his sound. I would do so many things for the chance to see Jaquan up on a stage
The production on this album deserves a stage
These comments are amazing. I've never seen someone who's fostered such a wholesome and supportive community just through their content. You truly are something special Jackey
Honestly tho
It is probably his honesty and charisma. Jakey is brilliant in his humor and music, I can only speculate on his process for his music.
The sorority singing sample was the gift that kept on giving with this album 10/10
I AM SO PROUD OF YOU JAKEY!!!!!! GET SOME REST!!!!
The anticipation I’ve felt for this album was so strong and it not only lived up to it, but went beyond to be better than I could have ever imagined. For all of the time and struggles it took to get this album here today I sincerely thank you Jakey. This has made my year and the inspiration this gives me is going to make the future brighter. I hope your music keeps growing so everyone can enjoy this feeling.
Drive Off A Bridge + Like Totally Freak Me Out would just make an insane 6 and a half minute opener to a live show before anything else is said. So gnarly.
We have finally arrived, this is both the end and the beginning of something absolutely beautiful
Good on ya buddy. We’re all proud of ya
I'm literally homeless and this is the album of my life for some reason I can't get you out of my head. Thanks
I'm so proud of Jakey. I've been looking forward to his album in different forms for years. I can't imagine how much work was put into this and the struggles to do this with life getting in the way. I'm so happy to be along for this journey. This music helps me so much.
This was 10,000% worth the wait, what an amazing album
This is a perfect mix of memes, nerd culture, and real life existentialism. A perfect album for today. An accomplishment that will follow you the rest of your life, Jake. This dad is proud of you.
“It don’t matter what you wear when you you die,right? Have you ever sunk so far that you want to?” Dam I was just curious about the album the funny yoga ball guy made I didn’t expect to be confronted with this masterpiece
This album makes me incredibly happy. Not only am I proud of this hot boy, I'm legitimately moved. It far exceeds being "worth the wait". All of the small call backs. Every small sound feels meaningful and connects the album together in a really interesting way. Thank you for this album Jakey! So proud of you man.
Dog Bless
Literally started crying when I heard the beginning of drive off a bridge, and realized that holy shit, this actually exists. Like its out, I dont have to go and listen to some randos video of looping the romcom trailer. Incredible job man. This is so fucking amazing and we are all proud of you.
SAME BRO WHEN IT CONTINUES PAST 0:48 I STARTED SCREAMING BRO
OMG The loop thing is so relatable, I needed this song so BAD! 😭
And it just GOES. Like every minute past the loop feels better than the last
Pretty sure the production on his voice was changed slightly on that track, I kinda prefer the teaser ngl. Still goes hard as fuck on the album though
@@mesacboy7939 I agree I prefer the teaser vocals
Bear with me, i promise this story is relevant to this album.
I was in a really, really bad relationship this time last year. I struggled internally for over a month to try and find the balls to end it, and I did once but then she tried to kill herself so I got back with her. There have been very few times in my life that I've been so unhappy as I was in the time between when we got back together and when I separated from her permanently, but a few weeks after I got back together with her I just had this sudden calm come over me, so I went out to my truck (so as not to be overheard by my family, who I lived with over winter break) and called her to break up with her. After I hung up the phone, I walked back into the house and sat on the kitchen floor, and opened UA-cam to find something to watch. The date was December 20th, and the very first thing on my homepage was the audio for Pine Barrens. I'm not a religious man, but when I put in my headphones and listened to it on the floor of that kitchen I had a spiritual experience. I knew then that I had done the right thing, and that everything was going to be ok, and in the end it was.
So, Pine Barrens has an incredibly special place in my heart, as it always reminds me of that day when I discovered that I also have power and individuality. So, when I tell you that hearing that verse and the subsequent chorus harmony made me cry, I'm not kidding nor being dramatic. I never thought I'd have a spiritual journey twice with the same song, but somehow you've given me that, and I can't tell you how much I appreciate that Jakey. Thank you and Dog Bless 🙏
I hope you're doing better now my guy🙏
Didn't read, upvoted for the vibes anyways
Happy for you bud. Keep going
Big love pal
Nice hearing you're in a healthier state of mind, my friend 💛 keep it going!
