Intro Armor Space Marine Ecconcorde Drain Song Gud Will Hunting Haleandoer Nino's Theme The Place Where He Inserted The Bladee Sherman's Globe Billybool Shoes
Its crazy seeing how far the band has matured in only a year, sad we wont see Isaac continue with them, but im still excited to see where they go from here
@@aidanisenor I'm going to say it: this album is better than funeral, full stop. Funeral is an indie rock landmark and stupidly influential, but in the context of the work itself, this album is better.
@@jaredking7540 this album has far exceeded funeral to me. It’s a landmark indie rock record but it doesnt quite have the punch that AFUT has. Or the track or track firepower. What on funeral is near the likes of inserted the blade, Concorde, or basketball shoes?
funeral is one of my top 5 albums of all time, but i can see this one surpassing it in my rankings soon. an absolute masterpiece. Spiderland and AFUT are the only 2 albums I wish i could hear for the first time all over again
I think the overbearing and loudness of the drums in snow globes was a perfect pair with isaacs cries and shouts at the climax of the track. But to each their own I suppose.
Yeah I immediately loved it and I think I can explain why it works. The track is kinda repetitive, you've got like an 8-bar cycle that basically just repeats but with more layers being added or taken away. Even half the lyrics are just the same repeated two lines. The drums are what break this repitition, they're the part adding the most novelty during the climax, so I think it's appropriate that they are mixed so loud. They also sound great. There may be more thematic resonances with the lyrical themes of the song. but I haven't got a clear understanding of what the song is about yet. It could be that the sorta tumbling quality of the drums represents like a landslide of shit that Henry or Isaac or someone is being buried by, much as the vocals are buried by the drums in the mix.
yeah that is so obviously made on purpose. every mix on this album is pretty much perfect, Snow Globes obviously stands out because it's the only truly intense part of the record which features a stand-out element, while pretty much all the other tracks have all the instruments working together in a cohesive way
I think your comparison of Isaac's delivery to David Byrne's is really interesting. I didn't think about it until you said it. Both have similar feelings, but I feel like their totally different and unique in that Byrne's anxiety is the type where you can't stay still, and Isaac's is the type where you don't want to move a muscle. I think the music that supports their lyrics and delivery really keys in to their slightly different styles. Good catch!
I found the David Bryne thing too, I just find Black Country are a bit more folky in a sense, perhaps more similar to David Bryne's solo stuff than Talking Heads. I also find it in other experimental rock coming out at the moment. I definitely hear David Byrne influence in the band Squid, they're like a mix between Talking Heads and Foals haha which is awesome.
This album is getting the best critical reception for an alternative album in a very very long time. Lowest score its gotten according to Wikipedia was an 8.4 from pitchfork. It has a 93 Metactitic score, which is ridiculous.
Just such a shame we‘ll likely not get to hear these songs live in a packed audience. Was set to go to the show in Brooklyn in a couple of weeks :(. Wishing the best to Isaac. Legendary 2 album run.
Was also supposed to go there. What a shame. How are they gonna perform this and their debut live if Isaac isn't there? Issac is essential to the vocals, no one can replicate them.
60’s- philosophy of the world 70’s- tango (self titled) 80’s- hi, how are you? 90’s- in the aeroplane over the sea 00’s- the glow, pt. 2 10’s- twin fantasy 20’s- ants from up there
Personally it certainly will. I've been following this band since I first heard FTFT a few weeks after its release, and you can immediately tell that this band is something special. This album exceeded expectations beyond belief for me. I will forever remember the intense sadness yet yearning love I felt when I first heard this album in full.
I definitely get your problems with Snow Globes too, it's probably my least favorite listening experience, but I love the concept. In my head the drums are supposed to be like the snow in a snow globe shaking around Isaac, making him feel like a character in a little snow globe as he tries to scream about how he feels like his world is being shaken up and smothered.
