BAND-MAID - MATCHLESS GUM & UNFAIR GAME 2FER!!

Sorry, no videos for this one, enjoy some artwork from Myself and Gary H!! Also, the sound on Unfair game is a little hot...so....I guess deal with it LOL
Have a great day!

[@hiawatha.g]

I grew up with the Beatles and all the great 60's bands. Band-Maid are, to my ear, the most creative (in a good way) band since that era. And they are technically better musicians than most of those bands were. People who don't know think I've lost my mind when I say that, but I'll stand by it.

[@lurkmerchant]

It just takes time I guess. Every weekend I watch live video of band-maid with good stereo cranked up to max. My partner initially didn't understand my addiction to their music but more I played their songs the more he appreciated the genius of band-maid music.

[@tibornogradi3432]

Totally legitimate statement ... :)

[@JuanSan66]

I feel same like you. And The Beatles seems to me an accurate comparison. Especially when I saw the girls playing in small venues in Germany, giving their best one hundred percent to be at the height of their fans. I got to remember the Hamburg epoch of The Fab Four.

[@knightofthefivemaids]

We maidiacs will stand with you

[@4thArmoredVet]

I’m a Beatles fan and I totally agree with you. Modern day musicians stand on shoulders of those giants, and all the great ones always pay homage to their predecessors

[@ral8452]

matchless gum keeps coming back as a great song - to me

[@tinyhato]

Loved that reaction. Band-Maid puts out B-sides that can easily stand toe-to-toe with some of the best rock music of the era I grew up in. They've completely changed my expectations. I think we're witnessing something special here, and I'm just glad I found the band in time to watch it happen.

[@powbobs]

As an aside, do you know where the tiny hat came from? You might be shocked. LOL

[@jan-ovepedersen5764]

Unfair Game, very emotional and crazy playing, I love it. Forgot to say, Kanami is a brutal shredder.

[@kaazan1]

Matchless Gum is generally underestimated, but in concert, it is one of the most exciting, Misa changes the sound of the bass in this song and literally makes your bones vibrate. Miku guitar becomes a turbo engine in max distortion. Saiki is crazy in concert in this song, when she comes back after Kanami's solo she is like an angel taking you back from hell, I don't know how to explain it but it was very emotional. The record may sound simple, but in concert, it has a devastating effect. In concert songs like Matchless Gum, Yolo, Shake That, Brand New Road, Rinne, Chose Me, Wonderland, Puzzle, have an effect that cannot be understood from a video or a record. I mean these songs are concert songs, not that they are better than others. Always priceless your evident sincere emotion in your reactions, you are the best and the most sincere.

[@lurkmerchant]

That reminds me, Shinkiba Studio Coast is closing January next year from what I heard. Heartbreaking. It must be a life changing experience, to feel the music with your entire body and soul.

[@kaazan1]

@@lurkmerchant I have seen Band-Maid live three times, I can tell you that the sound is incredible I felt Misa even in my feet coming out of the floor, Akane in my bones. Thanks to my friendships with the organizers, I was always upfront against the stage. During Shake That Akane was really wild she looked like a little girl who enjoys breaking everything with hammers she bent support of a tom, I thought the tom would soon roll around the stage. Only in concert, you can really hear what Miku does with that damn guitar, it's a disgrace that in the videos and in the records Miku is always low, I don't understand that. In the instrumental song Onset, Miku really rocks you, but in the videos, it doesn't seem like it. I could mention a lot of songs where Miku really adds a lot to the sound wall, but you can only hear this in concert. Saiki also loses a lot in the videos, she in concert is really crazy, she has a unique natural intonation, and a presence like few can, even if she is small very small I think 160 cm at most and will weigh 45 kg at most, she fills your attention and kidnaps you in the song and at the end of the concert, you will be in love with her without escape.

[@lurkmerchant]

@@kaazan1 God you are lucky, aren't you? I will definitely go to their live, both big venues and small. Hope they'll tour in Australia too. Loved reading your reply. It was like I was there... 😊

[@kaazan1]

@@lurkmerchant I wrote about my sensation, I hope they will go to Australia, I'm waiting for them to come back to Europe too, but I'm still planning a possible trip to Japan, in any case, to see them in their crowd at full power.👍❤

[@chuckpapermaker]

There is a live version of Matchless Gum on here now.If you haven't seen it, you should check it out.Miku uses some kind of effect on her guitar at times that sounds really badass. The vocal effect on Saiki's mic is also super cool on this live version. And of course, Kanamis solos in this song are face melting.