And the home page thing were probably the Google Algorithm Gods monitoring your every interests and emotional states, guess corporate surveillance did good for once heh
it's rare to experience someone pouring their heart out, both into something and just hearing it raw. i listened to this literally for 3 hours straight from the moment it came out and i just wanted to tell you that i hear it.
i hear every hour, minute, second of obsessive, meticulous detail put into this. like listening to a south dakotan menards converted into a cathedral, hahaha.
probably won't see this one but beyond some of the worst time for everyone, you pulled through and made something monumental. thank you naked jacob we made it
that new verse on Pine Barrens was so AMAZING! this album exceeded all of my expectations! It is truly a 10/10!
Caught me by surprise and I loved it!!!
i shouted "holy shit" in real life when I heard the new verse, it was so left field!
@@Padlock_Steve crazy, but maybe it’s about creating something and not making money
Man, I'm not lookin for pity or anything, yall don't know me so it makes this a lot easier. My grandma has taken care of me most of my life, we found out a year or so ago she got liver cancer. Lo and behold I didn't really give it too much thought at the time, but that woman was a healthy size, seeing her shrink down to where her arms are as big as a regular bottle of water has been killing me, I avoided it and now it's here, she can't even move on her own, and my family expects me to help them work and help family friends work while also trying to watch over her and my grandfather. I'm not looking for pity, just here to vent and say how this music has helped me along, especially Reeboks or the Nikes, love you Jakey, keep rising bro. You deserve to make it man.
This album exceeded expectations. Props on the production man, this is outstanding.
That new verse and harmony on Pine Barrens hits 👌
yeah right
I came
It was so like him to do it last minute
i don't think i've ever smiled harder when i was expecting normal pine barrens and got the extra verse instead
If Jakey's only song was Moby Dick, or Pine Barrens, or Not Dead Yet, or Saintlike, then he'd still be an incredible musical artist. Romcom is the perfect evolution of his style, blending that sincerity and vulnerability that has come to define his style with amazing samples, awesome beats, and great music overall. This album is perfect for shallow listening, as well as deep analysis, and Mr. Snakob Jacob must be proud of his accomplishment. 10/10
lol ok
This is genuinely a really good album, not just "good for a UA-camr" or whatever just like a legitimately good ass album, proud of you nakey
pure magic, a beautiful album. we’re all extremely proud of you jakey.
I cried at Tommy Hanks, you can really tell how much effort, time, and tears went into this album. I am so proud of you Jakey. Was it a long wait? Yes, but it was more than worth it. Thank you for existing dont eat glass guy, we love you
no you didnt
teenagers be like
man, these guys suck, Carrie
@@AvianFluu let them have their moment
you really want to feel it? listen to tommy hanks without the voice changer
FINALLY GOD HAS COME
FINALLY I HAVE CuM
And so have I 🥴
Dog bless
Pine Barrens came out and was there for me during a dark, weird, and confusing point in my life. This album dropped during a sad, weird and dark night in my life involving a lot of the same pain. Timing couldn't have been better. Stoked on this in a big way
so real
3 here. Not alone in this.
yuppp same for both times
The transition from Every Day>Survival Horror was slick as hell... 👌
The second that the new verse in Pine Barrens started, I got the biggest smile on my face. That song has been HUGE for me this year, and now this album will be no different for me going into 2023. This is the perfect example of great art being worth the wait.
When pine barrens was released I was in a really really really bad fucking place and that song was the only thing that made me feel understood. I tried to off myself several times I was hallucinating constantly but even with as sad as pine barrens is the comfort I found in hearing someone say the words I didn’t know how to say myself kept me from ending it right then. I’m still lonely I still want to die but I’ve been here a year longer than I would have if I didn’t have pine barrens to cry asleep to. This album is insane and I’m so glad that I get to hear all of it now. You don’t know me but I’m glad you stayed another year I hope you go another year after this one too
yeah jakey is fucking so special. I don't have the bravery to put my story into words here, but I really fucking feel this comment. The music, the community, the Christiansen himself, makes me feel so heard and uplifted. It's worth more than what I could type out here. I remember moments over the summer though where I was so out of hope, pathless and with the reigns taken from my hands, and I knew jakey had it still going, My fuckin idol- and He was giving to the world, making it a better place for so many.. That helped me to get up again and watch for the next chance to make a difference in my world.
