Dad Reacts to Father John Misty - Pure Comedy

[@kelsokeeley]

Imagine having a Dad who cares about what you like enough to sit down and let you inform them. I envy you bro.

[@amustychickn]

his dad makes music lol

[@graavy]

@@amustychickn doesn't negate the point. Just appreciate having good, present dad 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Bandstand]

Finishing up here. Kevin, you’re a great guy. Perfect balance of artsy fartsy existential crisis talk & youthful immaturity. Your insights don’t go unappreciated ✌🏻

[@kevinfromttt]

I’m really trying to mature but something inside keeps pulling my back. Thx for the kind words :)

[@SnoopLazersnake]

@@kevinfromttt Never change Kevin! Your mix of sincerity and humour is perfect. For me these videos go way past the music. I really hope when my son’s older I get to have a similar relationship with him.

[@kevinfromttt]

@@SnoopLazersnake Thx Gary :)

[@vtrlpz4396]

@@SnoopLazersnake Ditto! You guys bond is amazing! Keep up

[@Bandstand]

Waiting for Honeybear now 😭

[@vincevirtua]

Also a better album in my opinion, and bit more concise too.

[@jamieann4570]

i’d love to see that

[@nooavehkaoja783]

@@vincevirtua Pure Comedy is a 10 imo ilyhb is like a 9+

[@haydencoil2707]

I feel like Honeybear's compositions rise to the occasion of the lyricism a little better than this one, although both albums are great and Comedy is deeper lyrically. I think Honeybear is his best work overall, would love to see them react to that one.

[@nileshaman4706]

Yesss, do for I love you Honeybear 🌼

[@Guswal03]

Next an album I can recommend is “In the Aeroplane Over the Sea” by Neutral Milk Hotel

[@AcherontiaStyx]

Gotta polish off all the classics. Have to say I appreciate his music taste.

[@andykndr]

you're gonna have to do fleet foxes "helplessness blues" at this point. one of the best albums in the last 20 years imo edit: also "i love you, honeybear" was fjm's apex

[@andywkeith]

Andy Father John Misty was their original drummer, wasn’t he?!

[@very025]

@@andywkeith he was only their drummer for helplessness blues

[@andykndr]

@@very025 i believe he was on self titled too, because he joined in 2008, but i could be wrong. if he wasn't the recorded drummer on there, he was definitely part of the band right after. there's old videos of them singing songs walking through the city and he's there

[@jodotohp]

@@andykndr Tillman joined the group after recordings for s/t had been completed, but before the album was released. Nicholas Peterson was the name of the original drummer.

[@Babslab2]

Helplessness blues yes

[@Burythelie]

Josh Tillman's Masterpiece, Man i wish i saw him live during that tour.

[@stationarymovement23]

I saw him in Atlanta during this tour. Fantastic show.

[@DJCarvey]

If you see an FJM show in your area, go to it. Every time I’ve seen him feels so fresh and fun.

[@ucopiedyibo1959]

@@stationarymovement23 was this at the tabernacle?

[@jaidsalgado]

Just saw him last night, was simply amazing

[@LandoBacon]

I think this is my personal most underrated album. I’m so thankful y’all did a reaction to this. I’m glad y’all enjoyed!

[@chadmickel6366]

I lost my dad in mid 2016 to cancer. 9 months later, Pure Comedy came out. It quickly became one of my favorite albums ever. It's perfect. I really would have loved to show it to him. So seeing this and his reaction to it, both warms and breaks my heart. More warms though. I think my Dad would've loved it. Thanks for this. Really.

[@kevinfromttt]

Hi Chad so sorry for your loss. We are happy you find some warmth in this video. Take care ❤️

[@SamsaLilaTheHobo]

Stumbled across this video and halfway in I just started to cry. Why? - pure comedy is an emotional album - that I haven't heard in a while - because I got tired of listening to it alone and I have nobody to share it with that would care - but hey at least I found you guys - and this is adorable - and I miss my dad

[@marvinkmooney]

I had a similar reaction, you're not alone.

[@redragoncit]

same feelings

[@personperson1305]

A pretty cool inspiration for Radiohead was Talk Talk’s Laughing Stock (1991)

[@georgebushdid911]

I have to agree. Laughing Stock is an album I try to show to anyone interested in music. Huge inspiration for a lot of bands.

[@skttrbrain2513]

@@georgebushdid911 Laughing Stock is great. Although I’ve always been one of those weirdos who prefers Spirit of Eden, but After The Flood is a god tier song.

