0:48 White Whale 5:08 Cast No Shadow 8:53 Once And Never More 13:23 Invisible 16:24 Wind And Waves (Interlude) 17:42 Fall Like A Meteor 21:14 All For One 25:35 Down A Rabbit Hole 29:38 Night (Interlude) 31:56 Kaleidoscope 35:52 Wind And Waves 41:55 The Other Side
This is an incredible album. I can hear so many influences of grunge, prog rock, 90s alternative, metal, 80s synth, just fusing together in this absolutely perfect stew. Please tell me this isn't some one-off and this band will get another album in the future. Meanwhile, I'll be listening to this about a thousand more times.
This is the comment I was looking for. White Whale is just this amalgam of Tool, Dream Theater, Rush, Pearl Jam and who knows what else stuffed into a single song. It's awesome.
I love how there's no consensus on which song is the best. Everyone has a different favourite. Just goes to show how talented Danny and Jim are, and how fucking awesome this album is.
1. White Whale 0:48 2. Cast No Shadow 5:08 3. Once And Never More 8:53 4. Invisible 13:23 5. Wind And Waves (Interlude) 16:24 6. Fall Like A Meteor 17:42 7. All For One 21:14 8. Down A Rabbit Hole 25:35 9. Night (Interlude) 29:38 10. Kaleidoscope 31:56 11. Wind And Waves 35:52 12. The Other Side 41:54
I loved every single song.. this entire album is just magical… I’m going through a really rough time right now in my life.. and to hear this album, made me feel alive and free. It made my heart race and skip a few beats.. just absolutely gorgeous. Well done, Dan & friends. I’m officially a fan 💕💕💕
The feeling of having something so amazing and comforting show up right when you need it really is such an incredible feeling. I've had some rough days recently and this is certainly what I needed as well. I hope everything gets better for you and anyone else that sees this. Keep fighting everyone.
Man, I thought White Whale was the best, attacking sea serpents in Valheim while blasting that, but the whole album is amazing for a beautiful summer bike ride!
dan's music feals like it just came out of a time machine it not something we get alot now adays. reminds me of watching fraggle rock on a big square tv
Good album, one of those where you can listen to every song as it plays. Never go the urge to skip a song. Very few albums achieve that with me anyways.
You can really tell just how much heart and soul was put into this album - it’s such a love letter to the music Dan loves, and this is absolutely some of his best work. I hope he keeps following his heart, because it has REALLY paid off! So glad it’s receiving so much love.
"Wind and Waves" is fucking insane. One of the best mixes I've ever heard. Your engineer is a beast. What a BANGER. I can't listen to "Once and Never More" though. Have some really painful memories that are too new and fresh around that song. Maybe someday I'll go back to it. Sorry.
@@bmal7173 thanks I'm trying my best! I basically fell for a really awesome woman. We had 2 months of the most incredible romantic, filled with laughter and fun times I've ever experienced. This was after my wife of 10 years left me for my best friend. She reminded me that someone could still care about me. She felt we just weren't made for each other. I can be a bit overwhelming in my excitement and talking sometimes. So the video and song hit very hard. The person that you know you care about, that you shared a brief, beautiful moment with but you just can't be with. That hurts. It's an incredible song though
@@SugarcatPlays honestly. I’ve had the same experience and those feelings came back up recently after almost two years of distance. I can’t say I know for sure what your experience was, but I can sure as hell empathize and relate in my own way. I’m glad you’re trying- that’s the best we can do sometimes. And I’m glad it seems you know yourself well enough to take some distance from something potentially harmful.
There's such magic and soul in this album. It feel ethereal, old school rock and roll and something else. Something otherworldly and beautiful. It's a journey to a land far away filled with enchantments and realism. This is beautiful and I'm grateful to be alive during a time when this album came to be.
I mean. He is half of the show. Arin puts out his own merch. Not to mention if they tour Shadow Academy it'll probably be through RealGoodTouring. Dan's success, means Arin's success.
