IT WAS OUR FIFTH DAY AS A BAND SO WE DECIDED TO BOOK ABBEY ROAD HAHAHA Thanks for being a fan of our one-day-a-year band. Behind the scenes video and merch are linked in the description! Lots of love from me and Rob 💖
Straight away love the 'across the pond,' 'across the road' and 'across the universe' references - love the original and your cover_concept of the latter! 🤠💜
This is only the 2nd one-day album recorded at Abbey Road. The Beatles actually recorded their debut album at this studio in just one day! (Although they didn’t compose all the songs that day as well!😂)
actually, the first Beatles album "Please, please me" was recorded at EMI studios, studio 2. At least according to Wikipedia during a quick fact search. I could see what it says on the album when I get home...
I think this is the first time the album hasn't had any obvious "mistakes" in it. Obviously the first 2 albums they hadn't perfected the strategy, and on the last 2 there was a small mistake at the end of Temporary and in the last chorus of Jangly Bones- I can't find a single wrong note in this whole album, that they made in one day, while jetlagged!! Rob should be extremely proud!!!
@@sebastiancooper7792 Yeah, totes agree! I assume the jetlag/overall tiredness was a huge impact on him as well. Dunno what his medical condition is, but I wish him all the best! The album came out good (Make it through the night is definitely my fav. Rob did great there)
Hi! 8 months later, turns out it was Bipolar 1 disorder. Months before this video, he was having an extreme manic episode, and the medical trouble he was experiencing around this time was the extreme downswing from the previous mania. He explains it in detail in his latest video.
Usually hit me so hard. I've been working a job with ruff hours and my creative outlets haven't been as fulling recently. Hearing that song, I just fully broke down and cried. I don't believe in the whole "this song was made for me thing," but this hit so close to home and was about so many emotions that I've been feeling that it might as well have been. Thank you Rob.
agreed. A song about how the things that you normally like and thrive on now just don't do anything. Is it a song about jadedness? A song about boredom? A song about an identity crisis? the answer is: yes. Great song
Completely disagree, idk why but i feel so much like what if😅😅 Rob and Andrew always seem to have an ace up their sleeve when trying to figure out an extra bit and I really feel sad about missing out on that
@@lapatron555I think it needed to be a little quiet, intimate moment between the two of them. Andrew with his new life as father of 2 and his creativity going insane, and Rob who’s been struggling and even tho he felt discouraged and tired they pulled through and created this awesome album. It really hits the feels imo
Like, I definitely get the feeling that they have to add more, make it more interesting, but there are some things that are just best left as they are.
"But it seems I go on..." I know it well how, at our most tired or most worst, we think oh no, we cannot do the things that are the hardest we can do, which are surely the most impressive difficult things that matter the most, so, anything less is less. But. Sometimes you find the center does hold. The unique thing you built with so much time and effort has a core that matters more than its edges. Congrats to another year, and continuing to grow and mature this project. It is good. Like, very really good. And it keeps getting better.
I think Pretty Raw would've been the perfect last song. It encapsulated the entire day a lot with Rob not being at his best but still pushing through and Andrew's writing spree. It's kind of weird to see a creator I've been following for so long not being able to be in his usual spirits. Best wishes for Rob, the community appreciates you. And hopefully after you get better you can look back on the raw stuff that came out of this time with a smile on your face.
I agree with you but I also appreciate it following the emotion of "Usually" and "Dorian". It gave you time to just reflect and work through your own emotions brought on by the previous 2 songs. As someone who related heavily with both, I really needed the emotional reset of "Pretty Raw".
Its a bit more like gourmet ravioli honestly. Not a lot of heavier songs on this album. Not saying its bad by the way. Heres my ranking of the albums because why the heck not. 1. Gotta Record Everything Good (will anything beat this album?) 2. CHAOS 3. Across The Road 4. Gourmet Ravioli 5. Ten Hours (it was their first album, i wish i wasnt as harsh on it)
@@CameronsMusic I disagree Across the Road is at the very least second. I'd put it first. I agree that GREG was of their best, but this album just sounds absolutely marvelous. The instruments. Wow. Honorable mention to the organ in the intro song. The tracks are almost all very solid. Plus, Dorian is probably my favorite all albums combined i think.