[@jakebermel6193]

@@skttrbrain2513 Totally with you on Spirit of Eden. Also Mark's S/T record. Too bad the pressing is shit. RIP to a tender soul.

[@lukeshen1661]

One of the most beautiful albums ever

[@makkietakkie]

Most special album of all time for me.

[@mytokyoapartment]

Content as raw and unfiltered as the album itself, thanks for fixing KZbin a bit

[@catika505]

I actually showed this album to my dad too and he said he really liked it. He is a big Elton John fan and drew a lot of similarities

[@bigwalrus3901]

Omg he really sounds like elton john

[@Can0nn0naC]

As a father/son duo I would love watching y’all react to Sturgill Simpson’s A Sailors Guide To Earth. He wrote the album for his newborn son and included a lot of life lessons and perspective that we can all learn from. Incredibly diverse sound

[@weekendlani9968]

I second this 😭

[@ThunderCough]

One of the defining records of the 2010's that only gets better with age. So happy to see you guys experience it

[@wozzab9136]

Great choice fellas. Fr John Misty is hugely underrated

[@ps1hagrid689]

Honestly, I don’t mind if you were to do videos here and there based off your own suggestions, Pure Comedy is actually a personal favorite of mine, Great Video 👍🏽 :D

[@ps1hagrid689]

We need that Black Midi Cavalcade next tho

[@dusty1time]

As someone that had a hard and distant relationship with his Dad, i adore this, your chemistry and openness with each other is just as beautiful as it is admirable, i hope to have a relationship as good as this with my kids one day Thank you both for the content

[@j.avocado]

Chiming in to suggest King Gizzard one more time 👀

[@ishitvvats2044]

+1

[@greg5730]

VOUCH!

[@danielgreen2538]

Best rock band of the 2010s but there are so many albums to choose from 😂 would probably suggest Nonogon

[@ggnegrao]

@@danielgreen2538 I would suggest Flying Microtonal Banana. That was my introduction to them and I still think it holds as a beautiful starting point. Nonetheless, Nonagon is my favorite from Gizz till this day.

[@whycardboard]

microtonal banana or nonagon, or even sketches of brunswick would be great

Please do Sufjan Stevens - Illinois ! Briliant and epic album.

[@jkretzmer]

A+ generation-bridge record. You both seem to dig retro-flavored indie psych bummer pop, give Elliott Smith - From A Basement On the Hill a spin.

[@ggnegrao]

Would love to hear them do some Smith albums! Would suggest Either/Or and XO first, but any of them would be a treat.

[@muns883]

I'm really waiting for the loveless reaction!

[@perimoon8376]

yes !

[@dylankirkpatrick9522]

Hoping for isn't anything eventually

[@chatubarecords]

You should do “You won’t get what you want” by Daughters. Seeing as you guys enjoy good lyricism and storytelling that one is a must.

[@rainardzulfanp319]

DONT TELL ME HOW TO DO MY JOB

[@screenager5171]

This was a nice surprise, I’m glad you’re listening to albums based on personal favourites as well as requests. I was lucky enough to see FJM live, and he was absolutely phenomenal, ushering people out of their seats to come closer to the stage and just being a great entertainer. Massively recommend seeing him live if you ever get the chance and haven’t already!

[@cameronsmith8515]

So happy you reacted to this album, one of my favourites, makes me want to laugh and cry at the world we live in. Would love you to do LCD soundsystem at some point, Sound of Silver and/or this is happening would be great

[@jaredsaltus]

In the same vein as father john misty, fleet foxes. Specifically helplessness blues would be a good jumping off point for first listeners

[@nathanaelkusanda6023]

To Pimp a Butterfly next?? I can't wait!

[@ezrahaskard3527]

Man… just recently got into FJM and remembered you guys had reacted to it. So glad that Kevin liked it and that you showed it to him.

[@stefvandeursen6706]

I agree with the fella recommending LCD Soundsystem's This Is Happening. Sound of Silver by the same band would also be fantastic. I'm fairly certain you would both love it, dad especially.

[@benjaminstevens4568]

What a great record. The lyrics alone make it worthwhile. Great choice

[@kevinfromttt]

Hey Benjamin! You are bang on about the lyrics. I was so engulfed in the lyrics I forgot to speak most of the time.. Thx for watching:)

[@benjaminstevens4568]

@@kevinfromttt Father John Misty was also once the drummer for Fleet Foxes, A band that would be well worth your while to check out.

[@xina502]

Thanks for posting! Misty is shockingly underrated. He’s such a musical guru.

[@patricktervo2013]

Great video! I know you get a lot of suggestions, but I'd love to hear your thoughts and reactions to LCD Soundsystem's Sound of Silver!

