Ethel Cain - Preacher's Daughter REACTION/REVIEW

[@ethandien3644]

the whole vid i was just thinking about how ethel looks like a garden gnome with an insanely large red hat

[@piercethepaige]

this comment sent me into orbit

[@seriousberious]

I've been laughing at this for so long, oh my god 😭

[@k3n832]

LMFAO

[@viniciusvallesalves3029]

now i cannot unsee it

[@M_Johnson]

IT TOOK ME UNTIL GIBSON GIRL TO GET THIS😭😭

[@jaxsontrammell9424]

the fact that almost the whole album is all self produced and performed,,,, ethel cain you will always be famous

[@justinelatorre6458]

SHE'S OUR MEEMAW AFTER ALL

[@paysoncd4327]

0:39 Family Tree (Intro) 3:18 American Teenager 5:59 A House In Nebraska 10:05 Western Nights 13:04 Family Tree 16:04 Hard Times 18:12 Thoroughfare 21:59 Gibson Girl 25:55 Ptolemaea 29:02 August Underground 30:40 Televangelism 31:49 Sun Bleached Flies 35:05 Strangers

[@joshmccabe3866]

if you haven’t already, i recommend reading the genius annotations that ethel done for every song on this album. there’s a whole concept / story behind it and it’ll let you enjoy the songs and the lyrical content more when you understand it. great video as always smags :)

[@Zekew24]

"enjoy" is definitely a uhhhhhhh... choice word for what understanding the story might let you do. Definitely enhances the experience though. Amazing album.

[@Evelynn_of_Runeterra]

@@Zekew24 you described enjoyed in the same sentence you criticized the term

[@Zekew24]

@@Evelynn_of_Runeterra I guess what I mean is that stories of child abuse, familial trauma, sexual assault, murder, and cannibalism do not bring me joy. It's certainly not a pleasant story. The listening experience is, however, definitely more impressive and profound when you consider the entire lore that Hayden created for this character and that she was able to weave these narratives together into a cohesive album. Some of these songs bring me physical discomfort after learning what they are about, but I am still glad that I know. Hope that helps!

[@StevieMcKenna10]

@@Zekew24 right? Like I enjoy the songs but the story of them are mf heart breaking 💀😭

[@maffew_]

ethan cain my beloved ❤

[@smags1082]

😢

[@NKO_lindo]

RIP Ethel Cain you would've loved Ethel Cain

[@antlerbraum2881]

John McCain?!?

[@Kast_311]

Smags you gotta check out Waiting to Spill by the backseat lovers. It’s a 10/10 album and you’d probably really like it

[@ExtraordinaryEntei]

having gone to university in nebraska i can attest that this album just hits different driving thru boof ass cornfields at night

[@aitzol0986]

Man, you need to listen to Lingua Ignota's "Caligula"!!

[@AlLeftyPenguino]

Huge agree! My favorite work from Kristin ^^

[@user-yl5ed1ur3r]

oh my god yes please

[@hellopeople6138]

ABSOLUTELY

[@earlisonline]

Ethel Cain but heavier

[@florencewelchsguccidress6973]

Thank you for reacting king, this was great. As some ppl already mentioned the genius song descriptions are a decent place to start to get an idea of the underlying story behind the album but beware the annotations on individual lyrics can sometimes be opinion and not at all true to the story Hayden (the artist behind Ethel Cain) is making. There’s a lot of bits and pieces of lore scattered around various places online that hayden released through her (now deleted) Tumblr, Instagram lives, etc. The current plan for Hayden now is to release an EP of B-sides from the album that further explore the relationship between Ethel and her lover that she sings about in A House in Nebraska. She plans to release 2 more albums to make a trilogy, the next being Preacher’s Wife (Ethel’s mom) and Preacher’s Mother (Ethel’s paternal grandmother). She’s also spoken about wanting to turn these stories into books and maybe movies. It seems she might’ve already started on the novel version of Preacher’s daughter. I would love if you could react to her EP that she released before Preacher’s Daughter, “inbred”. You’ll definitely love some of the songs on there.

[@marbnielk6951]

The album is a concept album that tells the story of ethel cain (character by artist hayden) about the abuse of her preacher father, running from home, questioning her faith, meeting bad guys and eventually being pimped, murdered and cannibalised by one of her lovers. I'm not sure if hayden herself is religious anymore but she definitely is not a fan of the church, the album is definitely about how it feels to leave the church, also since she is a trans woman it is easy to imagine why the church from the south wouldnt be a great environment for her to grow up in

[@florencewelchsguccidress6973]

She is spiritual still and very in love with Christian aesthetics but she does not really endorse the institution of Christianity.