[@TehPhysics]

Oh, Ryan walked all the way to the back of the vault to pick out these gems. I will say, we have told you over and over again there are *no* bad BAND-MAID songs, only varying levels of excellence.

[@nussekuddenxxx6564]

"This could be my new favourite track from Band-Maid". Well, we all said the same about just about every Band-Maid track we ever heard. Maybe not the first time, but sooner or later it will be true.

[@stups9975]

I just finally accepted that every Bandmaid song is great. Every album I listen to of theirs melts my face. 🤟🏻

[@snowdog5895]

Band Maid has so many hidden gems you could make jewelry for all us madiacs! Can't wait for you to hear songs like You., Shake that, Mirage, Catharsis, and of course Awkward! 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂

[@DennisMayoRocknRoll]

and Honey...

[@jeffedwards9180]

That was one hell of a Mincho solo for unfair game. Only band I know where ALL their B-sides are as good as album songs. I'm glad it was money well spent for them. 🤘

[@jeffedwards9180]

Also, I'm hoping to maybe saying Hi! to you in a couple weeks, and Wave!

[@kairukafuka6022]

This shows that Kanami is a mad scientist and the reason this was under the radar because these songs were way ahead of their time and Miku at that time wasn't still as good as a guitar player than she is right now. That's one of the reasons they didn't play these songs live as much, especially Unfair Game which fits in Unseen World. Kanami at that time is like: "Miku is still not ready for this song." But she is more than ready now, hopefully they'll play it live soon.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

I get psychogenic shivers in nearly every Band-Maid song. It’s like a music-drug they fiendishly inject into their music to keep you addicted… in a good way, of course. The first couple that come to mind at this moment are: Matchless Gum - the classical-like passage with that hunting chorus pedal and low bass effect just after the solo - especially the last two chords with the counter bass notes. It’s chilling; and, the way Saiki soulfully attacks the first word “ I “ in the last lines of the official Choose Me MV, “I cannot wait forever…” combined with the raw, tribal drum and funky bass pulls. Pure rock phrasing. She only does it in the official MV. Thx, Ryan!

[@DennisMayoRocknRoll]

BAND-MAID is My Vaccination...

[@TomClark-Futoura]

@@DennisMayoRocknRoll They are the disease (addiction😛) and the cure (new songs😍)

[@ToObs75]

09:28 Ahahahaha! I told you, when you get to their older and less known songs, you won't believe it, hahaha! How could anyone decide which Band-Maid songs should be done in which order? No matter where you start, you will find one "my new favourite song" after another! They're simply not restricted by genres or rules. They ARE music. It's criminal how songs of this calibre go under the radar sometimes! You've seen so many songs of them and still, I'm gonna tell you again, they WILL keep blowing your mind! You're deep in but at the same time you've only scratched the surface... Comments have tons of great suggestions so I'm just gonna abstain lol. Loving the journey man, can't wait for the next one to blow your mind!

[@PaulEngineer]

Revisit from Mearcord 2022. Listening to Band Maid one song at a time to find a favourite is always an Unfair Game.

[@madsstavang]

It is actually a crime that songs like Matchless GUM and Unfair Game are B-side songs only. It is only proof that Band-Maid has no filler songs, like what so ever! I love Band-Maid.

[@Blicher6]

Så sandt, så sandt.

[@lurkmerchant]

They can experiment as much as they wish because it's b-side.

[@charlescoleman4017]

No filler, all thriller! I know, stupid cliche, but I had to say it!

[@mkoose]

Ahh, it has been a while since someone listened to these hidden gems. Thx Ryan and Gary !

[@BenC460]

Whenever you hear Saiki say "1 2 3 4" that is Band Maid code for "KANAMI GO!"

[@JayDavisAtHome]

I love the look of Amazement you had when you started listening to unfair game

[@wrcompositi]

I love "Unfair Game", which has everything I love about Band-Maid, and features one of the longest and best Mincho solo. The surreal solo is a journey itself, sounding like a rocket roaring into outer space, propelled by Akane's double booster engines! Although this song was released in Nov. 2016 as a single B-side, it can fit into the vibes of Unseen World without feeling out of place. (It feels like a spiritual precursor to "I still seek revenge") I really look forward to the triumphant return of this head banger in future live performances, plus Yuragu from Brand New Maid album. (I miss the mesmerizing Miku-Saiki vocal duet so much...)

[@BigBirdBigDaddy]

I think that rather than not bringing these songs to your attention, we just haven’t gotten around to it yet because all their songs are so good it’s hard to choose. Plus matchless gum and unfair game don’t have videos so that might be why. We would have gotten to them eventually though you best believe it! :) great reaction as always! If you want another buried song down there you can react to Order. I hardly see people react to it.

