A Deep Dive Into Dance Gavin Dance

[@CrashBlastSmash]

What great timing for this video to come out 🤣 part 2 incoming…

[@blacksugarlovin]

Sounds great ahaha. It might be a minute before I get around to it

[@jaimepunkcat]

No mention of Whatever I Say Is Royal Ocean?! Technically their first record!

[@blacksugarlovin]

Technically you are right. I either plan on having it be it’s own video, or in a part 2!

[@blakethatcher4399]

Came here to say this. That’s the second best after DTBM1 to me.

[@blacksugarlovin]

@@blakethatcher4399 rest assured it’ll get its own video soon

[@Isuckatvideogames210]

DGD was always a band constantly in my rotation but when i went back to revisit happiness they skyrocketed to the top of my list

[@blacksugarlovin]

I love to hear it. This band will always hold a special place in my heart!

[@poormansvlog770]

Mine is DBM

[@lilslicky21]

The Kurt Travis era was my favorite along with my brother from the raw emotion in the lyrics and vocals to the instruments Death Star was by far one of my favorites.

[@blacksugarlovin]

@@lilslicky21 I’m glad to hear that’s the case for you guys. That’s the beautiful thing about this band, everyone will have their favourite

[@CountGremlin]

awesome to see young people loving DGD. all drama aside, all their eras have unique sound and its always amazing. Also word of advice if you've never seen DGD live: buy their tickets as soon as they post dates. Their shows sell out very quickly. At least in Florida 😅

[@blacksugarlovin]

Thank you for the kind words, this band definitely holds a special place in my heart! Aha I’ll make sure to, thanks for the advice

[@Nihoolious]

I first heard this band back in like 2009 in a kitty0706 gmod machinima with Uneasy Hearts Weigh the Most. It wasnt until 2018 that I properly got into the band and they are one of my alltime favs and they're from my hometown which is super cool. I saw them at Swanfest 2022 for the first time which was probably the worst time to see them as it was their first show since Tim passed, Tillian was super emotional and breaking into tears throughout most of the setlist and then would get his first accusations the following week. I sometimes rewatch the vids I took back then and its always a tough watch for all those reasons combined.

[@blacksugarlovin]

@@Nihoolious despite all the reason which make it a tough watch I’m glad to hear about your love for the band, and the good experiences and memories you have because of that. I’ve still yet to see them live but I will soon one day!

[@poormansvlog770]

I read this comment somewhere that says "On DGD's 50th anniversary, they'll have 536 vocalist on stage."

[@blacksugarlovin]

@@poormansvlog770 bahahahah I must’ve missed that but that’s freaking gold dude

[@do0m341]

LMAO I felt you when you started singing "You should've listened to your friends, you would have been over this by now, over this by noowwww". I still do the same.

[@blacksugarlovin]

Thank you! I’m so glad I’m not the only one aha

[@jacobboyle2351]

I catch myself on the same thing all the time X)

[@sehtweadley1013]

the 8-bit instrumentals in the background are quite nice

[@blacksugarlovin]

Thank you for mentioning it, I’m glad that someone noticed that

[@musicalnihilist5143]

Ah yes, a deep dive into the niche thing I like

[@blacksugarlovin]

Glad to hear it!

[@averageportalenjoyer]

i screamed when i saw this on my front page. great video man!! theyre my all time fav and i love learning new little things :P

[@blacksugarlovin]

@@averageportalenjoyer thank you for the lovely comment and I’m also glad to hear that you loved the video!

[@zdoggzero6595]

Deathstar, DBM2 and Mothership are pure perfection, can’t wait to hear Mothership live in full October hopefully

[@blacksugarlovin]

I agree with you on DBM2 and Mothership. Hearing those live would be perfection

[@dr.raychu1883]

An amazing video man, but it surprises me that you didnt mention "Nothing Shameful" at the end, is the ultimate relationship going bad song

[@blacksugarlovin]

Thank you man and it is a good mention, just didn’t come to mind for me

[@just_kespi]

what a master craft of a video, 11/10. Sad that this didn't include jackpot juicer tough

[@blacksugarlovin]

Thank you so much for the love! I’ll either have Jackpot Juicer be it’s own video, or in a part 2 if I miss a few albums. I’m glad that you enjoyed the video!

