Black Country, New Road - Ants from Up There ALBUM REVIEW

[@jonathanlopez6162]

Would’ve been a 10/10 if they had more lyrics about Billie Eilish

[@dabricio]

TWO WASN'T ENOUGH???

[@bensharp4851]

@@dabricio its enough slices!

[@bernardoaraujo1049]

Fun fact: basketball shoes was written with Charli xcx as a muse

[@icehot900]

billie eilish with four grammies, its frightening

[@KDOGLP]

The lyrics about Billie Eilish are kinda wack

[@IveGotToast]

"If it leads to a Black Country, then I'm gonna find a New Road." Very poetic Anthony, but I'm not quite sure what you mean.

[@bene.100]

This is the one.

[@dolphinlaugh1241]

actually funny award

[@zhenia2511]

This racist mem is actually good. 7/10.

[@shade4835]

Underrated comment

[@SouthLondonRailwayPhotography]

means he doesn't wanna go to Wolverhampton which is fully understandable.

[@olafowl5678]

This would've gotten a 10 if it was made by White Country, New Road

[@robertdevore5747]

How could he give them a 9 during black history month

[@DDub04]

@@robertdevore5747 if Black History Month was March, this album would’ve gotten a 10. But since February is three days shorter, only a Decent 9.

[@scottwatrous]

Would have gotten a light to decent 20 if it was called Pennsilvanya Country, New Spelling

[@TheBomber15]

Coughing with laughter here.

[@slowbuildingsmusic]

what

[@aurielazure]

Anthony, If it was called the place where he inserted the bladee you would’ve given it a 10.

[@ochiai3]

Intro Armor Space Marine Ecconcorde Drain Song Gud Will Hunting Haleandoer Nino's Theme The Place Where He Inserted The Bladee Sherman's Globe Billybool Shoes

[@videotapes9965]

This album is what millennials must have felt like when Arcade Fire came out with Funeral

[@aidanisenor]

Funeral is still on another level

[@jaredk7540]

@@aidanisenor I'm going to say it: this album is better than funeral, full stop. Funeral is an indie rock landmark and stupidly influential, but in the context of the work itself, this album is better.

[@tristansteelers6996]

@@jaredk7540 this album has far exceeded funeral to me. It’s a landmark indie rock record but it doesnt quite have the punch that AFUT has. Or the track or track firepower. What on funeral is near the likes of inserted the blade, Concorde, or basketball shoes?

[@elyy0345]

Both are masterpieces

[@shakey215]

funeral is one of my top 5 albums of all time, but i can see this one surpassing it in my rankings soon. an absolute masterpiece. Spiderland and AFUT are the only 2 albums I wish i could hear for the first time all over again

[@bevloy7517]

Not to be dramatic but The Place Where He Inserted The Blade is the best song ever made.

[@aim__freakz8499]

totally! the pre-chorus is so damn good

[@alexswash7875]

factsssss omg

[@clx_uds]

shit made me cry

[@j.s.7894]

Almost at the end of the year but yeah I think this might just be the song of the year

[@Igor32595592]

@@j.s.7894 I think so too

[@crazycrusher2730]

Its crazy seeing how far the band has matured in only a year, sad we wont see Isaac continue with them, but im still excited to see where they go from here

[@jonathanlopez6162]

Black Midi, New Squid record next

[@luispereztasso]

From slint, to arcade fire, and now to godspeed you! Black emperor finest tribute act

[@kuppakassi]

Saw them live at least, I can die happy

[@AlonsoFan2023]

I think it was a longer process than just one year. The first album came out in 2021, but some of the songs were already released in 2019.

[@monclercoatwhenitzcold]

Nuce pfp

[@Rishiyisus]

Was literally listen to snow globes and IF THAT IS THE WORST TRACK IT MEANS THAT THIS IS A MASTERPIECE Btw I adore That track especially that part, but y'know opinions

[@scoobydoo89765]

Sounds like melon boy agrees

[@genesisosuna]

If snow globes is the worst track on your album, you have a damn good album.

[@man4437]

I thought Snow Globes is the best track but I get it, the whole drumming part is a bit gimmicky sounding. I just like it. Though I don't really think it's a masterpiece or anything

[@RW729]

It sounded like the drums were falling down stairs and it was a bit jarring on first listen but regardless it is still amazing.

[@1kleaf105]

the “drum chaos” at the end is pure genius. I wouldn’t change anything at the mix or master…sounds perfect to me

[@davidjones8047]

Damn, was really hoping we were gonna get the eighth album in history today.

[@47j8nf]

Same, even though i'm personally a fan of #6

[@Taken4Granted_]

SO FUCKING CLOSE TOO!

