Blown Away By Geordie Greep.

[@brandonhammill8048]

I went into this record blind, hadn't heard of him or his band. The musicianship, detail, song writing, humour, scope & ambition....this is such a refreshing album.

[@Itsjoemaddock]

Same!

[@stevencowie7151]

Black Midi are FIRE I believe the youngsters say nowadays. They just flourished over 3 records. ENJOY.

[@Blueskies2513]

when i heard blues for the first time, i felt like i was going to die it was that fucking amazing

[@krusher181]

Go listen to Black Midi, it’s very similar in some ways. All the ways it’s different are great too. He wrote a lot of the songs

[@krusher181]

@@Blueskies2513yeah blues is a really goddamn good track, prob my favourite

[@humanreviewsstuff]

This seriously is one of the best albums of the year. Geordie Greep takes what he was doing on Black Midi and leans even further into the Jazz Fusion aspects of it. This is a truly batshit album, but such a rewarding one too, you need to listen to it if you haven't

[@JeremyAndersonBoise]

The New Sound and Place to Be by Julian Lage are my favorite music of this year, and almost everything Kendrick dropped.

[@waynesilverman3048]

Humanreview .Black midi no more ?.Yes just thinking of Santana at Woodstock

[@walterooski]

This was honestly my song of 2024.

[@insideoutghost]

oh hey walter, funny to see you here! same, probvably song of the 2020s so far if i'm honest

[@Zoombeanie132]

Same tbh. Its by far my favorite off the album too, everything about it is perfect, its up there with the greats.

[@lifesoldier]

walterooski nation represent!

[@fardass3535]

yoo sup walt! fancy seein you here! black midi deep dive when??

[@Benjo787]

My song of the year is the magician from the same album

[@UncleAnaesthesia]

_The New Sound_ is a reflection of modern masculinity, that's my thesis. The character Greep builds throughout the album describes someone who builds an image that's more for other people than himself, his portrayal is a self-assured scumbag but reveals an oddly sweet, sensitive side that's still rather pathetic and lonely, but it's heartfelt at the same time for how honest it is.

[@Pandamasque]

He talks about it in his interview with Fantano.

[@JeremyAndersonBoise]

@@Pandamasque I saw the Fantano interview first, five minutes into it I knew I would like the guy’s music, never listened to Black MIDI. I did not, however think it would be EXACTLY MY SPEED, but it is.

[@davidwillems9904]

Amazing. The awkward time shift when the vocal enters, hinting at the story to follow. The video a perfect accompaniment to the song. It's like prog-rock Randy Newman.

[@BleekMajeek]

Even the intro solo starts on an awkward beat. Not enough to be too weird, but just a tad bit right of the first beat. I think thats there to just add to the story of this extremely awkward character. Just a masterfully written song.

[@pablopicaddo]

Would love to hear a Randy Newman version of holy holy

[@Zoombeanie132]

Finally! Greepers rise up! Btw the bassline is probably inspired by Earth, Wind & Fire - Let's Groove

[@richardpierce1559]

It's also reminiscent of The RAH Band's Messages from the Stars.

[@Zoombeanie132]

@@richardpierce1559 Good catch! Its like an amalgamation of the 2

[@seanjosephhayes]

Was literally gonna say the same thing. Brought Let’s Groove to mind straight away!

[@rloasby]

It is for sure

[@paulmichaeldoherty]

@@richardpierce1559 THAT'S it

[@rloasby]

I was listening to "The New Sound" for like the 100th time yesterday and wondered "has Justin heard this yet? What would he think?" And a few hours later, he answered my thought

[@PleasantRanch]

Earth Wind and Fire, Let’s GROOVE

[@dave-jk6en]

Yep 👍

[@EzioMonty117]

I got that immediately. Such a recognizeable bassline

[@blazingday8596]

and, in a way, 'I'm Free' by Roger Daltrey

[@chrisrhine7567]

I literally tripped over black midi earlier this year when "suntzu" came on to my car radio, and I've delved into geordie greep incessantly ever since. It's a revelation, this new album.