[@motley22crue]

There's a video for "Order" on BB...

[@BigBirdBigDaddy]

@@motley22crue Sorry I should have clarified, but I meant that there aren’t videos up on KZbin for Matchless Gum and Order though there used to be, and I don’t believe Unfair Game has a video at all. I’m sure he can find the videos elsewhere like BB as you said or someone will send him a link. I’ve never been on BB so I didn’t know it was there.

[@kaazan1]

in all 100 plus songs, there is no bad song, you can literally do a random choice😎❤👍😎👍

[@JuanSan66]

Gorgeous artwork...

[@corvus4600]

I really appreciate that you reference Chevelle to both of the songs. Makes sense that both Pete (early years) and Kanami has PRS guitars as their choice. Also, Chevelle is heavily underrated.

[@TheJerm]

Like you Ryan, I had not heard these two songs yet and....JESUS!... I can't..... whatever.... phuch.... amazing..... AGAIN! And the drawing: When "The treatment" was added, I pretty much thought the ladies HAD started moving...and quickly reached for the lithium. Supreme talent Mr Mear and Mr Holloway! Happy Labor Day weekend!

[@RyanMear]

Thank you Jeremy!

[@CAPTCHAZ]

I love Band-Maid, the most talented women musicians on the planet today IMHO. I have been promoting Band-Maid since 2014, but nobody listens to an old retired musician. I guess nobody believes a student of music theory and took piano lessons for ten years. I normally don't comment, but will comment on fellow musicians reactions. Great job. I will always buy anything that Band-Maid sells... The first Maidiac...

[@Big_Al_63]

was just listening to these songs again...........wanted to check what you thought. All I can say is after all the different things these ladies have done, I can't wait to see what comes next! I won't dare to guess.

[@yang-it-yin7002]

Nice! Great review and reaction! I used to say there is no need to recommend a Band-Maid track, just randomly select one and you are guaranteed to hear something great. That is not to say you do not hold favor for some over others. It's hard to believe such a band exists! And thank God for that. I'm willing to bet if Band-Maid were tasked to write a song in any genre they not only can pull it off but add a new element to that genre that was never thought of. The scarry thing is it may possibly become the best song of that genre. Who would bet against them pulling it off?

[@cembor]

Matchless Gum - such an AWESOME deep cut B-side track. Yeah, it gives me goosebumps every time I hear it as well. I still remember the first time I heard it and the reaction I had was similar to yours. This track is WAAAAAAAY too short though for that BAD ASS groove that the THUNDER BUDDIES are laying down with that driving bass and drum. Kanami is open strumming much of this as well. They have only performed this song a handful of times live, Zepp Tokyo in 2018 and the 2019 fall/winter tour that I know of off hand. The 2019 performance of it was extended as well from what I've been told by people who were at that show. The forced post-prod vocal fry of Saiki is what really seals the deal for me on this song... which they also did for the 2018 Zepp show. Such a great track and the main riff from MISA and Akane is just sooooo choice. Unfair Game - again, another awesome deep cut B-side. Just another example of Band-Maid doing Band-Maid things, LOL. For me what really sells this song is the vocals, Saiki is so on point on this song and Miku's harmonies just elevate her to another level. If anything, this song really demonstrates the humbleness of each member. Everyone has a chance to shine and everyone is playing to support the overall song and move it forward. Speaking of Forward - another great song no one reacts to and early/deep cut as well. I think what you're realizing now that you're delving into the older parts of the catalog are that they have been doing what you heard in the more recent stuff all along and that the recent stuff is just an evolution of that. The fact that you're still engaged, surprised, and enjoying the older stuff is a testament to the product that they put out. Also realize that some of this was not written by the band but that they did have some collaboration on the recording/arranging/writing. Btw - the drawing looks great and Gary's treatment looks good as well. Also - how's the elbow coming along? All good?

[@RyanMear]

Elbow is doing good, I'd say 75%. Thanks!

[@kevinmoppett4760]

Unfair Game has got to be one of their most underrated tracks Imho, and it's a Damn B-side!!!!

[@hysyaaw6822]

Their hidden gems are "CARRY ON LIVING" and "CLANG" included in the "WORLD DOMINATION" album. It is a little disappointing that there are no videos in KZbin, but I would be happy if you could enjoy it with the sound source.