Maybe it’s the studio, the gear. Or maybe it’s because these two geniuses have been doing this for some time now, but this years result is absolutely awesome. The songwriting is so much better then everr and the sound is just rediculously good, especially considering the whole thing was written and recorded in ONE DAY. 🤯
I understand Rob was jet lagged, tired and dealing with lingering illness of some sort but he was definitely being too hard on himself. Y'all killed it. This is a really great 20 minutes of music to come out of a cold 12 hours of work. Kudos to everyone involved. Great job.
This is the most wholesome and musical bromance on RU-vid. Getting lots of Beatles vibes here, obviously, but Rob seemed to be channeling his inner Jeff Mangum on a few songs. Really inspiring stuff from you guys. Keep it coming❤❤
Abby Rowed might be my favorite earworm of the last 10 years, and the fact that it exists because of restrictions on using the studio name just makes it that much better for me!
I don't know if it's spending all that time together making Sonic Boom, the fact that you were recording at Abbey Road studios, or a combination of both, but there's a noticeable bump in the level of polish on this entire album in comparison to previous First of October entries. Also not as many silly tracks - not a complaint! Truly great stuff, it's a joy to watch Andrew and Rob and their team work.
I like the silly songs as much as the next guy but I wouldn't listen to them / put them on my Spotify. However this album has some songs I would actually put on a playlist.
This is by far my FAVORITE day you guys have done. Is it the magic of the studio? Is is the delirious jet lag? The chemistry is incredible: I LOVED the full video on Rob's channel! Great work!
something about the air in UK... the weather is shit but you feel this kind of magic on every corner... what else would you expect from an island that was handpicked living location for Druids and Celts 🤣🤣
It's so strange how I'm only 23, don't have kids and don't want any but yet, every song Andrew writes about his children hits a certain spot. Might just be how genuine and well written they are but I'm still surprised every year :')
The best love songs I've heard in last years were all Andrew's songs about his children. 'Miracle' bloody destroyed me mate, I had to go immediately and hug my dad. Most worth it 3 hour ride ever.
Yeah, thanks to media, most people mistake something so animal basic as wanting to .... with a sport. You're actually just trying to be parents, core biology, every time you want ... Fun fact, it's called Making for a reason. Of course, you still have to choose honor and respect.
Best yet. ‘Dorian’ is utterly outstanding. Rob cut through with some seriously beautiful work on ‘Usually’ and it feels like Andrew reached a new level. The fluidity of the writing and realisation of it is astonishing. Different Instruments bring different stuff out of you and this studio with its instruments certainly did that.
As you guys were writing Across The Road and you kept saying “This sounds so familiar” my perfect pitch was screaming “BECAUSE IT’S THE PROGRESSION FROM YOUR SONG FIRST OF OCTOBER” 😂😂 Can’t believe it’s already been a year, this album is absolutely magical and I can’t thank you both enough for coming together every year to give us something to look forward to. Fantastic job once again!
I'm so sad that he was feeling sick. Ever since Gourmet Ravioli came out in 2019 with "Do You Want To" as the closer, I've been hoping to hear him take the lead more often on these less silly songs. But it hasn't happened that much, neither on FOO nor on Sonic Boom. But I was really moved by "Usually", while not that much of a banger, I loved to hear such an earnest take from Rob, it sounds very real.
@@FairyCRat there's something quite emotional in how he sings for some reason. like, his voice at the end of "First Of October" always hits me right in the heart
@@TMmodifyI was thinking the exact same thing listening to all the songs before watching it today. I always loved how in the entire track it's Andrew alone then Rob at the end helping him
dude i also love his voice. please if you like him on serious stuff listen to his old albums he made before his youtube fame! They are so beautiful and emotional. I'm sooo passionate about how amazing his solo work is @@FairyCRat
Oh my lord Pretty Raw is such an incredible song. It captures so many emotions and feelings and moods with just two instruments and it's truly an incredible piece of work. Probably my new favorite FOO song, if not one of my favorite songs as a whole.