[@als_pals]

"I have an idea [what it means] ... I don't like that idea" yeah sorry about that buddy 😬

[@woohoo467]

been waiting for this review for so long omgg 😭😭 but yes she is very christian and (to my understanding) the storyline of this album is her running away with a boy , but shes then drugged and eaten by him? idk i read this info on genius 😭 id love to see you react to "oil of every pearls uninsides" by sophie or "mutant" by arca if you got the time !! 💗

[@maddx4896]

this album is soo good, definitely read into the notes on genius if you want to know the whole concept of the album. it’s fully self-written and produced if i’m not mistaken, i’m really excited to hear what she puts out next

[@AnxietyRat]

There are co-produced / written credits on like two or three of the songs on this album. But the MAJORITY of it is self-produced and written, absolutely.

[@badlula17]

Would love a Tim Becker “virgins” or Can “Future days” reaction. Your ambient tastes and brain would be thoroughly massaged by those albums.

[@dj_matty]

Third Eye Blind - Self-Titled Parannoul - After the Magic Sun Kil Moon - Ghosts of the Great Highway clipping. - Visions of Bodies Being Burned you checking out any of these 4 would be awesome especially the third eye blind

[@archielloyd6237]

oml I love Ghosts of the Great Highway

[@alyssamichaela]

You have great taste ♡

[@CoolcatzCorner]

3eb so good

[@m4rkist]

taste.

[@klink4313]

you have got to give caligula by lingua ignota a listen next

[@Thatsjusthewayitis]

Yep as much as there’s other albums I want him to hear, he really needs to hear this one

[@klink4313]

also fire video as always

[@punkstarsx]

Ive seen your other reactions but you reacted to ethel so im now subscribing haha

[@charlievercetti2648]

most people tend to listen to PD first, then inbred, then golden age. inbred and golden age dont follow the story of PD, not everything is real but its closer to true events from her life. i highly recommend both of them, and they are both significantly shorter than PD. dont be offput by the name inbred btw, its an experience of its own.

[@skylerringfield2337]

Not only was I looking forward to when you’d review this, but I literally just finished re-listening to this album for the 40th time. Lol

[@space_1073]

I swear this man posts whatever album I was listening to recently

[@jaaqob2]

another banger album!!! you know what's also a banger album? Ichiko Aoba's "Windswept Adan" or "0".

[@mocapcow2933]

😂😂😂 Another banger album, Brian Eno “Ambient 1”!!

[@nostalgia_clinic]

We need that Animal Collective review homie! Feels or Sung Tongs 🍻

[@elliothoyes521]

Feels!

[@ryanhester5724]

Sung Tongs!

[@NKO_lindo]

I knew it was a matter of time but I couldn't wait

[@not_nob0dy]

SMAGS DONT MISS. An amazing album, glad you’re experiencing it (Please do the Texas Jerusalem Crossroads pretty please)

[@blizzardtangent36]

I would highly recommend reading up on this album if you're interested. There are a lot of concepts on here that I didn't pick up on my first few listens, and as skilled of a lyrical analyzer as you are, there are some you didn't pick up on either (especially Strangers. If nothing else, make sure to read more about that one).

[@Hsjakwh721]

Knowing how much you liked Grace, I would love to see you react to any album by Tim Buckley, Jeff’s dad. They allegedly only met once as Jeff grew up without his dad, but listening to Tim you can tell where the talent came from. Sadly we lost both of them way too soon, but both were incredible talented and had such unique voices! Would recommend Goodbye and Hello as a start, but you can’t go wrong with Starsailor or Happy Sad either, all amazing albums!

[@whenthepawn1999]

never been more excited for a reaction video in my life. got my nerds gummy clusters and diet coke ready to go

[@elsieegrace]

i love to see thoroughfare appreciation

[@nevert0heaven]

hard times kills me every time 💔💔💔

[@glasswirl]

OMGGGGG!!! I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS 🥹🥹🥹

[@joshmccabe3866]

fuck yeah! you should definitely listen to CALIGULA by Lingua Ignota :)

[@vulnicura3028]

If you enjoyed Ptolemea then you’d definitely love Chelsea Wolfe!! That song is overall Chelsea’s sound!! Id recommend her most recent album “She Reaches Out to She Reaches Out to She” but maybe start off with earlier albums like “Abyss” and “Hiss Spun” !! :))