[@sacluvsBM]

You still haven't scratched the surface. Listen to Arcadia Girl, Clang, Screaming or Honey. If Gary won whatever you said he won he certainly deserves it. A Maidiac's Maidiac. And instrumental, along with several others, in my understanding and education of the finest pure rock band since those four scousers called it quits in 1970. Sacramento loves Band-Maid.

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

I'll add YURAGU to that list yup that is an AWESOME list thanks Rob Australia loves (most of us anyway) Band-Maid

[@savitrisdisciple]

@@DavidMISAMISAMISACook you reckon they'd fill the Enmore in Sydney?

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

@@savitrisdisciple I'm from Victoria so I have no idea where or how big the Enmore is but sadly, unless they suddenly get the massive airplay they deserve on say JJJ I'm afraid not.

[@savitrisdisciple]

@@DavidMISAMISAMISACook I'm from near Newcastle, NSW, about 3000 in the Enmore, and they get a lot of lesser known bands - yeah I wonder how big a fan base they have garnered in Aus. It would be mainly from You Tube I think.

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

@@savitrisdisciple yup the Band has said they want to do some different countries but I think Sai-chan especially has South America in mind but where there is life there is hope. I have friends that were posted to Williamtown a couple of years back they lived in Medowie, I visited them up there Beautiful countryside and great beaches, they then went to Woomera talk about the middle of nowhere.

[@Jonas_S_]

Band-Maid has released their own brand of cereal, Maid Crispies. It goes Snap, Crackle and ROCK!

[@jimmoriarty8235]

Band-maid single and B-side songs are hidden gems sir, it should be a great "surprise" for you after hear some more their full album 😆😆😆 Yeah maybe we should request and recommend you all of their songs on discord lol 🤣🤣🤣 Btw hats off for mr.Gary Holloway n mr. Mads 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@russellpotter7294]

Matchless Gum has always been like being slapped in the face with a wet towel and having them apologise for doing it. Another time I feel sore with grinning. Band Maid don't do bad songs. Haven't listened to Unfair Game for a bit. They do heavy and light with such ease and joy.

[@JuanSan66]

Wow, digging the B sides of Band Maid!!. That is a trip my friend. Nobody reacts or recommend these song because... they are buried into a BIG catalogue. But you can find very, very valuable gems down there (Order, Hide and Seek, Screaming...). The thing that has always driven me crazy about the single YOLO (on whose B-side are these two amazing songs and instrumental YOLO), is that it is their FIRST own album. Right after composing Alone, in 2016. How brave, daring and self-confident have you to be to compose these three songs in a row on your first try?. True geniouses.

[@falconsooner]

Really good observation

[@savitrisdisciple]

Screaming, man I love that one

[@roberttoomey6157]

And Ryan your original finished Band Maid art is absolutely on a whole new level of amazing.

[@dexterplant778]

I literally thought I had lost all music reasoning when I discovered Band Maid, I also felt this is beyond good too bad people won't like it or give it a chance because the won't understand the lyrics, I am so greatful to all of you like minded music aficianottos who love Band Maid as much as I do, without our support they may have given up, but now I'm confident in the fact they know how much the world love's what they do and will keep amazing us for years to come. Thank you all.

[@SLKRR]

Two classic B-sides. Band-Maid has no throwaway songs!

[@BM4-Life]

It’s hard not to love this band.😃

[@charlescoleman4017]

It's not possible to not love them once you hear them.

[@estherbrowne2017]

Unfair game..as i say..my favorite songs....😉can feel that you at the train station..did mention frequently on discord 😉 unfair game unfair game unfair game😉 surprise 🤯😂😂

[@madsstavang]

I knew the moment this video was posted, you were going to be a very happy person. Yes, it was pretty noticable that this is your favorite song 😉

[@estherbrowne2017]

@@madsstavang 🤭my huge emoji rite🤭

[@madsstavang]

@@estherbrowne2017 it also helped that you mentioned it... a lot 🤣. But Unfair Game is such a great song, which is why I requested it 🙂

[@estherbrowne2017]

@@madsstavang thanks ☺️ much appreciated...😁 Now I'm happy as f😁..and yeah it's a great song indeed and everyone should listen to it especially new fans out there..the B side well sometimes overshadowed by the awesomeness of any BAND-MAID Mv or live out there

[@jimmoriarty8235]

@@estherbrowne2017 second to this.. Their track n B-side songs are hidden gems 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ianashcroft8156]

By far my fave two non album tracks the YOLO single is so good

[@stevenclark7600]

İ thought i had heard almost all BM songs,have heard matchless gum,but not,unfair game,jeez blown away yet again,,,plain and simple there is no band like BM,OF THE 100 + songs i have heard ,there are 2 im not loving,no other band on the planet can do that,that is super human song writing on an epic scale.

