Black Country, New Road - Ants From Up There REACTION/REVIEW

[@foxxmonger]

This album really shows the power a saxophone can have

[@lemmmakestunes8312]

i think it's mainly a trombone in this one, but i might be wrong

[@kidjames2640]

@@lemmmakestunes8312 yeah theres no trombone in any bc,nr songs

[@SoupSlam]

Real

[@Luki21z]

If you listen to their cover on happier than ever (the vinyl one) when they all scream "just fucking leave me alone", the sax kicks in and begins to scream like hell its really cool

[@nnitro]

so real foxx

[@duff3r00]

I do the same deep sigh every time The Place Where He Inserted the Blade starts

[@yusuke5331]

i crode too

[@leaqwa4812]

29:26 the song actually started out as a song about a wet dream about charlie xcx

[@jagged546]

In case no one mentioned it. Mark's Theme is a tribute sax-piece to the saxophonist Lewis's late uncle who passed away in 2021 from covid

[@zachsharkattack8681]

So glad we got the surprise of him listening to Total Xanarchy instead. Truly a voice of a generation

[@Sesn808]

One of the only times I listened to an album for the first time and immediately thought it was one of the best albums I’ve ever heard and I was certain it wasn’t recency bias

[@apeheadboink]

former bcnr frontman reacts to own album

[@alexgbiggestfan]

LMFAOOO

[@apeheadboink]

@@alexgbiggestfan 🍎🤌

[@condimentking414]

LOL American multiverse BCNR frontman

[@Bringadingus]

The Concord was something majestic, almost unbelievable in its gravity-defying power, but it was also, in the end, a spectacular failure that was ended permanently in 2003.

[@benw0400]

tracklist: intro - 0:42 chaos space marine - 1:15 concorde - 3:31 bread song - 6:26 good will hunting - 9:33 haldern - 12:32 mark's theme - 15:14 the place where he inserted the blade - 16:15 snow globes - 21:01 basketball shoes - 24:35 amazing album for an amazing utuber!

[@smags1082]

Thank You!

[@Garfield.]

Their debut “for the first time” is equally as fantastic, it has a bit of maniac sound in how it’s composed like of lot of bands to have come out of the “windmill scene” at the time (black midi, BCNR, Squid)

[@CoolcatzCorner]

Real

[@Amaling]

I like for the first time but come on now lets not get carried away here

[@sarang8585]

@@Amalingfor the first time >>> ants from up there, no fuckin cap

[@CoolcatzCorner]

In a best of 7 ants from up there wins in 7. But For the first time is spectacular

[@mr.dirtydan3338]

definitely disagree, but its still a pretty good album

[@prod_brn]

2022 was one of the best years for music fr

[@iethergy]

with fossora

[@spookedlul2519]

crack clouds over arts kitchen…

[@condimentking414]

Absolutely. 2022 was damn insane, and 2024 is slightly behind.

[@yoauntcarsey]

That place where he inserted the blade reaction was everything, song is so amazing. Also haldern is stunning

[@FilipK123]

Favorite album of all time. I often wish I could listen to this for the first tjme again. Absolutely loved your reaction to it. Also cracked me up a few times, especially the deadpan "I have no idea what he's talking about" while jamming to the song lmao

[@aidanwillis4378]

You should listen to Big Thief's album from last year, Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You, i think you would absolutely love it. Great video btw your killing it

[@willbouret8444]

Beginning of this year was awesome for music

[@kimjonun5565]

we need this reaction fr

[@papaman2039]

give it to me

[@JosephJ-lu5cv]

Was my album of the year last year, need this reaction

[@patricktervo2013]

This needs to happen immediately

[@tassiegamer4516]

the people from this band are good mates with the Black Midi guys, theyre from the same scene in london

[@janchlumecky4746]

btw, the violinist has her own project where she sings in a duo (the other guy is a DJ) and they have put out a critically aclaimed album last year, they are called Jockstrap and the album is called "I Love You Jennifer B", it is nothing like this record, but most Black Country New Road and Black Midi fans love it too

[@janchlumecky4746]

people have already recommended it here and unther other videos i thaught i would just add on

[@Amaling]

You can literally see his man shaking from the music orgasm at the end of Basketball Shoes. Also while I’m at it about the song, the verse “so if you see me looking strange with a fresh style I’m still not feeling that great” is followed up by a more upbeat Midwest emo section out of completely nowhere, then the final sections of the track are a full on mask off emotional breakdown, quite the meta commentary for one track. The Midwest emo section also includes lyrics talking about his sweater, maybe he’s got some new cottagecore/dark academia look with the big sweaters or whatever fits. it took me a lot of listens and readings to really catch this but now it’s hard to miss

[@abartel6]

interesting, I never would have thought of it as midwest emo

[@xbenci]

this album makes me cry like a baby. gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous music

[@dantheman9766]

OMG I RECOMMENDED THIS BAND!!!! SOOOO COOL THAT U FINALLY GOT TO THEM, BEEN LISTENING TO THEM THESE PAST FEW WEEKS. LOVE YA MAN KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK 👍

[@polina4036]

i really feel you here bro your reaction and emotions made my day (my fav album literally) so i enjoy it like it was my very first listening

[@smags1082]

Thank You!