@@imnotcreative2999 tbf game grumps is technically Arin’s creation. Dan refers to arin as his boss a bunch of times. And while he’s promoted his own stuff and dan’s at the beginning of an episode, I don’t think they’ve ever dedicated a full episode spot to just their personal projects
My birds are bopping to this so hard ha ha They're old boys, it's rare these days to see them get excited over music. Apparently Shadow Academy was what they were waiting for!
This is an extremely ambitious debut album. "All For One" is an absolute banger. The musical and vocal talent and overall production is utterly amazing. Great job Dan and everybody involved!
That was honestly one of the greatest albums I've heard in a while. My favorite song on the album is "Invisible" I felt the lyrics deep within my heart. Dan you command the energy so strongly with your lyrical range. and that dual guitar send off was just excellent. Shadow Academy is one of my favorite albums now. I shall put it on my stack of favorites along with Bucketheads "Coma" album and Rush's Clockwork Angels album. Thank you so much for this treat. I feel your sentiments for this album finally coming to fruition very personally and I am so happy for you. I even shed a small tear when the album ended.
NSP isn't necessarily my personal cup of tea, but this??? This shit is my JAAAAM. I am actually in love with this. Thank you to everyone who was involved in making this album. You all did fantastic work.
Beautiful. There's some powerful stuff here, but a lot of this was like gently floating on top of the ocean, with Danny's voice as the waves and the instrumentation from Jim and co. as the force pushing the waves. Might be the most generic metaphor I've ever made, but I stand by it.
I cried from that one, and it really takes a special song to make me get even close to tearing up. Some of the newer NSP stuff (Wondering Tonight, Danny Don't You Know) are the only ones that've come close. But god damn, Once and Never More *really* got me. Kudos to everyone involved for sure!
I can’t come up with the right words to describe how excited and happy I am hearing this album- I understand why Dan is so proud, this is absolutely wonderful
Bro I’m buying the cd, I can’t wait to feel like a kid again with my old, gross but working CD player, but with a new twist on my childhood, SHADOW ACADEMY ROCK AND ROOOOLL!!!
I seriously cried when I heard and saw Once and Never More...my god, you guys, I can't express enough gratitude for you guys being you...seriously. Thank you, all of you, for pouring your heart out into this and letting everyone feel that. You guys are incredible!! Please keep playing...Please!!
This album needs so much more attention- haven’t even finished 3 songs yet and I’m already closing my eyes and embracing every note and beat. Incredible work from everyone involved. Seriously.
An absolute masterpiece. The culmination of years of skill from so many talented artists. I don't buy CDs or Merch often anymore but I had to so I could support this project. Hopefully that gets us closer to a second album.
The sheer genius in modernizing the sound of the 80s pop and rock into these songs is amazing. Been listening to it at work all day the last two days and I haven't gotten tired of any of the songs! I look forward to more from this because it is a fantastic group of songs! Thank you for sharing it with us!! I have already submitted my pre-order, too!
Damn! Awesome Tunes!!! as soon as I heard the first song I knew the rest would also be Amazing and to no regrets I listened to the whole album through. Everything is Produced Magnificently and the instruments are in perfect harmony with not only each other but with that Angelic Voice that can only come from the vocals of Mr. Dan Avidan. The feelings were not only powerful at times but also very heartfelt and sympathetic at other times. This is true power ballad love to the fullest extent of musical sound! Keep up the great work. This sound will lead many people to better days and hopefully do the same for you. Please continue this magnificent glory to spread this loving soothing sound to the ears of many people who not only want, but NEED to hear this for true tranquility in life. It is the Yang to much of the Ying that is on the radio now. We Need More! I NEED MORE!!! thank you very much for this. You truly are amazing at what you do.
The contrast from Dan's super cheery and excited vibes going right into one of the sickest rifts I've heard in so long is something I was not ready for. Y'all did not have to go this hard and I'm all here for it!