[@tsunami-lightwave9395]

Thanks for reacting to these lesser known B-Sides. I had never heard these before and because of your first reaction video I went out and bought the single YOLO which has these. I was buying the albums but had shied away from getting the singles since they are so expensive for just a couple songs, but after hearing these now I realize it is worth it! Cheers!

[@romaryfr8173]

The start of the Matchless Gum solo is so Brutal, gorgeous, delicious. Theses 2 songs deserve more than be consedering as B side. But hidden gems are 🔥💗🔥 Thank for you work Ryan

[@jenniferread7562]

Lol how did I miss this?… love the guitars in Unfair Game..❤️😁what’s rock butter? 😆

[@ncsuperdad]

You captured the girls looks amazingly well. Good job 👍🏻

[@charlescoleman4017]

Mincho tearing into that solo in Matchless Gum is 100% 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@crabuki1273]

Gary Halloway for BAND-MAYOR of the fandom ;-) "What a cool f'n song" YOU SAID THE THING! :)

[@GaryHolloway-810]

You don't know this over a year ago when you wrote this, but 1+ years later you're even more awesome now than you were then. Don't ever stop Scuttlin' & scrutin' & lovin' BAND MAID, G.G Crabuki.😁👍

[@crabuki1273]

@@GaryHolloway-810 Still voting for you for BAND-MAYOR ;)

[@bandsublime9462]

Yes, I feel you about a bit same vibe with Chevelle. To me it was Buffalo tom. People can talk about resemblance in a good way. I like Band-Maid because they carry on the legacy of the great music. Thanks again. I watch your channel more than the local TV shows in Japan filled with bunch of commercial tedium.

[@RyanMear]

Well, thank you!

[@nahuelalvarez3171]

Other gems that you can find in Band Maid singles are Hide and Seek and Screaming, the last one is played live almost always and for me it is one of the best of the band. Great reaction as always!

[@johalareewi]

There is also a Band-Maiko version of Screaming :D

[@RafaelToledoM]

Matchless Gum and Unfair Game, this feels like an earliest christmas present. "Unfair Game" have this feeling of ominous music it's so different but at the same time it's so Band Maid. There isn't any official video for this one, i guess that's why no one recommend it (sorry my english)

[@froopax1468]

Thanks Ryan for another great reaction! A „Start Over“ and „Screaming“ 2fer is now a must! 😉

[@benjpr5395]

Great and funny reaction! You can believe in Maidiacs when we say there is not a bad song in their entire catalogue, it's hard to choose one when you want to do a suggestion so those with MV and no real risk to be blocked are the go to that's why those weren't suggested I think. So you want to explore hidden gems?? Well pack lunch it will be LONG!! Here is list of some of them (in chronological order): Key, Forward, Freezer, Arcadia Girl, Beauty and the beast (Miku lead singing in that one), Shake that, Order, Brand new road, Awkward (live version on Bilibili), Fate, Clang, Anemome (acoustic version on Bilibili but studio version is phenomenal too), Screaming, Hide and seek, Liberal, Mirage, Catharsis, Don't be long (instrumental). You should also try the A-side of the single those 2 were: Yolo, first time I heard it my brain said " F*** you it's to much to handle I'm out of here!!" and then those two finished to fry it 🤣 Glad you mentioned Tool and Incubus because they are reminding me them in some songs and they are 2 of my favourite bands. Another reason why I love BAND MAID so much they remind you of other bands without sounding the same as them 😁

[@RyanMear]

Seems like a good place to.... continue!

[@emkayg612]

Nice reaction! Unfair Game always in my Band Maid top 3. Another one good: Yuragu.

[@craigfenson]

'unfair game' is the less mad but equally frantic step-sibling of 'i can't live without you'.

[@RyanMear]

Wha???

[@ohlrangers9458]

I can't live without you should become the next Band-Maid "banger-to-ballad"

[@mu6762]

ミュージシャンならではの素晴らしいリアクション、いつも楽しく見ています。 まだまだすごい曲が沢山ありますよ！　　[ YOLO ] [ FLYING HIGH ] [ DRAGON CRIES ] [ AKWARD live ] [ WANDERLAND live ] [ TURN ME ON live ] [ FREEZER ] [ FATE live ] [ ORDER ] [ANEMONE ] …… masterpieces どれも名曲ばかりです。 ぜひできればリアクション動画お願いします。☺️

[@miqoto]

*translated for you* I always enjoy your great reactions from the viewpoint of a musician. there's a lot more songs that are great from their catalogue. YOLO, Flying High, Dragon Cries, Awkward LIVE, Wonderland LIVE, Turn Me On LIVE, Freezer, Fate LIVE, Order, Anemone are all masterpieces for you to listen to. if you can, I'd love to see your take on those!

