Dad Reacts to Mk.gee - Two Star & the Dream Police

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Two Star & the Dream Police is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter, music producer, and multi-instrumentalist Mk.gee, released on February 9, 2024, through R&R. The album was supported by five singles: "Candy", "How Many Miles", "Are You Looking Up", "You Got It", and "Dream Police".
The album received critical acclaim, with particular praise for the lyrical content, production, and Mk.gee's musical growth and vocal performances. It has been listed on several mid-year rankings of the best albums of 2024 and was named among the best albums of the first half of the 2020s by Pitchfork.

[@bakerm4ker]

I thought this day would never come

[@sovka8394]

niga it’s here

[@yungjru7593]

brooo fr

[@jamesgrieco1643]

EXACTLY

[@Adam-yn8cn]

You have to do Dijon Absolutely now !!

[@passwordprotectedd]

+1

[@impostorhottie]

Agree

[@bananagoomba9103]

dudes will see this comment and think: hell yeah (i'm dudes)

[@CasuallyCommenting]

YES.

[@eugenebarilo]

Reaction on the "D"n "M" video (THAT video) specifically 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@njm6498]

Please listen to Dijon's 'Absolutely'. It's brilliant and was co-produced by Mk.gee!!

[@braedenstewart4170]

You guys need to listen to the live versions too, adds a whole new element and takes it to another level

[@morganburnell8320]

Yes!!!

[@swagboyyy]

Agree!

[@pac9242]

Rylee & I live made it one of the best songs on the album

[@NomfundoV8]

The live versions leave me in awe every single time!

[@hendrystevo]

He should really just release a live album as a companion to the studio release cause sonically they’re totally different but both great

[@passwordprotectedd]

btw, Mk.gee live is absolutely crazy. I saw him in Houston and I was blown away. Definitely enhances the experience for me.

[@jevanbanks-cross2553]

Absolutely. Made me appreciate the album even more.

[@jacjackfarr6773]

Saw him in Dallas I’ll never see a better concert

[@tuckersnow609]

Completely diffeerent album. His studio work is kinda bland, live is insane

[@antoniess8183]

saw him live in LA it was beautiful

[@fkatrokon]

bro i saw him in Boston, sh*t was NUTS

[@savagejake8466]

TIMESTAMPS New Low- 3:31 How many miles- 5:36 Are You Looking Up- 7:43 DNM- 10:36 You got it- 13:18 Rylee & I- 15:31 Candy- 16:54 I Want- 19:05 Alesis- 21:55 Breakthespell- 23:32 Little Bit More- 26:35 Dream police- 28:02

[@mawandezxaba]

Thank you

[@sowol16]

This project is so special😭😭 Im so glad more people are finding out about mkgee. Hes like one of those arists where if you know you.

[@EnlargedPotato]

If you know you what?????

[@Tobiaswolffrfr]

So close, just… you just needed one more word.

[@plaftvonderhaar13]

here to be another voice telling yall that Dijon's 'Absolutely' is well worth a listen & reaction. Mk.gee coproduced many of the tracks & the live version of the record that's on youtube is a great display of his & Dijon's chemistry!! Loved the reaction!

[@lilaceyedee2093]

you need to hear the live versions of this album. are you looking up live version is insane!

[@Menkii]

I love the live version soooo much! They’re a lot more vocal forward tracks than the album versions, super raw, which I freakin looove!!

[@danielremian]

I feel like this is an album that defined the year for me in a way that Dijon’s Absolutely, and Frank’s Blonde did when they dropped. I will always remember 2024 as the year Two Star & The Dream Police came out. It’s now become one of my favorite albums of all time. So much soul and heart in his music, great writing too!

[@vineethpuli5079]

Same here exactly. Similar to Blonde, I didn’t “get it” immediately. But with repeated listens this became such a full and emotionally resonant album that’s easily my favorite this year

[@mickeymoose2583]

@@vineethpuli5079exactly that

[@driplordpp]

this is so real

[@griffindempster4983]

yup

[@coldpotato257]

Totally agree, such a great way to put it.

[@pac9242]

Best concert i’ve ever been to in my life. Somehow made the album 100x better

[@manthangehlot1045]

both of them are mkgeeked

[@KanjiSutra]

just saw him live tonight in Minneapolis, and he's nuts. love his sound, and it sounds so good live. probably my favorite live performer I've seen so far.

[@neonrays28]

Saw him the other day and I want to do it all over again.

[@jasperposey3446]

i lost count of how many times he played DNM what a night

[@KanjiSutra]

@@jasperposey3446 at least 8 😆

[@yelirmae]

@@KanjiSutra I was there too and I'm pretty sure it was 10 times in a row and then twice more in the encore 🤣

[@pierobattelli]

Mk.gee is just so cool, man. His sound is fresh and he's so unique in todays day and age of 'fast food' music. Even Clapton recognised it. Even though his output is already incredible I can't wait to see his evolution over the next few years.

