COG No Other Way - Composer Reaction and Production Breakdown

[@michaelking22]

The most underrated band out of Australia; in COG we trust!

[@ev6808]

I'd say Caligulas Horse and Dead Letter Circus are up there for most underrated band outve Australia.

[@reggietelly]

COG are absolutely an underrated treasure and that’s why I bloody love them

[@jzxtrd337]

Criminally underrated

[@greenrust2194]

ICWT!

[@jasonthompson869]

We need COG more now than ever, these boys are brilliant and makes me a proud bloody Aussie. They’re one of the reasons I took up the drums, Lucius is a BEAST !!

[@mpk33]

This is track 1 of Sharing Space, Geebz. Leads nicely into a heavier track called Are You Interested? It's about the surveillance state. Sharing Space is an album full of direct political lyrics, not preachy tho, just encouraging people to see what's going on & calling on people to unite humanity & end the madness. This album was produced by Sylvia Massey in Weed, CA (when she still had her studio there). It's not as heavy as The New Normal, but the band were having kids & mellowing out from their trademark alt-rock sound that some people loosely compared to Tool, but very Aussie in Flynn's unique vocals. Stoked that you checked them out on the main channel, Geebz. Please cover them again soon. Something off The New Normal album would be greatly appreciated. It's my favourite Aussie alt rock album of all time. 🤙🏼

[@greenrust2194]

I'd like to hear Geebz cover The Spine.

[@theworstt]

Australian 3 piece godfathers! awesome that you're checking them out Geebz. Please please please listen to 'Real Life' and 'Resonate', both tracks from their first album, The New Normal 🤘

[@Mellyouttaphase]

Yes!! One of my favourite COG tracks. Australia had an excellent time for heavy progressive rock with COG, Karnivool, even Dead Letter Circus and maybe not progressive so much, but The Butterfly Effect came out with some great stuff too. I guess they were my “coming of age” years, going to gigs every other weekend. Oh how I miss it!

[@paulbarnett101]

man, we must've crossed paths somewhere along the way. Some great Aussie bands back then, Sunk Loto, Superheist, Testeagles..

[@badmotorbreath5206]

I’d also add Mark of Cain to that list, although goes back a bit further in time!

[@mpk33]

Bushido were great too. Hugely underrated. Sleep Parade also. Both were really good live.

[@themetalpig7613]

There were even bands right at the edge of this scene too, I remember one from Franga called Dialysis.

[@n__rtu8324]

ohhh fuckk yeah - Dead Letter Circus is a fantastic suggestion - anything off Catalyst Fire or the 2018 album is damn solid too!

[@lindonsmith7974]

It is absolutely insane how much sound they can produce as a 3 piece! And they’re incredible live. “The middle” is a song they put out as a single a few years ago. It doesn’t have the same nostalgia as their older tracks. But the skill, writing and composition of that track is elite.

[@scottpreston303]

Superbly articulated, a peerless composition of late..

[@zolsaschnitzel5555]

It bewilders me how little attention that track received. It's a masterpiece in its own right. Amen mate

[@danielleseymour3505]

My favourite band - amazing live!

[@saulgoodman1390]

Thanks for doing Cog!!! (Yes it's the word, not the acronym) Been listening to them since they released their first EP 20 years ago!! I'm still here and on my lunch break ;) This is the opening track from Sharing Space. I'd recommend a left field track The River Song from The New Normal; total trip!!

[@MichaelJohnson5.0]

Still here bro. Yeah as an American whom has lived in Australia for 17 years, COG is a very under rated gem. This is an amazing song no doubt. But the album " the new normal" is without doubt COG'S masterpiece. It's one of those listen all the way through and straight away start over albums. By the way, " no other way" is the first track of the album " sharing space" to answer your question. From this album, " what if" is epic Cheers for reviewing them

[@Stevie27-sm6bk]

I love COG so much from the red and green eps Make me cry a lot out of pure pleasure ❤️ Seen them at the Cambridge Hotel back in the EP days for the first time Phenomenal Live

[@Liggy]

First in for this what an absolutely great song from a great Australian 3 piece band... ridiculous drummer and lyrics!!!!

[@Shnitzler]

I love COG, my absolute favourite song from them is their single The Middle from 2018, gives me goosebumps every time I listen to it

[@geoffselvey2039]

Saw them play it live in brisi a month ago or so absolutely mental live had me shaking.

[@rimad83]

COG are a brilliant live act. They put on a great show. All their songs are brilliant. The New Normal is one of my favourite albums. Start to finish it pulls you in.

[@bentnbroke]

Saw them live in Townsville about 12 years ago. Thought I was listening to a pre recorded track at first, they are that good. The New Normal is an astonishing album and one of the fullest albums Ive ever heard. Love them!