[@Bandstand]

ClassiC

[@perimoon8376]

hi patrick

[@colloquially]

Such a fantastic album

[@SuperSaiyanScandinavian]

LOVELESS!!!!!!!!!!! Nice! looking forward to it

[@crackedrod6778]

Always felt kind of conflicted about this album. Some of the lyrics feel like platitudes to me, even though they're beautifully worded. But I just cannot deny that so many of these songs have a super profound impact on me every time I listen to them. So I'm Growing Old on Magic Mountain after the rest of all those songs just makes me feel like my heart stopped beating. Can't hold back the tears. Really loved this vid. I felt like I was there with you guys. Wish I could talk as open-heartedly with my dad as you guys do.

[@federicolongoni2760]

Great video again! You should make listen to your father some Protomartyr too! The Agent Intellect or Relatives In Descent

[@TheRaspberry82]

That was great fun! Have been a fan of Father John since finding him on Austin City Limits 8 or 10 years ago. - and I am older than your daddy 😂❤

[@johnlittle7473]

Nick Cave's Skeleton Tree, Wilco's Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, My Morning Jacket's It Still Moves

[@matthewharper5387]

You must be damn proud Daddio Your kid has a fantastic taste in music and to see him share with you is very heartwarming 🤘🏻

[@skippyminccino5771]

Everything Everything - Get to Heaven. The band has a fantastic blend of math rock and art rock/pop. This album specifically balances between complexity and immediacy. It gives major ‘In Rainbows’ vibes.

[@caperez091]

Second this! One of my favorites

[@michaels2995]

Such a replayable album fr

[@andywkeith]

This series is one of my new favourites! Too bad you can’t play full songs so we can enjoy along the whole time! You should do some FLEET FOXES! 🤘

[@stevenlong3799]

One of my top 5 favorite complete records. Thanks!

[@jprnn]

You were spot on about the analog feel. The record was produced by Jonathan Wilson (well known for using mostly analog gear, recording to tape etc.) Here's a snippet from wikipedia: "Pure Comedy was recorded in March 2016 at United Recording Studios in Los Angeles. Its basic tracking and vocals were recorded live, in no more than two takes each. It was mixed by Tillman, Wilson and sound engineer Trevor Spencer, and mastered by Bob Ludwig at Gateway Mastering Studios. Featured instruments include strings and horns. Bryars, along with additional contributors Nico Muhly and Thomas Bartlett, provided choral arrangements." And if that

[@Sel12271]

You two have such a natural dynamic and every one of these videos reminds me of listening to albums outside by the fire with my dad. Keep it up guys.

[@Burythelie]

I love y'alls commentary!

[@dreamingpaper]

Keep this series going, I really enjoy it

[@kevinfromttt]

Thx dreamingpaper :)

[@theorichardson2977]

Please react to the new Black Midi’s new albums-Calvacade

[@tomada5681]

Would actually be curious to see that. I don't understand the buzz. Usually I can 'get' good music regardless of the genre, but I don't know what the hell they're doing. Maybe I'm just not doing the right drugs.

[@joaquinmijares5462]

@@tomada5681 took me a couple listens to get it

[@ps1hagrid689]

@@tomada5681it didn't sit as right as it does now when i first played it, it's definitely a grower

[@jetlifepilot]

I wish I could get my dad to sit down and do these man. This whole idea is fuckin rad!

[@gpeddino]

I got to see FJM live in a small theater, it was one of the best concerts I’ve ever been to. An amazing performer.

[@Thuriazs]

I wish my dad was this cool. In all seriousness though, you're doing an awesome job with these videos, I'm getting a lot of enjoyment out of your impressions and discussions.

[@CHolder6081]

Never heard of him/them. Because of you guys, I really like it and have to dig deeper into his/their music.

[@jacobleroy6895]

Just started watching you guys a couple months ago and after I caught up on all the albums I had heard I started looking through what I didn’t and this is an album I vaguely heard about a while ago and figured I might as well check it out now and watch your guys reaction after and….. holy shit. This album, not to sound dramatic or exaggerated, has affected me in a major way and dare I say, changed my life. Got so into Father John Misty since watching this and I’d love to see reactions to the rest of his albums. On another note, you guys have seriously brought me a lot of joy since I started watching, got into your channel because of the Kanye reactions and watched non stop for like a month. Lol. You’re hands down the best reaction channel on KZbin by far. Love you guys! Keep up the good work!

