My First Time Listening to Goodnight, God Bless, I Love U, Delete. by Crosses (†††) | My Reaction
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- Опубліковано 28 тра 2024
- Watch me react to my first time listening to Goodnight, God Bless, I Love U, Delete., the second studio album from Crosses (†††).
*all comments in this video are completely subjective and I am not a music expert.
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0:00 Intro
0:55 Pleasure
2:40 Invisible Hand
4:18 Found
5:51 Light as a Feather
7:21 Pulseplagg
8:30 Runner
9:47 Big Youth (feat. EI-P)
11:31 End Youth (Reprise)
12:34 Last Rites
13:53 Ghost Ride
15:53 Grace
17:28 Eraser
18:42 Natural Selection
20:06 Girls Float Boys Cry (feat. Robert Smith)
22:12 Goodnight, God Bless, I Love U, Delete.
23:39 My Final Thoughts
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This album is so satisfying. Ethereal, intense, catchy, haunting, and beautiful. It’s everything I wanted, and a perfect October record.
That's a great description of this album's sound!
Love this album. Chino can do no wrong.
Agreed! I love how he can switch up his genre so effortlessly too.
@@mollyesanborn THIS^
Shaun out did himself with these beats. Yeah, we all love Chino..but those beats! I could listen this album as an instrumental album.
Yes, I couldn't agree more! As a huge Deftones fan I always get excited for new music involving Chino but Shaun brings so much to Crosses as well. The two of them seem to really work well together and bring both of their talents together to make some amazing tracks. As you said an instrumental version of this record would be really cool to hear!
I am obsessed with this album. It is by far their best and it is incredibly well produced.
Small correction. It's El-P, like LP
YES, the production is amazing!! Probably my favorite aspect of this entire record. It's so smooth and clean with its sound, the flow is great. And thanks for the correction with El-P, I mistook the lowercase L for an I, oops.
The rapper's name on Big Youth is EL-P, short for his original name El Producto. Dude ran an indie label in the early 00's, and is now a part of Run the Jewels.
I've been loving this album, and having that rap turn in the middle is great.
El's a legend.
Thanks for the info! I'm not familiar with his music, I'll have to check it out.
Chino and El-P did a song like 12-15 years ago too. Chino said he wasn't in a good place that time so wanted some redemption.
I have not been able to stop listening to this album since it came out!
I haven’t been addicted to an album like this for quite a while 💙 What a masterpiece.
P.S I love your cute little nose scrunches you do when you are enjoying the sound 😄
Best album of 2023 I love this album with all of my being
With their EPs they've been putting out there really has been no shortage of Crosses material being put out and this album, or what I have heard of it so far is really them perfecting what they do so well. Most pop I hear is so eye-rollingly derivative, these tracks are ear candy for me.
Yes I love all of the Crosses music that we've been getting lately!
The genre that crosses is going for is ShoeGaze, which does fit inside of Pop as a whol.. Just giving some insights.
It’s EL-P, from Run the Jewels
Thanks for letting me know! :)
so glad ur channel exists. this album is brutal 🤘🏽
Aw thanks! Glad you're liking the channel. Yes this album was a lot of fun to check out, very electronic heavy and I loved the whole dreamy soundscape they embraced.
Part way through "Natural Selection", I noticed what sounds like a scissor sound effect enter the end of the first chorus and continue into the second verse for a couple of seconds as a percussive element before it gets replaced by a tambourine. Then, when the tambourine effect drops at the end of the second verse, the scissor effect comes back in.
Sean has such an amazing ear for certain sounds, even sounds you least expect to hear in music. Half of the electronicky sounds you hear in Crosses' music, are also just distorted guitars/basses and other string instruments that are tuned a specific way and put through various pedals and computer-generated effects to create a certain sound (you can see a bit of these behind-the-scenes things on Crosses' and Sean's Instagrams). The end result would make you believe it's just made up computerized effects. It's genius!
I just saw Crosses live in Toronto and they were amazing, this album is great. I picked it up on limited edition clear vinyl and it sounds killer! I can't believe I missed your review of it.