[@infinitreality]

Seen them twice, and each performance was better than the last.

[@DeagleLas]

Cog is one of the bands I didn't knew about before this channel and I'm really glad I got introduced to them! Song is a banger! I'm just chilling after a really long week! Thank you, Geebz, and thank you whoever patron recommended Cog! Awwright! Still here!

[@PanasonicTooth]

Awesome, Cog are one of the most special bands of my lifetime and it's great hearing of people discovering them today and loving it. Be sure to check out their live stuff on YT. Their "Live at Channel V" set rules, then the Big Day Out stuff amongst plenty of other live clips. I've seen them 10+ times and that was pretty common for fans in Australia because they were just so incredible live.

[@twelvemonkeys8786]

Never heard of this band.. Thanks to this great channel im gonna be cogged out..

[@ElegantDecisis]

great band. Been a fan for years. Cog and Dredg got me thru my 20's. Love to see Dredg on this channel.

[@shmack_7]

Wow did NOT expect to see Cog on here. The New Normal is one of my very favorite albums, try anything off that!

[@dregnar85]

Duuude such an amazing aussie gem, their song Real Life is my fave. You must get to The Butterfly Effect at some point also another legendary aussie rock band.

[@mattlane4367]

Great band great opening song for album just amazing for a 3 piece band

[@rudymathews1430]

Welcome to Cog! A few other recommendations from these guys, 'Bitter Pills' from the same album Sharing Space plus 'Anarchy OK' and 'SPINE' from their earlier album the New Normal. Enjoy!

[@simonturner3515]

Saw them live Hindley street Adelaide recently, great band, every song awesome

[@heistkev]

Sitting on couch watching this on my TV while my gf and I get ready to head to the bar for some Friday night celebrations! Cheers!

[@themetalpig7613]

Hey finally a Cog tune hitting the reaction circuit. Long overdue! Cog are brilliant. I've seen them live a dozen times and they are up there with other world class live acts like Opeth, Tool and Porcupine Tree.

[@tedstruthers]

GEEBZ!!! Legend for doing COG. One of the greatest Aussie prof bands to come out of Australia. COG, Karnivool, Dead Letter Circus. You must, must, must do COG’s Real Life. Opening track off their first full length album. In fact, you should do the whole album!! One of Australia’s greatest albums of all time. All killer. Alright! 🙌

[@Roddrummer]

There's another track on that album that is EVEN MORE mesmerising than 'No Other Way', called 'Bitter Pills'. Check that one out too.

[@Stevie27-sm6bk]

Great guys had a chat with Luke on bass he is such a nice guy

[@MrNormie1]

That song is a journey . They're so damn good! In COG we trust!

[@n__rtu8324]

I have great (hazy) memories of leaving a house party to sit in my mate's car blazing it up and listening to this album in its entirety the day it came out

[@leahgawlik8275]

I'm smoking some wax listening to this. Love Cog such a great band. Enjoy your day Geebz ❤️

[@BillCoz]

Hell's yeah I'm hitting my dab rig, have some live resin. Never listened to Cog before. I like it.

[@jzxtrd337]

COG went to the US for the recording of "Sharing Space" to work with Sylvia Massy who has also done productions for Tool (edit: and probably access to better recording studios)

[@PanasonicTooth]

I've been hoping for Cog to hit the channel since the beginning, more than any other band! A slow burn on these guys would be perfect if you're ever up for that. Cheers!

[@butlerns1]

Saw these guy's at Monolith in WA, they blew all the previous bands away by showing them how it's done. Back in the day I would say that these guy's were Australia's version of Muse, as in a tight 3 piece that could produce exceptional music. They definitely deserved more success as their music is world class. Dive deeper into there tracks and get lost in the depth Geebz

[@dodgrblu]

The Butterfly Effect - Aisles of White you've gotta get to this Aussie band of that same scene

[@joshb4613]

This is the first song on the album, but, you should listen to the last song "Problem, Reaction, Solution" which has pretty similar feel to "No Other Way."

[@kobemacpherson5904]

My favorite band of all time! A great band from the Australian rock scene. I highly recommend listening to any song off of their first full length album, Just Visiting.

[@themetalpig7613]

And since this is a production reaction channel, probably go for the remastered version when it was released as a whole album as originally intended, rather than the dirtier production of the 2 separate EP's...even tho I prefer them.

[@joeblogsaus]

Just Visiting has always held a special place with me and when they played it live and Flynn would nail those additional wails of “yeah hey yeah yeah” in the final sedition, absolutely unbeatable, chills to the bone. So good.

