Alex G - God Save the Animals ALBUM REVIEW

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A really solid set of tunes from Alex G.
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FAV TRACKS: AFTER ALL, RUNNER, MISSION, S.D.O.S, CROSS THE SEA, BLESSING, MIRACLES
LEAST FAV TRACK: FORGIVE
ALEX G - GOD SAVE THE ANIMALS / 2022 / DOMINO / INDIE ROCK, AUTO-FOLK
7/10
Y'all know this is just my opinion, right?

[@skaggywag]

one of his album’s finally hit anthony’s alex g spot

[@vVincent.]

wow

[@Beesechurger42069]

You sir have won the Internet, plz take this reddit gold

[@sypht4320]

@@Beesechurger42069 that was painful to read, never comment that shit again please.

[@46thandBliss]

thanks

[@spooderdude1302]

😕

[@b00psn00t]

Alex G is like Big Thief in the sense that you either get it and feel the emotions or you don’t.

[@keedizzle2387]

YES! ur so right!

[@worrywirt]

my 2 favourites haha, so true! they resonate with me so deeply but I get that it doesn’t hit for everybody

[@grantsummers8625]

Couldn’t have said this better myself. Bravo 👌

[@savageantelope3306]

TFW you get the emotions 😳

[@bonnibagel3756]

I definitely get it from this album, only sparingly with Big Thief. Might have to give their last one another go.

[@drain4314]

you wouldve given this a 10 if it was called “Pimp save the Butterflies”

[@swanton47]

LMFAOOO

[@AMGACY]

Bahahaha

[@mvwil]

Alex lacks melanin

[@yuckykent1355]

Booooo

[@shapdanone]

I believe that being hard to like for people like Anthony might be one of Alex's songwriting key strengths

[@bobsucks9647]

LMFAOOOO

[@sylviewang5919]

REAL

[@martincastro1185]

LMFAO i could bet my life that Anthony cant understand shit of what alex wrote

[@steinslineok5615]

​@@martincastro1185bruh ur acting like his lyrics are hard to understand 💀💀💀

[@graysonp.6235]

Lmao true ​@@steinslineok5615

[@parkourguy4567]

One of the best indie albums of all time, 2/10

[@Ripcookiethief]

You're too generous with your auto folk scores and I'm tired of pretending you're not. -4/10.

[@daycrusher.2376]

i fucking love this record. bro is strange with his auto tune and his animal lyrics.

[@VYDZER]

sahbabii?

[@korypuller6830]

@@VYDZER sahhhhbabiiii

[@lewistyler462]

He does animals, not people.

[@Digitalsp1t]

I cannot express how much I love this comment haha

[@lennyosorio9215]

This is my favorite comment about Alex g ever omg

[@jadusdoe8470]

Anthony, if you were a true vegan and cared for saving the animals, you'd give this a 10!

[@jibbajabba]

He minused three points cause he's an atheist

[@CrackdanieIs]

On his weakest one

[@qwertzystone5654]

@@jibbajabbaim an atheist but honestly this is at the very very least an 8/10 i love the faith and forgiveness themes because honestly it just gives me hope and helps me maintain a peaceful and forgiving attitude. i respect others faith and was honestly surprised i liked the faith themes in the album. miracles is probably my favorite song on the album.

[@shamdogg]

his songwriting has always been good

[@MaxMax-zo9vq]

for real

[@daisychainsaw]

exactly lol fantano doesnt listen

[@connor5669]

I have to agree. I don't really understand his criticism there

[@drewbunton1156]

No it has not 💀💀💀

[@sansisntness]

@@drewbunton1156 fool

[@tylerblair318]

Ain't It Easy is such a fucking BOP. I'm SHOCKED that song isn't in the best tracks.