Runner, Light as a feather, Girls Float Boys Cry and Invisible Hand
are probably my most favourites. They really stepped up the ambience on this one!
Great album reaction/review! This latest release from Crosses is truly a welcomed beautiful dark jewel for me this time. Somehow the lyrics are wildly synchronistic with the emotional dynamics playing out in my life. And the instrumentation, production and whole esthetic are absolutely immaculate! 🖤
Found this album organically and now I'm doing the reaction video rounds, cool to see you reacting to this.
This by far the best crossed album, so damn good!!!
Oh wow what a coincidence my friend put me on this same day you released this video. What a great album! I’m glad I just upgraded my cars radio too lol
Oh nice! That was great timing, haha. Glad that you're really enjoying Crosses as well.
Another great reaction, Molly! This is probably the most outright electronic album Chino has ever made? I really enjoy his vocals over these varying sounds too, but I can see some fans who want more rock/metal vibes from him not being into it. Guess they'll just have to wait until the next Deftones album. My favorites right now are Invisible Hand, Light as a Feather, Big Youth, Ghost Ride, Eraser, Natural Selection and Girls Float † Boys Cry.
Glad you enjoyed the video! Yeah this might just be the most electronic thing he's done (that I'm aware of) although their EP last year Permanent Radiant was pretty heavy on the electronic too. Also check out the tracks Appolonia, King Diamond and Mercedes from his other project Team Sleep if you haven't heard them. Some awesome electronic heavy tunes with Chino.
I'll be completely honest in saying I'm one of those fans that kind of misses the heavy just a bit, I thought that the debut album from Crosses had a bit more of that rock quality that I love. But I think it's cool that Shaun and Chino are going in a totally different direction with Crosses and not getting too comfortable with what they're known for. True artists that embrace experimentation and evolution of their sound.
@@mollyesanborn Love Team Sleep! Those songs like Appolonia are on some cyberpunk Blade Runner type of vibe, love it! I think my criticism here, and it's not even a criticism really, is a couple songs from Permanent Radiant were actually good enough to save for the album. But then again we're in the age of streaming and it is kind of cool they are just releasing as much music as possible so can't really complain too much lol. But yeah, the end of Eraser when the guitars kick could have went on for a bit longer and maybe had a couple Chino screams thrown in for good measure!
I love the way you react to an album. You're not playing too much of it for us. You're stopping to respond to aspects and elaborating on how you're feeling. It's a great review. Definitely a style I appreciate as a music lover. It's a genuine approach. This album is amazing. I've been obsessed with it since I saw it pop up. I had no idea they were working on a full album after their Permanent.Radiant EP. I guess it makes sense, since EPs are good hold-overs, but it came so soon after that EP. A very welcome surprise for me. The production is insane on this album. There's a lot more depth than their first album and I find it hard to go back after putting this one on. It just feels more fleshed out for the concept of Crosses. It makes me feel like this is more than a side project now. I've been waiting for this album since they released the first. Does not disappoint!
Wow, thanks for the kind words! Glad you're enjoying the videos. As far as your thoughts on this album, I'd completely agree that Crosses sure does seem like it's moved past being just a side project. Chino and Shaun really seem like a great team, I certainly hope they continue collaborating on more music. And this album is very well executed, as you stated the production is absolutely brilliant!
✝️✝️✝️ Forever!!
Great reaction video! Great Album!
Haha, I knew you'd appreciate this album! Crosses at their finest, they always bring the experimentation with their music.
@@mollyesanborn For sure. I think I’m still a slightly bigger fan of their first album and their EP from last year, but that being said, this album is still amazing.
I would agree, this album has some great tracks on it but overall I still think I prefer their self-titled record. Just a bit heavier with the rock elements on that one which I'm personally a fan of.
Invisible Hand is a great track.
Yes! One of my favorites from the album.