Hey Andrew! I love your videos and your music and I wanted you to know that First of October inspired my dad and I to write music together. So now we do a similar challenge each year, just 3 songs in 5 hours, but it's so fun and we wouldn't do it without you and Rob. So thank you for inspiring us and I look forward to October every year!
So happy the crew convinced them not to mess with "Pretty Raw". It's the song of the album. Every year it seems that Andrew writes the super emotional song that tugs at the heart strings, but Rob hit it out of the park without words. That said, Andrew definitely had some magic brewing this entire session. What a privilege to watch the whole process.
This album feels very mature. All of the albums have been so awesome but this one feels very raw and vulnerable. There’s a different vibe for sure and it gives me goosebumps honestly
The most album-y FOO album. Different vibe this year, but it was probably always gonna be a bit different having been doing all the Sonic boom time challenges etc. the bar for songwriting under time pressure is so high for you guys now You both smashed it.
Honestly, Usually is my favorite of Rob's work in First of October. Something about the honest lyrics, the singing, the jaunty but humble musical backing just... it clicks. It hits an emotional resonance I can't really pin down. Small, tired, but talented. And it immediately has become the background song to moments I've had before. I'm tired, gonna go get some sleep. Good work guys.
I watched this video first, and absolutely loved the music. Then I watched Rob's video and was inspired by him pushing through whatever he was dealing with. Then I watched his most recent video and I am even more inspired by the guy, glad he's still here, and so glad he seems to be doing okay. Love you both.
How is it every year you come back, I listen and say THIS ONE IS MY FAVOURITE. Thank you for an incredible five days, but also, for five years of looking forward to October. Legends.
Has it been another whole year already? Time really flies these days. I really hope you're all doing well. You music brings a lot of joy to my friends and me.
"Usually" is some of Rob's best work in my mind, and to think it's among the first times in a while he's been able to write and record lately is astounding.
Despite the clear issues going on bts, this is hands down the best First of October album. I'm biased because I'm a Beatles nut and this is undeniably heavily inspired by them, but, if anything, it just means Rob and Andrew were pushed away of falling back on old habits/techniques. Whereas previous albums have veered almost totally into novelty, this one feels much more artistically driven and whole. Excellent work all.
I love how emotional and raw this year's album. I hope rob is okay and in good health soon. I know I don't know him personally but after watching him online for the past 10 years or so, it makes me sad to see him like this. I'm happy he has an outlet and hope for better days on the horizon.
9:20 "Pretty Raw" Is one of the only two songs that makes me feel a very specific emotion that I don't know how to describe with just a few words so here is what I think is the best way: It's the end titles song to the episodes of the TV series that is my life
i was worried from the vibe of the behind the scenes video that you guys weren't enjoying it anymore, but what rob said about his medical stuff explains it (i hope). really impressed with what yall made in just one day despite what rob is going through. i look forward to FOO every year and this one was by far the best, you crushed it so hard
@@EdwinVeenboeri thought the same, I was like, maybe they are a bit tired because of the sonic boom series, but then Rob talks about it and suddenly this albums hits different
Andrew, I've been following you since STWPT... can you even imagine telling your baby self nearly twenty years ago that you'd one day be recording an album in a day at freakin' Abbey Road on the Beatles' gear? What a wild ride, thanks for taking us along for it!
I sometimes still sing the STWPT tunes to myself. It's absolutely amazing how far Andrew has come since the early days. I strive to be as great as him one day. I'm inspired every time I watch his videos!
Pretty raw is an interlude that soothes my soul in a way words just don’t have the capacity to. I’ve always had a soft spot for interludes- I’ve always been a person in limbo, a person of the inbetweens. The gorgeous, fragile guitarlele with the strong base piano notes to support it- It’s something else man
@@EdwinVeenboer Yeah, Chaos was a major step up, so it was a wonder how they’d follow it up. But Across the Road is great. Definitely one of their best, if not the best they’ve done for FoO
I want to hug Rob so bad. You guys are simply amazing. Even when feeling low, you manage to get some real beautiful stuff out, Rob. Andrew, you are a true genuis in every aspect of music making. You guys are the best.