[@brunogrill3774]

Basketball shoes was originally about a wet dream of Charli XCX. Im not even kidding

[@j-mersh6572]

Finally! Probably my favorite album ever, thanks for reacting.

[@solartea_]

bro is the consistency connosieour

[@solartea_]

the upload usurper

[@sumitoya]

perfect reaction to concorde. i react the same way i hear that track no matter how many times i listen to it, that last bridge and chorus always gets me. also you're funny as hell man

[@vandal6108]

Intro 0:39 Chaos Space Marine 1:14 Concorde 3:30 Bread Song: 6:23 Good Will Hunting 9:30 Haldern 12:31 Mark's Theme 15:13 The Place Where He Inserted the Blade 16:14 Snow Globes 21:00 Basketball Shoes 24:35

[@davidk05]

This is my favorite album of all time. Has been for many months now. Your reaction made it feel like my first listen as well. Can’t thank you enough for doing that to me. It means so much. Keep at it bro much love

[@anthonykonstantinou5378]

Same here. Curious, what else would you put up there? For me some examples are All Amerikkkan Badass, Blond, Cozy Tapes Vol1, Malibu by Anderson paak

[@davidk05]

@@anthonykonstantinou5378 dude all great picks, love me some Joey especially. My top 5 after afut is the ooz by king krule, grace by Jeff Buckley, a tie between Spiderland by slint and glow p2 by microphones than mercurial world by Magdalena bay at 5

[@anthonykonstantinou5378]

​@@davidk05okay sounds like I got some work to do then. I've only listened to spiderland and the glow pt 2. You down to exchange some social media or better yet last FM? We seem to like the same stuff

[@anthonykonstantinou5378]

​@@davidk05AABA and AFUT are by far my favourite albums of all timw

[@CoolcatzCorner]

Whenever I have a long, hard day, I am always blessed by consistent content from Mr consistent. Thanks!

[@smags1082]

🫡

[@megatron4466]

@@smags1082 box

[@johnoliveira5575]

I love your videos man! your commentary is very engaging, just the way you talk is so smooth, I could watch your videos for hours. Ants from up there is one of my favorite albums, every second of it is just perfect, I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I have 2 recommendations for you, Elliott Smith self titled, and I'm wide awake its morning by Bright Eyes.

[@nostalgia_clinic]

I’m going to try to be as consistent as you with my album recommendations. So, for your consideration: Animal Collective - Strawberry Jam Brand New - Science Fiction The Mars Volta - The Mars Volta Keep up the good work dude!

[@k33l4n]

consistent KINGGGGG

[@trevor245]

I adore this album. Been a fan since for the first time and I have really grown to love anything to do even the more recent stuff without the frontman. Haldern is probably my favourite song on the album. Crazy that is was basically 90% made in an improv setting which is even on youtube.

[@LemonKiddeh]

most stable reaction to this fucking masterpiece of an album

[@Theo-yo8ph]

one of the most impressive albums ive ever heard, glad u liked it :) if u havent already u should listen to radiohead, especially in rainbows, kid a or ok computer. they are the best band in history imo

[@wii240]

if you haven't already, i really suggest listening to nick drake. his best album imo is pink moon

[@jonycontreras5048]

The idler wheel by Fiona Apple is one of the best records of the 2010s. Unfortunately it barely gets recognized would love if you react to it.

[@The_RedVIII]

Damn, that was a great reaction, and now I really hope you do a reaction to "For The First Time", which is their debut album and I like it even more than Ants personally.

[@obsidianman50]

I have to strongly agree with the suggestion of Big Thief’s Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You. That was my AOTY 2022 but both BCNR Ants and Hellfire by black midi were close. Adrienne Lenker of Big Thief is my main guitar inspiration along with Daniel Rossen from Grizzly Bear.

[@Guritchiii]

Mr consistent right here🔥

[@Evanmnm]

I love this sm, AFUT is one of my all time favorite albums

[@jaaqob2]

another banger of a reaction!

[@con5054]

you should do a reaction video watching the Live At Bush Hall performance. All new content and plays like an album, incredible back to front even without the AFUT singer/songwriter, Isaac, who sadly left the group days after AFUT dropped to focus on his mental health.

[@derk486]

Also you gotta hear their debut if you havent already

[@dean_norris]

Unrelated but i loved your haircut, is that a mullet or something?

[@octopoos8443]

This is one of my favorite albums ever, it's incredible. Either this or the Quadeca album would be the best of 2022 in my opinion so I recommend the Quadeca one lol (although it isn't all that similar to this but it's amazing just trust). Also I can't believe you upload 56 times a second, insane consistency 🔥

[@benjadamon]

Yesss, feel the same way. This and the Quad album were easily my two favorites of last year.

[@abbycap302]

i laughed so much at your comments! great reaction :)) subbed!!