[@ezrahaskard3527]

Same man… I found so much peace from this album really

[@kevinfromttt]

❤️🙏

[@jamielee5695]

Found the channel due to my love for Radiohead and Tool. Thank you for introducing me to such a beautiful album this time, not something I'd usually listen to but I've listened through twice now and I'm loving it

[@jagalan1290]

Father John Misty is amazing lyrically for sure. Another more modern artist whose lyrics I adore is Courtney Barnett’s, her album Sometimes I Sit and Think, Sometimes I just Sit is well worth a listen. Also, from the vibe of this channel I think you guys should listen to Beck’s Sea Change and Spiritualized’s Ladies and Gentlemen we are Floating in Space

[@gosslyn]

i love reaction videos, father john misty, and dads so this is great.

[@omh186]

Great reaction, loved this, so wholesome.

[@jjglitchhopz4938]

Watching it get dark outside as the album progressed made this video even better

[@Gpcdiamond]

One of my favorite artists and albums I’m soo happy you guys did this! 🤍

[@shahaanaboss]

Gotta do Helplessness Blues

[@balsamicfingerer]

I love this channel. You are your dad have such great rapport and your dad always adds so much of his thoughts. I lost my dad when I was young and I remember I went to Glastonbury while he was sick, he recorded it all of tv for me when when I got back, we watched it all together. Its beautiful to watch you two bond over these albums.

[@kevinfromttt]

Hi Johny. My condolences to you and your family. Sounds like your father was a very special man. We are so happy we can bring you a little something through these videos. My dream is to go to Glastonbury someday. Thank you 🙏 for watching

[@josenoya652]

MORE PLEASE!

[@muzzap21]

I have also now downloaded the album to listen to at work tomorrow being a janitor walking about an empty school... 🙃lol

[@ryana6304]

It puts a smile on my face to know you can share this music with your dad and have it appreciated so much, I live in family where this music would be frowned upon and I yearn for the day I can show this to my son.

[@caseyrobertson3840]

Cool dad! Reminds me of me and my pops. Nice to know there are other "normal" people out there in the world, thanks for sharing!

[@kevinfromttt]

Hey Casey! Thanks for watching :)

[@antoniomendoza1059]

30:12 dude yes. This. That's my favorite track. It's an emotional ride

[@OMGitsmercer]

I love this album. My favorite is I'm growing old on magic mountain.

[@zakiydaulay4390]

Great channel :)

[@billyporkoftheblue]

Based on what you have already listened to I would recommend: Arcade Fire - Funeral British Sea Power - Do you like rock music Lightspeed Champion - Falling off the lavender bridge The Maccabees - Wall of arms Wolf Alice - My love is cool. Even if you don’t do a video on any of these they are all well worth listening to if you haven’t already heard them 👍

[@tree8143]

Suggestion for an Artic monkeys “Whatever people say I am, that’s what I’m not” !!

[@sciencecharity]

i actually think tranquility base hotel + casino would be more fitting

[@muzzap21]

Nah guys humbug all the way!!! 👌🤣

[@holasoyjuansm]

I watched this with a smile the whole way lol.

[@ohzwald]

my god this is wholesome. love watching these late after work. keep em up!

[@muzzap21]

This video was perfect.

[@MV28.]

I always look forward to these videos

[@theubsurd1]

would love for you guys to react to a drums album

[@turdferguson3091]

please never stop this channel, i love it. i love your dad, let me touch him

[@jacksuggh8664]

Man you really have a great dad, make sure to cherish that all you can

[@RustinChole]

Thanks for doing this guys. I hadn’t heard it in awhile. God’s Favorite Customer is great too. But Pure Comedy is something special.

[@HumanBean520]

Got to see FJM at a small venue in upstate NY. It was amazing. One of my favorites memories.

[@charlescoult]

That story about Kevin's grandfather was perfect 🥲

[@dylansmith7878]

Wonderful pick. Happy with this. Would love to see Honeybear

[@andriatoloraia8853]

will you guys do loveless at some point ?

[@nosaj666]

Said it before and I’ll say it again i dig your style guys keep it up

[@turningthetables]

thank you!!

[@kevinfromttt]

Thank you JG

[@anthonyfen-chong5557]

Somehow i really dig the webcam shots lol. Loved this one

[@bulletfastspeed]

This album changed my life in high school fr. Since your dad liked this, I highly recommend checking out Benji by Sun Kil Moon. I barely listen to the album, it's not typically my thing (similar to Pure Comedy), but it's damn near perfect, the lyrics are so engaging.

[@Zekew24]

+1 for Benji, a must listen for sure!