That’s exactly what I thought! It somehow reminded me of injury reserve’s project last year, where it felt like every emotion was just so messy and swallowed up in all the turmoil
Oscar Vanbaardwyk tbh he was probably looking for a small nitpick to not give it a 10 because so many people have given it a 10 and bugged him about it
Look at his live reactions, the comment section is filled with guys calling the album shit and bland. Fantano fans are unable to be insufferable, it's actually physically impossible for them. I like Anthony, but jesus, part of his fanbase is just so cringy
Was literally listen to snow globes and IF THAT IS THE WORST TRACK IT MEANS THAT THIS IS A MASTERPIECE Btw I adore That track especially that part, but y'know opinions
I thought Snow Globes is the best track but I get it, the whole drumming part is a bit gimmicky sounding. I just like it. Though I don't really think it's a masterpiece or anything
@@YourHostEnder yeah I’d rather him prioritize his health than feel forced to make music. I think we’re all just hoping he takes the time he needs to heal and eventually feels well enough to return
there’s a chance that he might rejoin, but even if he doesn’t they will def not fade way, the bassist is gonna take over vocals for the next album and she’s a rlly good vocalist and songwriter
Time stamps Intro track: 3:00 Chaos Space Marine: 3:11 Concord: 3:51 Bread song: 4:30 Good will hunting: 5:00 Haldern: 6:11 Marks theme: 6:22 The place where he inserted the blade: 6:36 Snow globes: 7:06 Basketball shoes: 8:04
2 absolute masterpieces, immediately are one of my all time favorite bands. Even with Isaac leaving, it’s going to be very exciting to see what they do from here
Same here! I'm devastated by Issac's leaving but somehow... I really don't know why, I believe in this band 100%; Never thought I would feel this with 40, you know... Music is the best thing.
Someone posted a full show of their’s on here since Isaac left, and they have a full hour of brand new material already written and it’s honestly all amazing. I’m really excited to hear it recorded!
Knew this would be a 9 and not a 10 as soon as I saw IGOR :( Maybe the best written album I've ever heard. As a fellow clingy person with attachment issues this hits the spot
Literally one of the best albums I've heard. So many beautiful spots, every song is incredible. Ten years from now this will be remembered as a gem and true classic.
@@KirbyWGlasses Eh. I feel like this album was built around him much less than the first, even though he still plays an important role. I could see them making similar music (in terms of quality and nature) in the future. I don’t doubt that they’ll try to innovate, though.
@@j.prt.979 I don't know, maybe in terms of arrangements and composition, but the lyricism and vocals feel like a much bigger part here than the last one. Whoever gets to pilot the next album will have pretty large shoes to fill
Honestly I feel like the loud drums on Snow Globes were intentional, obviously we can't say for sure but every single second of the record is perfectly produced, I don't think they would put out a song with such an unbalanced mix if it wasn't intentional. Great review!
@@teddye9091 Sunglasses from their first album has the line "KEEP KANYE OUT OF THIS". Billie Eilish is referenced in the the track Good Will Hunting and Charli on Basketball Shoes on this album, the latter having some particularly weird context to it as the lyrics were changed many times in live shows but let's just say it used to be quite sexy.
Every so often an album comes out that makes literally everybody come together as one and praise it as the masterpiece it is. This is that album for 2022.
Cavalcade seemed like the one that everyone loved or hated last year, and I could not get into it. This on the other hand is one of a kind, even if it took a few listens.
This is such a beautiful record, absolutely overflowing with emotion and character. I’m so heartbroken that Isaac is struggling to this degree, but I admire his bravery in looking after himself, and I sincerely hope that this decision to leave helps him find the inner peace he deserves. And I have no doubt the group will find their footing with their musical ventures going forward. One thing is for sure, though, , and that’s that this record will live on and be hailed as an all-time classic.
