Black Country, New Road - 'Snow Globes' (Official Audio)

[@intifadayuri]

There's something so beautiful and brutal about the 6:06 part. The increasingly desperate vocals of Isaac turning into screams at the time it violently clashes with the drumming that overrides the whole song

[@oisoisoisois6735]

I wish you all the luck in the world Isaac, I can’t express how grateful I am for all the great art you’ve brought us through your music and I hope you find peace in your situation

[@aaaaaaa9200]

What happened?

[@EK63315]

@@aaaaaaa9200 He parted ways with the band, seems to be some stuff related to mental health. The band will still be making new music despite this but it's a huge dent nevertheless.

[@froggman66]

@@EK63315 yes, thankfully they seem to still be holding strong without him as their new live album shows

[@daymeeedababy]

@@froggman66 they’re still great but epic with him, saw them last nite in nyc and they were great. but I could just imagine how more magical they’d be with Isaac 🙏🙏🙏

[@hasodium]

most emotional use of a drum kit of all time

[@MishaHivemind]

is that zinc crossknee

[@ptolemist]

is that zinc crossknee

[@Ben-mx5lw]

Godspeed You! Black Country

[@danie_9528]

Got them storm vibes big time

[@antipopular]

Lift your skinny antennas like ants from the sky

[@quinnnosbod3673]

Hell yeah

[@danie_9528]

@@quinnnosbod3673 this guy knows

[@clementine1230]

I love you for this

[@adamshuttle]

I love the minimalist drums!

[@emomu]

lmao

[@HoistTheSailsGentlemen]

Guess they got tired of hearing about how great the Black Midi drummer is and wanted some of the praise too. Well played.

[@frackingfluidinjection]

I’d love to see Morgan Simpson and Charlie Wayne have some sort of drum battle lol

[@anthonymarascalchi9436]

@@frackingfluidinjection actually, search for the new black midi, new road livestream, they play this song together :)

[@alex11v3]

I personally still prefer the chaotic machine but still on perfect timing that Morgan Simpson is. Charlie Wayne have a complete other style, he seems kinda influenced by Moe Tucker from the velvet underground. Both are great drummers, i just wish that the drums weren't so loud in the mix of Snowglobes. If it was a little lower would be perfect.

[@joshdurham4922]

The drums lack ‘feel’ - compare to someone like Jim White/ dirty three to see what I mean

[@conjointoates]

@@frackingfluidinjection Charlie is a great drummer but Morgan is next level god. I can't think of many drummers that can come even close to him.

[@betzalelabrams2177]

OH GOD OF WEATHER, HENRY KNOWS, SNOW GLOBES DONT SHAKE ON THEIR OWNNNNN AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@fulstop2092]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@zeilian]

my bcnr listening cycle: 1. going into a new single completely hyped because i believe that every bcnr song is a masterpiece 2. being initially disappointed, because it's not what i expected 3. manically listening it again and again and again 4. having emotional reactions to the song that no other band could archieve 5. thinking the song is a masterpiece 6. repeat

[@punpunpunyama9271]

i just hop directly from 1. to 5.

[@zeilian]

@@punpunpunyama9271 fair

[@kolsk1]

every single new song has been a grower for me too, except this one. This is one instantly hit. I first heard it in the black midi, new road concert they did in december 2020.

[@EzioMonty117]

Yep pretty much. I found this track in particular quite underwhelming when i first heard it because of how it sounded more like standard post rock than the other singles but eventually the more i listened to it, the more it slowly crept up on me and now i love it. God, this album is going to be so good.

[@nicawrsa2206]

bi

[@kyleofloriston3335]

I love the drums in this. They completely drown out the vocals, you keep anticipating it to join in with the guitars but they never do except for a few hits here and there, and then they just stop. It makes it sound like what Isaac is saying is just being obscured more and more even when he raises his voice, like there’s no chance for him to be heard. I absolutely love this song, possibly the best single yet. So excited for this album.

[@Tysoneko]

Reading this made me realiz the drums totally feel like a snowstorm to me, dunno if that’s intentional but I think it’s cool

[@vdvbrsfk9603]

I think their producer recorded drums with just a small amount of mics which made it sound more open.