[@ivanterrib8666]

Thanks for checking them out

[@Themata]

Biggest 3 piece sound you'll hear. Plus live the drummer hits them *HARD*

[@danrmetal]

Yes COG!! Aussie legends 😀

[@SerinJameson]

Seeing these guys live back in the Melbourne prog scene was pretty great.

[@violetkidd6062]

Recently saw Cog @byron bay…woooooow what a live experience, elevated, still…. Ty Geebz for finding big buzz in Cog🥰🤩😍

[@drscruffylupagus]

I Love COG

[@ShrimplyPibblesJr]

Been a while since I listened to Cog. That’s a reality great album. “Town of Lincoln” is a nice composition. “Say Your Last Goodbye” comes to mind too. Nice chorus on that one and a great build up. They are kind of associated with Karnivool, if I recall correctly. Did you ever do Hurt? Rapture was a helluva song.

[@simonmaher1989]

Yes you did COG you absolute legend. This is my favourite band. I had the pleasure of seeing these guys many times. These guys were all part of a special group of Aussie artists like Karnivool, Dead Letter Circus, The Butterfly Effect and Melodyssey. Love all the Aussie Nu Metal and Prog Metal you cover man. This is a special group of artists. You HAVE to do Melodyssey next!

[@badmotorbreath5206]

Good song, from a great ‘underground’ band. Bird of Feather is my favourite Cog song though 🇦🇺👍🏼

[@simonmaher1989]

Check out the drummer Lucius Borich. He’s one of the best prog rock drummers in Australia

[@gonjjf22]

The first COG track that really grabbed me is this one. Love the elements that are combined and the different vibes throughout!

[@n__rtu8324]

I have great (hazy) memories of leaving a house party to sit in my mate's car blazing it up and listening to this album in its entirety the day it came out

[@Themata]

Awesome to see you doing a COG song, one of my favourite Aussie bands I know you know Karnivool, but have you heard The Butterfly Effect?

[@dodgrblu]

MM9 - When It Kills You another Aussie band of that era, mixing electronic and drum n bass elements. great stuff

[@asherror]

If you ever get a chance to see these guys live DO IT! One of my fave live bands ever, never miss them when they come back around.

[@n__rtu8324]

especially when they play Silence is Violence! 🤘

[@paulbarnett101]

Hell yeah brother! These guys are absolute legends

[@celestialparsnip]

Yes! More strayan stuff, geebz!

[@Boosti__]

I'm so happy to see that you are giving these guys some attention. - I haven't seen this vid yet, but I'm guessing you'll get a great feeling from this song.

[@TheErazar]

COG is fun, glad to see it here! Working with my sheets while watching it ;)

[@coopsnz1]

Cog live on channel v 2003 best gig in Sydney , look up on KZbin you won't be disapointed

[@b0sspremel880]

One my all time favourite bands, big love from the land down under!

[@Juiceboxfromspace]

Never thought Id see them reacted to - awesome!

[@Eric998765]

Loved this song so much I listened to the entire album going to/from the grocery store yesterday. Beyond the good music, I love how anti establishment some of the lyrics are. Swear I've heard the singer before but while researching the band members it is actually the drummer I know of from his side project Floating Me, which I recommend if you want some really chill prog rock. I usually listen to Floating Me on rainy days. The also have a member from Katatonia. Honestly, you could do multiple slow burns of australian prog bands. You haven't discovered Floating Me, Sydonia, Voyager, or a slew of others yet Also, congrats on hitting a quarter million subs!

[@JaySay]

This was a pretty good track to chill to! Heard a lot of Mastodon in the singer, and then I picked up some Gojira and Tool aspects, too. Awesome stuff, excited to hear more from them! Thanks for the vid, Geebz! I'm still here, and keep on rocking!🤘🤙

[@papman100]

"In COG we trust"

[@GlizzyWax]

YES! Love that you're checking out Cog. My favorite Aussie band!

[@Ralz_al_Ghul]

This made my day!! COG Sharing Space is an amazing album and has been in heavy rotation for me over the last two weeks, and I can't get enough. Great vid 👍

[@brynzlo]

I’m chilling in a hotel room before an early night and the mayhem of my daughters end of year dance concerts tomorrow, where they will unfortunately not be playing this track at any point in time. Thanks for the breakdown of another song from an awesome Aussie band Geebz! Love getting the chance to hear these tracks again for the first time vicariously!

[@n__rtu8324]

Geebz if you enjoy the synth arrangements in this track then you will absolutely love "Bitter Pills" off the same album, Sharing Space

[@torywilson5382]

Here's the trip Geebz... It's track Numbero Uno on the album. They are an Australian National Treasure and we love them!!!