[@IvanAcevedo_28]

Caviar is what got me into this band. That song is fucking beautiful

[@philthethotdestroyer4194]

bruh thats all Chino from Deftones lol

[@blacksugarlovin]

I need to give that one a re-listen. It’s interesting to hear how we can differ sometimes as fans

[@blacksugarlovin]

@@philthethotdestroyer4194 ahahaha

[@IvanAcevedo_28]

@@philthethotdestroyer4194 its not all chino,he only has a few parts lmao. Their voices work super well together tho

[@philthethotdestroyer4194]

@@IvanAcevedo_28 the style of the song i mean, its a deftones song played by DGD lol

[@weber9807]

Awesome video bro! I love DGD too, this band is so unique XD

[@blacksugarlovin]

Thank you very much bro! I appreciate this comment a lot, especially with them being one of my favourite bands

[@emmanuelortiz4284]

Nice and quick over view for those who need to know the quick history of the band. While I don’t agree with all the best song selected from each album, I can respect the selection made. DGD is so different that I believe any song can mean more to any listener. And my guy said “Open Your Eyes and Look North” was more stand out song on DBM1 versus “Lemon Meringue Tie” 1000% respect that, song is so underrated. Looking forward to part 2 🤙🏻

[@blacksugarlovin]

Wow, I love this extensive comment! I truly am privileged to have people like you watching and commenting on the video. I enjoy how we can healthily agree and disagree on certain tracks being our favourites. “Open Your Eyes and Look North”, will always have a special place in my heart ❤️. Thank you once again for commenting!

[@edge4266]

I wanna just say Tilian was raised around scientology and a lot of his religious lyrics are about his experiences with that!

[@blacksugarlovin]

@@edge4266 oh thank you! Even as a long term DGD fan I didn’t even know that

[@musicalnihilist5143]

I never gave a shot about lyrics until I listened to these guys

[@blacksugarlovin]

I like hearing that, for me it took a few albums in, but damn do their lyrics kick ass! Also as a yugioh fan I love your profile pic

[@666_N_94]

Happiness is my favorite DGD album and thinks it’s a perfect album haha

[@blacksugarlovin]

@@666_N_94 I’m glad to hear that. It’s not my favourite but has some of the best songs in the band’s catalog for sure!

[@666_N_94]

@@blacksugarlovin enjoyed the video by the way! Always enjoy hearing people’s DGD rankings!

[@blacksugarlovin]

@@666_N_94 glad to hear that you enjoyed it and I liked hearing your opinion as well

[@arxeha]

the first song that introduced me was headhunter and philosopher king, but i got attached when i listened to we own the night. god damn that song is one of the best

[@blacksugarlovin]

You had a great introduction there my friend. We own the night still hits me in my feels, it was my introduction and still is a banger!

[@philthethotdestroyer4194]

My first was Man of the Year, to this day i think it is DGDs best song.

[@blacksugarlovin]

@@philthethotdestroyer4194 that’s in my top 10! You’re not lying dude

[@rad_lad_2715]

I too find myself singing "oh you should have listened to your friends" randomly throughout the day Also the robot with human hair pt 3 is my current favorite song from the deathstar album

[@blacksugarlovin]

I’m glad to hear that I’m not the only one aha. That’s interesting, I might have to give that one a re-listen some time soon

[@InDepthMusicReviews]

Released on my 21st birthday

[@blacksugarlovin]

@@InDepthMusicReviews glad to hear that dude

[@matildalitsey143]

I relate to your Acceptance Speech experience a lot. When i first listened to the album, only a month or so ago, I nearly hated it, especially The Jiggler. Now, the only tracks i enjoy are Strawberry Swisher pt. 3 and Jesus H. Macy because of TSC2.