[@DioJeans]

I’m loving that more and more people are catching on to he Chelsea Wolfe influences, I caught it almost immediately once I saw that Hayden has some of Chelsea’s lyrics tattooed on her

[@sxgillusion]

Absolutely loving your reviews man! I think you might enjoy a good bit of Mk.Gee's new album "Two Star & The Dream Police" which has been contender for my favorite album of this year so far

[@arnauplanacirilo8409]

I recommend listening to “Caligula” or “Sinner get ready” albums by Lingua Ignota, they are quite an experience😅 Unique vocals and instrumentation and rlly deep and dark lyrical content Love your content❤

[@atc-wn4un]

bro the serotonin that just ran through my body when I saw that you did this album, THANK YOU

[@spungo6179]

THIS IS BIG FOR ME THIS IS VERRRRRRYYY BIG FOR ME. love you smags

[@james___]

I’m smagging!

[@sloppynoodle5718]

Hey smag, ignore my name, you should do Year Of The Snitch by Death Grips. Its an enjoyable step towards finishing their discography

[@smags1082]

Ignoring your name

[@alyssamichaela]

I can already tell I'm gonna love this vid ❤ you have such a sunny vibe :) hope you love the album as much as we do!

[@bluewescott4631]

Best news of the day

[@FemaleHachi]

Check out her EP Golden Age! It’s really good and underrated imo

[@sleepbyslowdive]

would love to see shmap'n shmazz by cap'n jazz!!!

[@lizardman7718]

100% this

[@vaderspetpig]

Please react to Ceremonials by Florence + The Machine ❤‍🔥

[@HudsonB-pd3ud]

Dude, your videos are awesome!!! A recommendation I have is Graceland by Paul Simon! it’s probably one of my favorite albums of all time behind Meddle by Pink Floyd and Long Season by The Fishmans!! Your videos are great, keep up the good work!!

[@bigmanworm105]

THIS QHAT I BEEN WIATING FOR YALL‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@artpoplvr]

you should definitely react to night time, my time by sky ferreira!! it’s my favorite album of all time

[@emc9029]

You need to listen to I’m Wide Awake, It’s morning by bright eyes!! Pleaseeeee

[@rvvrlmfao]

listening to this album for the first time without knowing it’s a concept album is so…😭

[@elliothoyes521]

PLEASE do I'm Wide Awake It's Morning by Bright Eyes Also great video as always!

[@Badonka_donk]

Please do Feels by Animal Collective or After the Magic next

[@jrandaman989]

its been awhile since we've had some hip hop. Personally company flow-funcrusher plus would make me so happy

[@chaos_enjoyer826]

If you haven’t already heart it I’d highly recommend the stone roses’ self titled. It was highly influential for music in 90s Britain. Cool dance drums and bass with alt-rock vocals and guitar

[@1Joselyn]

damnnn i been meaning to listen to this you should peep volcanic bird enemy and the voiced concern by lil ugly mane next

[@Thatsjusthewayitis]

Yessss he needs to hear some Ugly Mane

[@IamJustTheBiscuityOfTheSeaity]

200th Video!! (Atleast from what it says on the channel) Anyways nice guitar tune at the very beginning of da vud

[@Oudri125]

HE DID IT BOYS

[@fugostrawberries]

omg one of my favourites I am excited for this one

[@qualpo]

Could you react to superdrag regretfully yours it deserves to have more people hear it considering how good it is

[@brad1552]

The World We Knew by Frank Sinatra it's a 30 minute album with some beautiful love songs on it and explores some other themes, you should listen

[@KarK1ttyy]

this is one of the best albums ever made thank u for listening to this love u smags ❤

[@shitkitty147]

That thumbnail picture is right on point 👌 Another good choice my man. If you listen to Everything Everything - get to heaven. I will name my next goldfish after you.

[@oshingaze22]

record a rating of the DIIV album "Is The Is Are"

[@mocapcow2933]

We as a collective might not need it, but I need me a Samia “The Baby” reaction. The opening track is slowly building up to become one of my favorite songs.

[@geodadi1969]

still waiting for that volcanic bird enemy reaction 🙏

[@bo2pro582]

Please check out “Ys” by Joanna Newsom 🙏

[@hitrx8825]

U ever heard of this album called 6 feet beneath the moon by king krule its pretty great

[@d.sfilms7677]

Yesss finally!!!