Amazing reaction as always, and glad you loved the album! Standouts for me were Invisible Hand, Light as a Feather, Runner, and Grace. But overall, very impressive album! And just got tickets to go see them, so needless to say I’m pretty excited 😊
Yeah, I really enjoyed this album! The more melodic tracks surprisingly stood out for me as well, Grace and Runner along with Girls Float Boys Cry and the title track. Such a calming album despite how heavy it gets at certain points. Enjoy seeing them live! 🤘
What this album has showed me is I need a full length album with Chino and EL-P. Chino and EL-P worked together decades ago on another side project I forget. But everything EL-P touches is gold. Same with Chino.
Best album 2023🙌🏻
Yeah it is pretty great!
Reviewing it in June super excited!
Oh nice, I'll be sure to check out your review when it's up! :)
Escutei esse álbum uma vez só, ainda preciso de mais, para assimilar a sonoridade, mas eu gosto muito dessa ambiência que eles conseguem fazer no som, parece algo que te leva para outras dimensões e percepções (principalmente se escutar em algum lugar escuro, apurando os ouvidos, para perceber os detalhes)
Sim, eu também adoro o ambiente deste álbum.
Awesome! I needed something new and cool to jam to. TY!
Oh that's awesome! Glad you enjoyed this album too :)
Great video as usual, Molly. I saw a reaction video for "Invisible Hand" and both the UA-cam creator and commentors spent too much time talking about Deftones instead of Crosses. On that track in particular, the familiar essence of Chino's voice comes through. However, what's more significant about Crosses, and this awesome album as a whole, is where the familiar essence of Chino's voice does NOT come through (which I sense is part of what Chino intended with this project). There are some tracks both here and on Permanent Radiant where there's restraint and some gorgeous harmonies that blend so well with the layered electronic textures and rhythms. It shows that Chino's versatility and talent as a singer and musician goes far beyond Deftones. Sure, Crosses sound-wise may not match the musical taste of some metalheads, but I love it when musicians seek creative outlets that they would otherwise not have within the confines of a band. Glad you emphasized that and didn't focus excessively on Deftones.
Yes, I love that too about Chino and Shaun, how they are clearly experimenting and having fun trying out new things on this project. I love that we get to hear a different side to them with Crosses. And as you stated their melodic tracks are absolutely gorgeous, really highlights the range that Chino has with his voice.
This album rules. I think I like the first album more since it had more of a rock element but this album is still amazing.
It's a great album! I think it's growing on me with more listens as well. I will agree though that at least right now I do still prefer their self-titled for the same reason as you, I do miss those more prominent rock elements that it had to its sound.
I think this album is flawless… best 3 songs to me: Pleasure, Big Youth & Girls Float Boys Cry… everything Chino touch is gold…
Verry chill electronics. Reminds me of Team Sleep! Thank you Molly & keep up the good work!
Yeah it is pretty similar to Team Sleep! Thank you for watching :)
Hell yea! Good to see this!
Nice! Hope you enjoyed the reaction :)
Good night, God bless, I love you, delete.
For Pulseplagg the stabs, and drums that come in, are from Planet Rock.
Oh cool, I wasn't aware of that! Thanks for letting me know.
Chino fans are eating! We got the Permenant. Radiant EP not even a year ago, this and supposedly a new Deftones album next year
A new Deftones album next year you say?!?! That would be awesome.
👍 Terrific Review!
Thanks! :D
These guys... how this album ends with the last 2 tracks is just unbelievable
Commenting for the algorithm
Haha thanks, I appreciate that :D
So crosses is a side project of Deftones Chino Morelli you say? Considering that I listen to the Deftones, I have to check this out. Funny I thought Luke from Rocked would be reviewing this already.
Also check out the album "The Above" by the band Code Orange. I have just recently started getting into that band as well.
Yep, Chino Moreno collabed with Shaun Lopez of Far on Crosses and they put out their debut album back in 2014. They've released a few songs and an EP last year but its been a while since a new album from them. Definitely go check out their music! They've got some great tracks, albeit a bit lighter/more electronic than Deftones.
After listening to this I have to ask, Did this just sneak into my Top 10 albums of 2023? I think it might have!
Been waiting for this reaction since release. 😅 Awesome album. A little more experimentation and electronic than I wanted but it's still great. I think them not having the bassist from the first album Chuck Doom did change the sound a bit tho. Grace and Girls Float are my favs.