[@reyshah426]

One of my favorite albums of all time, but it's a pretty impossible listen for me now given the fairly recent uncovering of Mark's gross (and extremely credible) history of sexual misconduct toward all those women. I understand that there may be something to be said about separating art from the artist, but Mark is one artist who is inseparable form his art and his songwriting. We listen to him because we care about him and his stories, and because he tells us more than any other songwriter. There were no secrets with him, or so we thought. It's tragic to listen to Mark relay to us his major sexual milestones on Dogs, knowing now the dark places that story eventually leads.

[@Zekew24]

@@reyshah426 Ouch, I wasn't aware of the situation, he's not someone I knew/heard anything about outside of the music, but thanks for making me aware. Heart goes out to anybody who's experienced/been affected by anything like that.

[@alfiehaigh8412]

I'm gonna be honest, I've never been a big fan of this album. But it just shows the quality of this channel and your chemistry that I'm more than happy to listen to 30 mins+ of you guys discussing an album I don't even care about, keep up the great work :)

[@lizardman7718]

This channel is amazing

[@abdulazharr]

Oh my god thank you so much for telling me about this album

[@jZito]

I’m so happy you guys did this album. I hope you do more FJM. I Love You, Honeybear would be an awesome one too.

[@lukelarsson]

I’ve never listened to a FJM album all the way through but have liked every song I’ve ever heard from them. His voice reminds me of Sir Elton John.

[@NicolasCurcioWriter]

Absolutely adore this video

[@neffles4977]

I've never heard of this at all until today. Thank you both for putting this out there! Now I got another album to listen to!

[@turningthetables]

Hopefully you enjoy it as much as we did! :)

[@mightguy123456]

I just want to say that this is a beautiful thing you two are doing. I grew up without my father so I don’t quite know what it’s like to share music, share stories, and laughs at corny dad jokes…but I feel like I’m getting to experience it vicariously through these videos. Thank you.

[@kevinfromttt]

Hey Philip :) Thank you so much for the kind words. We are so glad you are enjoying these videos as much as we are. We are so touched by all the amazing comments about how these videos have brought some sort of happiness. Thank you for your support and take care :)

[@jbzones08]

Thank you for covering this! Pure Comedy is definitely on my top 3 albums of all time, and watching you guys be and fall in love with the record just as I did is really something special. Wholesome as always, looking forward to your future videos, no matter the music causs this content is great! Keep it up

[@kevinfromttt]

Thx Jesper! This album has really become a favourite of mine. What’s your other two top albums ?? Thx for watching :)

[@jbzones08]

@@kevinfromttt I'd say my other two are OK Computer (Radiohead) and The Wall (Pink Floyd), just due to the huge impact those albums has had on me both musically and "existentially" in important moments of my life! :)

[@kevinfromttt]

@@jbzones08 The Wall is my favourite! Gilmour is my guitar hero. I’m not a fan of flying but if he does a show I will get on a plane to go see him :)

[@yeet2856]

this episode was so cozy! having that fire in the back made me feel so comfortable

[@rainardzulfanp319]

Oh wow i didn't expect this one honestly nice

[@astrorobinson3716]

I love your videos, man! I love your taste in music as well.

[@dylanjstafford]

I’d like to recommend Mac DeMarco, Porcupine Tree, and The Dear Hunter. You guys are doing a great job.

[@dariusamendolia6585]

Great listen. Love this album and Honeybear. All FJM in general. Keep up the great albums and fun banter.

[@realmentenolose5433]

I just stumbled upon your dad's reaction on In Rainbows and after that I binge-watched your whole channel. I love the energy you both display and the relationship you both have is awesome. I think a good album to react to would be Lift your skinny fists like antennas to heaven by Godspeed you! Black emperor. It's one of my favs and it's reaaaally transportative. Keep up the good work, bless.

[@ggnegrao]

2nd time watching you guys listen to an album I didn't hear in full. Enjoyed A TON the emotional reactions, the jokes (bring 'em on!) and just the insight both of you bring to the table. Don't worry about the views, you keep listening, we keep watching. Just wanted to say that this particular reaction inspired me to grab pen and paper and come back to writing some songs, thank you so much! Also, now I'll definitely listen to the album in full lol.

[@dolonia8216]

found your channel yesterday and decided to watch all your videos so far. Seeing you guys bond over music is amazing. I always wanted to have moments like these with my dad. But I am glad I can live those memories through these videos. I truly appreciate you both.

[@kevinfromttt]

Ayden what a beautiful comment :) Thank you for watching and the kind words. Take care

[@ChristianDeLarge]

More people need this album. I can look around and know that. For real.