GREAT ALBUMS: March 2024

A roundup of Anthony's favorite albums from the past month. The music and reviews are linked below in order of appearance.
Kim Gordon - The Collective
Listen: kimgordon.bandcamp.com/album/...
Review: • Kim Gordon - The Colle...
Civerous - Maze Envy
Listen: 20buckspin.bandcamp.com/album...
Review: • Civerous - Maze Envy A...
Beyoncé - Cowboy Carter
Listen: beyonce.lnk.to/COWBOYCARTER
Review: • Beyoncé - Cowboy Carte...
Adrianne Lenker - Bright Future
Listen: adriannelenker.bandcamp.com/a...
Review: • Adrianne Lenker - Brig...
Moor Mother - The Great Bailout
Listen: moormother.bandcamp.com/album...
Review: • Moor Mother - The Grea...
Julia Holter - Something in the Room She Moves
Listen: juliaholter.bandcamp.com/albu...
Review: • Julia Holter - Somethi...
Chained to the Bottom of the Ocean - Consumed by the Vitriol of Life
chainedtothebottomoftheocean....
Mamaleek - Those Who Pass Between Fleeting Words
mamaleek.bandcamp.com/album/t...
Che` Noir - The Color Chocolate Vol. 1
chenoir.bandcamp.com/album/th...
Intercourse - Egyptian Democracy
intercourse.bandcamp.com/albu...
2024 Loved List: www.theneedledrop.com/loved-l...
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Y'all know this is just my opinion, right?

[@jonathanmilo]

Don’t always agree, but ALWAYS appreciate your insight. You give me new music that I love, which is priceless, and I’m very grateful.

[@BradTasteInMusicOfficial]

Damn, Lil Mabu making here was quite the shock considering you didn''t even drop the review giving him a 10 yet

[@0therw0r1d1y]

Damn, you're early

[@swenpai]

Vlad.

[@hidenseek2]

BradTasteInMusicOfficial

[@MvsG18]

too much money to be so boring you even had to gas that drake cole bs

[@isaacjones5687]

You’re a grown man repeating the same unfunny joke that sad teenage boys make to be quirky on the Fantano channel

[@bondi919]

adrianne lenker is my personal aoty, absolutely stunning.

[@turboshazed7370]

So far.

[@joekratman1872]

​@@turboshazed7370 lmao no shit???? What is the purpose of this comment

[@TaddyDoMau]

"real house" is already the song of the year for me. the songwriter in this album is amazing

[@Jarumcoklat-yd5rb]

HURRY UP AND GIVE COLE’S MIXTAPE A LIGHT TO DECENT 4 YOU MELON HEADED LEGEND

[@nota_2526]

A not good

[@fettywapsmissingeye]

i know he’s gonna let the kendrick diss bring it down. Really solid record.

[@saquallian61]

@@fettywapsmissingeyeeh, there's a lot of goofy bars and boring flows on a bunch of songs. Not saying it's all bad, but cole could have definitely done better

[@Diegobrinter]

@@saquallian61it's an unannounced surprise LP and even so there's at least 3 legendary tracks in it lol it doesn't need to be any better than that

[@butterschunkmcdonalds5333]

The Mixtape was not THAT bad lol c'mon bro, I'd say it's deserving of around a strong 6-Light 7 out of 10. But seeing how insanely bias Melon was during his reaction of the album, He probably gonna give it a super low score just to make Kendrick look even better by comparison. I prefer Kendrick too, But purposely trashing Cole and trying your hardest to act like every track on the album is laughably bad comes off as pretty lame. There were some duds for sure, But there were several quality tracks as well.

[@gabrieltobia]

Can't wait for the new Vampire Weekend to land on great albums April edition

[@joachimb5721]

This will surely be one the highlights of all of our lives.

[@jhales313]

This type of video is how i discovered Billie Eilish. I just wrote a few of the albums down and she was one of them. Thank you for your work.

[@buckheadshaman]

Damn, if you never saw that vid.. you'd still have no idea who she is even to this day. That is truly amazing

[@jhales313]

@@buckheadshaman lol few months later she was everywhere

[@BigBallsBaller]

If Beyoncé made cowboy carter you would have given it an 8

[@kingvampstan]

that actually got a giggle out of me. you get a like.

