2022's Emo Masterpiece | Never Before Seen, Never Again Found | Arm's Length

[@allensteinberg8969]

you rock so hard ♥️ thank you for resonating with it

[@GamiGreen]

Truly incredible album, now come to the UK!

[@PopPunkApologist]

Y’all made it easy to love!

[@stevenm6301]

Album of the year for me. It's not even close either.

[@allensteinberg8969]

oops i meant thank you for rocking with it *

[@sarkamichaljanicova32]

Sir, the amount of tears I've cried listening to this album speaks for itself tbh. after generations and generations of my family dealing with illness and family trauma, this hits straight in the feels (but in kinda healing and cathartic way, so thank you so much ❤)

[@shortytwig]

So this is one of the albums that is amazing when listening front to back. I have a list of my top 5 albums, and I think this one is cracking my top 5. It is that good. Front to back.

[@tommysips]

I've listened to this album front to back probably over a hundred times, and I can't stop. Feels good knowing others out there appreciate it just as much. Thanks for this!

[@coanwilliams]

This album is up there with A Home Like no Place is There for me. Genre recalibrating record, every song necessary in the track list, incredibly strong songwriting front to back, unique yet familiar in how quickly it resonates from the the first listen. Tough Love, Muscle Memory, and Dirge are my favs, but this record is packed

[@altairdub]

I was just telling that to my homie I have not been this addicted to an album since the hoteliers last 2 releases it’s soooooo good

[@dylanwilliams1195]

I only just stumbled onto them about a month or two ago and I can’t find myself wanting to listen to any other band but them. These guys are IT

[@NomadicAssassin1]

if they are in your area, please see them live! they are amazing and so full of energy

[@JongiB96]

I'm obliged to disagree with your hot take regarding Moth Song... I think the lyricism is absolutely breathtaking. That first verse?! "You flew around where my light goes, And you're chewing holes in all my clothes I let you out, thought you'd go home, But you said your home is where I go." The imagery is as beautiful and haunting as the tune. Other than that, as a fan of pop punk for as long as I can remember, I'm so glad I found this channel. Let's go!

[@Gooseplan]

Found this album today and can’t stop listening to it. Just insane lyricism.

[@pushon10]

No Closer To Heaven is a great follow-up to The Greatest Generation. It was the best sequel they could have produced.

[@beforever]

I'm an old head and this album jumped into my top ten/five of all time, Playing Mercy is by far my favourite on the record.

[@onyong123]

Reminds me of the first time i heard The Early November. Takes me back. So good.

[@DominicBucciTWW]

I’ve never heard an album like this. I love every second of it

[@mklschwrtz2]

This is hands down one of my favorite albums in a long while. Even the opening line on Overture is something special. And then Aries and Dirge are just... Amazing. Fantastic album overall but those three songs are just so fantastic.

[@ryanrivera2430]

I had the Skull Candy Hesh....just riding and listening to music.

[@pushon10]

They have the sweeping soundscapes of The Hotelier and the heaviness of Joyce Manor. They also remind me of Charmer a bit.

[@NJGoldenleaf]

Love love love this album as well - just discovered arms length recently and huge fan now due to this album. I agree it’s incredible

[@justjibsy]

One of my favorite releases of 2022. Never heard of them before this record, heard the first two tracks and was hooked and bought the vinyl. Amazing!

[@lildripdrop2383]

Going to see them tonight!!! Excited to yell my tonsils out!

[@YoJxye]

Honestly my fav album in a long long time, had it on repeat since it came out

[@Pulpxx]

Listened to this straight off your recommendation and I was not disappointed. Thank you for keeping us in the loop, its now sitting up their with other legendary emo albums in my mind. At first I didn't know if I'd like the rough vocals but after about 2 full listens I couldn't help finding them the perfect accompaniment to the music.

[@PopPunkApologist]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for giving it a chance, I absolutely love the album too.

[@JawncoreIL]

Man I can't believe I've slept on these guys for so long; what an absolute gem of an album and band 🤩

[@PopPunkApologist]

They are quite good! Funny you should watch this video… tomorrow’s march sadness episode is about this album!

[@LowEndPCGamer100]

i cant lie, they have literally outdone shed by title fight for me, which since 2018, has been my alltime favorite tape, but now, arm's length holds my center of attention, i cant wait until their next release, i dont care if it surpasses never before seen, i just want more

[@daph545]

playing mercy is the best song on this album

[@THESHAYZ1]

Album fucks hard.

[@Jipni]

Did your opinion change on Moth Song? I skipped it a couple times initially but it’s become one of my favorites and forever in my emo lists for sure.

[@PopPunkApologist]

Yeah, I like it a great deal more now. It’s still in the running for least favorite track despite me thinking it’s an excellent song.

[@VantasticTelevision]

Also love this album!

[@takeshelter5313]

Its a fucking sick album

[@punkrockboy860]

I love the whole album

[@ItsAlwaysRainingInWa]

I felt like The Hotelier could never top their first EP, but then Goodness happened

[@danielsteinberg7698]

You rock Al!! Love ya from Uncle Dan.

[@PopPunkApologist]

Hi everyone, I am so so sorry about some of the technical difficulties in this video. I'm still learning! Anyways, thanks for watching and I hope you love this album as much as I do.

[@brutaljustin1349]

Ugh, I really wish they'd print CDs of this album...

[@zunar2784]

arms length best band

[@PopPunkApologist]

i can get on board with that

[@prince5063]

Ok, so, Peripheral Vision is tied for my favorite album of all time, and I absolutely LOVE this album, am and interested to see where they do next. Just wanted to know if you don’t like Shoegaze or Peripheral Vision? Or by that comment you made you meant you didn’t want them to go the direction Turnover did after peripheral vision?

[@prince5063]

Ok, just watched your turnover vid, misinterpreted what you said lol, but great vid! Discovered the band a bit ago while listening to some emo music on shuffle

[@PopPunkApologist]

I love turnover! Selfishly I don’t want arm’s length to go in that direction because I love their current sound so much. But arm’s length should do what they think is best and not listen to anyone else lol

[@PopPunkApologist]

What album is peripheral vision tied with for you?

[@prince5063]

@@PopPunkApologist The first glass beach album!

[@GamiGreen]

First time checking out your channel, but it looks like we have very very similar tastes, looking forward to more reviews. Might be cool to do some looks back to other releases in 2022 that came out before you made the channel (would love to hear your thoughts on The Dangerous Summer's latest!). You've got a new sub, all the way from England :)

[@PopPunkApologist]

Thanks friend. Coming Home is on the docket in the next 2-3 videos :) Stay tuned!

[@PopPunkApologist]

What are some of your other favorites this year ?

[@GamiGreen]

@@PopPunkApologist No Pressure LP, Bilmuri - Goblin Hours & The Midnight - Heroes. You should check out Wither Away - I won't find hope in you, it's from last year but flew under the radar imho.

[@joegaffney8006]

It’s a standout album for sure

[@CeliosNetwork]

I think Family and Friends is a great sound, but wouldn't want an entire Arms Length album to sound like it. Dirge is an outstanding song, but again I wouldn't want an entire album of Dirges. Object Permanence and In Loving Memory are the bop to the top bangers.

[@CeliosNetwork]

Overall, if I were to write a one-line review to reel in new listeners, I'd say nbsnaf is the heavy existential and grieving content of younger pianos become the teeth and casey with the musical deliverance of mid-career brand new and late-career the wonder years.

[@pushon10]

Overture is the best song imo