[@RyanMear]

Arigato, I will get to these in time for sure!

[@mu6762]

命 わざわざ翻訳していただいてありがとうございます。　MEARさんのバンドメイドに対するリアクションとハマり具合が興味深くて、もっと驚く顔みたさにお願いしたのです。バンドメイドはもっと認知されるべき存在だと思います。

[@jonasw3945]

A Kanami solo that is more than 15 seconds ?? I must be dreaming lol; amazing songs!!

[@falagar4567]

Some of their earlier work. Unfair game doesn't get mentioned very often and there are no reactions because there are no videos for it, unlike matchless GUM which has a live video(not on KZbin). Also, both are only on the YOLO single, so there's that as well. None of that is actually a good reason though, the actual reason is that there are just too many good song to list them all. If you want another one that also flies under radar, try hide-and-seek.

[@jeremydawkins8814]

Your correct there's so much earlier stuff that doesn't get mentioned and it's so good.

[@lurkmerchant]

The live footage is available on band-maid prime.

[@LS-uv9gg]

Like that old meme of the cat eating birthday cake, Nom Nom Nom! Good grief, I love Band-Maid.

[@334zolo]

Cool songs! glad u did this one, and your drawing is realy good! Gonna say it again , Love ur reactions man!

[@Kissthetoad321]

Thank you Ryan for your comments on his two amazing songs that I didn't know. I don't understand at all why they don't appear in the Just bring it album but only on the B side of Yolo's single cd (not found on Amazon). BM does way too many good songs and some of them are not spotlighted enough. Certainly BM sang them in concerts. Luckily you found Unfair game that no one recommended to you (what a crazy song). Nothing escapes you. Good job

[@RyanMear]

That was a fun song to find!

[@threemonkeysk]

Ah you missed out big time! the live of this from the Studio Coast concert is absolutely awesome. Saiki at her best, it's so sultry in the opening verse, not forgetting the vocal scream hi-jinks with the mike halfway through and watching Kanami's guitar work throughout is a joy in itself, Miku's crunchy sonorous rhythm work is so good, then you have Akane and Misa driving it through to the end wth another Kanami solo. The live version for me is their perfect song, my number one all-time fave, and has not changed since I first heard it several years ago. If you want to see the live version to compare....

[@jan-ovepedersen5764]

I have heard Matchless Gum in a live video, yes they have the kill-switch effect live as well, and Kanami's Solo is brutal shredding.

[@shaunyweavey2470]

Every once in a millennium, something magical happens . BAND - MAID

[@robert-gillesmartineau1208]

Dear Ryan Mate! I had a good laugh watching your face and lambasting eevryone on air! As an indication for Matchless Gums, Saiki repeats ts the line, "nemurenai/I Can't sleep"... My little pinch of salt for Unfair Game: It seems that Miku has attained the guitarist maturity that Kanami was looking forward to, allowing her to plow into new fields, especially what i would come "rich metal"! Akane must be playing her best piece to date there! Always looking forward to your next reaction, and you said, do not overlook anything in the future! Best regards, Robert-Gilles

[@RyanMear]

Haha, thanks, Robert!🤘

[@drogonr9318]

Great reaction, love these two songs: two of the earliest songs that the band wrote themselves. Surprised you didn't have a link to the live version that they performed at Studio Coast (the venue where they also performed many of the live recordings that you've reacted to) - killer performance. (It was followed in the set by Awkward, a song that you'll probably have a similar reaction to as Matchless Gum (and like Puzzle, the live version sounds better than the studio)). You're getting to that point in Band-Maid's catalog where you start to realize the reason that a song hasn't been recommended is because this band just has too many like that - the relentless quality of this band's songwriting (and quantity), coupled with their musical diversity, is what I think makes this band unique among the heap of other similarly mega-talented bands out there. Unfair Game came out a little over 5 years ago. If you look at the sheer amount of great music this band has produced in the short time since then, it's mind-boggling (4 major albums, not to mention a Band-Maiko mini-album). Such a shame that more rock fans around the world simply have no clue who they are (I was one of them a mere year ago).

[@kaazan1]

If you struggle to wake up in the morning, you can set Shake That as your alarm ringtone, and you will never be late.