[@Highlightgallery0]

Time stamps Intro track: 3:00 Chaos Space Marine: 3:11 Concord: 3:51 Bread song: 4:30 Good will hunting: 5:00 Haldern: 6:11 Marks theme: 6:22 The place where he inserted the blade: 6:36 Snow globes: 7:06 Basketball shoes: 8:04

[@maxcl5346]

60’s- philosophy of the world 70’s- tango (self titled) 80’s- hi, how are you? 90’s- in the aeroplane over the sea 00’s- the glow, pt. 2 10’s- twin fantasy 20’s- ants from up there

[@Janruzalem]

More or less

[@Year8mandem]

Thank you for listing all the albums that will get me laid if I tell an alt girl I listen to them

[@times2die]

@@Year8mandem twin fantasy will get you laid if you tell an alt guy you listen to it

[@blinddig7525]

60's any beatles album after help

[@mr.dirtydan3338]

I think 70s is close to the edge

[@floatzilla2242]

Snowglobes being your least favorite is a tragedy, but honestly, I don't think I could pick a least favorite.

[@Jfbmu]

Intro would be my least favorite cus it’s just a short instrumental

[@man4437]

I could and it's GWH

[@arcanemaster8722]

I skip Haldern, idk it just comes and goes

[@Jfbmu]

@@arcanemaster8722 I really love every song on the album. They all have their place

[@andrel2753]

@@arcanemaster8722 Haldern is one of the most gorgeous songs I’ve ever heard

[@christiankellerman9206]

This album is getting the best critical reception for an alternative album in a very very long time. Lowest score its gotten according to Wikipedia was an 8.4 from pitchfork. It has a 93 Metactitic score, which is ridiculous.

[@irpwellyn]

Of course pitchfork would low them like that

[@jens2049]

Fuck pitchfork.

[@StudioScarecrow]

@@irpwellyn pitchfork are corporate shills now

[@corruptedmilk2481]

I'd give it a 4

[@MrPencilcelebs]

Didn’t Loud and Quiet rate it 60/100? That may not age well.

[@alaminsourav1878]

It's ok Anthony, we know you're upset knowing that snow globes don't shake on their own

[@lerayanvert]

This man really gave a Black Country, New Road album a 9 instead of a 10 during Black History Month😐

[@speak_no_evil]

Bro it’s called black history month because we’re supposed to celebrate the history of bands like “Godspeed You BLACK Emperor” and “BLACK Midi”

[@mememan3799]

This is the funniest comment I've seen under fantanos videos in a minute

[@sengsavunthara7614]

Very funny, you've won the internet today good sir 😐

[@THICCTHICCTHICC]

It would've been a 10 if they were called Historic Road

[@dennischary1197]

@@speak_no_evil Zing! Zap!

[@origemcollectibles]

Just such a shame we‘ll likely not get to hear these songs live in a packed audience. Was set to go to the show in Brooklyn in a couple of weeks :(. Wishing the best to Isaac. Legendary 2 album run.

[@kuppakassi]

Yeah.. At least some of us had the pleasure of seeing them live tho but not all the good shit

[@0rak3l]

I had tickets to both shows in Brooklyn : ( Such a bummer to have them both refunded.

[@thenyquilchannel8738]

@@0rak3l I had tickets for Boston!!! Was such a shame my guy :(

[@hyf6845]

Was also supposed to go there. What a shame. How are they gonna perform this and their debut live if Isaac isn't there? Issac is essential to the vocals, no one can replicate them.

[@khunnth6071]

@@hyf6845 the band added in Isaacs leaving statement that they won't be performing any of this stuff

[@jakee3368]

I think the overbearing and loudness of the drums in snow globes was a perfect pair with isaacs cries and shouts at the climax of the track. But to each their own I suppose.

[@monkeysbrains]

Agreed. Listening to it feels like you’re inside of a snow globe as it’s being shaken

[@YodasPapa]

Yeah I immediately loved it and I think I can explain why it works. The track is kinda repetitive, you've got like an 8-bar cycle that basically just repeats but with more layers being added or taken away. Even half the lyrics are just the same repeated two lines. The drums are what break this repitition, they're the part adding the most novelty during the climax, so I think it's appropriate that they are mixed so loud. They also sound great. There may be more thematic resonances with the lyrical themes of the song. but I haven't got a clear understanding of what the song is about yet. It could be that the sorta tumbling quality of the drums represents like a landslide of shit that Henry or Isaac or someone is being buried by, much as the vocals are buried by the drums in the mix.

[@pascualgonzalez142]

yeah i really liked those drums. Fit the song perfectly and make for a very beautiful moment in the album

[@xbenci]

yeah that is so obviously made on purpose. every mix on this album is pretty much perfect, Snow Globes obviously stands out because it's the only truly intense part of the record which features a stand-out element, while pretty much all the other tracks have all the instruments working together in a cohesive way

[@Userrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.r]

It's like they're fighting to win over the track

[@yanagie8433]

I wished you'll give it a 10, but 9 is pretty good. This is a masterpiece.