Anthony, you can't just give this album a 0/10 because it's not called "Shooting Stars In The Night Sky From Down Here (Could Really Use A Wish Right Now)"
It's sad to see Isaac go especially after making a masterpiece of an album. However, I'm curious to see what the rest of the band does, and definitely pumped to see a near-impossible act of replacing Isaac both vocally, and in writing.
Hope to see the new Hippo Campus record "LP3" in the yuno review this month, it was pretty high on the spotify charts this week! It's definitely a hidden gem.
you know an album is really good when fantano put (still very good) after a song he put in the least fave tracks literally a masterpiece i watched them grew little by little since early 2019 i'm so happy i finally got to see them shine cause they deserve it entirely
Think that's the first time I've seen the Least Favorite Track get a comment to clarify that yes, it's still very good. And I think the mixing on Snow Globes was very intentional. Like there's an intense snow storm blowing outside of a building the rest of the band is performing in, and you're struggling to listen in but sometimes it's just too much and things get drowned out by the snow. But then, sometimes the band is able to break through, and it makes this back and forth between the drums and everyone else. I love it personally, but I can see where your complaints lie. Just don't think it was a mistake, is all.
Not to forget, probably also the first time the least favourite track on an album was featured in the best tracks of it's week That's how good this album is.
While BC NR were never just the “worlds second best Slint tribute act” here they come even more into their own unique dynamic sound that is wonderful to hear. There’s also so many quotables from this record but my favorite has to be “SHOW ME THE PLACE WHERE HE INSERTED THE BLADE, I’LL PRAISE THE LORD, BURN MY HOUSE, I GET LOST, I FREAK OUT, YOU COME HOME AND HOLD ME TIGHT AS IF IT NEVER HAPPENED AT ALL GOOD MORNING”
Prediction: 10 (please please let it be a 10) 😂 Edit: I kinda knew it wouldn’t get a 10 cos upon listen I did think there were a couple issues with some of the tracks like melon mentioned but DECENT to strong 9 is still an incredible score and I’m glad melon put the thought into this review that BCNR deserved with this project. Unsubscribed Btw, might be a bit early for this, but calling top 10 albums of the decade (assuming we get there 😭)
Snowglobes is a masterpiece. The drums are perfect, they portray an immense amount of anxiety & hopelessness which you usually don’t get from the drums. This should be a 10
The drums are the most incredible addition to the album, obviously everyone's entitled to their own opinion but the way he worded it makes it seem like he just missed the point
Once I started listening to, and interpreting the chaotic drums on Slow Globes as a storm Isaac is being buried under, the mixing started to make more sense.
Snow Globes is in my top 10 songs of all time so hearing your thoughts slightly hurt, to a degree. The "mixing" issue you had kind of just feels like the chaotic, hectic, but emotional head-space of someone going through severe depression
The building drums are like the building pressures you feel start to overwhelm you and also are like a snow storm moving in I think they were a great choice
@@darthsnarf to me, it feels like fighting a losing battle with all of your might to change the way things are, even the weather. It reminds me of Isaac saying he’s “tried to make it not true” that he needs to leave the band.
@@marcuswakefield1983 i agree to this great explanation. this is what i feel about this song to. he also mention in concorde the doctor said "we are unfortunately running out of options to treat"
I can't remember the last time I felt so deeply in love with an album. I literally was up in the middle of the night thinking about this album. That's never happened to me before
The fucking ending on basketball shoes literally gave me an eargasm. I’ve never heard such beautiful sounds and it made me go fucking nuts. Love this band forever.
Felt the same way... Haven't loved an album like this since I first listened to Lonesome Crowded West. I haven't listened to anything else in a few days... Pretty insane that AnCo and Mitski dropped the same day and have become complete afterthoughts.
I think the loud drums in Snowglobes are one of the best parts of the whole album. They carry so much power. The vocals slowly fading away add so much emotion. But great review. I completely agree with your score!