[@tylerwhite7710]

Totally agreed, my favorite track on the album

[@MegaClaymore123]

Yeah thats song is awesome. I love the distorted vocals in the middle very Thom Yorke-esque

[@hamishdouglas8780]

it's such a lovely song, can see why it might not stand out for some but it's definitely up there for me

[@jamespolly9663]

Best one

[@charwest5892]

Aint it easy and early morning waiting are the best songs on the album

[@ceo1112]

he finally gives alex a decent score

[@Rosethesicko]

no spoilers

[@totlyepic]

@@Rosethesicko why are you reading the comments before you watch the video lmao

[@savvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvva]

Alex finally did something decent

[@Numberce]

A 6 is a decent score lmao

[@classicpinball9873]

His name’s Alex G not Alex A

[@mystic.shokupan]

Thanks, now give House of Sugar a higher score

[@adanlona2477]

definitely one of alex g's top 3 albums. Cant stop listening to miracles 😭😭 when he starts singing "HOW MANY MORE SONGS AM I SUPPOSED TO WRITE"

[@mvwil]

that shit had soul. Neil Young BTFO

[@couchfrank5093]

EXACTLY

[@agneebags]

that part always makes me cry

[@danjames7685]

I dunno, this album felt more special than a 7/10. Alex G's blend of indie/hyperpop/dream pop in this album is beautiful and something I think it going to influence a lot of artists going forward.

[@KasraGhaharian84]

I feel like it pained him to give it a 7 😅. Definitely feel some heavy bias creeping into this review.

[@williammoyle1385]

Idk I think this album needed a little more focus. Kinda reminds me of the Quadeca album in the fact that it feels like a transitioning point to an even better next album. 7 feels like an accurate rating to me, and I think his next album will be like an 8 or a 9

[@titusr]

And here we are with Kevin Abstract giving off huge Alex G Vibes with his latest music.

[@B4CKWARDS_CH4RM]

I feel like to understand why Alex G is so loved you have to listen to any album 3 times.

[@mskcrc]

I've listened several times, strong 6 from me -- the left-field shit does not land

[@olsonbryce777]

@@mskcrc cap

[@mskcrc]

@@olsonbryce777 you're so white and suburban, stop it

[@essential_listening]

@@mskcrc yeah you’re wrong

[@TheNizoubizou]

@@mskcrc I barely got through the first listen and i'm done.

[@chillednshit]

this album is one of those "how has no one done this already" moments, its super simple but so nice

[@thesunnyark2741]

Ain't it easy is so sad man. That second verse came out of no where and just broke me down.

[@tomrawstorn]

Completely agree! Love the intro just how it fades I get the super chillz

[@bradley364]

Alex G Heads are eating tonight. Decent 7 might as well be a Light 9 when grading on the Melon Curve.

[@Jesse-vr1tq]

🤣🤣

[@veraeroes]

I absolutely love this album, “Runner” is maybe one of my favourite songs of all time

[@kaizokuAUTO]

Surely it is too recent to say it is one of your favourite of all time

[@RogueBones]

I didn’t much care for the record as a whole, but Runner is a 10/10 song and have had it on repeat for a while. What an incredible song

[@mskcrc]

I really like that song but that's an insane take

[@forrestrichard8133]

Runaway Train is your favorite song of all time?

[@mskcrc]

@@forrestrichard8133 no, Downtown Train

[@jeremyr5301]

Damn I actually really like Forgive. One of my favorite songs he's ever done.

[@hunnixox13]

I didn't know what to think of it on first listen but it grew on me and now I love it. It's definitely a song that might require multiple listens to get used to the singing while crying lol.

[@shapdanone]

It's pretty sick indeed

[@Digitalsp1t]

The singing while crying is so jarring to me.. it’s so emotional and vulnerable I think it’s incredible

[@charwest5892]

Its 10x the song live because of the solo. Fountaino is gushing farcities in this one.