[@joki5346]

I have installed Akanes drum solo in Bochum including Kobato's announcement and it works.

[@kaazan1]

@@joki5346 😂😂😂👌👍👍👍

[@yerayortiz7285]

Different works 👌. Everyday before going to work it's showtime for me... and my roommates 🤘🕊️

[@haggaisimon7748]

Controlled chaos. This may be the best of Band Maid style. No God, Corallium, Hibana, Unfair Game. And maybe Moratorium.

[@Space_Ranger]

Now you know it's not BS when people say there's almost no bad Band-Maid song. Just some you love or pay attention to more than others.

[@lurkmerchant]

Thanks for another weekend treat. Hope it's been the same for you. God, suggesting songs are the hardest part. It's just that there are too many. One and only, turn me on, don't be long, anemone (studio ver.), you, awkward, page, catharsis, wonderland, youth, Mirage, liberal, endless story, clang, screaming, freezer... There are songs that are dismissed by fans because they sound "too poppy" such as Be OK, Start Over but I like these songs. I know there are still more I forgot to mention here. 😅 If you love the band, consider signing up with band-maid prime, where they upload many live footages.

[@RyanMear]

I am on Prime👍

[@bobespirit2112]

I just was listening to this song in the car today and I’m like Holy Cow!! I completely agree this song - Kanami’s solo, Akane’s drums - heck everything- are effin’ stellar!!

[@powbobs]

The most old school song that has a video is “Before Yesterday”. It’s different and it documents their first trip to the U.S. for Sakura-Con in Seattle. That trip is supposedly what convinced MISA to not leave the band.

[@jordank2028]

This is up there with the Turn Me On solo. Which to me is one of their really overlooked gems. Don't Be Long Instrumental as well is highly overlooked.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

"Turn Me On" has my fav Mincho solo. It changes halfway thru to a classical musical style :)

[@danrob31]

From the day I first heard matchless gum it has been my favourite BM song. I love everything since but it still does something to me that is hard to explain. It literally feels like a cult movie that people just keep going back to.

[@ethangospodareck]

I'd agree. Love Matchless Gum!! Most people just suggest what everyone else always has, but literally all their albums from top to bottom are just as good or better than the few songs people suggest. They're the only band I have ever seen that has managed to do that.

[@SilentChaos15]

These are some of my favorite songs. So good. Enough prog. Heavy. Just moves me. Unfair Game is b side single that only a few mention. Thank you Ryan.

[@ontaka5997]

The first song that really caught my attention of Band-Maid was the song "YOLO". It just appeared on my screen as a KZbin advert. I soon bought the single CD, and with it came the 2 above songs. I especially enjoyed "Unfair Game", which I thought should have been included in one of their albums. I really got into the end part of the guitar solo where Akane (drums) syncs with Kanami (lead guitar). Kanami really goes crazy. Misa's thick bass provides also the "Meat" in the song!

[@Kissthetoad321]

Unfair Game is definitely one of their craziest songs. I think the same thing: this song and also Matchless Gum should be included in the album Just bring it. Great day

[@stimproid]

Ryan: "Which song should I check out next?" Madiacs: "All of them" Ryan: "Why didn't anybody request these?" Madiacs: 🤔🤦‍♂️

[@RyanMear]

Hey, now.... there's certain ones that get pushed! These weren't any of those. That's all I'm saying!

[@stimproid]

@@RyanMear Just giving you a hard time. I know you will get around to all of them at some point. I'll be here for the full ride 😄

[@RyanMear]

Sounds good, brotha!

[@lurkmerchant]

Because I knew Ryan would get around to these sometime...

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@stimproid I said to Kanami, "Mincho i know you want Ryan to hear your crazy solo in 'Honey' but he's got other songs to react to". Her bottom lip quivered slightly & then the onion ninjas arrived.😥

[@kevinmiller1121]

It's crazy that a band who intentionally tries to be experimental doesn't write more crappy songs (yep, we tried this - didn't work). I'm pretty picky about the music I like, but it can't find more than 2 or 3 songs from Band Maid that I personally don't care for. That's insane out of a catalog of over 100 songs. For another face-melter from the same era as these, you gotta do "Shake That".