[@ombakhshi2686]

Deserved a 10

[@TheMagicalArden]

Well now I gotta listen...

[@kaithecactus3714]

I love this album unconditionally, but this is not a 10, and a 9 is very appropriate

[@heartfulbreeze6801]

9 is the new 97/100

[@HO-yc3pv]

not just a 9. Decent to STRONG 9. It's basically a 10.

[@BradTasteInMusicOfficial]

This makes up for you saying Dunkey is the worst rapper since Kendrick Lamar.

[@lostvoid3711]

This makes up for this ratio

[@Bandstand]

Nav > Imagine Dragons > Dunkey > J. Cole > Kendrick 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@JGar453]

This is a chicken wing deserved a 10

[@BradTasteInMusicOfficial]

@@lostvoid3711 uno reverse card

[@grantcuh6835]

hi brad

[@realcamiam]

I theorize that this album will become a historical mark of the 20’s

[@upexus2076]

Personally it certainly will. I've been following this band since I first heard FTFT a few weeks after its release, and you can immediately tell that this band is something special. This album exceeded expectations beyond belief for me. I will forever remember the intense sadness yet yearning love I felt when I first heard this album in full.

[@xaviera4810]

🤓

[@kuppakassi]

@@angel_of_rust uh RYM sucks these days.. I miss the 2000s on that site

[@olimo9437]

@@angel_of_rust go outside for once

[@juyhhkjitth9245]

It won't.

[@birchwoodtree6350]

I think your comparison of Isaac's delivery to David Byrne's is really interesting. I didn't think about it until you said it. Both have similar feelings, but I feel like their totally different and unique in that Byrne's anxiety is the type where you can't stay still, and Isaac's is the type where you don't want to move a muscle. I think the music that supports their lyrics and delivery really keys in to their slightly different styles. Good catch!

[@derse1292]

That's a really beautiful and accurate way of describing it

[@fumbleBumble82]

I found the David Bryne thing too, I just find Black Country are a bit more folky in a sense, perhaps more similar to David Bryne's solo stuff than Talking Heads. I also find it in other experimental rock coming out at the moment. I definitely hear David Byrne influence in the band Squid, they're like a mix between Talking Heads and Foals haha which is awesome.

[@batman-sr2px]

Talking heads has unique vocals this doesn't

[@udlakshayaraina6524]

Wow very well said

[@kook1843]

​@@batman-sr2pxWrong

[@yearnpill]

You know the album is good when everyone is making genuine comments about the album instead of repetitive jokes that have been said 10000 times

[@geargod39]

The album sucks

[@yearnpill]

@@geargod39 No

[@aquacyanide]

Look at his live reactions, the comment section is filled with guys calling the album shit and bland. Fantano fans are unable to be insufferable, it's actually physically impossible for them. I like Anthony, but jesus, part of his fanbase is just so cringy

[@geargod39]

@@aquacyanide why because I find this genre of music boring and slow and and the vocals are terrible the s*** don't make sense

[@yearnpill]

@@geargod39 I thought I already told you no

[@MrKrk221988]

I truly believe that the lead singer (Isaac) will come back one day. This band is way too special just to fade away.

[@YourHostEnder]

Give him time. His mental health is far more important than our entertainment.

[@jaredk7540]

@@YourHostEnder yeah I’d rather him prioritize his health than feel forced to make music. I think we’re all just hoping he takes the time he needs to heal and eventually feels well enough to return

[@MrKrk221988]

@@YourHostEnder I'm talking several years from now.

[@zack-ne1li]

there’s a chance that he might rejoin, but even if he doesn’t they will def not fade way, the bassist is gonna take over vocals for the next album and she’s a rlly good vocalist and songwriter

[@damonberry9123]

the new music without him is great

[@michaelpurnell5203]

2 absolute masterpieces, immediately are one of my all time favorite bands. Even with Isaac leaving, it’s going to be very exciting to see what they do from here

[@arkayv]

Absolutely. I have never felt this attached to a musical act since LCD Soundsystem.

[@FalardeMusicaeLegal]

Same here! I'm devastated by Issac's leaving but somehow... I really don't know why, I believe in this band 100%; Never thought I would feel this with 40, you know... Music is the best thing.

[@loganslone9436]

Someone posted a full show of their’s on here since Isaac left, and they have a full hour of brand new material already written and it’s honestly all amazing. I’m really excited to hear it recorded!

[@ombakhshi2686]

best album in forever truly a masterpiece. Fell in love with it on the first listen and every new listen it’s even better

[@kuppakassi]

Hmm SIMBI came out just last year

[@nathancarroll7347]

@@kuppakassi With all due respect, this shits on SIMBI.

