Jean Dawson - Glimmer of God ALBUM REVIEW

[@user-py4zw5wd5r]

Jean Dawson so criminally underrated

[@OhPureLily]

what ive been saying for 4 years

[@K-tw4wb]

I mean he doesn't really promote his own music at all

[@ninanando]

@@K-tw4wbu got a point, hes independent but def has funds for good promotion

[@rokomouth]

Enjoy it! One day he could be huge, so have fun telling your friends about him and going to small club shows :)

[@rabuuyoutube5949]

unreal. i just saw this man live and it was sick. fan from day 1

[@ElijahBerg0011]

Skipping over "You're Bleeding Everywhere" should be a sin.

[@gabrieliacobazzi6236]

Probably my favourite; glad he put it in the best tracks at least

[@MuchDank]

Jean’s sound progression is unmatched.

[@gombocdimensional9050]

muchdank?! oh sheeeee, good taste as always

[@insxmniasfear6917]

My man not only funny as hell but also got taste

[@ficus3929]

Muchdank! I’ve been a fan since the staple gun days. I know hip hop is dead now since much dank isn’t active like that.

[@subscriberswithOnlyonevi-zm2ix]

​@ficus3929 more like much dank was just a product of its time and people grew out of watching that type of content (not offense to much dank that's just how memes work)

[@DaSok1331]

oh what's up aries.

[@Aaaaaalakrb]

He’s been struck with the 7/10 curse

[@johnb56565]

The more I’ve listened to the album, I think 7/10 is fine. Jean doesn’t know how to end an album, and it’s a bit bloated with songs that don’t feel fully developed

[@helptheresacockroachinmyba1939]

I think a 7/10 fits this album fine but pixel bath and chaos now are both atleast a 9

[@Ripcookiethief]

​@johnb56565 almost every great album loses points bc they're too long and unfocused. Especially the last couple songs.

[@alyssumn3884]

7/10 it's good though isn't it?

[@ventusmoses3428]

@@johnb56565 agreed I think with pixel bath he had a good cut oof but he coulda not put at least 2 tracks on it

[@tylerthecreation998]

Jean Dawson is one of the best artists out right now

[@japokdidit]

is THE best artist

[@Leafkeeper]

7/10

[@SorryJayNari]

Facts

[@g_fxrblx]

dude for the last 4 years ive been tuned into this guy. i thought he was going to blow up like 2 years ago. he's gonna be a legend one day, no doubt

[@dreamvisitor]

who up Bruiseboying their Three Headed Monster rn?

[@Mighty_Atheismo]

Yall need jesus

[@japokdidit]

😭😭😭

[@cosmogramma21]

i myself am Sick of It when it comes to Delusional World Champions

[@yeetyeetonthestreet-colinm1186]

napstering my no scope rn

[@diodelvino3048]

W references but you need therapy :(

[@lyleugleman9799]

i caught jean live in toronto last night, and i’m happy to report that fantano is wrong about one thing. the new material is definitely resonating with his core fans, and it slotted in surprisingly well next to his more alt-rock and hip-hop tracks.

[@saifiscool6]

Glimmer of god tracks were so good live the show made me appreciate them more too. Crowd was loving quadeca too that was cool to see

[@Mattzerater]

I was at the milwaukee show, people were singing along to it when it came out the day before

[@braydenshemtov1292]

i was there too. i only came for quadeca but holy shit jeans set was so good. that was my first time at a concert that wasnt in a stadium and i love the vibe so much. such a great night

[@itzven]

woah, that means you saw Quadeca too. I find it so crazy that they were at the opera house cuz I’ve been walking past it my whole life and now one of my favourite artists just… was there

[@rthraitor]

I mean I know it's a change in sound but aesthetically it's still Jean dawson

[@jolioatkinson]

Black Sugar is so cathartic. Love the contrast between the verses and the chorus.

[@rthraitor]

The hook is fucking incredible i cannot get over it

[@cloud-ck4is]

@@rthraitor not a fan of his other songs, but god damn im obsessed with that hook. i’d love some songs in the same vein as that

[@Skeletrify]

You're Bleeding Everywhere is amazing

[@colorfulpeanut6157]

Yes

[@zavierlogan2062]

My Favorite on the Album tbh. I'm surprised he didn't say anything about it. But I also saw it live so I'm pretty biased lol

[@thebignothing3551]

@@zavierlogan2062me too bruh

[@caidenf.3229]

It reminded me of what post Malone was going for on “Austin” but if it didn’t suck ass lmao.

[@japokdidit]

best song to ever fucking exist

[@DorothysShrine]

7:26 BONES MENTIONED

[@Brightside117]

Finally! I’m missing the melon talking about Bones, he hasn’t reviewed his work in forever

[@chiefblacklung1120]

I want him to cover scraps or the new on modern architecture. Those 2 slap

[@ax0execute]

SESH

[@bablongo]

houston is one of the best tracks this year

[@Shelgo]

Huoston 👀

[@bablongo]

@@Shelgo MAIMI 👀

[@cliquevfx]

I was honestly expecting an 8 or a 9 (that may be a stretch) from fantano. Jean absolutely killed it with this album!