[@pantalaemon]

the world's being shaken around him whether he likes it or not, huh

[@cellopaddy]

Artistic, maybe. But sounds like a mess of shit. Different for the sake of it.

[@Tysoneko]

@@cellopaddy “different for the sake of it” can’t be applicable when there is literally thematic and artistic reasoning behind the decisions being made here. Plus I think it sounds good and think the drums elevate the song emotionally, but it’s understandable if you aren’t as big a fan of it 🤷‍♂️

[@silly8917]

I can't believe this band exists in my lifetime.

[@josephparr7889]

The more I listen to these the singles the more happy I am to be born at the same time as BCNR

[@Waltar100]

Lyrics (again if something is wrong, tell me and I'll change it) [Verse] We must let the clamp do what the clamp does best I know you're coming home Henry Just tell me when We must let the clamp do what the clamp does best That's a funny looking shrine on your bedroom wall Well I'm sorry Henry He doesn't look anything like Jesus at all Your friend, the one that you loved Did you keep him on your side? Did you ever get to ask what on earth he meant by "Might take some time to learn how to use these bodies right But it is for this that God has gave us both the night" And Henry hung to all of these His battleship of memory A small nation of souvenirs Make Henry whole but porously [Refrain] Oh, god of weather, Henry knows Snow globes don't shake on their own, ah Oh, god of weather, Henry knows Snow globes don't shake on their own, ah God of weather, Henry knows Snow globes don't shake on their own, ah God of weather, Henry knows Snow globes don't shake on their own, ah Oh, god of weather, Henry knows Snow globes don't shake on their own, ah Oh, god of weather, Henry knows Snow globes don't shake on their own, ah [Outro] Oh, god of weather, Henry knows Snow globes don't shake on their own, ah

[@Waltar100]

Can't wait to do this for all of the tracks that are left on the album Also I need some help with the spacing, I don't think the first verse is meant to be that long

[@Waltar100]

@Billy Mitchell I think Isaac mentions him in another song but I can't remember which one rn

[@Waltar100]

@Billy Mitchell He is mentioned in Theme from Failure (Isaac's solo project The Guest)

[@harrietparkinson717]

@@Waltar100 in theme from failure it’s a reference to Henry Spychalski from the band HMLTD, I feel like this is a different Henry

[@Waltar100]

@@harrietparkinson717 Maybe it's a code name just made up to protect someone's identity Or just a guy named Henry that Isaac knows

[@sigmund4703]

The song is all quiet Then comes Charlie, and says “I’m gonna go on god mode on this one”

[@ari.jpeg1]

The more singles release, the more i feel this album will break me emotionally. Can't wait

[@AtamiskxIx]

Hope you seek out professional help for that, mate.

[@lucasheras1460]

It does

[@owenbrown6714]

I preordered this album on vinyl as soon as chaos space marine released, I had faith that they were going to release one of the greatest albums ever made and it looks like they’re going to do it. God I cannot wait to see them live

[@andrel2753]

Same here!! Where are you seeing them?

[@sangresolida]

Same here! I bought the album as soon as it was available to buy/pre-order, and judging by all of these singles I don't think that I'll be regretting this purchase :P

[@towersthetoad2161]

Well thats never happening now. So disappointed but hope Isaac gets better

[@andrel2753]

@@towersthetoad2161 heartbreaking stuff. I really hope he gets better too, that’s the most important thing

[@owenbrown6714]

@@towersthetoad2161 same, news really broke my heart this morning. This band truly is special and it’s unfortunate that Isaac is leaving but glad we’re getting the music. Hope Isaac gets better

[@owenbrown6714]

It feels like time stops during this song, didn’t feel even close to 9 minutes

[@tweekturtle170]

Like 15 mins into the song and I feel the same

[@kida6460]

What a time to be alive. I've never been this excited for an album.