This is so good!! I love the contrasts between the quieter parts and then Daniel's soaring vocals combined with those deliciously crunchy guitars. And as a drummer, I really appreciate that the drums blend in seamlessly without also being overly simplistic. Just a beautiful union of sound across the board.
I haven’t had an album that makes me this pumped and relaxed at the same time in a while. Dan’s voice is one of those voices that can’t be replicated, and the music is mixed beautifully. Album made me cream my jeans, 10/10
I love that you can hear all of the influences of Dan's life (and probably Jim's) throughout this. Reminds me a lot of a more 80's style Ghost. With bits of Rush inspo lol
Wind and Waves sends me back into the kind of songs I would be pensive to while riding up north with my family. Crazy how things can unlock forgotten memories like that. Thanks y'all
this thing exudes what i've always loved about the Sexbang pipes while embracing the tunes that he grew up on (and indirectly got me to scope out over the years). everyone involved in the album should be very proud. a truly solid piece of work that's at once danceable and informed by decades of pop, prog and operatic rock.
Wind and Waves and its interlude version are full on masterpieces, I could pretty much say the same for every single song in this album but those two are the ones that genuinely made me tear up. Fantastic work Dan, Jim and crew.
Was listening to this almost all day yesterday, my favourite song is probably All for one but White whale is close second. love the music video for it btw so badass :)
Was having a fairly crappy day and this album helped me out of that funk. Thank you and as soon as I'm able to I definitely will be buying some merch. Thanks again.
Every song on the album is straight 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Thank you Dan and Jim for this phenomenal album, I will be listening to this on repeat for a very long time, keep up the good work guys, also congrats on the release
This came out four weeks ago and I am just now seeing it?! UA-cam can burn for withholding this glorious album from me. Middle fingers to you, UA-cam. And all the praise in the world to you, Jim and Dan. This is my new vibe.
the combination of your song and the video in "Once And Never More" somehow opened something in me and brought me to tears... I just want to tell you that your work has such an effect on me and that i love you for sharing it with us
im genuinely blown away by this. as a recording engineer and musician myself, this is one of the best written albums i've ever heard in my entire life. its just leagues above anything ive heard in a long time. its takes elements from multiple artists and genres. amazing.
God this is amazing. Watching game grumps and Dan and Arins other projects is so inspiring as someone who has loved video games, making music, and drawing since I was little. It’s really exciting and encouraging to see people be able to do what they love and make such cool shit. Amazing album Shadow Academy!
Oh. My. God. My respect for you Dan Avidan has increased tenfold. I had goosebumps the entire time and could not stop listening. Please please dont ever stop making music, its perfectly clear all these years of hard work have paid off. Literally one of my new favorite bands. I genuinely want more. I love you man. ( ps Game Grumps has been my number one since 2016, and you guys have been my main source of happiness. Hope one days I can show my two kids such amazing content.
You shouldn’t have an issue then. It’s REALLY good. I listen to 12 hours of music a day because of work and I’m always listening to different stuff and this one of the best albums I’ve heard
I said it before, but Dan you are one of my all time favorite singers, just your style and vocals are amazing, so happy you get to keep putting new awesome stuff out for all of us
0:48 White Whale
5:08 Cast No Shadow
8:53 Once And Never More
13:23 Invisible
16:24 Wind And Waves (Interlude)
17:42 Fall Like A Meteor
21:14 All For One
25:35 Down A Rabbit Hole
29:38 Night (Interlude)
31:56 Kaleidoscope
35:52 Wind And Waves
41:55 The Other Side
Thanks!!
Thank you!
I'm stuck on "All For One" for a while.
LOVE IT DAN THE WHOLE ALBUM HELL OF A RANGE U GOT THERE ON THAT VOICE BUDDY🎼🎵🎵🎶🔥⚡☝
Thanks, man!
Yay Danny, congrats on the release! Thanks to you and Jim for having me onboard on the music videos!!