Yeah, a lot of experimentation on this one! And the production is superbly done, although I do miss the bass as well. Girls Float Boys Cry and the title track are my two favorites at the moment.
The more I jam this, the more I like it!
Awesome! Yeah it is a pretty addictive album, there are about four songs from it that I've had on repeat since filming my reaction.
@@mollyesanborn the older stuff is class too!
EL-P is one half of Run The Jewels, with Killer Mike. check them out, their 4th album came out in 2020. It was the perfect hip hop album for the year.
Killer Mike is so much better a rapper in that group. But they're cool.
Ghost ride its such a baby-making track
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Thanks for watching! :)
Always a go-to band when I'm the mood for some dark ambient electronic. I need to give it a few more listens to give it my rating in their catalog 🤔
Dark ambient electronic is the best, isn't it? Such a great genre to really get into, and Crosses is doing it fantastically!
Title track is the best one
It's one of my favorites on this album as well!
Never heard this band before, but I can 100% hear The Cure in some of these tracks.. Influence, inspiration or whatever you wanna call it.. getting some Billy Corgan infinite sadness creativity as well..
Absolutely! I love that they got Robert Smith to feature on Girls Float Boys Cry too, very fitting.
@@mollyesanborn Hey, just wanted to ask.. are you gonna do a patreon or something were people could listen to an unedited video of the whole album with you??
@@PastaDon_ I don't have any plans on it at the moment, I've always been uncomfortable with charging people to view content I make. Also the editing portion of making these videos is weirdly my favorite part, so for now I'm just sticking with the edited versions of the reactions. If I ever do end up posting the full versions somewhere I'll be sure to let you all know though!
@@mollyesanbornok.. thanks for letting me know Molly.. looking foward to your next video 😁
Hello Molly, would love to see you react to another Rammstein album!
I recommend one of these three after Mutter:
1. Sehnsucht (A classic industrial album with an electronic twist.)
2. Reise, Reise (One of my favorites alongside Mutter, this album emphasizes their symphonic sound.)
3. Untitled (One of their newer albums, this one has more of a rock sound to it than metal and features excellent electronic instrumentals.)
P.S. You should give the symphonic metal band Nightwish a listen, their album Once is a great place to start!
I will have to consider doing some more Rammstein for sure! And I have Nightwish on my list as well, thanks for the suggestion :)
“E I P”
Lol its EL-P hes in Run the Jewels with Killer Mike. Not sure if youve listened to them on the channel but I’m sure youve heard them in trailers or commercials.
Haha oops, thanks for the correction! I misread the lowercase L as an I on Spotify. I haven't heard of Run The Jewels though, I'll have to check out their stuff.
Crosses and Code Orange AOTY🔥
I still have not heard the new Code Orange album yet! I will have to check that one out.
First ☺️
Thanks as always for watching Eric! 🤘
Molly’s reactions went “ hmm this is nasty ( the scrunched face) to the floating into outer space look ( eyes closed swaying your head side to side in the zone)
Haha, yeah this album certainly brought a variety of sounds, that's for sure!
When Molly gives you that look in the thumbnail👀
Hahaha!
MAD SEASON MAD SEASON MAD SEASON MAD SEASON
I'll definitely plan on checking Mad Season out once I finish with Alice In Chains! Can't wait to hear them.
@mollyesanborn well if you're just sticking to AIC (Layne Staley era) then I think you only have 4 songs that you haven't reacted to. Which are; Little Bitter, What The Hell Have I, Get Born Again, and Died. I don't listen to chains without Layne. It doesn't feel right to me.
Have you ever shared crosses with a lover?
Great review. I like the album but I think it's a bit monotonous. Try the solo album of "Jonathan Davis - Black Labyrinth". Greetings from Portugal 🇵🇹
I'll definitely consider checking out some of JD's solo stuff once I finish up with Korn! :)
@@mollyesanborn yap..
I'm still waiting for you react of Korn - The Nothing... The next one 😁😊
@@luiscaetano1205 I JUST finished filming my reaction to it about 30 minutes ago! I loved it... stay tuned for the reaction! Should be the next video I post :)
@@mollyesanborn 🆗😊😊
Can you please do a reaction to the Nomeansno album 'Wrong"
I will make sure that it's on my list, thanks!