I love how much you both have this "figured out" to where all the tracks are fleshed out songs, but keep it fresh to make each album its own thing. I just think you needed to have Engineer Rob crossing the road with you, it feels like he's in the band too (and the mixes are great).
Unbelievable work. I'm so glad you all helped Rob push through when he was feeling down (and speaking as someone who's battled health issues, I know how that can feel). This is a wonderful album and another amazing accomplishment!
There's so much emotion poured into this, I am in awe... Usually I don't sit alone at 1:20AM and cry a little to myself. I hope that Rob will get through this tough time in his life and wish him all the best for what it means from an internet stranger.
Awesome! Btw - your timing is impeccable, releasing this on the day The Beatles announced their last ever single to be released on 3rd November 23! Dorian has real Soundgarden vibes to me and is epic.
The pre-chorus of 'Dorian' gives me mad Beatles vibes. But 'Pretty Raw' takes me to a whole other midwestern world. Such great songs! I'd say the album summed up into 3 words would obviously be short, but sweet.
Rob's song "Usually" hit way too hard. It's the most amazing song about what it feels like to be... I don't know, depressed? I've definitely felt like it before and still do sometimes. Rob seems like such an honest, genuine, great friend. Easily my favourite song on this album despite definitely not being able to listen to it in public; or at least not yet. Thank you both for all the amazing songs!
@@nickgotvyak5890 Yeah I saw that when it came out. To go through all of that and then make such a candid video about it all at the end just shows what a great person Rob is. Glad he made it through.
YES! I am so happy you guys used a Mellotron! Ever since I learned about them, I've been incredibly interested in the instrument. This year's album was awesome! You both did really good work. Fun fact: The Mellotron was introduced to the Beatles by Mike Pinder, a member of the Moody Blues and a former employee in a Mellotron factory. Mike Pinder didn't have enough money to give the band a Mellotron at the time, but somebody close to the Beatles had one shipped to al four members. I thought that was cool.
Absolutely amazing as always. Given everything you all had to deal with, jet lag, Rob not feeling well, waiting for the mellotron, needing time to change over sessions, dealing with an unfamiliar studio, you made something incredibly special. I know it would take forever, but if you ever got this pressed on wax, I would pre-order it in a heart beat. Love you all, thanks for continuing to make music for us.
The vocals on Dorian are insanely powerful. Awesome work guys. I can't believe that you've created this beautiful album in just 12 hours. Mad respect! Peace and love
I hope Rob will get through whatever medical condition he is having. I have to admit that this year’s album feels different because Rob was feeling unwell at the time of the recording, even though the album still came out great in the end. However, part of the reason why the album also feels different to me is because it seemed that for most of the part, Rob and Andrew wrote their songs separately. I truly miss the feeling of the first album when both of these guys would try to come up with song ideas together at the same spot, bantering crazy ideas left and right. I’m not sure if the reason they wrote songs separately was due to the time efficiency, or due to Rob’s feeling unwell. If it was the later, it is 100% understandable. However, if the reason was time efficiency, I believe that it didn’t have to be that way. Again, First of October in my mind is always a duo-thing, two friends making crazy, cool, or beautiful songs from meshing together their ideas into one giant mix. I hope in the future, I’d be able to see that kind of First of October again. I know I might sound like someone dumping on their project this year, but that is far from the truth. I still think that this year’s album is great from technical and production point of view, but I’m missing that colorfulness that is unique to the First of October albums. Maybe because Rob was feeling unwell, so I heard less of his touches and nuances on the album? Idk. I’m saying this because I love First of October and hope everything is okay with all of the crew members. Once again, I hope Rob will get better soon and overcomes this challenge for him. Still, thank you for bringing us another awesome 1-day album! ❤
Dude i thought that I was the only one that felt the same, they 100% did this album differently this time, when watching the behind the scenes I was like "did they have a fight or something?" But then Rob hit us with the medical thing and suddenly the album feels more emotional
Pretty Raw is the most beautiful song ever. You can really hear the conversation between Rob and Andrew as Rob is working through so many things and Andrew is there to bouy him up. I could listen to it a million times.
