CHVRCHES - Screen Violence ALBUM REVIEW

[@m0bywik461]

"Every song is just attempting to be a synth pop anthem" CHVRCHES: *Is A Synth Pop Band

[@AlexandreDuqueque]

key word is "anthem", tho

[@m0bywik461]

@@AlexandreDuqueque lmao ikik im just shitposting

[@kaisamsa]

@@AlexandreDuqueque keyword is "attempt"

[@miguelcisneros1825]

They really keep making worse and worse music with every album

[@elchiquillo6975]

@@miguelcisneros1825 yeah they keep sounding the same to me since last album

[@johnsonspark171]

The Robert Smith track alone makes this album an 8/10 by itself. Tracks 4-10 are some of the best work CHVRCHES have ever done.

[@m1s3ry97]

You are doing Asking For A Friend dirty

[@danielbadescu3064]

the only one that doesn't fit their "best work" bracket it he said she said, but it's very energetic so I don't mind it as the second track

[@Collin_J]

Kinda surprised Melon took the time to give this a full review. This album really hit the spot and is probably my favorite Chvrches album. Nothing on this is getting skipped

[@hdguy5]

100%, I thought the same thing. And yeah, this is definitely my favorite Chvrches album!

[@jamesdevine02]

That's one of the things that initially blew me away: I can listen through the full album repeatedly and not get bored of it! I can definitely name a least favourite track (Better If You Don't), but there are no moments on the album that I dislike. Me and my dad have been obsessed with it and I have heard it enough to confidently give it an 8.5/10 at LEAST.

[@sherimmari9845]

Except “better if you don’t”

[@unclefreddy2009]

Same here, was expecting it in the last YUNO. He did review a couple of their earlier albums though

[@hdguy5]

@@jamesdevine02 I don’t know hey, I kinda dig Better if you Don’t. I think it’s a great way to end the album off. There isn’t a song on SV I dislike per say.

[@zachsharkattack8681]

This is the most 7/10 sounding 6/10 review I've heard from this man

[@zackzallie8735]

Like how MBDTF is the most 10/10 sounding 6/10 album I've ever heard

[@Minimellow]

It was panning out to be a 7/10 in the first half but when he said "So look...", it immediately turned into a 6/10 sounding review.

[@hh950]

AG Cook - 7G review was certainly one of those

[@jakobo3044]

@@zackzallie8735 yeah, kinda like that

[@Wackaz]

@@zackzallie8735 Nah be goes hard asf on that album tbh... Sounds like a 6-7/10 to me when he reviews it.

[@graydeotto2820]

Hvge fan of this review, vltra impressed by yovr command over yovr impvlses and yovr creativity knows no bovnds

[@Jerrynieh900810]

creatiuity*

[@VIPER808]

@Rita , WANT ВОУ !!! Ratio

[@aayushverma9681]

@@VIPER808 assisted

[@pangiokuhli512]

you forgot to add "vnsvbscribed" at the end

[@Nebula9178]

As a HUGE Chvrches fan, this is the best we will get from Fantano and I'm happy with that

[@diaspo]

@ghost mall * man reviews band he doesn't like only to discover he still doesn't like them *

[@fargoflagrant7796]

hey never say never

[@alex_flamer]

@@diaspo because as a reviewer, he keeps an open mind with hopes that maybe they will impress him. All bands/artist's have that potential.

[@SleepFan771]

All 4 of CHVRCHES' synthpop albums are dope. I cannot get enough of Screen Violence rn

[@jeremyusreevu237]

Same. It's so beautiful. Especially He Said She Said, Asking For A Friend, and Good Girls.

[@PlopstoperGames]

For real. How how one can say that their novelty diminishes, when every open eye is such a great progression from Bones of what you believe. Screen violence may be their best album

[@senorelias1014]

How not to be drown is by far on My top 10 songs of the year.

[@thaitranvan8646]

Fuck the bots man. How not to drown is awesome

[@keirmartin2830]

I was never a big Chvrches fan but this album might be my favourite of the year. The melodies are incredibly catchy and I cant get them out of my head. I also love how consistent it is in terms of theme and feel.

[@Price_of_Fame]

I honestly didn't think he'd review this

[@swans184]

He conspicuously left it off of YUNOReview? so I knew it was coming

[@somebodyyouneverknew1095]

Anthony you’ve committed multiple screen felonies

[@kpierce1111]

More like a strong 7, light 8 for me. Really happy to enjoy an album from them for the first time in quite a while.