@@mollyesanborn Thanks so much, I love that you react to whole albums, its hard to get a sense for bands through 1 song, especially the more eclectic ones.
@@vincentdamico6266 glad you enjoy the video format! :)
I can't understand...why no Vivien and Initiation?
We want more avenged sevenfold, why have you stopped at city of evil,u should at least checkout waking the fallen and nightmare, i really enjoyed that self titled album review since that's my favourite and the best introduction to the band
I'd love to hear some more Avenged Sevenfold! I'll definitely consider doing some more reactions to their albums :)
Still getting familiar with it but for now "Big Youth" is my favorite. You should def check out the EP they put out right before this .. I miss Chuck Doom on bass the first albums bass esp live omg he was sick ..
Are you talking about the EP Permanent Radiant? I did check that one out and quite enjoyed it, definitely along the lines of this newest album in terms of how electronic leaning it was. And yeah I miss the bass too, I love that they had a bit of a heavier/more rock leaning sound on their debut album even though the electronic stuff is really cool too.
Hope you’re doing well!
You should start Marilyn Manson !
I'll definitely have to get to some Marilyn Manson soon!
Some of the songs on this album remind me of Radiohead.
If you can, react to a Stone Temple Pilots, just one of their albums. You'll be amazed!
Yep, I've got Stone Temple Pilots on my list! They get suggested quite a bit, I can't wait to hear their music :)
While I like the album I do miss bass that the first album had.
Yeah this second record definitely went further in the electronic direction with its sound.
They should've swapped out the rap track for Day One of permanent
Probably unpopular opinion, but this album was kind of disappointing for me. I LOVE certain songs from it, but altogether it kinda faded into the background. I'm excited to see this video though! 🤘
You know to a certain extent I do agree with you... I enjoy this album and the production is absolutely amazing but there are definitely certain tracks that stand out more than others (at least for me personally).
@@mollyesanborn Invisible Hand is definitely my favorite on this one. For whatever reason I love listening to that song in the dark late at night, I'm not sure why 😆 The only song I actually disliked was Big Youth, the rap verse from EI-P ruined the whole song for me.
(Also with me recently becoming a huge fan of Nine Inch Nails, I was wondering if the song Eraser from this album was going to be a cover of theirs 😆😆)
The rap threw me off a bit too. Not necessarily that I didn't like it, moreso that it seemed out of place on this particular album. And I totally get the late at night thing, Crosses really fits the mood when it's dark out. I love the shoutout for Eraser as well, that'd be cool if they covered NIN at some point!
Do life is but a dream by Avenged Sevenfold
I'll certainly consider that! Would love to do some more Avenged Sevenfold soon.
Out of all the tracks... 'Girls Float, Boys Cry' was the most disappointing. With Robert Smith in the track i was expecting soo much more. And i agree about El- P taking us out of the Crosses vibe. Those two tracks were the only ones i personally disliked, but the rest of the album is gold.
How interesting, I couldn't disagree more regarding Girls Float Boys Cry, probably my personal favorite track from the album. I was surprised that it didn't feature Robert Smith a bit more but I find it so relaxing and oddly melancholic to listen to, it's got that whole floaty atmosphere to it that I love.
@mollyesanborn I think the lack of involvement by Robert Smith threw me off a bit.. and the texture of the song just wasn't for me. Respect your opinion as always, though.
I respect your opinion too! I love how subjective music is, the world would be pretty bland if everyone liked the same thing.
@@mollyesanborn exactly. We'd seem like robots if we liked the same things.
I hate this album. completely devoid of identity
I love anything Chino does! Can i suggest maybe doing an album that is great, but not well known? I think you would enjoy Secret and Whisper (Teenage Fantasy) album. It's been one of my favorites for many years, yet almost nobody has heard it? I think you will be very pleasantly surprised!
Thanks for the suggestion! I don't believe I've ever heard of Secret And Whisper before, I'll have to check them out.
@@mollyesanborn I look forward to it! Love your videos!