[@Phlegm-mignon]

About time you liked his records but his song writing always has been amazing this isn’t new

[@Numberce]

Hes always found alex g good or just ok, he gave beach music a 6, a 6 means he liked it and thought it was pretty good

[@nikolademitri731]

@@Numberce there’s a beautiful lady in the comment, and all you can focus on is the score? Dude she LOVES you. How bout focusing on scoring with her? 🍓💦🔥👨🏼‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏿

[@halloweenfan158]

@@nikolademitri731 that lady is a bot

[@luciencron6655]

even the skin cells were good

[@Numberce]

@@nikolademitri731 im into men

[@QueLaZaRuS]

SDOS, Mission and Ain't it Easy are such absolute tunes. Along with the rest

[@Hollyka]

1:40 he actually did soundtrack a film called We’re All Going to the World’s Fair and those two songs did give me vibes of the music he did for the movie

[@User9bo]

I had the exact same thought

[@Rishiyisus]

I thought you would hate it, thank god I was wrong, I love this album, matter of fact this may be my fav alex g album

[@allyemeraart]

i haven't listened since TRICK, might give this a go

[@brvnotrash]

why does it matter if he hates it

[@Rishiyisus]

@@brvnotrash to be honest, nothing, i would loved the album anyways, but glad he liked it

[@brvnotrash]

@@Rishiyisus that's what matters! i personally do not agree with most of his opinions about Alex lol imo his best album is either house of sugar or trick

[@microsoftcock]

thank god? thank god? dude stand up, stop being so pathetic

[@maximalist5038]

I don’t know how you haven’t seen Alex’s genius until now, but I’m glad you’ve come around. Maybe liking this will help you find the great stuff in his previous record

[@rafeguitarr]

This album def deserves an 8 or higher but a 7 from you is still a W

[@freelance_commie]

@🍓 𝐌𝐘 𝐇𝐎𝐓 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎 - SĘÉ NÓW ! good point!

[@GS_-fs5pb]

It's nice to see Anthony enjoying an Alex G record.

[@christianjade5145]

Melon consistenly placed the House of Sugar singles in the Best Tracks of the Week and still gave it a bad score lol.

[@nikolademitri731]

@@christianjade5145 hey I mean, I can think of dozens of albums with great singles, or at least singles I liked, and then albums I thought were really dull. Or vice versa. It happens.

[@sofaslippers7634]

The only gripe I have with the Runaway Train comparison is that it’s not the same chord progression at all. Regardless of key signature, Runner is a IV, I, V progression whereas Runaway Train is a I, iii, vi, V progression. Completely different vibe - Runner doesn’t contain any minor chords. Sure, the beginning of the vocal melody is really similar, but that’s it. Seems to me like it’s a tribute or reference more than anything considering the song title.

[@danielkillorin9742]

fire take

[@parsleytarts]

Beato

[@mradhurley]

get outta here with your silly facts

[@Benjamenvince]

Foreal bruh, you know damn well you heard Runaway Train right off the bat

[@Rmiller07]

Now compare "After All" with Brand New's "Guernica"

[@polymorphusis3614]

Runner = one of da best songs of da year

[@zacharyhanson3914]

hivemind gang stand up

[@Summerrhead]

@@zacharyhanson3914 Digriders stand up

[@angel_of_rust]

If Alex G just said he was vegan you'd give this a 10

[@chairshoe81]

alex g on miracles 'How many more songs am I supposed to write Before I should turn it off and say goodnight?' anthony fantano 'this is some serious gourmet shit'

[@bhasdavis5940]

Every Alex g album bangs. Songwriting has always been fire. Trick is a 10 don’t @ me 💅

[@deztruct0823]

Everyone like "oh thank goodness it got a good score!" lol why you can still like it even if Anthony feels different

[@RoadrunnerAve]

your head is looking very symmetrical today, anthony. have a good day

[@smartiesmcflurry6755]

right? it's very aesthetically pleasing.

[@tylermitchell8649]

Aint It Easy has been on repeat!!!! Also I need therapy!!!!!!