[@ilikeu1010101010101]

@@nathancarroll7347 in all due respect Rosalia new album is also a master piece

[@cameronm34]

I definitely get your problems with Snow Globes too, it's probably my least favorite listening experience, but I love the concept. In my head the drums are supposed to be like the snow in a snow globe shaking around Isaac, making him feel like a character in a little snow globe as he tries to scream about how he feels like his world is being shaken up and smothered.

[@dabroval]

That’s exactly what I thought! It somehow reminded me of injury reserve’s project last year, where it felt like every emotion was just so messy and swallowed up in all the turmoil

[@ethanporette1333]

nice pfp

[@TheStinkusofYore]

That was the only track I didn’t absolutely adore on first listen, but I have a good feeling it will grow on me.

[@oscarvanbaardwyk1112]

Tbh i feel that the mixing of the drums only add to the emotion behind issacs "snow globes dont shake on thier own". Shit crushes me everytime

[@cameronm34]

Oscar Vanbaardwyk tbh he was probably looking for a small nitpick to not give it a 10 because so many people have given it a 10 and bugged him about it

[@Kyle-qi8oj]

i've never cried to an album as many times as i did to this one. people listen to it. no memes, just enjoy the greatness

[@FalardeMusicaeLegal]

jeez... I promised myself not to listen to it before the album arrives, and it's been a hard week. 😓

[@ShinyFlakesShinyFlakes]

Why exactly would u cry to the album?? I don’t get it.

[@5679_]

@@ShinyFlakesShinyFlakes it’s sad ig lil bro

[@j.s.7894]

No I feel u bro I have sobbed to most of this album

[@5679_]

@@j.s.7894 no you didn’t black boy

[@Diego-oe7fy]

Literally one of the best albums I've heard. So many beautiful spots, every song is incredible. Ten years from now this will be remembered as a gem and true classic.

[@The_Cool_Bros]

Knew this would be a 9 and not a 10 as soon as I saw IGOR :( Maybe the best written album I've ever heard. As a fellow clingy person with attachment issues this hits the spot

[@jens2049]

Yup :/

[@Cazametroides]

Exactly, some of these lyrics hit like a warm brick of understanding

[@ShinyFlakesShinyFlakes]

You’ve def not listened to much music.

[@The_Cool_Bros]

@@ShinyFlakesShinyFlakes If you have some recommendations on some well-written albums I'd love to check them out

[@Gungus-v1g]

@@The_Cool_Bros Swans, Bob Dylan, Protomartyr, Radiohead all are 10/10 in song writing imo

[@thehaymaker3660]

Hats off to Black Midi and BCNR for keeping rock fresh and exciting.

[@thirdhandlv4231]

Would like to see Hard Rock see a come back, not really into this weird shit.

[@yummygopher1065]

@@thirdhandlv4231 there’s plenty of great hard rock if you know where to look. Check out turnstile for starters.

[@samg4337]

@@thirdhandlv4231 Swans are fantastic and have heavy music but they definitely fall under "weird shit" lol

[@Kalitayy]

@@thirdhandlv4231 lol casual

[@mappplesirrup8473]

@@thirdhandlv4231 bro what about black country new road is weird shit

[@anonymousdreaming2338]

we had to leave Kanye out of this on the last record, but now we can’t leave Charli and Billie out of this.

[@teddye9091]

wait can u explain? i think i get the charli part

[@JGar453]

@@teddye9091 Sunglasses from their first album has the line "KEEP KANYE OUT OF THIS". Billie Eilish is referenced in the the track Good Will Hunting and Charli on Basketball Shoes on this album, the latter having some particularly weird context to it as the lyrics were changed many times in live shows but let's just say it used to be quite sexy.

[@felixmontanez4090]

bound 2 is still mentioned

[@ananthakrishnanma6650]

@@JGar453 where can I see the original lyrics for basketball shoes?

[@JGar453]

The 2019 YES performance and the 2020 Queen Elizabeth Hall performance should both have lyrics transcriptions online on genius.

[@danielodonnell123]

Damn, I thought the mixing was stellar on snow globes, my favourite thing about the song is how loud and crushing the drums are

[@radurte]

Exactly, it feels like you're in the middle of a thunderstorm, which is fitting since the guy is yelling "OH GOD OF WEATHER"

[@robertrosenfeld7458]

Yeah man, it's kind of the whole point

[@sethrozier6743]

This album completely blew my mind. I thought For The First Time was good, but nothing compared to this. This was easily a 10 for me

[@cobbfunnybrain6632]

Absolutely loving this album too, melon I think it’s about time I gave it a listen

[@yudhabagaskara98]

They deserve their first grammy nomination next year

[@lukecherchenko5930]

lol no chance, they’ll be snubbed in favor of the new RHCP album or something lol

[@yudhabagaskara98]

@@lukecherchenko5930 or muse

[@joaoassumpcao3347]

Grammy probably not because the Grammys suck, but I hope they get another Mercury nomination and maybe even win it this time around

[@elyy0345]

The grammys don't like experimental rock I'm afraid, except when it's Radiohead

[@arbbr9397]

Snow Globes is perfect, I wouldn’t change it. The drums being focal is exactly as intended and is effectively perfect

[@nathancarroll7347]

Agreed. Feels like a manic episode, and I think that's intended.