[@stephenoxf]

Well, the pop space is full of fast food music, and the alternative space has so so much to offer. Which space is Mk.gee in?

[@dtrio3996]

90% of what u think is a synth on this record is actually a guitar. Mk. Gee and Andrew Aged (the second guitar player) have a hexaphonic midi pick up on their guitar which they run through a roland vg-8. That console lets you play synth sounds with a guitar. So much of his guitar tones on this record is the guitar signal with the guitar synth mixed in parallel.

[@switch_cave9247]

so glad yall listened to this, and I got the patreon so I didn't have to wait on this

[@driplordpp]

Rylee & I so underrated

[@ezralevy6274]

Probably my favourite

[@BadMiloMusic]

by far my favorite, them saying break the spell is a high point broke my heart.

[@loclapm]

@@BadMiloMusicthat’s my favorite lmao

[@ericlubamusic]

When the cp70 comes in after the break 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@kordellliming6843]

2nd favorite

[@idkmylastaccountwasbanned]

loved the reaction, yall guys really need to react some king krule, dijon or banes world

[@balaclava__music]

YES

[@noire8235]

My brother actually directed a music video of his back when his first album was dropping. Its crazy how much Mk.gee blew up over the past few years!

[@darthhohl1280]

Never clicked on a video faster, I'm so glad you guys covered this!!

[@wubz508]

LETS GO WE NEED DIJON NEXT

[@honesty4]

going and listening to the live performance versions is something i think everyone should do for themselves

[@SheAThought]

I love mk.gee been tryna get people to listen to him for 4 years, so happy to see his progression

[@ThomAvella]

mk.gee's feel as a guitarist is so special. to hear someone playing with such intricate riffing, and in a low-ass tuning, is such a refreshing thing in a pop context

[@stargazer6852]

Timestamps: 3:35 New Low 5:39 How many miles 7:47 Are You Looking Up 10:51 DNM 13:20 You got it 15:33 Rylee & I 17:00 Candy 19:08 I Want 22:09 Alesis 23:35 Breakthespell 26:38 Little Bit More 28:06 Dream police

[@silverwavves]

The thing that came to mind when I first heard the album was the atmosphere. Feels like a distant memory and trying to piece something together. It’s quite dream like at times too. Also feels like it kinda drifts into some of those nocturnal cuts from The Blue Nile’s Hats feeling wise

[@hotmama04]

everyone i know has a new favorite everytime they listen to the album! it's ever changing and there's a new perspective to learn with every listen TY FOR THE REVIEW

[@kalebmusser]

Awesome timing, seeing him live tonight!

[@switch_cave9247]

@@kalebmusser me too!@

[@jevanbanks-cross2553]

Enjoy!! Such an awesome show

[@nbeutler1134]

@@switch_cave9247hyper light drifter?

[@jasonteneyuque9364]

Dijon too his album absolutely mk.gee is his close collaborator and close co producer

[@NanookEskimoman]

Saw Mk.gee live a few weeks ago, definitely a must see for this album. His live sets are unbelievable.

[@vineethpuli5079]

His aura was crazy in Brooklyn last weekend

[@NanookEskimoman]

@@vineethpuli5079 Saw him in New Haven Wish I could've made another show that same week.

[@jordankline3076]

Great video yall. It warms my heart and literally brings tears to my eyes seeing people discover this record for the first time and loving it as much as I do.

[@FilletDev]

Geordie Greeps The New Sound is a MUST!!!!! Hes the vocalist of black midi incase you are unaware, but it's pretty much a new black midi album which is all I needed for 2024

[@jevanbanks-cross2553]

Saw him in Toronto earlier this year in a smaller venue. One of the best performances I’ve ever seen. He riffs a lot when performing live, so many songs get such unique sounds added in. Thought the album was cool, but seeing him live made me appreciate it even more.

[@charliewolf4411]

This must mean Absolutely by Dijon is close, right?

[@GabeWilliams]

Never clicked so fast Edit: some of the synth sounds you hear are his guitar with a midi pickup hooked up to the Roland VG8 modeler, awesome sound.

[@franlymatias6942]

One of the best most unique artists and albums I’ve heard in a long time, also amazing live

[@lyddo1905]

YAY thank you for this!!! It’s my AOTY, been on repeat since Feb. Hope it grows on you the way it has for me.