This album exceeded all expectations, an excellent display of BC,NR's ability and a fitting swan song for Isaac too After listening to the album now it makes sense why BC,NR wanted to be "the next Arcade Fire"
Never heard of the band before. Saw your thumbnail with the yellow flannel. Checked the description and saw you gave it a 9/10. Listened to the first track and just thought: "Damn, this sounds like a high tier Bowie song" Loved the album. Thx, Melon.
In my mind the overly loud drumming on "Snow Globes" represents how the life of the protagonist is crumbling and falling apart while he is desperately trying to convince himself not to lose his faith, by repeatedly screaming a simple truth that he can hold on to. Gives this part a very desperate and strong emotional feel. Besides all of that, the drum solo just sounds really great lol
To me there are 3 interpretations of that. The first is what you said, the second is that the drums are the snow storm of the snowglobe, and the third is that he's trying to reach out for the "God of Weather" for help but his inner turmoil doesn't let him. All three of them are great imo
This really is going to be one of those albums people talk about and love for a long time. Really glad to have been able to witness history in the making
In every level of music, this album succeeds. Compositionally and lyrically, this collection of tracks is astonishing to me. Isaac’s lyrics are true poetry and the instrumentation and production are near perfection by the other members. They beautifully captured a moment in the band. Now that moment is gone, but we can witness it in this work of art.
I don't know what people see in this album. Maybe its not meant for me. It just sounds like a mediocre indie rock album from the 90s. Nothing memorable nothing new. oh I'll give it a couple more listened but for me its just boring.
This album was fantastic and proof that you don't need to make twenty albums to leave your mark on the musical landscape. Legacy is measured in quality not quantity. Thanks Isaac.
@@GuilhermeRobles Yeah I guess it's just not for everyone. It's just incredible to me. Almost like a religious experience haha Good Will Hunting will probably end up being my song of the year haha
I disagree with Melon's take on snow globes. The repressing drums are an intentional part of the song's aesthetic - drowning out Isaac's cries as he tries harder and harder to be heard above the deafening drums. It's beautiful and poetic and stands out to me as one of the most emotionally intense points on the album.
TIMESTAMPS: 0:20 Quick recap of "For the First Time", genres, and Isaac's departure 2:08 Musical Influences 3:00 Intro 3:09 Chaos Space Marine 3:51 Concorde 4:28 Bread Song 4:59 Good Will Hunting 6:08 Haldern 6:20 Mark's Theme 6:36 The Place Where He Inserted The Blade 7:05 Snow Globes 8:03 Basketball Shoes 8:54 Final Thoughts
While I understand his thoughts on Snowglobes with the drums, I think the artistic choice to do so was good. With the buildup of all of Isaac's emotions and him finally letting them roll out, it's like an overwhelming thunderstorm overtaking the listener. Sort of smothering us in this overwhelming maelstrom of sound and drums. It's jumbled and confused much like his emotions are. For one of the first times this record he's really letting reality set in - and the emotions that come with that are overbearing much like the drums. Still an awesome review, and thank you so much for getting me on this album.
Nah, nothing wrong with the mixing on 'Snow Globes'. I love how the drums sit on top of everything, including Isaac's screaming vocals. Its like he's desperately trying to be heard but being drowned out by all these other things. Beautiful and theatrical, in my opinion.
the description: LEAST FAVORITE TRACK: SNOWGLOBES (still very good) the comments: WHY DID YOU HATE SNOWGLOBES SO MUCH??? WHY DID YOU HATE SNOWGLOBES???
This album already has such a special place in my heart, so many moments on it strike a huge chord with me, especially the climaxes on many of this songs (mainly Concorde and Basketball Shoes). It's a shame we don't have Isaac anymore, however the most important thing for the band now is that he's doing okay.
I love the mixing of the drums on snow globes. One of my favorite parts of the record. It’s devastatingly beautiful. The drums are the main part of this track as all the other instruments each repeat their own single riff throughout, so it makes sense for them to be as loud as they are. The emotion in them is palpable and to have them quieter would’ve done the song a disservice in my opinion