🤝 Same here. I’m at an all time low right now, a few weeks ago I was closer to suicide than I’ve ever been. I really needed this album right now. I’ve listened to it three times in a row already. It’s impossible to be heard nowadays, but I wish I could thank him. His videos and music have been an important part of my life over the past several years.
Huge Love to everyone in this comment thread too, y'all deserve that shit. Not giving up is the most amazing thing and you deserve recognition for every ounce of strength you put forth, you can do this.
@@TDGCmote 🖤🖤🖤
@@caffeinatedchamomile you deserve no less, I believe in you
Loops through my head every day. Master piece, forks me up sometimes.
Can’t wait to see NakeyJakey on my Spotify wrapped!
unless youve been listening to him already he might not get included coz spotify stops counting plays around late october :(
@@Tamermoga73 that's so silly
I’ve been subscribed to Jakey for like 6 years now and it’s incredible to see him grow and evolve as an artist. I messaged him when he first made a public snapchat telling him how much his music means to me, and after all these years it means just as much if not more. congrats on the album drop hot boy, this shit means so much to all of us, more than you know
Same here, its amazing and well deserved to see the growth. Been here since before 10k, will be here after 10 mil
I remember dming him on Twitter saying the same shit. I like to think we contributed to his confidence. Fan support can mean a lot
For whatever reason this became the soundtrack to one of the worst periods of my life, and coming back to it is really cathartic. I love ypur music and hope you never stop making it.
Wow the production is SO CLEAN! Dog bless these beats. 🐶🙏
Production is INSANE lyrics are heart wrenching. This means so much to so many people Jakey I hope you know that and understand it deeply
Goddamn, this album is RIDDLED with passion. I feel the need to send much love to anyone who reads this and let me tell you that you have a place in this world.
you rule
Listening to this as soon as it released, there was instant euphoria in the very first note through the speaker; this hits on a completely different level. Thank you so much Jakey for the work and dedication you put into this; it’s so inspiring, and we’re so lucky to get to celebrate with you on your hard work. Buying the album on I-Tunes to support you further. A truly riveting and pumping mix of beats here. I feel like I felt so many emotions, went through the five stages of grief and couldn’t stop crying at some of the songs, I can’t pinpoint why. These songs give me some strength through this seasonal depression I’m having. Thank you Jakey, words can’t describe the way this album speaks to the heart of a person. 💜
I've been having a rough time lately, and I gotta say I've already ugly cried to this album like 5 times tonight. In a cathartic way tho, relatable and hard hitting- bless you Jakey.
Ever since this album was teased I awaited patiently for that February 2022 date, every single day that month I checked to see if it had come out. After that month I checked once a week every week just in case. Now that it's here I can confidently say I would've waited twice as long if I'd known it would be this good. Thank you for this Mr. Jakey
So i wasn't the only one hahahah
Jakey , "Tommy Hanks " Hit me so hard. I dont know how you did it , but you fucking did it . The album is too good to be true. Thank you for not settling for less and putting something with your whole heart in it. As soon as you do vinyl version of this record , im buying it , no questions asked. Thank you.
I'm so FUCKING proud of Jakey for creating this. The sampling style and obscurity of some of the samples, the unique harmonizing with himself, and the raw emotions felt in these songs absolutely make this such a beautiful piece of art.
Incredible job, Jacob. Thank you so much for this and all the other amazing things you've created over the years. I've loved watching the progression of you as an artist and self-loving human, as much as one can from the angle of a viewer at least. I hope you continue pursuing these creative avenues so long as you enjoy doing so. We're so much better because of it
When i heard pine barrens music vid and heard ready or not, my favorite childhood song, i lost it
Let's go Jakey aka Jacob aka the guy that always has a clip of "Horse Sense" in his UA-cam videos, we know how much passion, effort and hard work you put into this album. Through all the struggles AND A WHOLE ASS PANDEMIC you stayed passionate about what you wanted to create. We are beyond proud of you but at the end of the day I hope you are happy and proud of yourself. Keep making passionate works no matter what form those works take! Your passion draws crowds. We love you Sir Jacob
Having listened to this album a dozen times, I really focused on the lyrics recently. It makes me want to wrap Jakey up in a warm blanket with some hot chocolate. This music is true art, and I hope he's doing amazing right now.