[@michaellechuga8813]

Rylee and I is probably my favorite song on the album lol

[@firefliesophia]

life is crazy, checked this album out literally 2 days ago because someone in your comment section mentioned it - and now this lol. it's a masterpiece, alesis might be one of the best songs of this year

[@evans4084]

Been listening to this album all year, really unique sound

[@james-hc7os]

I'm obsessed with mk.gee 😮😮

[@chanellefisher9883]

One of my fav albums thiis year!! So glad you all did this!!!!

[@MonsterPill]

loved that you listened to this! Dijon - Absolutely, next please 🙏🏽 also, Ethel Cain’s latest one

[@gavinlarson6426]

Just saw him live with my sister and it was such a surreal concert. You guys have got to go see it, it adds so much depth to the album. He did play DNM 12 times throughout the show so it’s a good thing you guys liked that one lol

[@mint2880]

Bro I remember responding to one of your tweets back in February or March after this album released trying to share this album. I’m so happy rn thank you for this video

[@stickpeted]

You guys absolutely need to listen to Jai Paul's Bait Ones -- undoubtedly an influence on this album and I think Kevin would go crazy for the production

[@dan-sj5po]

just saw him live this past thursday, and it was PHENOMENAL!!!! im so happy u guys reviewed him hes become my favorite artist ever

[@simply2341]

So glad you guys checked this out I saw him in Austin and it was the best show i've ever seen. Something about his live element that takes it to a whole new level. Defintely check out his live videos on his youtube. Y'all are the best!

[@ROY-mh7qy]

i thought i wouldn't hear this distinct way of using the guitar after Blonde ever again but man was i pleasantly surprised when i heard this album!

[@kayteeftw]

Ahhh yes! This is my aoty! You JUST missed him live in Vancouver last month. He puts on such an unreal show. +1 to all the Dijon Absolutely comments. 🙏🏻

[@PedrooFerroo]

This album has impacted me in a very good way as an artist and as a person! And his live work in insanely good, he's a virtuoso that writes songs really well (And produces them!!). Very refreshing sound, looknig foward to see him live.

[@neonrays28]

So glad you reviewed this. Saw him in chicago on the 3rd and it was an amazing experience.

[@ethandeiley]

Finally reacted to him. Yous should do some video reactions like live performances and stuff.

[@playboijuju3869]

I was just put on to mkgee last week by manager and I’m obsessed it’s literally sucks coincidence you guys react to this it’s crazy

[@isaacnelsen8977]

Minneapolis last night man……… Mk.gee is a different breed performer. Had everyone smiling ear to ear and dancing whether it was us kids in the pit or the moms and dads in the balcony!!!

[@charlesbarclay8181]

Mk.gee is the most exciting artiste I discovered this year.

[@denissemarquez3324]

Ive listend to this album so many times. Watching other people appreciate it as much as I do gives me the chills all over again as if I'm listening to it for the first time again.

[@freudiianhorror]

getting a video about my favorite artist as someone who loves this channel feels like a victory not many know about

[@ziggy2753]

For those curious about his special guitar tone, Mk.Gee uses a tascam portastudio as a preamp, a Roland vg8 guitar synthesizer, and a ranger fx reverb that has built in distortion (really prominent in the live videos)

[@oscarmarsden2012]

Let’s go guys, can’t wait to see how you feel about this album ❤️

[@TheHousesmusic]

Was just at his show last night. You guys have to see it. There is so much more of a vibe to these songs live. Guitar music is still alive kids!

[@chasegehringer5294]

gotta check out all his live music videos. Makes you put a face to the music and it made me like even more.

[@Usualeclectic]

For a first listen you guys did great… it took me a few listens but now it’s my favorite right now. Ear worms like crazy 😂

[@laurens4909]

okay so - i went to his concert with a friend last month in houston. i had never listened to him before, so i went in completely blind. his concert was 10/10, i was captivated. i went home and listened and his streaming versions do not do his songs even close to justice. they’re good, but i was so lucky to see him live because it was beautiful😭

[@wetpaperbag1346]

I've been listening to this album as a palette cleanse between my Magdalena Bay binges after Imaginal Disk and Mk.Gee really brings a soothing, laid-back contemplative vibe that I really enjoy. On my first listen, the first two tracks reminded me a lot of the future garage sound and I wondered if he was going in the direction of Burial only to be surprised when I heard guitar and live recorded drums. I'm excited to hear what Mk.Gee brings with future projects and maybe Kevin and Connor can listen through more of his discography and related artists 🙏

[@nicloyola7109]

definitely check out the live versions of some of mkgee’s songs!