Love your content man
the vid for White Whale was fucking sick!! legit gasped a few times
you are the best shoocharu
Once and Never More made me tear up, your animation was so good
Your work is amazing!
"My favorite Game Grumps episode is when Danny sang for a loooooooooong time."
This comment more than made my week ❤️
Hahaha I love these comment references
It's a really incredible episode yes
Lmao
It's sweet to have this on their channel
This is an incredible album. I can hear so many influences of grunge, prog rock, 90s alternative, metal, 80s synth, just fusing together in this absolutely perfect stew. Please tell me this isn't some one-off and this band will get another album in the future. Meanwhile, I'll be listening to this about a thousand more times.
Same.
This is the comment I was looking for. White Whale is just this amalgam of Tool, Dream Theater, Rush, Pearl Jam and who knows what else stuffed into a single song. It's awesome.
@@Sp00pySparySpeletons I definitely wouldn't compare it at all to Tool, Dream Theater, or Rush (it isn't prog) but it's still awesome
@@Sp00pySparySpeletons It’s just Gish era Smashing Pumpkins
Happy this is on Grumps so more people will see this masterpiece
Even though SA has their own channel. Go subscribe, people!
Masterpiece is generous
@@highdefinition450 I'm definitely biased, I really like Dan's voice.
@@highdefinition450 Nah, masterpiece is the right term
Subjectively applied descriptions aside, this album is astonishingly solid in writing, composition, and engineering. Excellent work by all involved. 🤘
This is all incredible! White Whale is SUCH a banger! And amazing animation too!
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Gee, i wonder what book Danny was reading at the time he wrote this :P
@@jmiz69420 Harry Potter without a doubt🙄 (joke)
I cant get over how good Cast No Shadow is. it has such a threatening vibe that just twists into something so beautiful for the chorus. im in Awe.
"Are you crying at once and never more?" "The hope amidst existential despair winning the day got to me, all right?!"
Ive wanted not joke music from danny for sooooo long, love nsp but not always in the mood for it, this is absolutely killer
May I recommend "Danny Don't You Know" from NSP, it's a banger and a tearjerker
@@Tsakeli that song in particular is why ive wanted a full album like this lol, and the cover albums too
What about Skyhill?
Skyhill is literally what you're looking for.
northern hues is a vibe too
I love the episode where Jim and Dan stand in a hallway and talk for a looooong time
The beat on Cast No Shadow is so hypnotizing. Never heard a Song use a tempo change/slow down like that either.
That's my favorite song for that very reason
That song gives me chills every time I listen to it for some reason, it's such a treat for the ears
The guitar that comes in at 7:30 gives me goosebumps
I am so confused why that song isn't as big as the others. Definitely one of my favorites from Dan.
This album is full of bangers tho
@@zombeaver69 I totally agree
the more "serious" vibe immediately brings me back to the stuff Dan did as part of the band "Skyhill". I recommend checking it out if you haven't
Skyhill was/is amazing
Can't forget about the northern hues
I didn't know about Skyhill, I actually just bought their music thanks to your comment. I love it so far, thank you!!!
@@SmashyPlays Deep cut, but yes. Northern Hues passes my nostalgia vibe check.
“Once and never more” absolutely rattled my soul and i loved every second of it; great job guys!
That animation hit me right in the feels. Wow.
@@dustyice3110 absolutely
Wasnt ready to be crying like that by the end, and then the next song starts playing and forces the hype train right back in gear, Damn
It sort of gives me Chicago or Moody Blues vibes.
I love how there's no consensus on which song is the best. Everyone has a different favourite. Just goes to show how talented Danny and Jim are, and how fucking awesome this album is.