[@mickyart]

Glorious Kanami... one of my fav moments of Kanami... My 3 fav Kanami Solos: "MATCHLESS GUM" (both), "Daydreaming" and "Alone"... oh and "REAL EXISTENCE" yeah those 4 are my fav 3.... and "Yolo" ... god... this happens every time with Band-Maid, I give up trying to select favs and tops ... Awesome piece of art too (and now I'm just talking about your drawing), Awesome! "Unfair Game" is another awesome song as well as "Hide and Seek"... there is only one song from Band-Maid that I don't like and even that one, I love it! (Here's a little non-sense but it's almost 6AM and I'm finishing drawing works for the night...)... oh the one that I don't like but love it anyway is called "Ai to Jonetsu no Matador" and comes as an Bonus track in the remastered first mini album "Maid In Japan" (2014). Cheers! Thumbs Up! BTW, since you need to react to "MATCHLESS GUM" again, try to find the live one that is out there somewhere!

[@haggaisimon7748]

It’s on willi willi, you know what I mean. It’s awesome!

[@firebirdguy3151]

MISA's bass sounds like Tool at the beginning of Unfair Game

[@RyanMear]

Definitely

[@ajhilton7]

We're sorry, but there simply isn't enough time in the day to recommend every good Ban-Maid song lol

[@billb.5183]

Nice reaction sir. You probably could have found the live video of Matchless Gum on Facebook or Bilibili, but seeing the artwork is always great. Check out Wonderland live and Awkward live. Both amazing performances. =)

[@knightofthefivemaids]

I like the live version of matchless gum. It has even more of an impact on your soul . I can't wait for ryan to get to freezer and evergreen

[@GaryHolloway-810]

He's gotta find "Big Dad" as well :)

[@knightofthefivemaids]

@@GaryHolloway-810 oh yes

[@teamramrod27]

So funny. This was my first time hearing Unfair Game and the first thing I thought of was how much the bass sounds like a Tool song and you said it in the annotations later haha

[@noahvale7555]

I find Saiki's delivery in the choruses of Matchless Gum really emotional....can't explain

[@JayDavisAtHome]

I could take the same exact riff that Kanami plays to any other band on the planet and because they don't have Misa or Akane it wouldn't sound close to this awesomeness

[@johnarksey9460]

Love that you explored the much underappreciated Unfair Game, and a great reaction/technical breakdown as always - not sure if you've checked out another underrated classic of theirs - "Fate" - a brilliant old-school chugging classic rock anthem - if you like Manners, you'll love Fate - there's an audio recording on their YT channel and you may find their official live version on Bilibili... also check out "Rock in Me" if you want a taste of what Miku's original vision of the band might sound like - a Miku-lead burst of brilliant power pop with that unmistakable Band Maid sound - again, an audio recording can be found on their YT channel - there are some fan-made live videos on YT but most don't do the song proper justice

[@philcalvino884]

Matchless Gum has some of the wickedest hooks you'll find anywhere; and, yeah, Unfair Game definitely needs more PR, it's an incredible rock song. If you don't mind doing album tracks, maybe Alive-or-Dead or Spirit!! from World Domination (on the official channel). I'm sure you know by now that you can get a lot from offshore sites, but we want you to keep your channel!

[@Liddledriver]

I wonder if Kanami listens to Robert Fripp or King Crimson? Sure getting a bit of a Crimson/Took vibe. Been listening to a lot of really good Japanese bands but the Maids always stand out. The chemistry and superb musicianship along with incredible song writing and production clearly sets the Maids apart from 99% of the bands out there. They never cease to amaze me.

[@bradmenpes809]

I simply love these songs. The YOLO release is a quadruple A-side. I so wish "Matchless Gum" and "Unfair Game" had been included on Just Bring It. 🤘🤘💕💕

[@jeffersoncosgrove1910]

But yeah, how awesome is it when the Maids visit THAT wheelhouse? I loved the 90s grunge/post grunge so I love when the Maid visit that vibe with the half time feel.

[@septimusseverus7237]

7:44 The single gesture worth a thousand times more than hours of talking trying to describe the Band-Maid effect.

[@terrahawk1977]

Love the girls art work looks awesome

[@bartyslattfast]

Love matchless gum and holy shit unfair game could have been on unseen world.

[@miqoto]

Why I don't recommend specific songs lol. Just go through their catalogue. No skipping 😉

[@puffdadico6063]

Oh, this is rare and yet is a great choice!!

[@russ_henry]

2 of my favorite under the radar Band Maid tracks! Here’s 2 more for you: Freezer, and You.

[@realdocloco]

Matchless gum has always been a favorite but I have to admit I forgot about Unfair Game, shame on me! That's the problem with a band with no bad song!

[@lurkmerchant]

Unfair game is on my current rotation with matchless gum, be ok, freezer, shake that, screaming and all the other "under the rader" songs.