[@retnugnahte]

@@nathancarroll7347 feels like a hurricane or a sandstorm idk why

[@meagan4605]

What a beautiful album. This album absolutely deserved it's 9/10 score. Already one of the best albums of the year.

[@romilrh]

He wasn't kidding about Good Will Hunting getting stuck in your head. I can still hear Isaac screaming "EVERYONE WILL SAY IT WAS COOOOOOOOOOL"

[@aventually72]

Still very sorry to hear about the singer. Hope he finds some comfort knowing this work’s being so well-received. Best of luck in his endeavors.

[@MrEmmanuelitox]

I think one of the most profound and sad moments of the album is Mark's theme

[@olseaweedbeardye8622]

This is album is so goddamn beautiful, shout-outs to Professor Skye for getting me to listen to this, its really made my week so far.

[@owenbrown6714]

Love professor skye

[@olseaweedbeardye8622]

@@owenbrown6714 man is seriously one of the greatest reviewers of all time. I love him

[@sfglim5341]

Shoutout to Professor Skye for being based as hell

[@frackingfluidinjection]

his review on this album is fantastic

[@elyy0345]

I haven't watched Professor Skye's review yet but I loved his video about Isaac leaving the band. Love that man.

[@aesthetic4829]

You know what. I’ll accept this, but it’s still a 10/10 in my eyes, masterpiece of an album

[@FalardeMusicaeLegal]

hahahahaha I was craving for a strong 10

[@MylesMarrero]

If I really had to pick a least favorite, Snow Globes would probably be mine too. A 9 is acceptable, but it’s definitely a 10 for me.

[@miserirken]

Snow Globes might be my least fav but it paces the album better.

[@Bandstand]

I was waiting on this one 🥰

[@ombakhshi2686]

Me too

[@paystation4pro15]

You’re always the first in the comments bruh

[@dominik7189]

Same

[@owen1686]

Pls get a life❗️❗️

[@Adyman182]

Ain't it weird how this band has so few views? Their most viewed song has like 500k views, indie rock has become niche rock if you're not in the fantano/mu/pitchfork circles :/

[@TheStinkusofYore]

This is such a beautiful record, absolutely overflowing with emotion and character. I’m so heartbroken that Isaac is struggling to this degree, but I admire his bravery in looking after himself, and I sincerely hope that this decision to leave helps him find the inner peace he deserves. And I have no doubt the group will find their footing with their musical ventures going forward. One thing is for sure, though, , and that’s that this record will live on and be hailed as an all-time classic.

[@dabricio]

Honestly I feel like the loud drums on Snow Globes were intentional, obviously we can't say for sure but every single second of the record is perfectly produced, I don't think they would put out a song with such an unbalanced mix if it wasn't intentional. Great review!

[@khodges72]

There is a qoute on genius from a band member explaining that it was intentional

[@travisdoesstuff4766]

It’s sad this their run is so short, but with these two albums under their belt, man… what a fuckin solid run.

[@meagan4605]

They're not completely done yet. They're gonna continue as BC,NR, just without Isaac.

[@KirbyWGlasses]

But it’s going to be the end of this era of bcnr. The next album is gonna be a huge left turn as prior music was built around issac

[@j.prt.979]

@@KirbyWGlasses Eh. I feel like this album was built around him much less than the first, even though he still plays an important role. I could see them making similar music (in terms of quality and nature) in the future. I don’t doubt that they’ll try to innovate, though.

[@thesneakygamer4343]

@@j.prt.979 I felt he was still such a focal point. Can’t imagine anyone singing Concorde the way he does.

[@933Bane]

@@j.prt.979 I don't know, maybe in terms of arrangements and composition, but the lyricism and vocals feel like a much bigger part here than the last one. Whoever gets to pilot the next album will have pretty large shoes to fill

[@Laniccal]

It's sad to see Isaac go especially after making a masterpiece of an album. However, I'm curious to see what the rest of the band does, and definitely pumped to see a near-impossible act of replacing Isaac both vocally, and in writing.

[@TheAndrewj96]

Every so often an album comes out that makes literally everybody come together as one and praise it as the masterpiece it is. This is that album for 2022.