1. White Whale 0:48
2. Cast No Shadow 5:08
3. Once And Never More 8:53
4. Invisible 13:23
5. Wind And Waves (Interlude) 16:24
6. Fall Like A Meteor 17:42
7. All For One 21:14
8. Down A Rabbit Hole 25:35
9. Night (Interlude) 29:38
10. Kaleidoscope 31:56
11. Wind And Waves 35:52
12. The Other Side 41:54
I loved every single song.. this entire album is just magical… I’m going through a really rough time right now in my life.. and to hear this album, made me feel alive and free. It made my heart race and skip a few beats.. just absolutely gorgeous. Well done, Dan & friends. I’m officially a fan 💕💕💕
The feeling of having something so amazing and comforting show up right when you need it really is such an incredible feeling. I've had some rough days recently and this is certainly what I needed as well. I hope everything gets better for you and anyone else that sees this. Keep fighting everyone.
Kaleidoscope takes me back to such a hazy, angsty nostalgic space
Kinda reminds me of a cross between Birthday Massacre and Owl City's Fireflies
I’m so stoked to hear more new music from Dan! His voice is so unique and his writing and themes are right up my alley!
The song “down a rabbit hole” made me feel at peace for the first time in a while
Man, I thought White Whale was the best, attacking sea serpents in Valheim while blasting that, but the whole album is amazing for a beautiful summer bike ride!
dan's music feals like it just came out of a time machine it not something we get alot now adays. reminds me of watching fraggle rock on a big square tv
Fraggle rock, now that's an old friend.
Down the Rabbit Hole definitely gives that light hearted fun with a tinge of dreaminess Fraggle Rock has. I love your comparison :-)
Songs from Shadow academy go a lot harder than expected, i love every second.
If this came on amongst the music I normally listen too, it wouldn’t be the slightest bit out of place. Got that 90s 00s alt rock feel. Love it!
Good album, one of those where you can listen to every song as it plays. Never go the urge to skip a song. Very few albums achieve that with me anyways.
This gives me the feeling of hard rock of the 80’s and 60’s psychedelic rock having a baby in the form of an album
more like a fits more in like the early 2000s imo. really depends on the song tho i can see that on a few songd
Dan, Shadow Academy. Thank you for this. It got me out of my own mind when I needed to. Once and Nevermore will be in my heart forever now.
Loved it!!kaleidoscope made me cry,my favorite!!Long Hail the great Danny!!
You can really tell just how much heart and soul was put into this album - it’s such a love letter to the music Dan loves, and this is absolutely some of his best work. I hope he keeps following his heart, because it has REALLY paid off! So glad it’s receiving so much love.
"Wind and Waves" is fucking insane. One of the best mixes I've ever heard. Your engineer is a beast. What a BANGER. I can't listen to "Once and Never More" though. Have some really painful memories that are too new and fresh around that song. Maybe someday I'll go back to it. Sorry.
Once and Never More is one of the most visceral songs I’ve heard in a long while. I can’t blame you for being affected. Chin up, buddy. You got this.
@@bmal7173 thanks I'm trying my best! I basically fell for a really awesome woman. We had 2 months of the most incredible romantic, filled with laughter and fun times I've ever experienced. This was after my wife of 10 years left me for my best friend. She reminded me that someone could still care about me. She felt we just weren't made for each other. I can be a bit overwhelming in my excitement and talking sometimes. So the video and song hit very hard. The person that you know you care about, that you shared a brief, beautiful moment with but you just can't be with. That hurts. It's an incredible song though
take care! im sure Danny and everyone else involved dont mind at all :) ❤️
@@DragonbornCanid I'm sure they do :)
@@SugarcatPlays honestly. I’ve had the same experience and those feelings came back up recently after almost two years of distance. I can’t say I know for sure what your experience was, but I can sure as hell empathize and relate in my own way. I’m glad you’re trying- that’s the best we can do sometimes. And I’m glad it seems you know yourself well enough to take some distance from something potentially harmful.
There's such magic and soul in this album. It feel ethereal, old school rock and roll and something else. Something otherworldly and beautiful. It's a journey to a land far away filled with enchantments and realism. This is beautiful and I'm grateful to be alive during a time when this album came to be.
Cast No Shadow has gotta be my favorite. totally caught me off guard. Beautiful work Dan!