[@ralphwiggum3463]

its true

[@Impostorzim]

Rumor say Jay-Z wore a 10 gallon hat in the studio.

[@girlsnotblue3804]

.not rumor,legend​@@Impostorzim

[@jimbodestroyer1324]

Ok

[@Lancelot30]

Everything Everything - Mountainhead

[@agbrenv]

seems like he doesn't even want to acknowledge the existence of that album

[@mothboy4858]

he did one of those short reviews for it, he thought it was mid ​@@agbrenv

[@agbrenv]

@@mothboy4858 link?

[@tylerapsley7298]

one of the best of the year easy

[@Wither1224]

I'm a massive hip-hop head, but one of my secret cheat genre switches is listening to Adrianne Lenker, something about the folk instrumentals and her vocals especially on her newest project just connect with me idk. great vid melon

[@jn1346]

“Im a massive hip hop head 🤓”

[@BaggedBread]

@@jn1346what 😭

[@___username134]

@@jn1346im a sigma

[@TheEldestBoyTV]

2024 is already well on its way to being an improvement over 2023

[@plenku]

Damn the woman be killing it in March!

[@jan_Atu]

Waiting for Diamond Jubilee review

[@thenameisomari]

Fabiana Palladino released her debut album yesterday and based off my first listen, it’s absolutely stellar. Striking retro-pop and R&B tunes loaded with sweet grooves, harmonies and hooks. It’d be great to hear your thoughts.

[@cookieeaturface]

Hell yeah, glad you got around to Egyptian Democracy. Such a fun project.

[@Yung_J.]

my favorite music reviewer!

[@KylETISZAI]

Wait til I post

[@aimeb3572]

​@@KylETISZAI U don't have a sexy melon head 🙄😒

[@Yung_J.]

@@KylETISZAInah

[@BKeane00]

I saw Moor Mother opening for Godspeed, entrancing performance. I didn’t know she had a new project out, will check it out.

[@majorse203]

While maybe not great, David Bennett's album "White Notes" is a really good solo piano album. Each track uses a different mode of the major scale, as well as the Lydian and Mixolydian songs being in 3/4 and 12/8, respectively.

[@JoeBergy122]

Glad to see Che Noir get a shout out!

[@MrMattaiusify]

Keep doing this format 4 ever melon I find so much great musique through these vids.

[@benjaminallen4899]

I know he wasn’t really into Yard Act but damn, I really would have added it to this list.

[@masturche]

I hadn't heard of the band Intercourse before watching this video and based on Anthony's description it sounded like something I'd enjoy and boy, I wasn't wrong. That EP is fantastic. Thanks for including it, Anthony!

[@maazwaseem8313]

I'm early so imma sit tight until that one good Samaritan posts the timestamps for every album Thanks in advance

[@pinetree-4]

Anthony I gotta see that weekly review I can’t wait to see you thought about the new Khalid song

[@dusm_ana]

I’m curious about your opinion on the album/mix called “A few old tunes vol.1” by Boards of Canada

[@JohnJohnson-nf6tn]

You missed Waxahatchee

[@tylerlevibald420]

Big miss. AOTY contender

[@kevinkaiser920]

Yea, I hope he reviews it! I know he wasn't that into St Cloud, but liked OITS, would love to hear his take on Tigers Blood.

[@kingtrebor7215]

Personal fave March release and current AOTY is Audio Vertigo by Elbow

[@anthonymelella]

You need to get on Elbow - Audio Vertigo asap. Album of the year so far.

[@JoelEynonYT]

Agreed

[@DrainedGaming]

NEED THAT VAMPIRE WEEKEND ALBUM REVIEW SOON

[@CamFloral]

Thanks for uploading Anthony

[@kitwithoutthekat4062]

Thoughts on the new Kyle album??? I rly enjoyed it

[@Max-np1mk]

Review new Einstürzende Neubauten, melon!