[@man4437]

I mean it's alright

[@F0rf885]

@@man4437 always that one guy

[@joshpoppie6305]

Cavalcade seemed like the one that everyone loved or hated last year, and I could not get into it. This on the other hand is one of a kind, even if it took a few listens.

[@juyhhkjitth9245]

It's decent

[@haikat4]

I thought Time Skiffs was better.

[@eleanorelmore]

While BC NR were never just the “worlds second best Slint tribute act” here they come even more into their own unique dynamic sound that is wonderful to hear. There’s also so many quotables from this record but my favorite has to be “SHOW ME THE PLACE WHERE HE INSERTED THE BLADE, I’LL PRAISE THE LORD, BURN MY HOUSE, I GET LOST, I FREAK OUT, YOU COME HOME AND HOLD ME TIGHT AS IF IT NEVER HAPPENED AT ALL GOOD MORNING”

[@vassalnot8837]

There's nothing unique about their sound

[@SwitchbIade]

@@vassalnot8837 shut up.

[@naumchomsky8840]

Once I started listening to, and interpreting the chaotic drums on Slow Globes as a storm Isaac is being buried under, the mixing started to make more sense.

[@vicvinegar5709]

Exactly, the drums are the storm

[@rokaxiv]

im a metalhead and i think this will remain my favourite album of the year freaking love it so much

[@ShinyFlakesShinyFlakes]

What do you like most about it?

[@tucker8904]

I love the mixing of the drums on snow globes. One of my favorite parts of the record. It’s devastatingly beautiful. The drums are the main part of this track as all the other instruments each repeat their own single riff throughout, so it makes sense for them to be as loud as they are. The emotion in them is palpable and to have them quieter would’ve done the song a disservice in my opinion

[@Lubiaa]

you know an album is really good when fantano put (still very good) after a song he put in the least fave tracks literally a masterpiece i watched them grew little by little since early 2019 i'm so happy i finally got to see them shine cause they deserve it entirely

[@Lubiaa]

he literally said decent to a stong 9 it's literally so close to being a 10 man i'm in tears my boys finally made it

[@vicvinegar5709]

Snowglobes is a masterpiece. The drums are perfect, they portray an immense amount of anxiety & hopelessness which you usually don’t get from the drums. This should be a 10

[@dennischary1197]

AMEN!

[@robertrosenfeld7458]

The drums are the most incredible addition to the album, obviously everyone's entitled to their own opinion but the way he worded it makes it seem like he just missed the point

[@zackzallie8735]

This album is perfect. It grew on me more and more. 10/10 The British TPAB

[@P-diddykong]

Never heard of the band before. Saw your thumbnail with the yellow flannel. Checked the description and saw you gave it a 9/10. Listened to the first track and just thought: "Damn, this sounds like a high tier Bowie song" Loved the album. Thx, Melon.

[@christianlesurfmusic]

This album already has such a special place in my heart, so many moments on it strike a huge chord with me, especially the climaxes on many of this songs (mainly Concorde and Basketball Shoes). It's a shame we don't have Isaac anymore, however the most important thing for the band now is that he's doing okay.

[@NoahSties]

Hope to see the new Hippo Campus record "LP3" in the yuno review this month, it was pretty high on the spotify charts this week! It's definitely a hidden gem.

[@loouiz707]

the 3 final songs in this album are literally the definition of ascending to heaven

[@realcamiam]

In every level of music, this album succeeds. Compositionally and lyrically, this collection of tracks is astonishing to me. Isaac’s lyrics are true poetry and the instrumentation and production are near perfection by the other members. They beautifully captured a moment in the band. Now that moment is gone, but we can witness it in this work of art.

[@meryem-sh7wg]

i love your profile pic, at the door is such a gorgeous music video

[@realcamiam]

@@meryem-sh7wg it is indeed, the strokes are one of my all time favorites

[@meryem-sh7wg]

@@realcamiammine too, they were my top artist in 2021 haha

[@realcamiam]

@@meryem-sh7wg they were my #2

[@marioisraelcarrillovega2195]

black midi and bcnr are really becoming the frontrunners on modern underground rock and i love that

[@StudioScarecrow]

the new black midi is going to be fucking killer

[@azuretone8575]

bwack countwy new woad?

[@marioisraelcarrillovega2195]

@@azuretone8575 sowy

[@teamkockroach4080]

TIMESTAMPS: 0:20 Quick recap of "For the First Time", genres, and Isaac's departure 2:08 Musical Influences 3:00 Intro 3:09 Chaos Space Marine 3:51 Concorde 4:28 Bread Song 4:59 Good Will Hunting 6:08 Haldern 6:20 Mark's Theme 6:36 The Place Where He Inserted The Blade 7:05 Snow Globes 8:03 Basketball Shoes 8:54 Final Thoughts

[@pandarouge21]

What a masterpiece of an album, this is some of the most beautiful music I've ever heard tbh.