[@notmyrealname5520]

oh i know where i’m going

[@eleven-thirtyparty7936]

@@notmyrealname5520 it's black country out there

[@notmyrealname5520]

@@eleven-thirtyparty7936 ITS BLACK COUNTRY OUT THERE

[@luca.lacalamita3438]

Bcnr are definitely one of my favourite groups

[@OhhhYehItsMeh]

wake up babe new bcnr just dropped

[@nickshillito1170]

Bands like BC,NR are really making it a beautiful time to be a rock music fan. So sad about Isaac’s departure, truly a voice of a generation. Hopefully he finds his peace. If he comes back to the band it would be lovely. But if he doesn’t I hope he does what he needs to do to come back to himself.

[@danie_9528]

Sentient snow globe : ( shakes on its own) Henry : "well fuck... "

[@sirlagerlot]

Currently the best band on the planet. I totally respect Isaac leaving the band, leaving us with two masterpieces to listen to. All the best fella

[@silly8917]

To think I'll never be able to see this song performed live breaks my heart

[@young_lieutenant]

Why not?

[@hawkhp9893]

@@young_lieutenant the lead singer left the band

[@HQBacon]

As someone who had the privilege of seeing their new material live this past week, they've got more great stuff coming that hits incredibly hard live.

[@tomas3909]

if ants from up there is a modern funeral, this is the new in the backseat

[@Canela33]

The only similar thing it's the violin

[@zahneyvhoi6989]

@@Canela33 I think it's more or less the feeling because this one is definitely the moment where the catharsis is all let out like In the Backseat.

[@darraghclarke2884]

You heard Basketball Shoes yet?

[@yawbyss981]

This is the first new band/artist that is truly excited me. I’m still new on my musical adventure so I’m still listening to a lot of classics right now but I am going to drop everything when this album is released

[@sangresolida]

Good luck on your "musical adventure," as you call it! There's just so much good music out there; never lose the passion of discovering new stuff that you'll love, because those songs and bands are a part of what makes our lives feel a little better :-)

[@aesthetic4829]

Despite how amazing bands like black midi, Squid, Yard Act are sounding right now, I can’t help but feel the most excited for Black Country, New Road. I’ve never had a genuine excitement and giddiness before an album release like with Ants From Up There, hopefully I can see them perform this album live

[@sangresolida]

@@aesthetic4829 Yeah, Ants From Up There is the one that I'm really, really looking forward to right now. I purchased it back when it was just made available to preorder, having not listened to any of the new songs, just trusting in BCNR to make an amazing record, and it looks like that's exactly what they'll do. I love The Overload by Yard Act, and new albums by black midi, Dry Cleaning, Squid, etc., would be absolutely great, but so far Ants is the one that I just know I'll love the most. FTFT kind of defined my 2021 musically, and hopefully AFUT will do the same with my 2022 :-)

[@orgasmicorange1471]

@@sangresolida now that the album's out, how do you feel about it? I personally fucking love it. 10/10

[@sangresolida]

@@orgasmicorange1471 I absolutely love it. I've played it multiple times every day since its release and it never gets boring; there's not a single song that makes me want to skip it. The four singles were amazing, but I wasn't prepared for (most of) the non-singles to be even better. I could write a lot about it, but basically it's a 10/10 for me too and it'll be tough to beat as the 2022 AOTY. I'm glad you like it so much as well!

[@sangresolida]

Love you, Isaac. Love you, Black Country, New Road. This album is going to be really special.

[@Osmar95Montoya]

This song really feels like a snowflake becoming an avalanche

[@dennischary1197]

Thank you! What an apt description.

[@CHarr1991]

@@dennischary1197 JPEGMAFIA lyric

[@AWM05]

@@CHarr1991 Also an IDLES lyric.