[@Warnerchild]

wonder if he will do a yunoreview and talk about the friko album

[@yunggizzum23]

have you listened to the new Emperess Of record? i highly recommend it if you like art-pop

[@JohnMustlin]

Bruce Dickinson’s The Mandrake Project is amazing.

[@mephbow]

saimaa’s vol. 6 was tons of fun

[@a_lameo]

It’s not as new, but could you review Grief Chapter by Mother Mother? I really like the album and I think it’s quite complex, I wanna know what you think too!

[@Hunter-jv1ld]

Fantano finally talked about Mamaleek 🎉

[@Dave-dm3wy]

Greetings Melon Music Man, would you ever consider doing a review of any Daniel Johnston album? 🧐

[@kingtrebor7215]

Personal fave march release and current aoty is Audio Vertigo by Elbow

[@blarnglaibly9482]

MAMALEEK MANTION LETS GOO

[@anony-moon]

Mr. Anthony NotAFanOfMetal Giving Maze Envy a 9 made my day

[@cuhzlightyear8151]

Fentanyltano why didn't you review Tyla's project?

[@dippingshtick3]

Pls review Fabiana Palladino. It's kinda like a Jessie Ware record if that helps!

[@Meetwad]

Could you review that Mexican OT Lonestar luchador? Would be a nice change of pace.

[@azd685]

Don't sleep on the new Frail Body album :)

[@jakehawkins938]

We gettin a Frail Body review? 🥺

[@elk3407]

Seriously, Frail Body review when?

[@ChesterTheGm]

Don't sleep on Kim Dracula!

[@SolarAdrift]

seems like it was a great month for metal and metal-adjacent things

[@BramPlayz]

Didn't the Mamaleek EP drop in December last year?

[@thehearingaid]

just not onto streaming i guess.

[@youtubenutzer6022]

Wow, never expected to see mgk and trippie on here! Congrats to them, they really outdid themselves!

[@ronniebby3148]

Dödsrit? Anyone else? Coffins and Witch Vomit really good as well

[@maurice7950]

You gonna do a review of Stetsasonic's come back album?

[@marsvoltian]

that Mamaleek came out in December last year no?

[@YourLocalMelomaniac]

Anthony and I should debate about Eminem. Especially after his new album comes out. I’m a HUGE Eminem fan, loved his music growing up and I’m still really enjoying his newer stuff. But I might also be the only Em Stan that doesn’t hate Anthony, I actually have a mad respect and really enjoy the content. I’ve made a few videos “Arguing With Anthony” on my page and I’d like to think I keep it respectful.

[@inFamousBeatbasher]

Cerveza Cristal!

[@dannynguyen1458]

Can you do a review of Sum 41's Heaven :x: Hell?

[@lbr_gd]

u gotta review joyner lucas' "Not Now Im Busy". it shared the same release as We Dont Trust You by Future and Metro Boomin and it got left in the shadows. one of the best rap albums of march

[@jovialto7287]

Crazy that Marciology by Roc Marciano isn't on this list

[@fakename456]

chop chop on the semetary review boy

[@Phlinn96]

what about the new cindy lee record?

[@BelzertheRippler]

Waxahatchee not getting on the list? Tigers Blood is great imo

[@griiim_94]

CAN YOU PLEASE REVIEW AN OLD ALBUM?!? I absolutely love how you articulate the breakdown of the albums. My request is WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS, YOU PAINT THAT SHIT GOLD BY ATMOSPHERE It’s one of my favorite underground hip-hop/rap albums ever

[@Vitty123]

The real music is on Bandcamp--thank you, AF!

[@ishdjdjshdudhe]

Will you be reacting to Tyla’s debut album? You should check it out also love your vids I will def need 2 check out kims music

[@nastyman2274]

the chained to the bottom of the ocean ep came out last year ? whats it doing here?

[@AdrianDrott]

The fact this man aint ever reviewing Vegyn is beyond me. Like one of the top producers we have. And the new album is gorgeous.

[@matthewwbaer7269]

Kinda disappointed you haven’t covered mountainhead yet.

[@classicbambi]

vampy weeks when

[@DeimanFlores]

I’m calling it: strong 8 to a light 9 from melon

[@classicbambi]

@@DeimanFlores too much to uncover both lyric/sound wise… hope it’ll be a well organized video

[@TheEldestBoyTV]

I’m calling a 9 from Melon (it’s incredible).