[@pyropoyo]

Think that's the first time I've seen the Least Favorite Track get a comment to clarify that yes, it's still very good. And I think the mixing on Snow Globes was very intentional. Like there's an intense snow storm blowing outside of a building the rest of the band is performing in, and you're struggling to listen in but sometimes it's just too much and things get drowned out by the snow. But then, sometimes the band is able to break through, and it makes this back and forth between the drums and everyone else. I love it personally, but I can see where your complaints lie. Just don't think it was a mistake, is all.

[@MayankKumar-ch8pq]

Not to forget, probably also the first time the least favourite track on an album was featured in the best tracks of it's week That's how good this album is.

[@pyropoyo]

@@MayankKumar-ch8pq I really want to say that's happened before, but I cant recall exactly so maybe I'm just remembering wrong

[@benn540]

the only thing similar I can think of is on Rina Sawayama's first EP he had "(if I had to pick)" next to the least fave track

[@pyropoyo]

@@benn540 Oh, TPAB had that too for You Ain't Gotta Lie.

[@47j8nf]

@@benn540 I think FKA twigs and Charli xcx's EPs got similar notes but mostly bc they were like 4 or 5 tracks long

[@goddamntheband]

I wanted to hate a posh band who named themselves after my miserable journey to work. But this album is a masterpiece of heartache.

[@matthewbertram3304]

Anthony, you can't just give this album a 0/10 because it's not called "Shooting Stars In The Night Sky From Down Here (Could Really Use A Wish Right Now)"

[@andremartinez4411]

This could be the title of a Car Seat Headrest song.

[@johsonug92]

For me, this record was the first 10 of the the 2020s. This was the first record that was able to move me to tears in quiet awhile. I’m so thankful we all get to experience this record.

[@AvocationNation]

Yo Anthony, I kinda doubt you read all the comments here, but I wanted to say... thank you so much for turning me on to this. I love it.

[@adammcjohnson5080]

This really is going to be one of those albums people talk about and love for a long time. Really glad to have been able to witness history in the making

[@kateedwards9336]

This album has emotionally touched me in ways no other music has. Definitely a 10🙌🏼

[@jayr.3720]

I'll be surprised if this doesn't hold up as album of the year.

[@blasborg]

I can't remember the last time I felt so deeply in love with an album. I literally was up in the middle of the night thinking about this album. That's never happened to me before

[@ucopiedyibo1959]

The fucking ending on basketball shoes literally gave me an eargasm. I’ve never heard such beautiful sounds and it made me go fucking nuts. Love this band forever.

[@nathancarroll7347]

Felt the same way... Haven't loved an album like this since I first listened to Lonesome Crowded West. I haven't listened to anything else in a few days... Pretty insane that AnCo and Mitski dropped the same day and have become complete afterthoughts.

[@TheSLATEcleaner]

I love this album dearly already. I've been listening to it for a little over a month through the live compilations, but I'll always remember my first listen to the studio version - I started playing it twenty-three minutes after it dropped at work, starting at 11:23 at night and ending the next morning at 12:22. I'm on the overnight shift stocking shelves and I have to play my music out loud so I can hear my walkie-talkie, so it just kind of echoed around an otherwise empty store. Haldern, Mark's Theme, Bread Song, and the second half of Basketball Shoes especially felt surreal like that. The Place Where He Inserted The Blade ended at midnight, so it was almost like the lyrics were personally ushering me into the morning.

[@jimberjamber8540]

Here one year later after watching their Live at Bush Hall video, and I can say with confidence that this band is only just getting started. What an incredible performance with all new music. I can't wait for a physical release.

[@JPTQJR]

This album exceeded all expectations, an excellent display of BC,NR's ability and a fitting swan song for Isaac too After listening to the album now it makes sense why BC,NR wanted to be "the next Arcade Fire"

[@shizzymcshizz]

the producer in the studio mixing the drums like “i’m abt to change this album from a 10 to a strong 9”

[@13StJimmy]

The place where he inserted the blade made me realize that oh wait they’re legit up there as one of the best bands out there right now

[@carseatheadrestt]

i actually loved the drums in Snow globes, the overbearingness and chaos and the intensity of it all while isaac is screaming at the climax is so good, it felt like being shaken inside of a snow globe

[@guts1258]

I guess you could have called this album The Binding of Issac, because they had to sacrifice him as a member to produce such a great album.

[@corncake4677]

Issac and his mother lived together in a black country on a new road

[@Hexhammer]

christ

[@justanotherfishinbikinibot6060]

bro r u srs

[@averydelacruz5267]

Basketball Shoes is the best closing track I’ve heard in a long while.

[@aesthetic4829]

Came back after 8 months to say this album is a perfect 10. It’s quickly become top 5 albums of all time for me.