[@diegoqre]

everybody praising the drums but in my opinion the violin gets the spotlight here

[@doubletripleog6419]

I like the vocals 🤷‍♂

[@fichom1240]

definitely going for that godspeed you black emperor direction and i'm all for it

[@potionseller2083]

Godspeed is my favorite band so this hit home

[@quinnnosbod3673]

Yesss

[@rooftopsignals7313]

Perfect track. Been sick the past few days, my whole family is. Playing this one whenever my head doesn't feel too bad, Thank you BCNR, Love you all a lot. Stay safe 🎈

[@AgenteWasla]

isolated right now too, I feel you

[@buoy9665]

oh god of shredders, henry knows, beyblades don't rip on their own. aaaaaaaaaaaa

[@ellis.mp3774]

fire

[@charlesmieth2467]

Goes hard

[@wiretheswede]

This is one of the greatest things I have ever heard

[@Jackrabbit7]

You'll be pleased to know that this is actually the weakest song on the album, that's how good it is

[@wiretheswede]

@@Jackrabbit7 I commented that after listening to the entire album 😅 it was my favorite on there

[@AlanGarciaC.1093]

@@wiretheswede yeah, totally disagree with Hanzo. This is my favorite BC,NR song.

[@schlagie]

Gonna miss Isaac :( i wish him the best

[@potionseller2083]

This is going to be a 10/10 album isn't it?

[@altt8771]

I love the distant voice singing the horn melody in the background that starts at 1:10

[@pocketsocrates6140]

Wonderful wonderful song. Godspeed You Black Emperor like crescendos, chaotic anxiety drumming, longing and confused lyrics. Brilliant.

[@chrilborn4138]

I don't think I've ever heard a post rock song with drums like this. Really adds to the emotion of the track in a really unique way. They're really about to top my AOTY list two years in a row huh?

[@obbie8539]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6HUequCqaZggbs This has a very similar splashing chaotic drums idea, makes me wonder if it was Charlie who was playing on Ethan’s song too

[@lachlanwalker8008]

Check out swans, they do a-lot of arrhythmic chaotic drum sections like this

[@nxsardella]

Dirty Three have some stuff like this.

[@josesotl]

Well, to be honest, after hearing this I immediately thought on "Have you passed through this night" by Explosions in the Sky

[@Djimenez77]

It's been well over a year and I'm still emotionally dependent on this song and album. Is it that genius or do I just need help?

[@Starkweather133]

It's half one in the morning and I'm crying in my kitchen listening to this another countless time. I don't want help lol

[@wrestler375]

Probably both. Genius album but anybody who’s dependent on it is likely in need of help.

[@noicemcnoiceface4006]

I once fell down a flight of stairs when I was little and the drums sound exactly to what I heard as I was rolling down from my kitchen to the basement

[@bobgrey871]

This resonated with me and my slow spiral into insanity and depression great song.

[@alecrodriguez1314]

GOD OF WEATHER HENRY KNOWS SNOWGLOBES DONT SHAKE ON THEIR OWN

[@luigymrobles]

Went from thinking that the overproduced drums totally killed the song, and now here I am, unable of thinking of this song without them.

[@Candy-sm5yl]

in rainbows < ok computer

[@herrington99]

Can't wait for this album

[@michyoutube]

The rebirth of indie music starts here.

[@pipe]

been waiting for this one for a long time now. Thank you bcnr I lov u

[@jamerton18]

Hi pipe

[@giorgi767]

the absolute pinnacle of british engineering

[@conjointoates]

ყოვლად

[@angst009]

OH GOOOOD OF WEATHEEER HENRY KNOOWS SNOWGLOBES DONT SHAKE ON THEIR OOOWN AAAAARGGHHHHH

[@bbmsara4893]

ALBUM OF THE YEAR ALREADY!!!

[@ipadbossbaby4558]

Wasn't super into at first but really picks up once those drums kick in

[@IntotheAgora]

I think this might be the greatest song of all time

[@doubletripleog6419]

I think its possible...

[@alexfahlin6426]

my boyfriend is sat on the bed crying to this song while i write this

[@khodges72]

I am also crying in the club rn

[@chscelebrity8325]

@@khodges72I need to know what club plays black country

[@Maskedrin2210]

Late comment but check on your bf man

[@madamebolores]

a real one

[@madamebolores]

@@chscelebrity8325 they might just be blasting bcnr in the headphones alone in some corner of the club

[@uphillracer]

NEW FAVOURITE BAND!!

[@idlinggg]

No other music act can make a masterpiece like what this album sounds like so far. Absolutely unreal.