[@TheEldestBoyTV]

… A few of the songs are growers though (but when they finally hit, oh boy do they) so hopefully he gives it enough time to settle in.

[@classicbambi]

@@TheEldestBoyTV yeah… for me connect was one of them

[@TheRareVideosXL]

Great video as always.

[@cadecook8067]

No A Lonely Sinner by Samlrc?

[@sapsave3651]

He has not reviewed it yet. Probably my favorite record of the year so far, though.

[@Zarlor97422]

Aren't you gonna review New J-Hope album Hope on The Street Vol. 1 ? It doesn't sound like Jack In The Box, except for the What if remix. It makes sense he chooses to do a remix for his docu séries as it's an essential tracks in the process of J-Hope releasing Jung Ho-Seok from the box and the documentary it's Jung Ho-Seok without his persona of J-Hope. this album is lighter, it's a OST for his documentary on dance so he goes on the Roots and have a more ''classical'' (?) production. It's cohesive with the documentary. The lyrics in an other hand are not so light. You also have a featuring with Nile Rodgers Lock/unlock which is a réminiscence of Get Lucky -Daft Punk - Nile Rodgers -Pharrell and it's soooooo good ! I hope you will consider review this album.

[@burgerboiii735]

No Bloody Angel by Sematary, cmon you gave his record an 8

[@BurgeyMang]

you should check out Mickey Diamond’s new album “Super Shredder”

[@maxb.6434]

MAMALEEK 🔥

[@StanleyDietrich]

Where’s imaginary conversations by Kevin Coleman

[@wrathofthewitchqueen]

Wish you had reviewed Sum 41’s album :(

[@sorentrexler3688]

It’s a sum 41 album what is there to review

[@SC2point0]

Melon, hope you review the new Joyner Lucas album. Interested to hear your thoughts on it.

[@timmatishek]

can u review the new Libby Quinn EP Hellzapoppin?

[@Zegeebwah]

Wow finally Anthony notices Mamaleek

[@utopian4172]

Check out Gesaffelstein's new album, it's a fun little EBM romp

[@SinclairPoppins]

Fantano keeps looking better as he gets older

[@bluepikmin2564]

if swans made genre sadboy you wouldve given it a 10

[@therusteddoor]

Review the new Cindy Lee (ex-women, flegel) only on KZbin. 2 hours long.

[@isabelholmberg9904]

Listen to A Lonely Sinner

[@applecottage751]

You didn’t even mention Invincible Shield by Judas Priest!

[@apeheadboink]

forgor

[@DashieNegan41]

My opinion better than Cowboy Carter

[@Hadeto_AngelRust]

If Sexxy Red dropped an album in March you'd give it an 8

[@GizzyDillespee]

Did he just call Che Noir a buffalo?!

[@clearskies]

Adrianne Lenker - aotm

[@NightFlu]

Tyla not here is crazy

[@betty5014]

Tyla the creata didn't come out with an album last month.

[@Joshua68187]

​@@betty5014your dumb

[@NightFlu]

@@betty5014 She dropped debut album march 22

[@betty5014]

@@NightFlu SHE? tyla the creata is guy man.

[@JamesGreen-rq9cs]

@@betty5014you cannot be serious read the spelling

[@filipmarinkovic6281]

W for Cowboy Carter, i would add eternal sunshine but that's just me

[@AmerieFanbase]

Cowboy carter. Thank you

[@urban8461]

I didnt know that Logic had music revievs chanel

[@charlesnaultk]

Sebii review when

[@scoutwaffle6125]

aint NO WAY he hasnt heard about idkhow's Gloom Division

[@ayushnair8655]

Review Two Star & the Dream Police by Mk.gee

[@glimmick]

MAMALEEK MENTION!!!

[@col2281]

Vampire album is magical 🧙

[@FreyTheAnimal]

Please review the Jazmin Bean album

[@j6666n]

No Blue Lips?

[@mattd1659]

Alkaline Trio’s new one is their best in like 15 years