[@blacksugarlovin]

@@matildalitsey143 I’m glad to hear that you had a similar experience to. Time really does help sometimes

[@cyberzangoose16]

Dude it is so nice to hear that someone else appreciates Swisher Pt.1 absolute banger of a song and it hits every time I play it. Also I relate to you when it comes to the deathstar segment with relationships. I am currently in the exact situation you described and I actually have to avoid listening to Deathstar because of it.

[@blacksugarlovin]

Dude the Swisher songs are some of the best things the band has ever made, I’m glad to hear you like em too! What are the chances you ended up relating to my little story there aha. In a weird way it make me happy that I told it. Thanks for commenting too

[@cyberzangoose16]

​@blacksugarlovin Came back to this to recommend Divisi by A Lot Like Birds. Kurt Travis wasn't on it so I avoided it for a while but man does it hit me hard. Fantastic album.

[@blacksugarlovin]

@@cyberzangoose16 thank you for letting me know. I’ll get around to checking it sometime soon

[@zimxzam5926]

You should listen to vanity’s fair, and truly random code. It’s two songs from kurts band a lot like birds. 10/10 songs

[@blacksugarlovin]

Thank you for the recommendations! I’ve been meaning to listen to their stuff for quite some time now. When I get around to it I’ll make a video and or videos for them

[@tcarv]

@@blacksugarlovin I'd also add "The Blowtorch Is Applied to the Sugar" by them, the last 1:30 of that song is a work of art

[@blacksugarlovin]

@@tcarv thank you for that recommendation as well!

[@shambamtymaam]

Great video! Love seeing another black person into DGD

[@blacksugarlovin]

Thank you for the kind words, and I’m also glad to see another person into DGD as well!

[@gomezmarleni15]

i tried so hard but the singing was getting so cringe I'm sorry T___T tapped out at 9:42 . pretty good besides that tho I just cant handle second hand embarrassment LOL

[@blacksugarlovin]

I’m glad that you liked got and managed to last that long ahaha. I’ll make sure to double down on it next time

[@gomezmarleni15]

@@blacksugarlovin honestly? Respect 👏 didn't mean no hate just wasn't my taste. Ya got great taste in music tho lol

[@blacksugarlovin]

@@gomezmarleni15 it’s all good aha 🙏🏿

[@JimmyDoesVlogging]

Great vid, All valid top song choices, nice touch with bringing your own performances in there too ;) I got into DGD around the time Happiness/DTBM2 came out, (After Discovering Jonny Through the "Isles and Glaciers" project with PTV and Chiodos) So it's really cool to hear the opinions people introduced during the Tilian era on the old days. (Honestly for me I faded out of DGD post Mothership apart from a few highlights (Evaporate snatched a piece of my soul, I had goosebumps all over, I even said to a friend it was the DGD "Donny What a catch") Looking Forward to your PT 2 look on Jackpot Juicer, The mid album songs/Post-Tim songs. And the new work with Andrew Wells. I think He's a great middle point between Jonny and Tilian, His Vocals With Eidola are solid. (Also, I can't recommend the Secret Band albums enough. It's Will, Jon and Matt going balls to the wall with creativity and chaos, Meat Fetish is a personal fave, and might even hint on the future of DGD. since their guitarist is joining the touring lineup and If what's been said by Andy is anything to go by.)

[@blacksugarlovin]

Thank you for this mountain of a comment! I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed the video and my performances aha. It’s been really great getting to see everyone’s experience and feelings with the band! The WISRO script has been written, so now it’s time to work on the Jackpot Juicer one. As for Secret band and the other projects you mentioned, I’ll try and give them a look sometime soon

[@ray-vq5sv]

The what a catch donnie mention ahh 🙏🙏 fob and dgd on top !!!

[@blacksugarlovin]

I’m glad you appreciate aha. Love both of those bands indeed!

[@WildShirobon]

DGD is such a wild enigma of a band. I completely understand the hate the music gets. You either get it or you dont and you cant convince people to convert. Maybe its in our DNA. Maybe its pico de gallo

[@blacksugarlovin]

I agree that they’re a polarising band in the best way possible! Ahaha I love that pico de gallo reference. Hope you enjoyed the video!