[@clash2392]

I saw him live recently at Pitchfork festival and I absolutely loved him. Already got tickets to see him next year. My favourite artist currently.

[@edzielinski]

There's a definite Donald Fagen/Steely Dan vibe in "Holy, Holy" and I think it's purposeful. They share an aesthetic of being both serious about music and flippant an irreverent at the same time, and it works because it's honest. That said, I'm convinced Geordie is is own man, and has a crystal clear vision of what he wants in his music. Great!

[@christeuma]

Steely Dan's Peg is real simple chords, just with Jazz Modulation, which is the Modes which are just the same 7 notes of the scale but that you can play all of the scales/keys to any of the others. Just have to KNOW the scales to make it work. Black Sabbath can find their way to Phrygian's min2nds, and Lydian sharp 4ths, they just don't know they're using the Modes or that the Modes are what's going to make it sound strong. Elton John does. Brian Wilson finds his way to them, The High Llamas managed to find how Brian Wilson found them. But it's basic stuff. It's just not Rock and you're not gonna find them by trying to Rock, even though Modal Interchange is the Blues that makes Jazz sound like Jazz, letting Duke Ellington bring Jazz to Classical, and George Gershwin bring ... Jazz to Classical. Duke Ellington made Jazz Symphonic. Lalo Shifrin and Quincy Jones, Burt Bacharach, they know the modes. Rogers and Hammerstein TEACH them "Do, Re, Me, Fa, So, La, ti, Do".

[@edzielinski]

@@christeuma Fascinating information. I saw a video where Donald Fagen explained how he used some 4ths and major 7ths to change the flavor of a gospel or blues chord progression into something different, but that's rather far afield from this video, which is fine, so I'd like to emphasize that while I might hear some connection to Steely Dan, that's just my initial reaction as a die hard fan of theirs. What he's doing harmonically is way beyond anything that I can begin to understand technically, and I am enjoying it immensely, and always appreciate something new and different, which this achieves in spades.

[@Chris-ed3cr]

The first thought that came into my mind

[@readeroehrich1066]

Totally

[@zg9445]

There are a few other Steely Dan-ish moments on the rest of the album too. Fun stuff!

[@GregorBarclay]

Watching this blow Justin’s mind is very satisfying - I’ve been waiting for him to cover this one

[@JothJackson]

Second half of this song is so beautiful

[@DavidSGrop]

You either die a hero or live long enough to hear the guy from The Darkness read out your name.

[@clarep4833]

Was an excellent comment…. it was bang on 😂

[@DavidSGrop]

@clarep4833 oh stop 🥰

[@MattHerrettMusic]

Absolutely astounding musician. I saw him with Black Midi early last year. The drummer and he were probably two of the most accomplished musicians I've seen for a fucking long time.

[@nicknickson3650]

I was unsure about this song until it gets to the "sophisticated tart" part and it becomes a Las Vegas fever dream with descending piano and his vocals really come out. Amazing song.

[@duncwoodbridge7152]

he owes you a pint Justin never heard of him or Black Midi before but now I'm hooked bonkers brilliant great stuff

[@steve4462]

You are introducing me to so much wonderful new music. Thank you, Justin!!

[@flavorkingpluto]

Please keep spotlighting these lesser known artists. Fantastic!

[@Mister_Jahn]

one of the few things this year that I am genuinely impressed with

[@platformblues]

This song randomly popped up on my KZbin, and I didn't know who Geordie Greep was, but I clicked on it anyway since sometimes KZbin gives me great recommendations. I was blown away immediately and became an instant fan.

[@foxdenham]

Agreed Justin. Highest-order lyricism and interesting musicianship. Just when I was about to become jaded with 'yoof' music, this comes along. A rare, exciting talent. Ps: Those who imply that he is misogynistic, obviously haven't listened to (or understood) the song. The character in this song is fragile, insecure and always considers the needs of the female protagonist regardless of his obvious fantasy. Part of the masculine condition that he has obviously realised.