[@alexnolan6032]

great review, anthony. i loved how you dove deep into each track and explained what you liked/didn’t like in great detail. you’re extremely consistent, you never fail to disappoint. for that reason i am reporting your channel

[@bakhtiyarguseinov9402]

I liked the part where he reviewed TPAB

[@bruh......2005]

@@bakhtiyarguseinov9402 nah the part where he started torturing Cal in the mid of the video saying "CLB is better then TPAB" really standed out for me, And i agree

[@bakhtiyarguseinov9402]

@@bruh......2005 oh. I thought you were gonna talk about the part where he FaceTimed nav in the middle of the video to remind him that he’s a top 10 rapper of all time

[@madeleinep.828]

I think you accidentally typed "6/10" instead of "at least an 8/10," Anthony.

[@aayushverma9681]

@Rita , WANT ВОУ !!! Ratio

[@zeppodeppo]

I do love the record, would probably rate it a strong eight to a light nine. Thank you for asking, Anthony.

[@ClaudiaRodriguez-tn5bz]

Violent Delights is one of my favorite songs of all time. Type of song that you'd play when your life flashes before your eyes.

[@jamesdevine02]

I can completely understand the point you made about each track feeling like an attempt at a hit single, however I personally don't view that as a bad thing, especially when I feel that almost every song succeeds at it. I certainly don't believe that this flaw and the others you mentioned are great enough to drag it down to anything below a 7 or 8/10. It's pop music so of course it will be "formulaic" to a degree (i.e. it has a verse, chorus, bridge, catchy melodies etc), but I believe that enough variation is packed into the tracklist to keep it interesting and make each individual track extremely memorable. This album tugs on the emotions of the listener in, for me, all the right ways and the journey that the album takes you on feels exhilarating and gratifying as a result. The luscious production, relentless melodic hooks in both verses and choruses, and overall dramatic and cinematic nature of this album make it a highly valuable one to me. It is an astoundingly cohesive and consistent experience from start to end, and bar the final track, which I still like but find to be somewhat uneventful compared to the rest, I have a negligible amount of criticism for the album. The first side/half of the LP is to me almost flawless, with the second very close behind. A zero-skip tracklist for me, and at least an 8.5/10 overall. Ordered one of the limited to 500 alternate cover art vinyl releases and cannot wait to receive it :)

[@Joe-hi1zw]

I wish they went dark more often like they did with How not to Drown. It sort of reminded me of Lies which to me is one of their best songs.

[@ProgPro96]

The new Injury Reserve is a 9 I'm calling it now

[@Maschinenzimmer777]

It's a 10

[@jackperson2236]

10

[@adamkelly2527]

I’d be shocked if it didn’t get a 10. It’s so incredible.

[@ProgPro96]

@@Maschinenzimmer777 I was right

[@humanbeing4841]

YOU WERE RIGHT!!!

[@darrendohertymusic]

Love this record. Not mentioning the horror theme that runs through the whole album is a little weird bud.

[@gemcockrell]

Yeah I expected him to delve into that more

[@AceChampElite]

I wish he would review the artwork and theming of albums as well 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jarelllevingston7882]

@@AceChampElite 4/10 review

[@whodatninja439]

definitely their best album! I LOVE CHVRCHES

[@Gui-San]

Tbh, despite the fact that I do get where you come from with some of your take on the album, I will admit that this might be my favorite album from the band after I gave it a second listen a week ago. Yep, even more so than TBoWYB.

[@tinhippi]

I personally absolutely loved this album. The production was great and it’s packed with highlights! I also really enjoy how they’re trying a new sound here, it’s very refreshing! Honestly might be my favorite CHVRCHES album yet! Asking For A Friend is definitely one of the best CHVRCHES songs and one of the best songs of the year! Was hoping you’d like it more but I’m glad you reviewed it anyway!

[@electrikefeel]

I think its my favorite too, so theatrical

[@miguelcisneros1825]

Ok! But that’s like! Your opinion! Cause, objectively! It’s not that good!

[@cyrus232]

donda donda donda

[@levvicasey]

I feel like Chvrches is one of those bands people easily know isn't the best but it's still on of those bands you can't help but love

[@blarghblargh]

they're ok. liking something and being able to enjoy it doesn't mean you have to love it

[@jarelllevingston7882]

I love their story and band members. I wish they could reach the next level though.