[@dancegregorydance6933]

Damn the FOB to DGD pipeline is REAL

[@blacksugarlovin]

Yessir it is! Might have to make a fall out boy video for them

[@JonathonFailsAtLife]

Yep, can confirm. None of us are unique, we're just following the formula. 😂

[@raquelnazari]

Dude, it would be amazing to see the face of "WTF" of someone who had never heard DGD before, and watched your video hearing you singing the lycris. Imagine thinking that DGD has a smooth, clean, and anti-noising sound and vocals. I would love to see that LMAO. I really liked your video! I have been listening to DGD since 2016. Don't really think the latest albuns (Jackpot Juicer and Afterbuner) are good, sadly. The peak was Mothership and Artificial Selection, even tho I think Jonny is by very very far the best vocalist of DGD, the man is a legend. I wish he could return to the band someday. Ps: the old albuns are better! Another ps (that you didn't asked for): how could u not like the song "happiness"?!, so sad. My favorite song is Shelf Life! I'm brazilian, so if my english is kinda shitty, don't judge me. Anyway, great video! ✌🏻

[@blacksugarlovin]

@@raquelnazari I’m glad you liked the video and thanks for your detailed comment. I agree with you on the fact that I think Mothership was their peak, Afterburner was like an interesting experiment for me, and I loved Jackpot Juicer. I’m glad to see and hear about your love for the band, it definitely makes this video that much more worth it!

[@whiteyshred4330]

Deathstar is the best dgd album, plus calling Jon mess vocals growls is funny af

[@blacksugarlovin]

I’m glad you enjoyed it. I had to find a way to switch up every now and then aha

[@Pepper-Ga]

Happiness was perfect..... IMO.😅

[@blacksugarlovin]

Half of happiness in perfection , the other half not so much. But I’m glad that you love it!

[@gooby7197]

@@blacksugarlovinit’s insane how you think strawberry swisher is better than nasa

[@blacksugarlovin]

@@gooby7197 I still stand on that all day everyday

[@jjhfr984]

What did u think about the 2 new song

[@blacksugarlovin]

I haven’t listened to them yet, but when I listen to Jackpot Juicer that’s when I’ll let y’all know

[@Elmysticjuan]

This video is booty

[@blacksugarlovin]

I like booty so I’ll take that as a compliment

[@Elmysticjuan]

@@blacksugarlovin booty booty rocking everywhere

[@ericasanchez7240]

Will swan screams dtbm-happyness btw I like the 8bit styl dgd in da back round

[@blacksugarlovin]

Ahh okay, I was pretty confident that it was just the happiness era, but thanks for correcting me. I’m glad you noticed and liked the 8bit songs in the background, I figured it would add a nice touch

[@weewoowilliams9711]

What do you think about Prisoner?

[@blacksugarlovin]

It’s a pretty good track, more on the chill side but it works for me

[@swisserty]

knock it off with the ai sludge!!

[@blacksugarlovin]

Don’t know what ai you’re on about. But even if it is there, just because of this comment I’ll make sure to add some more next time 😉

[@swisserty]

@@blacksugarlovin dunkateer, flamiscally reclined bank of a dodo bird, revealed my his pitch unstable clank of crank!! Ramblings of a snorted flimsy tinky

[@caylei9967]

There’s gonna have to be an extension to this bc of the new tillian shit

[@blacksugarlovin]

Most definitely! I’ve finished writing a video for the WISRO EP. Now it’s time to address JJ and this

[@maggot4ever719]

Kurt is the best

[@blacksugarlovin]

@@maggot4ever719 He’s definitely iconic, but Tilian and Jonny are tied for me

[@lukes3667]

How you gunna gloss over zachary garrens contributions? :P

[@blacksugarlovin]

There’s so many members that have been a part of the band that some slip my mind more than others

[@PackemupPosy]

No Menion of Lemon Meringue Tie in DBM?

[@blacksugarlovin]

I probably forgot to mention it, or I wanted to give love to the other tracks on DBM. But I think it goes without saying that Lemon Meringue Tie is a certified classic and banger!

[@MAGICCOFFEY]

Not finished yet but why didn't u start from the E.P?