I stayed up to listen to this album, because I would be damned before I miss this opportunity. Jakey, if you ever read this I want you to know that this album means the world to me. I laughed, I cried, but most importantly, I shook my ass. I'm in love with this album. Thank you for sharing your music with all of us.
This album is so sick. So worth the wait. You absolutely killed it Jakey.
Indescribable feeling hearing drive off a bridge in-full after listening to the teaser on loop for almost a year. Now ive been listening to this on loop for 4 days. So proud of you Jakey, I know how rough those demons can be.
thanks for liking this whoever u are
shoutout who liked this. tell me your story
@@VVienna22 i wasn't the one who liked your comment, and this is a little silly for a 4 word portion of an 8 word comment on a youtube video, but for some reason i found this kind of beautiful. "tell me your story". there's something so human about reaching out across bits and data and inviting the faceless, possibly nonexistent person at the end of the like to humanize themselves by sharing their context, and their story. like we used to gesture at the stars to come closer and reveal their secrets, and with time we've developed ever more advanced technology to control the universe, but we slowly, surreptitiously lost the ability to connect with each other. idk this is way too much for a youtube comment but jakey got me feeling reflective
@@shaoatronjust saw this. Screenshot’d forever! I love it… now please… tell me your story!
I just don't understand how Jakey's batting average is so crazy good. I've loved every single one of his songs. EVERY. ONE. And this album was absolutely worth the wait. Just absolute best in class when it comes to sampling and production. Those samples are just mind-blowing.
Listening with top tier headphones has me totally feeling like touching my gamer body
Glad some people paid attention
@@personreanimation Listening on my Sennheiser 58x Jubilee and this shit is taking me to a higher plane.
@@VektusAlvoraan ooooooooooooo you so fancy
Well he said that a lot of these songs were in production for long before his youtube channel, and he even has one song referencing saying the album has been in development since 2015, so man crazy he's spent 7 years trying to perfect the album. Shame we never got to see his other album "Dead Friends" that was announced at the end of cafeteria. Hopefully he announces that project soon.
28 minutes of my soul soaring through the cosmos.
Survival Horror hit me like a truck, man. WOW what an incredible song.
Edit: I'm sorry, I need to correct myself now that I finished the whole album. This thing is special, man. Good lord almighty, you did your thing on this, my dude. I'm not talking as a NakeyJakey fan, I'm talking as a music lover. This is something else, dude, I'm gonna be listening to this for a while, I already know it.
i’m so proud of you for this. u don’t know how much this means to so many people out there in this little wide world
vocals have a nostalgic early 2000's vibe, but the instrumentals are nutty. super proud of you jacob naked.
Ahhhh Every Day is so good. This is amazing man. Wow.
When I heard the new verses on Pine Barrens I screamed at the top of my lungs. This album hits extra hard right now for me, like you have no idea. May or may not be in tears. This album is fantastic. Love you Jakey man.
I WAS PUNCHING MY STEERING WHEEL THAT EXTRA VERSE SENT ME TO THE MOON
Me too!!!
The massive smile I cracks when the new verse came on in pine barrens was crazy
There are no skips here. The whole album is an experience.
Restored my hope in humanity fr
Gonna be real with you Jakey, "Reeboks or the Nikes" legit made me cry. I've been dabbling with music for the last 4 years, making countless beats, demos, riffs and clips, spent hundreds of hours just tweaking some minor, insignificant shit that no one would probably ever even hear, practicing eqing, mixing and stuff, and yet I've never actually released or finished anything. I get so into my head, overthink every single fucking thing and doubt myself. I always make couple of versions of the same song with different presets, different drums, bpm, whatever and always feel like it's not good enough. Like it's not finished and that no one will like it, and yet I want my first song to be *good*, I want to feel proud of it. Sorry I got emotional and overshared, it's just that song really hit home. I never really share these things with anyone in my life because no one would really care about this, but hearing your struggles with the same problem makes me feel like I'm not alone in this. Thank you, this album is a masterpiece
nothing quite like spending three hours on the mix of a beat, then comparing two versions and the old ones better
@@maxkeegan2462 yup.. even worse when you a/b them and you don't hear a difference ._.