[@Mathew_Machado]

So happy y'all did this album. This albums is maaaad underrated!! DNM is my fav off that album. A lot goin on and sonically so many elements that make unique and incredible

[@lizziesteinlage392]

saw the "god said no" omar apollo tour this week, one of the greatest performers i've seen! would recommend

[@alexiastefansdottir6511]

I saw mk.gee open for wallows in 2019! It's so fun seeing how his sound evolved over the years

[@jovibaby]

i saw him in atlanta, he did DNM three times in a row and no one got tired of it, he then proceeded to play it again for the encore and we went crazy again he also did candy twice haha it’s an amazing album, i think it needs your full attention. no stopping, just going through and getting lost in the production and “messiness” of it all. it’s so gritty. totally recommend checking out the live youtube versions.

[@smitty1321]

I was at the show in Minneapolis and he played DNM 10 times in a row and then 2 times in the encore 😭😭

[@AlejandroRojas-kf2zc]

You have to see him live. Bought a ticket after class and saw him small venue in New Haven. So raw, so good.

[@297fihsy]

Listened to this when it came out and thought it was good without standing out. Felt compelled to re-listen a few months later and it’s become my AOTY. Beautiful nocturnal patchwork of an album

[@meeraaudio]

This is AOTY!! This album is so up you and your dad's album too. You will be playing it over and over.

[@savannahleao7164]

been waiting on this one!!

[@CamRiehl]

The live recordings of these songs are all even better

[@yogidoogi]

y’all need to react to “absolutely” and watch the “absolutely short film”!! the sounds are completely different to the album in the best ways!! and mk.gee and dijons relationship is so magnetic

[@aeroalien1]

I had gone to a concert of his in DC( shout out filmore) and he even innovates his songs live. I'm infatuated with his artistry. DIJON NEXT FOR THE LOVE OF GOD

[@drewsmith6581]

So happy to see this notification if you guys have a chance catch him live just did two weekends ago back to back shows day in between my favorite I’ve ever been to I gotta let it speak for itself. It’s worth the money maybe even lightly vlog it or something it’s something you don’t want to miss well worth it saw him twice for $70 and it’s unlike anything I’ve seen was 10 ft away both times

[@ModoMero]

It really shows that all the cuts within the songs are perfectly on beat and don't disrupt the flow of the tune

[@pastaboinch]

It's so amazing seeing Mk.gee getting his flowers right now. I was in his top 0.01% or some shit on spotify for two years in a row during Museum of Contradiction and Pronounced Mk.gee. Then he disappeared for four years and i thought he'd never come back. Then he comes out with this gem

[@8hundomax]

Whenever I listen to the atmosphere that the synths and pedals create it always reminds me of Phil Collin’s for some reason

[@pilekarker]

They absolutely need to restock the vinyl for this one, I need it

[@justnickmonty]

This album is so special, I know everyone says that, but it came out at such a good time. Mk.gee is changing music, like Frank Ocean and Bon Iver in their own respective ways. I saw him live not long ago and he's a true performer at heart as well. The album cover feels like I woke up in the opening scene of Skyrim, and Mk.gee is sitting in front of me serenading me as he allows us into his psyche through this body of work, on a journey through middle earth.

[@moneymoses]

This album and concert experience changed my life forever🙏

[@kasimali6742]

my favourite album this year!

[@hadrian776]

as everyones saying you need to listen to Absolutely by Dijon, Mk.Gee helped co-produce and sings backup vocals all over it

[@ezralevy6274]

Just saw Mk.gee live in Toronto. After the show, me and my friend wanted to see Jonah Yanos 24 hour concert and we went straight there. Coincidentally, a few minutes after we got there Mkgee himself walked through the door! He was nice enough to let us get a picture with him. One of the best live performers I’ve seen, and he’s a great guy!

[@nathanperkins6021]

If you guys love this, you should see his live versions. They're SO good.

[@charliewolf4411]

Absolutely by Dijon is perfect if you are looking to feel more emotionally connected, so raw

[@cg51345]

Dijon is ABSOLUTELY a must after this !!!

[@tbharshh]

i’ve been waiting for this for the longest time ever

[@haydentourtelotte1685]

Perfect timing I’m seeing him live tonight!

[@smoothedspoon1302]

bro i did not expect u guys to react to this i love this album so much

[@jprtrs1998]

Gotta do Dijon’s album called Absolutely that Mk.gee co produced!

[@reptileking6767]

I went to the concert in Minneapolis last night. He’s better live than in a studio recording. Incredible Artist.

[@michaelelijah6044]

I love this Record so much!

[@roll2ones]

Can’t think of an album i’ve ever loved as much as this one

[@thisisjoshuatree]

sometimes the day just gets better. this is one of those moments

[@3395149634]

Im mk.geeked out or my mind rn so happy yall listened to this

[@OverhaulTV]

You guys need to check out his live videos!!! A lot of people debate on those versions topping the album versions