[@blacksugarlovin]

I didn’t include it since it wasn’t an album. However, I’ll include it in a part 2 or have it be it’s own seperate video

[@dancecollindance]

Why are we not talking about JJ?

[@blacksugarlovin]

Purely cause I haven’t listened to it yet. It’ll either be it’s own video or in a part 2

[@Incarnationofpessimism]

Just started so I'll update when I finish but why not start with Royal Ocean

[@blacksugarlovin]

@@Incarnationofpessimism just finished the script for it so it’s only a matter of time before I record it

[@nfranklin997]

10:25 😂😂😂😂

[@blacksugarlovin]

🙏🏿☝🏿

[@TheSuperSangan]

I feel like tillian has the weakest vocals out of the roster. Then again i quit listening to them in 2010ish then “refound” them in 2022 and I just felt like his style was so jarring probably due to my expectations of what i thought dgd should sound like

[@blacksugarlovin]

@@TheSuperSangan I feel like this a completely fair opinion, considering this is how I felt when I first heard Acceptance Speech, and had to get used to Tilian being the clean vocalist. I’m glad that you “refound” them tho

[@scale8125]

This was a great band while it lasted. Hopefully Tilian gets to sing his old songs but akin to a Taylor Swift move with his own versions of the instrumentation. He is signed to the same record label and all the music belongs to them anyways.

[@blacksugarlovin]

I still think that they’re a great band and I’m excited for what the new era holds. But I agree with you on what ting to hear Tilian’s version of the new songs

[@scale8125]

@@blacksugarlovin yea especially knowing how a lot of their bigger hits were just repurposed solo material from Tilian’s solo stuff (lyrics). In terms of the band, I think they need to rediscover their sound, the new stuff sounds like it was meant for Tilian, even though he didn’t get a songwriting credit. So either they’re still subconsciously writing with Tilian in mind (because they’re used to it) or they took his name out of it despite his contributions. I’m leaning towards the former, to which rediscovering their sound will be needed. I find it hard to listen to an obvious Tilian chorus without Tilian, and I’m not listening to Eidola 2.0.

[@enriquesilva9251]

I think you were right the first time about Jon not having doing the unclean vocals on Deathstar! - I think Will is even ‘seen’ doing them in the “Zoloft” video - boy has that record aged well

[@blacksugarlovin]

Thank you for that. It sometimes gets hard keeping track with these longer videos

[@Uncle_Nut]

Jon left before they filmed the video

[@shoot646]

If you're familiar with Jon's speaking voice, it's clear as day that the vocals on Death Star are in fact Jon Mess

[@blacksugarlovin]

@@shoot646 well I wasn’t, hence the mixup in the video

[@map9992]

You absolutely butchered all of their songs. I guess we know who won't be the next DGD vocalist 😂

[@blacksugarlovin]

@@map9992 thank you, comments like yours are my motivation to keep on doing these

[@map9992]

@@blacksugarlovin Definitely keep doing this I love the narration but the singing tho idk, A for effort IG lol

[@blacksugarlovin]

@@map9992 thank you aha I’ve got a Fall Out Boy deep diving coming out in a few months

[@map9992]

@@blacksugarlovin FOB was my first concert and probably my favorite band of all time so I'm excited.

[@yegheieu]

Im a Tillian purist

[@blacksugarlovin]

@@yegheieu love to hear that

[@licoricetheowl4174]

If there’s one thing that’s true about DGD, it’s that the band sucked until Tilian came. JC isn’t good, and neither is Kurt Travis. Having bad taste is okay, but pretending they were good isn’t. I’m excited to see how Andrew and Jon tackle lead together.

[@blacksugarlovin]

I respectfully disagree with parts of this statement. The bad was good with solid instrumentation and JC’s vocals. He had the strongest vocals of all 3, Tilian had the best mix of vocals and lyrics, and Kurt was the weakest in both but made up for it in vibes. But I think that’s the beauty of all this, it’s that we can have different opinions on the same band that we love

[@ChadLennexRules]

What a terrible opinion you are entitled to

[@licoricetheowl4174]

@@ChadLennexRules it’s just rage bait bro, lol.