Cast No Shadow was the song that prompted me to say "I NEED THIS PHYSICALLY IN MY CAR."
Aw wow that was cool of arin to let Dan promote his album on grumps like this.
I mean. He is half of the show. Arin puts out his own merch.
Not to mention if they tour Shadow Academy it'll probably be through RealGoodTouring.
Dan's success, means Arin's success.
Arin promotes his own stuff Dan isnt in all the time
@@imnotcreative2999 tbf game grumps is technically Arin’s creation. Dan refers to arin as his boss a bunch of times. And while he’s promoted his own stuff and dan’s at the beginning of an episode, I don’t think they’ve ever dedicated a full episode spot to just their personal projects
this is just satire right.
I'm 30 seconds into White Whale and this album is already the best thing you've ever done, Danny. Kickass. Buying a poster as we speak.
My birds are bopping to this so hard ha ha
They're old boys, it's rare these days to see them get excited over music. Apparently Shadow Academy was what they were waiting for!
This is an extremely ambitious debut album. "All For One" is an absolute banger. The musical and vocal talent and overall production is utterly amazing. Great job Dan and everybody involved!
That was honestly one of the greatest albums I've heard in a while.
My favorite song on the album is "Invisible" I felt the lyrics deep within my heart.
Dan you command the energy so strongly with your lyrical range.
and that dual guitar send off was just excellent.
Shadow Academy is one of my favorite albums now.
I shall put it on my stack of favorites along with Bucketheads "Coma" album and Rush's Clockwork Angels album.
Thank you so much for this treat.
I feel your sentiments for this album finally coming to fruition very personally and I am so happy for you.
I even shed a small tear when the album ended.
"Fall Like a Meteor" is my favorite so far. The lyrics! They're incredible!
If you’ve heard of the band Muse it kinda has that vibe to it like the song Supermassive Black Hole and a couple others. Im loving it so much.
I can't imagine how happy Arin is for Dan right now. He must be so proud.
NSP isn't necessarily my personal cup of tea, but this??? This shit is my JAAAAM. I am actually in love with this. Thank you to everyone who was involved in making this album. You all did fantastic work.
Once and Never More is the kind of song that just hits different if you've ever struggled with addiction before.
I listened to it the day it dropped, and loved it. Cast no Shadow and Kaleidoscope are probably my 2 favorites
Hearing Danny in his unrestricted heart of creativity is truly beautiful 🧡
Frick. 1:18 in and I'm getting those good chills from these sweet harmonies. Really feeling the Rush in this. Excellent
Beautiful. There's some powerful stuff here, but a lot of this was like gently floating on top of the ocean, with Danny's voice as the waves and the instrumentation from Jim and co. as the force pushing the waves. Might be the most generic metaphor I've ever made, but I stand by it.
Oh shit, the ending of "Once and Never More" showered my body in goosebumps lol
I cried from that one, and it really takes a special song to make me get even close to tearing up. Some of the newer NSP stuff (Wondering Tonight, Danny Don't You Know) are the only ones that've come close. But god damn, Once and Never More *really* got me. Kudos to everyone involved for sure!
I can’t come up with the right words to describe how excited and happy I am hearing this album- I understand why Dan is so proud, this is absolutely wonderful
No shit, you're just putting the full album out here? That's insane man! I'm gonna have to buy some merch soon, holy hell man!
I've got 2 of the shirts, they're hella comfy & look nice.
Bro I’m buying the cd, I can’t wait to feel like a kid again with my old, gross but working CD player, but with a new twist on my childhood, SHADOW ACADEMY ROCK AND ROOOOLL!!!
I seriously cried when I heard and saw Once and Never More...my god, you guys, I can't express enough gratitude for you guys being you...seriously. Thank you, all of you, for pouring your heart out into this and letting everyone feel that. You guys are incredible!! Please keep playing...Please!!
This is AWESOME!!