[@flynnbailey4749]

Have you ever considered reviewing any of Dayglow’s work? Sloan is a vibe machine

[@NeverBeBored08]

Dayglow is underrated

[@alex_flamer]

Close to You is one of my most played songs this year. Love it!

[@frequencygray7909]

I'm with you, Dayglow doesn't get any attention and he makes BOPS

[@wes008pwns]

To me this is probably their best album since their debut (which is still my favorite).

[@Sluglove]

“I think he’s a mummy why won’t he bleed”

[@koneheadcokehead4981]

Man they killed it with this record!

[@nirvenes]

Melon kind of touches on something that I’ve had trouble explaining about my feelings on the album- my favorite thing about CHVRCHES is how abrasive and inscrutable they could get for a synthpop group in their first and second albums. SV is full of highlights but it feels incredibly proficient and safe in a way that ends up making it kind of predictable. Better songwriting and production, for certain, but it feels like something was lost in the process.

[@chrisconway4764]

Screen violence is what you committed when you gave MBDTF a 6, melon.

[@TheSLATEcleaner]

Anthony, I can't believe meme meme meme. You can't just meme meme meme a meme because they meme meme. Meme meme subscribed.

[@straightXjessedge]

I hope this comment blows up.

[@scottshepard1215]

My fav album of 2021. It just fires on every emotional cylinder. Each track stick out and the whole album feels complete. It pulled me out of my 21’ depresh.

[@MCTie]

can’t wait for the 10 for the new injury reserve

[@jackperson2236]

I’m honestly like 95% sure it is

[@bonj214]

it’s not gonna be a 10 :(

[@umusuuk]

the album doesn't quite capture the magic that was hearing Chvrches for the first time, but if I get a chance to see them live again, I will go on the strength of this new album most certainly.

[@jkebamusic178]

Loved this album. Easily one of my favorite albums in a while. Strong 9/10 for me, but I'll probably look back on it in a few years and consider it a 10/10. Going into a CHVRCHES album, this is exactly what I'd hope for. Powerful and catchy melodies/hooks and huge synths. I love the fact that it feels like every song is trying to be a synth pop anthem, that's what I listen to CHVRCHES for. Lauren's vocal performance was amazing, and the writing was pretty strong throughout. As a whole, I feel like the album is pretty cohesive and flows well. I like how the energy slows down a bit in the 2nd half. He Said She Said, Final Girl, and Nightmare are the highlights of the album for me. It's exactly what I was hoping for when I heard the released a new album.

[@username-1999]

you can't hate the album because it doesn't have violence Anthony

[@gc.96]

I dont care if it's one dimensional as long as the album is good and this album is a great synthpop album.

[@SirChadofWick]

A 6 for chvrches from Fantano is curved to a 9

[@ososo]

After this review, they’re CHVIRCHES

[@roddorfj]

Banger comment.

[@electrikefeel]

I really loved this album, i liked that they returned to produce the song themselves and i thing it pays off with the addition of more real instrumentation into the mix. I think this is your first review of them, so cool!!

[@MCSMeister]

It's not his first review of them, he reviewed their debut and Every Open Eye, and briefly talked about Love Is Dead in a YUNOReview segment

[@Neotenico]

I'm a big fan of CHVRCHES and honestly I liked Love is Dead. I'm certainly aware that it wasn't the most novel and artistically remarkable album ever produced, but it bangs and I think that's most of what I'm looking for when I listen to CHVRCHES. After this album, I realize how much BETTER that listening experience can be when there's a lot more soul and creativity put into the work. IMO an outstanding effort from them. I recognize that Anthony puts a lot more emphasis on an album's overall structure and composition, more than just the individual songs on the track. I respect the art of the concept album and love a good one (Marianas Trench has 3 great ones), but I just don't put as much value on the "sum of all parts" aspect of an album I guess. 8/10 from me, personally.

[@hdguy5]

Could not agre more with everything you said. I dig Love is Dead, not a stoppable track on there, but if I must put the records in any order it’ll be: SV, EOE, TBOFWYB, LID. Love them all and I feel that each album has something to offer. Best tracks off each for me: Bones: TETHER Eye: KEEP YOU ON MY SIDE Love: HEAVEN/HELL Screen: VIOLENT DELIGHTS

[@hdguy5]

Oh and wrt the score, I don’t think this is Anthony’s type of music in so while he is objective for the most part, the fact that he’s not a fan definitely factors into the score. Definitely an 8/10 for me too.