I just put out this animated story in my channel that I worked very hard on, but it somehow was my worst performing video. Effort never equates to success, so you can't ever take those things too hard. But due to several reasons, I thought it was going to perform at least moderately well. Kinda broke my heart. But the cheerfulness in "Abby Rowed" and "It's good to back" and the relatability of "usually" kinda really lifted my spirits. Just reminded me to take joy in the work itself rather than the result. Thank you guys for keeping my favorite one-day band alive! Been there since the start and am looking forward to many more days with y'all!
Great performance once again. The track that has the most Abbey Road sound that could have been on a beatles album is DORIAN. There is so much of the Lennon&McCartny feel about it and the engineering and production is so reminiscent of way the track is created. Excellent both lyricaly and musically looking forward to 2024. Stay safe J.
I mean guys... I've been watching both of your channels since like Rain cover done with face, and I've been an avid fan. Ever since the Ten Hours I've been pretty emotional about this project. But this year is something else. I honestly don't know what is it about it. Is it the studio, the equipment, the Rob's sincerity or Andrew's energy... This time it perfectly hits all the right spots. It punctures but somehow so softly and delicately. Thank you with all my heart.
God, Rob's song Usually guts me. It's so relatable for so many of us, I'm sure. I don't know what he has going on with his health situation, but I wish the best for him. I noticed he hasn't been as active on RU-vid this past year. I have my suspicions as to what is going on, and I want to help, but I wouldn't know how or if my idea of helping is even right.
On Magic you've somehow ended up acquiring the first line from Toto - Africa, and it thoroughly breaks my brain. Also Dorian is so utterly intense for a song based on such a tender emotion I love it
i forgot how good rob and andrews voices sound together. i think next year you guys should do an 8 song album, but make them like longer more complexly structured songs with more parts
There is something magical about those songs and they are different than your sound till now. You sound so authentic and unpretentious. The music flows more natural and still it feels technically superior. Really great stuff!
As a Beatles fan, Abby Rowed and Dorain has to be my favorite out of all the songs on the album. Abbey Rowed literally reminds me so much of I’ve Just Seen a Face while Dorian gives me like Sexy Sadie and I Want You (She’s So Heavy) vibes at the same time
I think you guys are now technically better than the vast majority of bands at making albums! 5 albums IN 5 DAYS* this discography is N U T S ! it's breaking my heart to know that Rob is going through a real hard time. I hope he understands how genuinely incredible he is. Sunlight sunlight, the track he dismissed at first is genuinely one of my favourite songs on this album! The part that heals me about this is seeing and knowing that he's surrounded by caring and supportive friends like you, Andrew, and all the crew for this project. Love everything you guys do, and hope Rob is doing okay and wish him well!
I think the best pieces are the most heartfelt ones, Rob's raw and somber songs and Andrew singing out loud his love for his children. It's a moment in time and a great one. Best wishes to Rob as well!
Usually is genuinely one of the most heart felt songs I've heard in a minute. You can see in Rob's eyes how whatever he's going through is affecting him and this song is just a perfect vessel to try and explain the frustration that comes with pain.
Dorian you sounded like Crowded House and magic could of been an ELO track. Must be an absolute dream being let loose in there. You really tuned in with this studios past. So much heart well done. Just occurred to me I just listened to an entire album. been along time.
I don't fully understand how you made it but it's my favourite album so far. October has been my favorite month since this band existed. thank you both!
This is my favorite project out. Every October I get the silliest grin on my face watching the beauty extracted from the chaos of the day. There are so many Easter eggs and little tidbits that come from the whole team getting their fingerprints on the album.
Love the fadeout at the end of the album!! Usually really spoke to me as someone who finds joy in life from creating but doesn't have much time or energy to create. Pretty Raw was also stunning. Beautiful work. I love your collaboration so much. I can't wait to have this on repeat