[@swinnycostello7564]

COG is amazing

[@franmcgrath6503]

Please do more COG reactions !!

[@ShaneFinney]

Wait until you hear their song "the middle". A bloody masterpiece

[@fieldo85]

When they perform this live, all three members sing the 6:30 section. Including the drummer. The guitar parts aren't super detailed, because the guitarist is also the lead singer and needs to perform it live.

[@vincealessandro4386]

So glad to see you e discovered Cog. In this case your instincts are wrong though, this was actually the album opener! Problem Reaction Solution was the closer and was a similar epic

[@gordo2149]

So good!! Thanks for coming back to Aus Geebz! Love it

[@lickidysplit1989]

Sharing space is a great album great band

[@Audard]

So this is the first track off Sharing Space. The last track "Problem, Reaction, Solution" is a big, bold finale that is definitely worth checking out.

[@Boosti__]

Lol - saw your comment at the end - It's actually the opening track. :)

[@PADG3Y]

Awesome band. Saw them again last month and they killed it.

[@jeroen1989]

Had to Google if the singer of Cog also does the cleans on Mastodon; eerily similar...

[@plantdesigns7889]

That's interesting. I've seen a few people say the same, but I don't hear the resemblance to Brann Dailor.

[@SenseMusicMedia]

YES! 🤘🤘🔥🔥🔥 We want more. We want more! We Want MORE!!

[@undertow9547]

Cog ep. JUST VISITING. Shares top spot with PERSONA. by Karnivool as being the best ep ever written...

[@mitchellkelly1487]

COG are a 3 piece in the proud tradition of Australian 3 pieces. And they are a powerhouse live. I've seen them 27 times and counting, saw them 3 weeks ago!

[@paravarium]

Great band.. really hope you get back to fellow Aussie band Caligula's Horse. The song you did, slow violence is really just a single type of track and they have some really great masterpieces like Dream The Dead, Salt, or Graves.

[@lukedacosta1401]

Cog r such an ethereal vibe. Going to see them in Oct for maybe my dozenth time. Every show is unique. So tight for a 3 piece, & a must see for prog metal/rock fans

[@PluckYeah]

It's the opening song of the album.. I love COG so much!!.. Amazing Live also..

[@infinitreality]

Lucius is using an octopad and an odd pd pad from roland. it's samples from the octopad. Being a 3 peice, the guys do a lot.

[@ivanterrib8666]

Review 'Doors' by Cog

[@glenjones5456]

Hey Geebz love your content please play COG Real Life you wont be disappointed killer song

[@ASDAFL]

I'm still here Geebz! Well that's one suggestion I don't have to recommend on Patreon. 😁 Glad some other patrons are COG fans! This is actually the first track of the album, the last song on the same album is also a monster of a song.

[@travisanderson3801]

‘The Spine’ should be next…

[@adamhenton6221]

Oh man this just puts you into a trance. Love it

[@jasonthompson869]

In COG we trust.

[@raylosiniecki6707]

I'm still here

[@bethanysworld6789]

Still here.

[@dodgrblu]

I'm still here, after work at 5am

[@mpk33]

Can someone tell me which other Cog track Geebz did over on Patreon? Cheers!

[@LongPeter]

Definitely ⚙️. Either that or Clint is too polite to correct you when you get it wrong.

[@sharpy8010]

Best band Australia has produced.

[@MrMylesXD]

Hey man, COG is such a cool band, the right balance of heavy and mellow to kick back too some evenings. I saw your podcast with Marty on the other channel and that led me to this one - there’s an awesome Halo 3 ODST metal cover for Marty’s song “we’re the desperate measures” that I’m sure you’d really dig/could react to. Here’s the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKrcmJWIaKyha9k

[@claydickson7408]

Drinking beer man!!! Btw listen to "Adderall" by Slipknot

[@lickidysplit1989]

Hey Geebz if you liked how they done a hybrid sort of thing in bits and pieces on this track this is the Flynn brothers from COG on this track from their other band kzbin.info/www/bejne/iH7InmatptVkaMk

[@Duh-ge8dt]

A song that has never meant more, especially after convid

[@scottpreston303]

F L O A T I N G M E

[@Djscratchy350]

Just send reaction vid to COG’s drummer for you

[@KeyOfGeebz]

THANK YOU!!

[@SudsRegal]

Lucius has been a favorite of mine since his days in Juice circa 1992-94. Such an amazing drummer,

[@RevolvingDeath]

You should definitely react to Lovecrafts Death by Septicflesh!! Honestly just anything by septicflesh I want to see more

[@AzulYoshi]

You should check out the faceless autotheist deconsecrate or xenochrist, super tight band and technical band

[@ThomasThorr]

Geeb do Bird of Feather