[@corg_9939]

at this stage my main aim in life is to tell as many people as I can about this album before it comes out so that everyone knows I knew they were greatest band of all time before everyone else universally accepted that fact

[@todddarcy]

Really sad that Isaac’s left the group, but it makes me a lot more hype for this album

[@johnmooney9403]

Just started listening to this band. Amazing track epic on every scale.

[@tantejunko]

As someone named Henry, listening to this at the first time with it playing in the background, I got caught off guard by the lyrics mentioning my name lol.... I had to double check

[@AfterThaNoon]

But do you know " snowglobes don't shake on their own "

[@doubletripleog6419]

@@AfterThaNoon 😁🤣

[@daymeeedababy]

I find this so cathartic 😢😊😢

[@aashitrashi6125]

Found this in my recommendations and I'm happy I clicked lol

[@thinandchronic2001]

fucking hell, its like their main goal in life is to make me cry

[@farter_snail]

bro we literally got animal collective and black country new road on the same day am i dreaming

[@longwaytothegame1904]

And Beach House

[@darraghclarke2884]

And Big Thief

[@darraghclarke2884]

Some day

[@rivaldealer__]

Mitski as well

[@1986modpeti1986]

Not many musicians can tell that they already made one of the greatest rock albums ever in their early twenties! My English is not good enough to describe how magnificents you all are! Isaac, I really hope that you are doing well. 🖖

[@dr.d476]

I feel like crying, beautiful song.

[@dennischary1197]

You and I both.

[@beepst]

I love that simple but mesmerizing guitar, as well as the violin near the end.

[@techousedel]

My anxiety is abnormally craving the roundhouse gig. BCNR again ! Amazingly confusingly unpredictable.

[@towersthetoad2161]

im going to that gig too! unless work gets in the way. but im soo excited omg

[@elithelionboy]

@@towersthetoad2161 F

[@towersthetoad2161]

@@elithelionboy fattest F in the world. I half expected them to cancel the gig bc of covid but I did not see this coming at all.

[@doublehsword6508]

The drumming dude! ❤️‍🔥🥴

[@manuelfernandezgarcia978]

God, they're more than adecuate. Leave Kanye out of this

[@rk41gator]

I would love to ask them who influenced them musically. My guess would be '70s Genesis. That would be a complement, not a slight (for those who don't understand). I love how the drums come in as distant thunder and lightning, taking over the sound scape with chaos; only to give it up to arpeggios and a calm return to the beginning. Conceptual, yet beautiful.

[@dennischary1197]

As an old guy, I perfectly understand your reference to Peter Gabriel era Genesis. Another good reference point is 154 era Wire, especially the epic "A Touching Display." Like "Snow Globes" you don't mind the very long intros because the payoff is splendidly worth it.

[@rk41gator]

@@dennischary1197 I am unfamiliar with Wire but check out this obscure Genesis on 'Twilight Alehouse' and Phil's drumming. Crazy good. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp-Qi5qGfpuinsU

[@traversialspectrum]

unironically literally dave fuckin matthews band

[@industrialworld1]

Good Luck Issac! Amazing song

[@atarigangmember6587]

one of the most monumental songs ever made

[@jonathanvais1326]

If the rest of the album is as good as the singles (and I’m sure they are), we have a serious best album of all time contender

[@towersthetoad2161]

Basketball shoes is a masterpiece, and the fact it comes right after this song will only make it better. Cant speak for Haldern or good will hunting but the place where he inserted the blade is also a beautiful track

[@IguanaMassacre]

@@towersthetoad2161 we can speak for those masterpieces now.

[@mmmanutd]

First AnCo, now BCNR, dayum

[@daveysaturn7232]

This sounds so cheesy, but this album is like the new 'In The Aeroplane over the Sea'. To me at least, both make me sing along and cry equally.

[@Cds56]

Hot stuff, this is a huge beautiful mess. Think I need to listen to it a few more times ayy

[@Saltwater_0]

This hits harder now

[@simonrichards5718]

i will be rocking out

[@musicarchives2271]

i feel like the slint arch is complete now, he's dropped a masterpiece and disappeared

[@felipo1778]

Best song of this freaking Masterpiece

[@fabianunrau4256]

The world's second best Silver Mt. Zion tribute band.