This album needs so much more attention- haven’t even finished 3 songs yet and I’m already closing my eyes and embracing every note and beat. Incredible work from everyone involved. Seriously.
An absolute masterpiece. The culmination of years of skill from so many talented artists. I don't buy CDs or Merch often anymore but I had to so I could support this project. Hopefully that gets us closer to a second album.
The sheer genius in modernizing the sound of the 80s pop and rock into these songs is amazing. Been listening to it at work all day the last two days and I haven't gotten tired of any of the songs!
I look forward to more from this because it is a fantastic group of songs!
Thank you for sharing it with us!! I have already submitted my pre-order, too!
This whole album is 🔥
I'm bumping Fall Like A Meteor on repeat!
Damn! Awesome Tunes!!! as soon as I heard the first song I knew the rest would also be Amazing and to no regrets I listened to the whole album through. Everything is Produced Magnificently and the instruments are in perfect harmony with not only each other but with that Angelic Voice that can only come from the vocals of Mr. Dan Avidan. The feelings were not only powerful at times but also very heartfelt and sympathetic at other times. This is true power ballad love to the fullest extent of musical sound! Keep up the great work. This sound will lead many people to better days and hopefully do the same for you. Please continue this magnificent glory to spread this loving soothing sound to the ears of many people who not only want, but NEED to hear this for true tranquility in life. It is the Yang to much of the Ying that is on the radio now. We Need More! I NEED MORE!!! thank you very much for this. You truly are amazing at what you do.
The shear amount of amazing music dan has brought into the world is incredible. Not to discredit his many music partners of course.
The contrast from Dan's super cheery and excited vibes going right into one of the sickest rifts I've heard in so long is something I was not ready for. Y'all did not have to go this hard and I'm all here for it!
This is one of the the best albums I have herd in years. Thank you so much for making this amazing music and sharing it with all of us for free.
This is that gorgeous unicorn energy I thought I missed out on as a 90s kid. Thank you for bringing this vibe back, Dan.
I can’t even write a comment that explains how amazing this is.
This is so good!! I love the contrasts between the quieter parts and then Daniel's soaring vocals combined with those deliciously crunchy guitars. And as a drummer, I really appreciate that the drums blend in seamlessly without also being overly simplistic. Just a beautiful union of sound across the board.
I listened to this thing start to finish, and i gotta say I FREAKIN LOVED EVERY ONE LETS GO SHADOW ACADEMY!!!
I haven’t had an album that makes me this pumped and relaxed at the same time in a while. Dan’s voice is one of those voices that can’t be replicated, and the music is mixed beautifully. Album made me cream my jeans, 10/10
SO EXCITED!!!! THIS ALBUM IS SO FUCKING AMAZING AND I AM SO UNBELIEVABLY PROUD !!!!! kaleidoscope and night interlude are my favorites. love u
AGREED
hellyeah
Danny has voice of an angel!!
Thank you for dropping this here. TO THE TOP WITH THEE
Fall like a meteor is awesome! It came up randomly on youtube's autoplay and I was immediately hooked on it.
I love that you can hear all of the influences of Dan's life (and probably Jim's) throughout this. Reminds me a lot of a more 80's style Ghost. With bits of Rush inspo lol
Wind and Waves sends me back into the kind of songs I would be pensive to while riding up north with my family. Crazy how things can unlock forgotten memories like that. Thanks y'all
this thing exudes what i've always loved about the Sexbang pipes while embracing the tunes that he grew up on (and indirectly got me to scope out over the years). everyone involved in the album should be very proud. a truly solid piece of work that's at once danceable and informed by decades of pop, prog and operatic rock.
Wind and Waves and its interlude version are full on masterpieces, I could pretty much say the same for every single song in this album but those two are the ones that genuinely made me tear up. Fantastic work Dan, Jim and crew.
It's just a masterpiece. Congratulations Dan!
the musicianship from everyone is incredible. its awesome to hear Dan doing a serious prog project.