[@johnoliveira5575]

Same here, these songs have already left such a mark on me.

[@archieforsyth5211]

Prediction: 10 (please please let it be a 10) 😂 Edit: I kinda knew it wouldn’t get a 10 cos upon listen I did think there were a couple issues with some of the tracks like melon mentioned but DECENT to strong 9 is still an incredible score and I’m glad melon put the thought into this review that BCNR deserved with this project. Unsubscribed Btw, might be a bit early for this, but calling top 10 albums of the decade (assuming we get there 😭)

[@DajenC]

While I understand his thoughts on Snowglobes with the drums, I think the artistic choice to do so was good. With the buildup of all of Isaac's emotions and him finally letting them roll out, it's like an overwhelming thunderstorm overtaking the listener. Sort of smothering us in this overwhelming maelstrom of sound and drums. It's jumbled and confused much like his emotions are. For one of the first times this record he's really letting reality set in - and the emotions that come with that are overbearing much like the drums. Still an awesome review, and thank you so much for getting me on this album.

[@neeko2198]

I loved this album my first listen. I loved it even more my second. I'm glad everyone in the comments agrees this is a masterpiece.

[@tapiraat6977]

I think the loud drums in Snowglobes are one of the best parts of the whole album. They carry so much power. The vocals slowly fading away add so much emotion. But great review. I completely agree with your score!

[@idbpr]

The first vinyl I bought in a while. What a damn masterpiece.

[@distopiann0]

Snow Globes is in my top 10 songs of all time so hearing your thoughts slightly hurt, to a degree. The "mixing" issue you had kind of just feels like the chaotic, hectic, but emotional head-space of someone going through severe depression

[@marcuswakefield1983]

Hard agree

[@darthsnarf]

The building drums are like the building pressures you feel start to overwhelm you and also are like a snow storm moving in I think they were a great choice

[@marcuswakefield1983]

@@darthsnarf to me, it feels like fighting a losing battle with all of your might to change the way things are, even the weather. It reminds me of Isaac saying he’s “tried to make it not true” that he needs to leave the band.

[@owenbrown6714]

I agree, it’s almost thunderous or storm like, really hectic and crashing

[@kabirbajaj7225]

@@marcuswakefield1983 i agree to this great explanation. this is what i feel about this song to. he also mention in concorde the doctor said "we are unfortunately running out of options to treat"

[@mikeyproctor5670]

Nah, nothing wrong with the mixing on 'Snow Globes'. I love how the drums sit on top of everything, including Isaac's screaming vocals. Its like he's desperately trying to be heard but being drowned out by all these other things. Beautiful and theatrical, in my opinion.

[@hunter-zu3hk]

I disagree with Melon's take on snow globes. The repressing drums are an intentional part of the song's aesthetic - drowning out Isaac's cries as he tries harder and harder to be heard above the deafening drums. It's beautiful and poetic and stands out to me as one of the most emotionally intense points on the album.

[@jml6263]

This album was fantastic and proof that you don't need to make twenty albums to leave your mark on the musical landscape. Legacy is measured in quality not quantity. Thanks Isaac.

[@mememan3799]

I largely wrote off For The First Time as the circles I ran in at the time dickrode the album to death. After this album, I realise why it would be so loved. What an incredible album and while I will miss the Issac Wood rendition of the band but I'm glad he left before the music took him from us, this is The Good Ending.

[@rubyo94]

I can forgive the mix issue on Snow Globes JUST FOR THE LYRICS. Omg, the atmosphere, the passion, the sadness. Its just beautiful man.

[@deegegaming7911]

Top 5 off all time for me, such magic eveeytime time I put it on, life doesn't get much better than listening to this under the sun

[@oscarpacho7473]

top 1 of all time for me

[@nottinghamreds]

I find it so funny that there's this new wave of hate for this album on twitter just because it beat mbdtf in the rym top albums list Now that everyone's got their new opinion from fantano, the balance can be restored 🙏

[@jens2049]

Wtf

[@juyhhkjitth9245]

I'm fine with the hate to counteract the hype. Solid album. 8.3/10.

[@gabriensfunnysongsandstuff]

if it was called The Miseducation To Pimp An Ants Money Store From Up There Over The Sea he would have probably wondered why it was called that

[@moresnqp]

i listened to this album like 4 times over about a week and didnt get bored i find myself humming GWH, concorde, bread song, CSM, so often even after like 2 months of not listening to the full thing

[@SuperTimtation]

With or without Isaac, I'm so excited to see where they go next. They are just so good! Perfect combo of musicians. You can tell when artists are in love with their art and take the utmost care with it. Cheers, BCNR!

[@max-beckett]

Next album will be from the Black Midi, New Road supergroup. I’m calling it.

[@fairyeater]

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