[@adriatic.vineyards]

Me too Tyler. Me too

[@nickhowle6137]

Imagine giving the best album ever made a 7

[@joelowry1323]

this was the first alex g album that blew me away. plus my friends are huge alex g fans so it's just been great closing out the summer listening to this. one of my contenders for album of the year next time ants from up there and time skiffs (which you also gave a 7)

[@josiahdiedrich6966]

I'm so happy I wasn't the only one that thought this was his best complete work so far; love him or hate him Alex is the best creative risk taker out there today

[@colonelbrando]

Wow, he respected my faves Alex G and the Garden in the same month. Fantano and I can be friends once again. The curse is lifted.

[@end.olives]

Had to come back to find this comment just to say thanks. The garden is AMAZING, i didnt know it. Thy mission is an instant favorite of mine. FUCK YEAH

[@maxwellpepper5408]

"Runnerway Train" Love Alex G, and def noticed the Soul Asylum similarity upon first hearing Runner 😝 I know Alex def leans into some 90's stuff that, growing up, I would have found kinda cringey at the time. But seeing him have "Life Is A Highway" as his intro music during one of his live shows, I know he certainly has a sweet spot for some cheesiness :P

[@yeah2043]

i got into alex g very recently and i love experimental music like bladee’s stuff… i wasn’t expecting an album like this and i love how different it is where it gets better the more u listen to it

[@yeah2043]

i’ve been addicted to the song sdos since i heard it

[@ps1hagrid689]

That bladee to alex g pipeline don’t play..

[@ajackrabbitplays6446]

Love this album, glad you gave it a decent rating. Thank you Mr. Anthony “Light 1” Fantano.

[@jimmybauer6505]

Hadn't initially enjoyed the singles but within the whole album experience I totally fuck with this record from start to finish I only hope Fantano doesn't ruin this with a bad score

[@dogsigh]

YES ! with the soul asylum sound alike song "runner." had me singing " runaway train" all day in my head

[@berrybbenson4634]

The Soul Asylum reference was on point. I couldn’t stop hearing Runaway train during every verse.

[@MetagrossOverlordX]

Great video Anthony, but SGDQ was months ago, you should've donated to Save the Animals when you had the chance

[@jasperh494]

Bro did not even talk about Ain’t It Easy which is by far one of the best and most sincere Alex G songs to date…

[@alexgrissom3513]

I'm also Alex G and a longtime vegan, so excited to give this album a listen based on the title and your score. Thanks melonhead

[@fuzzyharmony]

my hands were itching to complain abt a low score, but i am surprisingly pleased with the review.

[@jinguini8001]

Will never justify his other reviews tho they need an increase

[@CerdurTV]

i have that vocal from the end of SBOS stuck in my head

[@koojaa]

gOd is mY deSigNnnerr-er-er-r-r-r-r

[@blacksquidward12345]

THE THUMBNAIL TRICKED ME!!!!

[@jaredkieser9317]

Really like "Ain't It Easy" . Took me a couple listens but I'm really loving this album.

[@mikekasabion]

A 7 from fantano is a win god save the melon

[@FloydSamson]

Hey Anthony, there is an album coming out called The Distance by Floyd Samson on October 7. Will you please review it when it comes out?

[@reaganaut530]

Runawaythony Traintano lives forever in my heart and mind

[@1gnore_me.]

was not expecting that score with the intro lol

[@colsonrizzuto7973]

After all really is incredible

[@zachmacdonald1939]

Are you going to review the Marlon Williams album? The one with Thinking of Nina

[@austins.2495]

This album is fantastic

[@nightcr_wler]

Alex is in fact a G

[@drewbunton1156]

This album is fucking phenomenal, not a huge fan of his old music, but this is one of my favorite albums of the year.