[@alexandrosgoulas]

Did this make you think of "Could've moved mountains", too?

[@sangresolida]

@@alexandrosgoulas Snow Globes definitely has a lot of post-rock elements, for sure. I can see why it reminds some people of GYBE as well as Silver Mt. Zion.

[@helmutanderson5123]

Yeah, incredibly mediocre mashup of arcade fire and post-rock, and musicians sound like they have been playing for one year only or so and have barely any knowledge of composition, can't believe the hype about this

[@abbedurgut3743]

@@helmutanderson5123 So cool bro!!! :) who asked?

[@JPTQJR]

Fantastic track!

[@whispererindarkness]

yess new track let's go

[@lasvagues7089]

Such a shame this has only 22 thousand views. I guess the 9 minutes scare most people off but it didn’t feel close to 9 minutes at all. Masterpiece in a catalogue of masterpieces

[@AlanGarciaC.1093]

125k views 7 months later. Greetings from Bolivia. 👋

[@stillatomic]

143k now !

[@dennischary1197]

To paraphrase Michael Stipe of R E M, this song is a real gut spiller. Of course he said that in reference to the delicate sounding but emotionally raw "Perfect Circle ", but he could have just as easily been referring to "Snow Globes." To say that this song is intense would be like saying that the pope is Roman Catholic. This is like peeling the layers of an onion to somewhere way beyond its core. I surely hope Isaac isn't suffering for his art.

[@TechnoAdamGuy]

My gosh, Basketball Shoes has got a LOT to too as the closing track if this isn’t the closing, cause this is absolutely amazing

[@Jonas-cd4hf]

This leads into Basketball Shoes.

[@TechnoAdamGuy]

@@Jonas-cd4hf No what I mean is, will Basketball shoes be even better than this song, or better as a closing track, cause if so, that’s hard to top

[@winn1549]

@@TechnoAdamGuy Basketball shoes will knock your socks off. its a real rollercoaster

[@superjchamma]

dont worry, basketball shoes is better than this :)

[@TechnoAdamGuy]

@@superjchamma Are you saying that in the way that you don’t like this song or you do like this song but like Basketball Shoes even more

[@banasikerimdemeabi]

He just wanted to be one of the Arcade Fire.

[@brightestblue19971]

They did it. They finally became the world's best Slint tribute act.

[@ezequiel6238]

Best album ever by far

[@TheGov0712]

can confirm, im henry and i know

[@simpoi5957]

Capolavoro

[@Eval999]

lmfao the fucking runaway vibes are real

[@palossmosti6122]

This is my new favorite song

[@luca.lacalamita3438]

I wish you the best isaac ❤ ❤ ❤

[@MrPencilcelebs]

The drums on this holy Jesus.

[@blackroadnewcountry]

this is a musical achievement on the level of discovering orchestra

[@cragnog]

This, emotionally, is really resonating with something in my life right now. Quite powerful.

[@notliya]

bro this is so goood

[@mrmogford8117]

I love the song and the performances but am i the one who finds some of the mixing during the most intense section to be kind of poor? Maybe it’s just me but compared to how the mixing is done on the other tracks I find this one to be lacking a little Anyways great song hopefully will sound better in full album context EDIT- this mix has actually really grown on me and thinking about how the songs seems to end without any conclusion- just being a burst of emotion like the drums that drown out everything- makes a lot more sense when thinking about basketball shoes as the next track. Basketball shoes being the HUGE sounding operatic epic it is it makes sense to have this more raw sound that leads directly into that song- especially with the simple guitar riffs that close SG and open Basketball shoes. Funny how opinion changes but I will leave both of my responses up

[@kyleofloriston3335]

@@osso321 I wouldn’t be surprised if the drums kind of drowning out the vocals was intentional. I think it really adds to the intensity of the song

[@alrightmanedison5941]

Yea the mixing is a bit rough with the drums, still a great song.

[@highvoicereviews3197]

bro was going crazy on the drums

[@joel-yd1rv]

Getting some classic post rock vibes from this. GSYBE

[@suntracingno]

Charlie's percussion on this...my word