[@lyanporto]

same, fellas. love is dead is unbeatable when it comes to back-to-back banging tracks. not one dud of a track, not a dull moment. but i love where screen violence went and while not every track on it is a winner to me, it's a very solid album overall

[@In.New.York.I.Milly.Rock.]

Kojima will be mad at this 6

[@mada4929]

the new chvrches album blew my mind. better than i expected. i didn't expect much, but i ended crying out tears to California and bopping my head to Final Girl. just a great synth-pop album overall. definitely one of the biggest surprises of the year

[@adrien8516]

I'm a huuuuuuuuuuuuge CHVRCHES fan and this is their best album in years. It delivers on 90s rock much more than Solar Power ever did

[@flilcha]

Definitely a top 2 Chvrches album. I have listened to it more than 10 times and i absolutely don’t and won’t get bored of it.

[@ghostinthegrave7958]

Saying that we should burn down chvrches, reject Christianity and start accepting Nav as our true god for 5 minutes isn't what I would call a constructive review Anthony.

[@jaycartwright7205]

Really great album, the euphoria created throughout every track was mesmerising.

[@drummerAVA]

It’s in the 7-8/10 range for me… def my favorite album of theirs.

[@fa2lemuelm2]

YES!! I know anthony hasnt always been the biggest chrvches fan, but this project is honestly one of their best work, throwing back the very charismatic (almost nostalgic) synths more familiar with the debut through songs like the opener and Nightmare bridges. While it is also just all around more clever in writing for the songs and the album structure as a whole. Plus, personally, the guitars added such a beautiful organic feel to the common aesthetic of the synths the group is more known for. Really solid album and thanks for reviewing!

[@UncreatedArtist617]

Love that Wolf Alice was thrown in here to get roughed up by comparison 😂😂

[@JohannesVIII]

Thank you for reviewing it despite your lack of enthusiasm for that band. This is the first album from them that really clicks for me and I was curious to hear your opinion

[@malcolmsmith6449]

I really think either I’m missing the meaning of California, or you are. It has more of a bittersweet feel to it, and isn’t saying California sucks. It’s talking about how it can beat you down, but that those beat downs provide the freedom in finding out who you truly are. Plus they’re based in LA now, so I don’t think they’re saying California sucks.

[@SmellFX]

If I got it right from interviews, California is mentioned in the song rather as a metaphor for a long dreamed goal that may actually very well ruin your life as you know it and force you to give up on the life and the people that you love, and that can very possibly suck and maybe you'd be better off by giving up on - or failing to achieve - your dreams. "Dying in California" means getting stuck in this supposed dream life and unable to ever go back. So I think both of you misunderstood it and both got some stuff right in a way?

[@henriklennartsson1479]

Chvrches has never been on my radar, but I saw an ad on Instagram for this and thought it sounded cool. I've pretty much listened to it a couple of times a day for the past week. It's so damn hookey and I love the sound and the voice. Think it's a solid album, 8/10

[@danskyder1564]

Loving this album! Some of CHVRCHES’ best work! :)

[@Ozymoron]

Glad you were able to get around to this one melon

[@mrkd2k10]

Anthony as you’ve reviewed this can you give a review to the new Amyl And The Sniffers album? It’s genuinely incredible and definitely their best work yet

[@rellify3]

Nice, this one felt a bit better then the last couple projects to me and I was enjoying it. Glad other folks are enjoying it too.

[@nate7418]

A 6?? that prolly means this shit a 10 to me lmao

[@morse8026]

You just HAD to remind us of that Wolf Alice review didn't you.

[@__iconoclast7744]

Waiting for Andrew W.K. and Sleigh Bells reviews Anthony

[@MrYouarethecancer]

I really enjoy their chicken, I didn’t even know they made music!

[@paschipaschipaschi]

given your history with CHVRCHES I was expecting a strong 3 on this album but seeing you gave them a light 6 makes me kinda happy!

[@cinemalights2625]

My favorite since The Bones of What You Believe. Can’t wait to see them live in November.

[@ad-ll6he]

Performing Rick and Morty until Anthony bumps up the score for this album.