[@nathanl870]

goated reaction.. i imagine i looked like that when i heard the place where he inserted the blade too

[@sawyer3446]

YOU HAVE TO DO EITHER A PIXIES OR THE CURE ALBUM NEXT 😢😢

[@poiesist]

Cannot thank u enough king

[@james___]

that king henry theory is diabolical

[@doctordog2048]

I would recommend any album by king gizzard and the lizard wizard, but 'nonagon infinity' is their best

[@junekagiwada1291]

love this album and video :D i saw someone request this is happening by lcd soundsystem on another video and i just want to agree with that here!

[@raywid6493]

I’d highly recommend watching the Basketball Shoes live performance on KZbin. The best performance I’ve ever seen

[@benjadamon]

Legendary shit.

[@SD-ou3pt]

Okay smagsy, I have a challenge for you. On 28th July an album is released called ‘the ones ahead’, by Beverley Glenn-Copeland. Go and react to it on release day. Off what I have heard this album is something else.

[@NotFourResale]

bro u legit look like Isaac the lead singer

[@arvid15]

Crazy crazy album. I adore it so much, legendary band

[@thomasmartinson8208]

Obviously Live at Bush Hall is a good follow up. Also if you want more rock and roll sax ty The Comet is Coming.

[@zanegrey331]

Cool. You should check out Bitch Magnet. Similar aspects to Slint with more aggression. Either of their only two studio albums are awesome. Umber and Ben Hur.

[@TheCinnyBun]

omg he did my request thanks goat

[@fjvlogs4364]

22:45 my thoughts exactly

[@stephencruz2109]

Great reaction bro

[@derk486]

Between this album and Hellfire 2022 had be fucked up trying to pick a favourite

[@carlosmujicarodriguez]

now Jockstrap pleaseee :)

[@harrisonwhite107]

You all can call me corny or egocentric or something for this but I’ve lived through every song on this album

[@tapiraat6977]

Amazing album. Just really prefer the loze from Elizabeth stadion mix of basketball shoes. Really worth a listen!

[@monger6689]

Wonder what’d he think of king crimson’s THRAK

[@Ellis2003]

This album saved me last year, honestly

[@heresthething41]

I knew you would love this one. It is one of my most replayed albums. Another one you should check out is "Suddenly Everyone Explodes" by Plastic Mermaids. They are one of my favorite newer bands.

[@pieter7947]

LET'S FUCKING GO

[@7letters4letters49]

love this album sm, great live band, even now that Isaac has left wanna suggest Jai Paul - Bait Ones

[@Peysure]

Bro is that guy

[@pigonthewind7908]

Nice one

[@christianhall2665]

The lead singer, Isaac Wood, departed the band days before this album released for his mental health and well-being. But bc,nr has continued making music with several band member sharing lead vocals duties. I hope you react to their 3rd album Live from Bush Hall. It’s amazing and arguably rivals this album evening without Isaac.

[@kaysienothin]

My recommendation is good will hunting, how dare u not have seen it 👹

[@patrickoneil3277]

let’s goooooooo

[@ooggie9359]

29:24 bro had a wet dream of charli xcx 💀💀💀

[@origemcollectibles]

The final lines of the album “your generous loan to me, your crippling interest” is referring to the fans of the band. The fame and pressure drove the frontman Isaac to a deep depression, causing him to leave the band right before the release of this album. The “generous loan” is the fans giving them love and support and fame, but came at a cost. “Crippling interest”, like interest on a loan, but also the interest the fans/media took to the band, which ended up being so crippling to him he couldn’t take it anymore

[@manmoth2238]

The song was written before they even released ftft so I think that’s applying retrospective meaning to the lyrics tbh

[@colourcollider]

probably not true this song was made very early bcnr days like they had performed it in 2019 . i take the lyrics as meaning like the loan was the relationship and the interest is the affect it left on him

[@christopheraldavetafur4784]

Yo should listen Frank Zappa - Apostrophe' and One Size Fits All

[@pete0246]

This and “Hypochondriac” by Brakence were my favourite albums of The last year

[@Manannan0402]

Will undoubtedly be in the running for album of the decade come 2030. You might like 'The Great Eastern' by The Delgados, very similar in feel.

[@benmushkolaj3453]

Can you review Maps by billy woods

[@solmajikbaby]

I love you so much smags

[@StormedTreeFX]

FINALLY

[@idwclan2920]

What country are u from?

[@harlylwis3498]

9:03 LMAOOOOOOO

[@wii240]

great album

[@cadekroeker]

you look like you’re in black country new road

[@benw0400]

yo bro pleaase react to 'A Larum' by Johnny flynn, its an amazing folk rock/singer songwriter album with some of the best lyrics and multi-instrument songs ive heard, all done by ONE DUDE!! hope ya doing well either way!

[@fjvlogs4364]

black midi,, cavalcade ,,,,

[@lucki9155]

Nice Very nice

[@king2anasx901]

28:49

[@scarpola9]

First

[@patrickoneil3277]

nuh uh

[@smags1082]

@scarpola9 2nd*

[@gaydingus]

Please do SEROTONIN II by Yeule