[@hellopeople6138]

PLEASE react to Caligula by Lingua Ignota, warning, it deals with abuse

[@llocinema]

Great video man! Could you do a video where you listen to Gigi Masin’s album: ‘Wind’

[@no_more_doomer6657]

Please react to Lingua Ignota's Caligula! its about her abuse story and is amazing. Its the only album that tops Ethel cain for me

[@MeganRonalee]

Lmao about the eye color comment 🤣 so true

[@lemonfortyfive]

Idk if you’ve got a recommendation for this yet, but Adrianne Lenker from Big Thief just dropped a solo album called “Bright Future”! It’s amazing and you should check it out!

[@sporghell]

Hey you should definitely react to wallsocket by underscores its killer

[@yellowgina23]

Something about a guy vibing to Ethel Cain's Preacher's Daughter is so fucking hot 🔥

[@baekbyun9060]

real

[@iethergy]

Saw her live at Coachella and cried. React to the rest of the bjork albums tho

[@jensoochaelisa6433]

I laughed so hard when he grabbed a bible, when ptolomea came in 😭😭 so real!!

[@skunkape1085]

day 7 of asking for duck stab by the residents 🗡🦆

[@ineedacigarette1688]

Can u react Folly by Rivi Palomino, Natural Born Losers by Nicole Dollanganger and Daisy by Rosie Diamond

[@olliecargill2354]

You should listen to desire I want to turn into you by Caroline Polacheck

[@Waltar100]

Still pushing for I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning, someday...

[@fierybkn2717]

I have green eyes

[@_Luiza_1129]

I need you to review 7 by beach house 🙏

[@canklecouture4050]

alrighty! ill be the paragraph girl explaining the lore :) essentially "ethel cain" is a manifestation of Hatden Anhedönia's trauma that "had become toxic and cancerous I had to cut it off" this became ethel cain. Ethels story goes as follows: her dad (who used to abuse her, as heard in hard times and family tree) died in a housefire. she meets willoughby in house in nebraska, but he leaves without a trace. she then meets some guy (forgot his name) who doesnt treat her well at all and he ends up passing away in a police shootout. she then meets isaiah in "thoroughfare" something important to note is that while thoroughfare portrays this love as a true pure lovd, ethel cain actually released a missing image poster saying she was last seen being forced into his truck. isaiah then does as he says and takes her out west. however, he instead starts pimping her out and feeding her drugs. she dies in august underground and ascends to heaven in televangelism. please please PLEASE i know im missing a lot but dont come for me 😭

[@canklecouture4050]

OH yeah isaiah has a mental break and eats a piece of her and then dies, as seen in strangers

[@downcastlashes1085]

Caligula by lingua ignota plzzzz

[@mateusbragarezende725]

Asking for david bowie low pls

[@JAZZ-HANT]

you gotta do a big black reaction!! atomizer is a great start

[@andreaferraro2256]

This album❤️ Listen to the turning wheel by spellling :)

[@teresainefable7560]

i recommend you a fiona apple similar chilean artist called francisca valenzuela her best album is ''muerdete la lengua'' type 50s rock and 2000s punk mix, is type of female rage artist with curious and hypnotic voice

[@Whitehotforever1_]

Phenomenal album 🔥

[@ajv1437]

bro ❤ react to the ghost pop tape 😭✌🏽

[@wowdoublerainbow]

please please please do "Peripheral Vision" by Turnover, will hit you in the FEELS

[@loganvf8718]

Once again I gotta recommend Pond-Man it feels like space again. I might paypal you like $1000 USD after but you won’t know until you react to it, but I might, maybe

[@loganvf8718]

Also damn 15k already weren’t you just at 10

[@justinelatorre6458]

Fun fact: Televangelism is improvised

[@AustinAshburn]

YAY

[@apostlep]

You should listen to the ghost~pop tape by Devon Hendryx I’m surprised you haven’t yet

[@Gohmss]

Virtue by The Voidz IM BEGGING YOU😩😩😩

[@cesarpena5022]

Hi smags just wanted to come ask really quick if you could react to 40 oz to freedom by sublime 🙏🏽

[@Sinkingapple]

Sams town by the killers would be a great reaction!

[@laurasofiazs]

Please, you need to listen to I Let It In And It Took Everything by Loathe!!!

[@fontsob]

would love to see you do more lana. i think ud rlly like honeymoon or lust for life.

[@nicknickson3650]

Still no Daughters "You Won't Get What You Want" cmon please!

[@olivelavellan]

came here for the strangers reaction