[@JaretVincent]

Dear Melon, If you could respectfully quit neglecting the scene and review Spiritbox, it would be much appreciated. Thank You, Goof

[@Ravelle17]

he’s gonna hate them 😔

[@biglargeguy7085]

REVIEW PRESSURE MAKES DIAMONDS

[@diogocorrea4119]

I love when Fantano does this type of unexpected reviews so the fans can come raining on the comment section to manifest their mating calls

[@Nickball97]

Are you going to pretend like Carcass didnt release a new album like you did with Surgical Steel?

[@lewisleibowitz7141]

Same score as MBDTF btw

[@GerWaskito]

I lowkey wanted Anthony to review Au/Ra's Soundtrack to an Existential Crisis, the tracks there are surprisingly quite catchy, at least for me. But hey, I also wanted this, so thank you melon.

[@generalmukmuk]

im the person who made the "if fantano doesnt review this album im gonna commit a melony" post on fantanoforever subreddit. you are safe for now antnee

[@marcelo6004]

Are you gonna review the Big Red Machine album ?

[@DaydreamDeluxe]

"Snipthony Sniptano". Gonna call you Vasecthony from now on.

[@allanvargastomas3493]

I was really disappointed on CHVRCHES with Love Is Dead but this album made me recover faith in them. I thought the same about the Wolf Alice song haha

[@KanwarAnand]

California is outstanding as a song.

[@TheMoonLayingLow]

I actually loved this record and I'm happy the review wasn't a hate-fest. Asking For A Friend in particular is sort of an epic in scope in a way I never expected

[@augustoalvarez6766]

My knees hurt when I grow Can't wait for this review

[@flickchick710]

I've tried to get in Cvrches a few times but I've never vibed with their music but I gave this one a try because the track list just looked so intriguing and this is the first time I've really liked any of their albums.

[@DylanCataldo]

I love this album! They just released a director’s cut with a few new tracks that didn’t make the cut!

[@jversace9318]

Hey melon, can u plz review the new Amyl and the Sniffers album? Would be keen to hear your thoughts

[@josh8279]

Honestly floored that Better If You Don’t was your least favorite track… I think it’s the best song they’ve ever written!

[@hdguy5]

Was a great way to end the album off too. Love that tune.

[@quetzal7432]

Ngl I’ll take it. I adore this thing to death but I definitely expected you not to like it

[@scooterwearssocks]

This is probably their best work yet, every song is great

[@paroxysm6867]

The lyrics on He Said She Said might be a tad on the nose but I think I'd rather have that on a song about gaslighting/mansplaining rather than cryptic lyrics that dance around the issue. It's the kind of subject matter you have to be bold about to truly get the message across, I think.

[@KanwarAnand]

Good review but dififfult to retain when sentences are unapologetically delivered without periods and 2 second silences

[@cromo0627]

He would have liked this album if they had just made a straight up gospel album

[@ZaragonTrimaximalist]

Scottish synthpop in 2021. How is that possible?

[@Noobface]

okay cool review Montero

[@farhans8954]

Melon you did NOT have to come for Wolf Alice like that they deserve better

[@JackOnRecord]

Can’t believe you didn’t even MENTION ‘Lullabies’ 😤

[@UNKN0WNSHAD0W]

Chew the scenery - Oscar Lang

[@JMG72ARG]

these days it s hard to find an album that you can play from start to finish without having to jump for the next button, I would say 7 for this album.

[@justindonahue9211]

When is the injury reserve review

[@DelayedBalloon411]

I like a lot of chvrches hit songs but I'm not the biggest fan of their LPs, but I've listened to Screen Violence literally everyday since it was released and I'm still loving it!

[@gregyoung9980]

Tony looks like he hasn’t slept in days

[@missjay3181]

This album was everything I could ask for from chrvches. The song California was a refreshing listen. Easily a 7.5 to a light 8.

[@AceChampElite]

California should have been named “Dying in a dream”. I really like the song but I could see where they were headed with it that it kinda makes me roll my eyes.

[@reddisdead]

i like to think you only named the closer are your least favorite track because you were sad about this album ending

[@dereklemus1998]

I love chvrches but I totally hated love is dead so this album is definitely a breath of fresh air

[@taylorhardaway8031]

Chvrches gave us more of what we wanted, I’m good with it.