[@bitslammer]

Thanks for bringing this to the channel. Very refreshing and very tight. There's still hope for new music played by real musicians.

[@sardines7436]

Black Country, New Road also falls under this category for me. amazing stuff

[@Yoda411]

I LOVE GEORDIE GREEP

[@sicko_the_ew]

I like how it starts out composed (in the other sense), with words that fit to meter, and structure like that, and then after "the reveal" the list of haphazard demands, requests, and apologies - kinda - more and more need to be just jammed into the lines of the song, cram in as many words as possible, increasingly impulsive, compulsive, something like that, and his character is getting more enthusiastic with the idea, as new bits of it tumble out, one over the other. I think maybe the character even gets a bit nicer to his stage prop? "If that's all right with you" isn't something that you'd expect in the initial part of this, before he's kind of signed her up to be a partner in crime. Kinda. In a short time, he tells a lot of story, is what I think.

[@ltbq]

I also love this about it! The lyrical callbacks really add to this too, "when I tell you your pussy is holy" and "I want you to put your hand on my knee" are a couple of several lines in the second half that repeat statements from the first half but in a more desperate, pathetic, even anxious way. It's such a good device to use the first half of the song to show the situation through the image he has built for himself, and then use the second half to show us behind the curtain and the sheer insecurity that's behind the bravado while recontextualizing lyrics from the first half. Just really brilliant stuff.

[@PsychoticSalamander]

I've been waiting for this!!! I was missing black midi then he came out with this gem and I've been obsessed with it since. My album of the year for sure

[@GregorBarclay]

The album is wild.

[@GoldilocksZone-665]

Desperation, ambition, striving and strife.

[@vickitherkildsen350]

Radical feminist here! And a big, HUGE fan of this song and Geordie Greep. Not buying the whole incel or misogyny either. This guy is just an eminent story teller. And the music is astounding.

[@chris-wz5ql]

Hi Justin, thank you for your channel. Your videos have really helped me with getting through some tough times, especially in regards to me getting clean recently and desperately trying to be healthy.. Ive been a big darkness fan since back in 2003 when I saw you guys early on in the day at Reading Festival screaming (I think) something about bringing us “rock before breakfast”. I was blown away! A proper rock and roll show. Speaking of Geordies, I also wandered into a tent that year and was also blown away by the Wildhearts and felt it was always a travesty that they’d never got any real recognition. Very underrated British rock. I know that you used to have a good relationship with Ginger and that they supported you on your US tour. I was wondering if you could tell us what it was like to work with them and if you still keep in touch with Ginger at all? Take care and keep inspiring people ✌️

[@hippierip6695]

what an album is love greep a true artist

[@swatchcovers5401]

Love love love this album!!! Favorite from this year.

[@jordanswaindrums]

The New Sound album is brilliant. Every track commands your attention and musically, it’s expertly done 🔥🔥 one to watch live for sure

[@johndodson4527]

Earth wind and fire.lets groove is the music

[@Kyle_etc]

the instrumental is wonderfully lush with incredible character lyricism, it's really something.

[@PaulRamen]

Just saw him live two nights ago, was great !

[@ZuzuTheLemon]

Lyrically, it's a bit 'Swiss Toni', cracked me up 😂

[@sues6944]

Love the Santana meets Steely Dan vibe. Awesome.

[@qtbrown]

Album of the year. No contest.

[@furball3220]

Live he is incredible… like Zappa , AlDi meola , Mark E Smith , a genius

[@MrFatshit6]

You should check out the band, Raketkanon, if you're not already aware of them.

[@JamosHeat]

I’d say the guitar playing itself is very Mahavishnu era John McLaughlin. And the Latin Jazz fusion style stuff reminds me of Gato Barbieri. Im sure they were both influences.

[@danilopinioni]

The New Sound is a masterpiece, one of the greatest albums of this century thus far

[@jamesscott8705]

He's Holy and he's bowling. Hes a Holy Roller.