[@ohnoourtableitsbroken6527]

no bitterness slaps so hard in the 2nd half

[@daisyl3245]

I am a huge fan of Alex g - though every time I listen to a new album, I have to listen to it 2-3 times before I start loving it, and then I'm obsessed. Same thing happened with house of sugar. Alex's lyrics have always been beautiful so I highly disagree with that statement. he's an incredible musician. Super surprised you didn't talk about Aint It Easy - that song is so good

[@ianhh23]

Forgive is the best. I recently was in a clothing shop and they played it, it felt cool

[@MallcopsRulezzz]

i see you have that bright eyes record chillin' in the background

[@KalmMind]

I’ve been listening to this recently, really enjoy it

[@tescobesco]

Deaths dynamic shroud and Stella Donnelly please 🙏

[@defoperator7993]

I was playing this album with my grandpa he didn’t bat an eye…real folk music

[@nerudaab4265]

Cross The Sea, Blessings, After All, are my favorite (the best) tracks on this album

[@leafyconcern]

Now there’s gonna be an Alex g Fantano interview! Melon’s gotta know I’d click on that

[@In.New.York.I.Milly.Rock.]

"Long time viewer, first time donating! Save the animals!"

[@slutzkpc29]

Glad I'm not the only one that heard Runaway Train in Runner

[@B4CKWARDS_CH4RM]

I wouldn’t be surprised if Alex G had strong influences in his album. For most people in the DIY area of music, pulling directly from other songs and artists really isn’t a big deal. In turn, a TON of DIY artists these days will draw directly from Alex G, which is fine

[@tylerhackner9731]

Giving Alex a decent score yay

[@ericw6923]

The high points are so high. And the lesser points are interesting/ confusing but I agree with this review. I will say, for me, if the whole album held the same quality that "early morning waiting", "runner", and "cross the sea" have it would easily be a 9 out of 10.

[@stevejohnson7541]

Didn’t god already save the animals with that whole ark thing? Seems like a big oversight

[@shannonpowell1893]

This review is so technical and boring. It was one of the most beautiful albums i've ever heard

[@retnugnahte]

he enjoyed it

[@abbreviateddisc]

Historic day for music criticism

[@Lebowski55]

Is that a Bright Eyes album in the back?

[@bryankellam5801]

Apparently Runner was a direct homage to, or was at least inspired by, Runaway Train, Anthony. A friend of mine told me he read it somewhere but I couldn't direct you to the source, in case you were interested in verifying. Not sure if that casts the song in a different hue for you. Thanks for reviewing this album! Its one of my favourites of his next to Rocket.

[@NotoriousLightning]

That Soul Asylum thing? I don't hear it myself.

[@Benjamenvince]

@@NotoriousLightning cap asf

[@charliesealvids]

Yo tony, u gonna review the new courting album?

[@batman81022]

Damn I've been listening to Runner on repeat and it sounds like more than a reference to Runaway Train but still both gas so I'm not complaining

[@timeparadox999]

that thumbnail looked like a 4/10 i was nervous there

[@Tdawgmcginty]

This album may enter my top 20 of all time. It’s utterly gorgeous

[@kmm4499]

Woah I’m gonna have to check out Camp Trenches. Never knew he was in a band before

[@chairshoe81]

? whatchu talkin bout

[@cryingfossil]

Agreed, a strong 10 is a fair score

[@juicybacon12]

Deserves a 9 sry not sry melon man

[@michaeloneill1026]

first fantano alex g review that i will give a like

[@CarrshowProductions]

I noticed Soul Asylum on Runner right away

[@covemascio1073]

You should listen to his album race if you haven’t yet

[@nandrew111]

I love Blessing. Pixies and early Modest Mouse with an intermittent “HUH” to tie it all together

[@awesomfog345]

No bitterness is my favourite on this

[@ilove_cha1]

Even tho this wasn’t my fave album it hit me the hardest but I loved it some songs really hit me and some songs just miss

[@retnugnahte]

absolutely addicted to runner and sdos

[@LanMarkeith]

how do i get you to review some music

[@lilyruyak9811]

Immunity isn’t GRIPPING!?!”!?.!!?.?

[@HMz83]

What do you mean by Auto-Folk?

[@ericrentrop6940]

You should review Human Overboard - James and the Shame

[@barkdog]

u did NOT just call forgive the worst track omg

[@sanfordcurtis8242]

Not a big fan of Alex G, but I really enjoyed this album.

[@reapthewhirlwind6915]

Really bringing out that music nerd in this one