@@lknez13 LMAO my friend let me mix his song, it’s the first time I mixed and mastered a song w vocals on it. Spent all night working on it. Next day I showed him what I did, A/B’d it and the only difference was mine was clipping lol
to imam i ja, al s pisanjem. drmaj dalje kralju!
@@maxkeegan2462 It might not seem like it, but through that process you learned a lot.
he dont miss
He Dont Miss
HE DONT MISS
HE DOES NOT MISS
this the most goated album ive ever heard through my ears jakey, every track is a banger and it was well worth the wait. be proud of the work you put into this, love it so much
JAKEY YOU BEAUTIFUL MAN YOU PINE BARRENS BETTER. HOW DO YOU DO IT?! I can't describe my happiness when I expected the chorus and instead I was met with that new verse. And that harmony when the chorus does hit? Impeccable. It just feels complete now. I love you Jakey.
He's so great isn't he
Never been more hyped for a music release, we are DAMN proud of you my guy.
I've waited so fucking long for this. You've made a major impact on my life and I am really excited to see what's in your future
Absolutely same over here too!!!
This sounds dramatic but this is what happens when you realize there's great people in this world, artistically or whatever, even if you don't know them.
This silly little album will forever be dear to me
The production across the entire album is phenomenal and shows every ounce of effort put into each song. Worth every second of the wait!!!!
With years of anticipation, the day has finally come! Good job Jakey!!! Can’t wait to listen!
This is the kind of music that makes me want to make music instead of just being a passive listener
Genuinely cheering and screaming at this, I've been excited for this album since Saintlike. It's everything we hoped it would be. You did great Jakey :)
This is seriously incredible! Holy crap the production quality is beyond anything I could’ve imagined, it was seriously worth the wait!
The transition between Every Day and Survival Horror gets me EVERY TIME
Pine barrens has a new verse! Holy hell! The whole album is so good. Congrats Jakey hope you’re doing well
ITS SO GOOD I NEVER EXPECTED IT
Not only your production, but your writing has improved so much over the last years. You've got your own style and character and it shines through perfectly.
@@Padlock_Steve I fully recommend listening to this on some good headphones or monitors, elements like the strings in Pine Barrens come through very nicely. Especially for music that Jakey recorded while in airbnbs and wherever the quality is outstanding. But I'd love to hear where you thought the mixing was "off" :) The more people talk about music the better.
I'm a simple woman, Jakey drops new music, I listen to it on repeat for months
Real
Okay, now I've listened to the whole album and I can confidently say without a doubt it was worth the wait.
The production, beats, flow, pace, order of songs, signing and rapping are all here and you really fucking brought it with this one. You've improved as an artist in such a massive way and it really shows.
I'm so damn happy it's finally here and I will be one of many who will be listening to this whole album on repeat.
You fucking killed it Jakey/Jacob, you should be proud.
this is one of the most emotionally impactful albums I’ve heard all year thank you jakey thank you jakey
touch grass
@@drewa3597 way to be a weird butthole to someone that enjoys something.
I can confidently say that I''m in love with this album,
Jakey if your reading these comments anxious about what people think about your first child, you hit it out of the park man. I have been waiting for this album since I first listened to South Dakota and slowly started listening to everything all the way back to Candy. Just those handful of songs used to be on repeat daily for me when I was in high school, and it made it even better to watch you and your channel which I have also repeat binge watched like a sitcom from the 90's since you had 250k subs and to watch you grow, and now you finally released this album and I couldn't be happier for you man. Both your music and your unique take on video game commentary have helped me get through many dark times in my life.
Dog Bless.
The love and care behind this is amazing and how every track you can hear the hard work and dedication we’re so proud of our hot boy
Jakey, I’ve been listening to your other 7 songs on repeat all year. I was listening to them before that, but after Pine Barrens came out it all just clicked. I’m so proud of you for this huge accomplishment. I’ll be blasting this album til the end of time.