[@Yeahhbuzz]

obsessed with this tune in a way i haven't been obsessed for a while, outrageous stuff

[@artharrison9586]

Musically it’s great! Lyrically it’s hilarious! It’s almost like a Monty Python bit but it’s actually technically complicated and interesting. (Which Python routines frequently also were) And everyone probably knows about an individual who thinks about themselves like this without irony. I love it!

[@Sirbofh]

An amazing song, and even better in the context of the album. Astonishing live too, what a talent Geordie Greep is. I've been waiting for Justin to review this for a while. Great to hear Justin is a fan of the incredible Donny Benet too!

[@mrmitchell78]

Earlier this year I considered myself well and truly Greeped.

[@juanfilipwinifred]

I saw him play this live the other week, it’s even more incredible in that setting when you’re there.

[@zg9445]

Really exciting album. The use of strange and unsavory protagonists reminded me of some of Alex Cameron’s work

[@jrchanning]

This was so different but amazing, the lyrics were hysterical, nice one 😆

[@leyj_]

This track is great, but The Magician is easily the best track of the year

[@johnpaulfeehily8249]

The moment I heard this I thought of your Scott Walker video. The crooning, character embodiment and lyrics really brings early Scott to mind. "Next!"

[@oliviasleator2414]

He is astounding. Loved black midi but this blew my mind when it came out

[@scottmoyle879]

“Let’s groove tonight “ by Earth wind and fire “. First record I ever bought. Primarily because it has a robot voice at the start.☺️

[@TandDband]

What an amazing song! Would love to hear this live. Great video too. Off to watch the Big Lebowski now 👀

[@phoenixgirl70]

This is just too good. I love it!

[@bunbiddybyebye]

Very impressive album. This young man is so talented. 👏🏻

[@juliehartley3652]

Very original - I love it - I am going to listen to more of him.

[@BasiliskFrenzy]

my album of the year

[@simonwhenlock]

That vocal style and melody really gives me the vibe of one of the songs from Jesus Christ Superstar

[@goodbyepolarbears172]

I knew nothing about Geordie until last week and came to him blind and suspicious but I was bowled (!) over by him in a way that rarely happens. He gets stronger on relistens and stronger still in interviews which show him clearly understanding what he has done, is doing and wants to do. He precisely makes goals for himself and scores them. It was a perfect idea to appropriate a sense of the Jesus Quintana character and setting from The Big Lebowski.

[@ledad632]

Jazzy 💃reminds me of a song Tarantino would pick for one of his movies 👍

[@antoh07]

Outstanding stuff, my LP of 24, I have it on repeat.

[@flangelus]

Let's groove by Earth Wind and Fire...that's what it reminds you of

[@nickpowell8880]

Love how psyched you are for this one Justin! Now that you’re on a new music spree, Man Man has a really awesome, deep, and varied catalouge. They put out an album this year that rips, sort of Zappa/ Waites but poppier surf rock.

[@AB-fh9zh]

Yeah the World needs more Greep.

[@andrewtagg3690]

Well, that was quite the rabbit hole… thanks for introducing us to Mr Greep

[@lisawebb3629]

Loved your song about the smudge , classic ❤😂

[@aakjs]

The epitome of artistry. He makes it seem so easy! I totally agree that 6 minutes seemed like 2! I'm inspired to try the stream of consciousness thing and see how it goes!

[@jeremythornton433]

Tou should do a show about a late Canadian band, the Tragically Hip. Unknown mostly outside of Canada but they had a massive impact on us. Sadly, Their singer Gord Downey died of brain cancer. A great loss.

[@8OBO8]

Just recently discovered them by chance. Awesome band.

[@zg9445]

I had heard the name before but I didn’t really learn about them until I caught Bruce McCulloch live a few months back

[@AndrewThompson-t9h]

Vocally I think it owes something to the Associates’ Billy Mackenzie

[@jonny_panic]

Album of the Year.

[@nolovedrjones9668]

I get major 'Lets Groove' vibes from this song.

[@peacedragon333]

Excited about the new Darkness album!