The opening to ‘cast no shadow’ sounds like a beastie boys song. This album is awesome through and through
It really does it’s so crunchy and GOOOOD
"Cast No Shadow" feat. Arin Hansen and Mike Shinoda
My kids (almost 5b and almost 2g) are dancing to this together. I am impressed! Loving this album. Have listened to it a handful of times already.
Was listening to this almost all day yesterday, my favourite song is probably All for one but White whale is close second. love the music video for it btw so badass :)
This is fucking hilarious 10/10
Ahh irony
Gotta be honest didn’t realise the connection here until you guys pointed it out, I just genuinely like that song the most lol
I'm getting a strong Rush vibe here, from the guitar right down to the vocals... and I fucking love that.
Rock on, Danny.
Aw heck yeah let’s go
Damn you guys are the best. So dedicated to your fans and craft. I'm floored how quickly you just shared this with us.
Was having a fairly crappy day and this album helped me out of that funk. Thank you and as soon as I'm able to I definitely will be buying some merch. Thanks again.
once and never more is so emotional for me, i couldn't stop crying
Every song on the album is straight 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thank you Dan and Jim for this phenomenal album, I will be listening to this on repeat for a very long time, keep up the good work guys, also congrats on the release
Very cool seeing Dan go into this realm of music. And much respect to Jim Roach for laying down all these tasty tracks. Good job guys!
Hell yeah Dan
This came out four weeks ago and I am just now seeing it?! UA-cam can burn for withholding this glorious album from me. Middle fingers to you, UA-cam. And all the praise in the world to you, Jim and Dan. This is my new vibe.
Congrats Danny hope this album does killer numbers
67,464 monthly listeners and climbing
White Whale has 463,757 plays on Spotify.
In due time, in due time... It's picking up pace.
@@PepeTheJonkler awesome
the combination of your song and the video in "Once And Never More" somehow opened something in me and brought me to tears...
I just want to tell you that your work has such an effect on me and that i love you for sharing it with us
One of the songs came up on my Spotify release radar. I thought "oh shit, that sounds like Dan!" and it was! Happy days 😊
im genuinely blown away by this. as a recording engineer and musician myself, this is one of the best written albums i've ever heard in my entire life. its just leagues above anything ive heard in a long time. its takes elements from multiple artists and genres. amazing.
Really glad to say Im loving this album, cause the music rocks and not because I'm already a fan of the grumps, which I am
man, Dan's voice is next level. White Whale is ridiculously good.
Kaleidoscope's intro reminds me so much of "Imperium" from Ghost's new album, Impera. The outro where it's driven by piano? Even more so.
God this is amazing. Watching game grumps and Dan and Arins other projects is so inspiring as someone who has loved video games, making music, and drawing since I was little. It’s really exciting and encouraging to see people be able to do what they love and make such cool shit. Amazing album Shadow Academy!
I love this album so much! Easily my favorite album of 2022 so far! So glad it's uploaded here so more people can listen to it!
Holy crap, just had a first listen, and blown away! Going to listen a few more hundreds of times now!
I just listened and saved the album on Spotify this morning!!
Guys, I'm not sure what I expected from your music, but this is better that I anticipated. This album SLAPPPS! Keep up the great work.
IM SO READY!!
Oh. My. God. My respect for you Dan Avidan has increased tenfold. I had goosebumps the entire time and could not stop listening. Please please dont ever stop making music, its perfectly clear all these years of hard work have paid off. Literally one of my new favorite bands. I genuinely want more. I love you man. ( ps Game Grumps has been my number one since 2016, and you guys have been my main source of happiness. Hope one days I can show my two kids such amazing content.
Really have high expectations for this. Wishing for a different experience different from anything else.
You shouldn’t have an issue then. It’s REALLY good. I listen to 12 hours of music a day because of work and I’m always listening to different stuff and this one of the best albums I’ve heard
I said it before, but Dan you are one of my all time favorite singers, just your style and vocals are amazing, so happy you get to keep putting new awesome stuff out for all of us