I can't comment how many point I love.
The 808's and basses are so smooth through the whole thing.
The sample selection is premium, memes included but made into a right banger.
The mixing, the depth and seperation of everything, and the placement around the field is incredible.
The musical callbacks and overall layout of the album is great.
This will be an inspiration for me to come bro, so happy you were happy enough with it all to share.
Much love
Yea the bass hits alone are so clean, this shit sounds amazing in my car. Don't know much about music production but everything is super well mixed its kinda nuts. Loved the callbacks/layout and like "crossovers" in the songs like you said too, happens at least twice. Always love when an album is organic like that and not just separate unrelated tracks. I love Pop Punk and Jeff Rosenstock does that stuff, themes and lyrics and melodies drift between songs.
@@terryo4352 With regard to the basses... Right!?!!? That last part of Like Totally Freak Me Out hits in such a way. And just the pulsing bass of Fat Head absolutely sends me. And on the note of Fat Head, beautiful way to end the album, with the callback to the start is just such a strong and beautiful way to finish it off... if you don't have it on loop that is, because then it flows just as well as every other song lmao
And I was a big fan of Pop Punk back in the day haha, more generic stuff stuff as I was more into metalcore, but I'd compare this to the flow of tracks to Igor or Flower Boy to be honest.
But seriously, if you haven't yet listened to this through some headphones, treat yaself and do so lmaoo
I think this might be the first time I’ve just sat down and actively listened to an album release in its entirety. I’m so excited
Damn this was an emotional album to listen to. I cant imagine how much work this took so please get some rest brogan. This was so amazing and i cant express how happy i am that you made this. Mad props to you man
I really love this album I think the more I listen the better it gets hope you make another album someday
God damn was this worth the nearly year long wait. Tommy Hanks is one of the best songs I've ever heard and the rest of the album is just magnificent. Rest well Jakey you deserve it. Happy Holidays thanks for sharing your passion with us.
I've been listening to the Drive Off a Bridge minute long teaser on repeat and that was already so good and finally hearing the full thing right off the bat is euphoric
Why this doesn't get talked about as much in UA-camr music discussions, I may never know. Love this album. Especially "Tommy Hanks" and "Drive Off a Bridge". Production's incredible.
this album isn't just a bunch of random tracks, it's a piece of art as a whole. incredibly well done dude
been waiting WAY to long for this moment right here! so proud of you Jakey
That transition between Drive Off a Bridge and Like Totally Freak Me Out is so good
Forgive me for not having the right words to vocalize what I really want to say but, this album is mesmerizing. This album contains the sound I’m obsessed with, a bumping yet emotional sound, I don’t know if I’m head banging to the beat or in agreement with the message. The samples are goddamn phenomenal and used perfectly in the songs. The time it took to create this album has been put to good use. Thank you Jakey, your music has inspired me and this album is perfect. Very far from disappointment.
One song in and it's perfection 1000% worth the wait Jakey
Update: Full album does not let that statement falter in any way. Glad to be here for a piece of art dropping on the world.
Damn, 2 years later and it’s still just as great as ever. Shit, this has to be the most “me coded” album I’ve ever heard. Sure, it’s rough around the edges but it’s so personally feels like it was made me and *only* me. It’s the prefect combination of existential dread, memes (that only like 3 people in this world will understand), and nerd culture in a way that captures such intense feelings in the most artistic way possible. Seriously, this album was so good that I wrote about it for my first ever college paper. To think that it speaks to me so much both then and now that I decided to dedicated a paper to itself speaks to your artistry in how you manage to take all these things that are important to your life (no matter how insignificant they may seem to others) and just straight up fucking amplify it in the coolest way possible to relate to the people like me who admire people like you.
From the bottom of my heart. thank you Jakey for going through all the struggle and strife to make this. You may have had your regrets while creating it but trust your fans, it was all worth the wait. Good shit, dog bless ❤️
I'm not usually the kinda guy to get excited about an album releasing, but I've been off the wall excited for this one since December, and it was worth every second waited. Congrats on the album release Jakey, you deserve every bit of success it receives and more!
Same here, Jakey's music just hits different.