[@ragman1960]

Starts like Hardwire to self Destruct ❤

[@kernowkennedy]

WONDER WOMAN!!!

[@TazziedoesWT]

Its giving me a Poison Arrow by ABC Vibe and i bloody love it. The theatrical way he plays with words is awesome!

[@jaydenwhitlen1489]

You should do the live version of "Blues" on Greep's channel.

[@tam2071]

Justin you must try catch him live, truly awe inspiring

[@bassapace]

Sounds like a rocked up version Earth Wind And Fire, Let's Groove!

[@NotFourResale]

this song is even better live as well

[@TractorCountdown]

It's looking like my album of the year.

[@jackbriz99]

I Can't wait Wait `~Nu Shooz

[@eweng903]

Johnny Nash and Neil Diamond tributes at the start of the video mark new musical high points for the JHRA. Well done. Clearly, the loss of Black Midi is a devastating blow for the Windmill pub scene in London, but perhaps Geordie Greep's solo career might fill that void in the London pub rock scene, though it may never trouble the UK top 50 album charts. However, the single "Holy, Holy" has split opinion in the BM fandom, and could possibly prove to be a messy misstep in Greep's solo career.

[@megatone9139]

i like how he supposedly is getting drunker as the song goes along but his drink never gets lower.. his ball is off centre- but then you see the ball again and its a perfect strike... hes not dancing confidently but you cut to his feet and they seem to be moving differently as if its someone else.. its all part of an illusion of bravado the character is trying to present but hes just fake and insecure.

[@danielmason7282]

11:20 I think 'Let's groove tonight' EW&F is pretty close. Same key too.

[@kingnether5970]

I was thinking messages from the stars

[@xiphura]

Greepvember coming is strong

[@damiankirkwood7924]

this album is dope

[@Cornflakekid]

If Boogie Nights had been written by Jacques Brel.

[@dddgtsd]

I compared it to Scott Walker but it's def more the Brel written tracks so Brel is definitely more apt.

[@rafaeltheraven]

​@dddgtsd Brel permeates the album and his performances. It's likely that he got to Brel through Scott Walker (as most english-speakers have), but the inspiration is unquestionably from Brel himself as opposed to the covers

[@dddgtsd]

@@rafaeltheraven yeah cos I was thinking Scott Walker but the version of Walker that I hear in this song is Walker when he covers Brel. Agree with you.

[@GoldilocksZone-665]

Wow. I'm watching one person trying to exist in the conflict between whether another person is adopting a persona or not. And, Geordie Greep (along with all the rest of us, I think) might not always know whether his is a character or not. I don't think we're fixed in place. This is watching two separate psychological moving parts trying to negotiate the reality they share. It's fascinating.

[@rifqiramadhan7950]

He need to do a reaction to The Magician

[@philaphobic]

Reminds me of Be Prepared by Scar (Jeremy Irons) in The Lion King

[@Mongo61]

10:55 It's The Kinks: Picture book, pictures of your mama Taken by your papa, a long time ago Picture book of people with each other To prove they love each other, a long time ago

[@JJPwfelli]

Also Green Day Warning who shamelessly ripped off The Kinks.

[@maryburke5423]

Greeptasticness !

[@wrongthink3885]

Cracking tune.

[@kingstupid8447]

That one melody is EWF "Let's Groove"

[@SteveHofmeyrTV]

A tribute to the "holy" libido.

[@lultimodeilancelot3990]

true true i agreep with your review

[@rhythmkeeper]

The bass line reminds me of the riff from The Who's "I'm Free".

[@JeremyAndersonBoise]

I don’t buy the misogyny thing here either, he is critiquing the behavior of MEN, not women. Some people want to be mad at their allies.

[@eggeggegg27]

Greep is 100% goodly opinionated about women, though his (read: black midi) fans are still a sausagefest and I was one of maybe half a dozen girls at his gig in Liverpool the other month 😭

[@elyy0345]

​@@eggeggegg27I love your pfp😂

[@singersonspeakerphone2421]

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