[@TroublingGem40]

i was lowkey expecting a 9 as well. Light 7 i think doesnt give it enough credit, but in the end it is his opinion so 🤷‍♂

[@hibiscus324]

ITS A 10 FOR ME PERSONALLY

[@amstelvier]

This is my only 10/10 for the year. Loved every moment but understand your point about how some of the shifts are jarring at times. Really love how he’s fleshing out his sounds with strings and more acoustic elements. Maybe with time it’ll grow off/on people we’ll see.

[@daniel-ov1vo]

Electric children in your least favorite is criminal.

[@Randomjackass135]

Is that title a Blood Brothers reference?

[@Beket200]

it’s literally my favorite song of the year😢

[@japokdidit]

deadass

[@pokemonlotion]

Fantano sometimes listens with his soul closed 😕

[@NeutralMjolkHotel]

Post Malone - Sunflower from Temu

[@Aaaaaalakrb]

This is one of my favorite album covers of the year. I just love the font and the vibe of the picture

[@Blueissuperior]

I was really expecting more Boohoo sounding songs on this one wasn’t sure about it at first. Thought it was his least well structured album but by the end of the listening experience I loved it. Keep going back to Darlin’, Black sugar, Die for me and P4IN. Houston really grew on me since the single release and the folky songs are much better here than on Chaos Now.

[@colorfulpeanut6157]

I agree. It’s hard being a pixel bath/chaos now fan then getting this. But it definitely is growing on me. It’s very experimental and it’s all over the place but I enjoyed the listen

[@justinwarthen]

Definitely agree. I was kinda expecting more at first but it’s still a great album and I’ve been annoying it a lot. I would like him to work on the sequencing for the next album and really push for something great, but overall this is probably his most polished album yet. Can’t wait to see him live next week.

[@Blueissuperior]

@@justinwarthen his sequencing on everything else has been amazing I think it’s just because this one was so wild it feels confusing. But there’s at least a clear mid point for the album it just needed a Pyrotechnics to end it off

[@justinwarthen]

@@Blueissuperior I thought it was kinda lacking on chaos now as well, but I’m really just nitpicking. I do like the album a lot and like the direction he’s going in. I disagree with fantano on black sugar a lot, that’s prob my favorite song off the album or Houston. I do think the genre changes would be better places over like the length of the album instead of from song to song. I love Jean a lot tho and think he’ll get his masterpiece one day.

[@justinwarthen]

@@colorfulpeanut6157 that’s the thing about being a Jean Dawson fan, he’s going to experiment and mix it up.

[@hyrumforstrom980]

I’ve actually been waiting for this review so I’m happy it’s finally here! Genuinely such an amazing album. I really want Jean to focus his energy into one genre to make a more cohesive project. Perhaps a full Indie Folk album or a full on R&B album. I like the genre mashups but I think it’s harder to make a consistent work within that framing. Overall super happy with the album with “Darlin’”, “The Boy and the Swan”, and “Kollapse” as my favorite records off of it. I think a fleshed out Jean Dawson Folk album could easily be a 10/10.

[@132Jakson]

This is by far is best album. I cant get over his switch up and how great it was. He feels authentic to all his influences and I am all for him

[@FTWKGaming]

You're seriously not even going to mention You're Bleeding Everywhere? It was a masterpiece and climax of the album tbh, definitely deserved a few words at least

[@space12hero]

yeah idk what the deal with this review was. Album is minimum an 8/10

[@kingonion_8-r3h]

jean dawson get anything other than a 7 challenge

[@Mighty_Atheismo]

Jean: Hold mybbeer Also jean: "Dammit."

[@kevwoos]

Dont understand why Anthony is so worried about jeans fans enjoying the variety of genres. I feel like that’s what made us love jeans music in the first place but maybe that’s just me lol either way this def a 8.5/10 for me 🫶🏻

[@kurayami8351]

I need a re evaluation man this is easy an 8/10 album. It’s so so so good

[@space12hero]

minimum 8/10

[@benjibeyond]

I think this is Jeans most well produced album I expect at least a 8 tbh

[@FamosAmos74]

can't believe we not only got a new jean and quaweca album this year, but they're also going on tour together

[@BriboAmiibo]

Man, Black Sugar is my song of the year! Jean’s live performance of it was incredibly cathartic. Sad to hear you didn’t enjoy the genre blending on a lot of these tracks; I’d say his experimentation is resonating quite well with fans actually.

[@Thomaschilion12]

Not my favorite project but I'll fight to the death about Jean Dawson

[@kaelancarr]

As a fan of all of his music up to this point I really enjoy the fact that he keeps us on our toes and you never really know what to expect. One of my favorite artists currently for sure

[@ForgetDanny95]

As a long time Jean fan I’d like to say what I love most about Jean’s artistry is that he does not box himself in or simply repeat what has worked in the past with each project I’ve come to expect the unexpected like genre bending. I appreciate the effort put into the body of work. I never worry about not being able to connect with his direction because I understand the intention behind each song having its own purpose to stand out while still maintaining a cohesive album.

[@luniette]

this dude is so criminally underrated. loved him since 2021

[@Cashed4Dayz]

200 cigarettes is incredible one of my fav tracks all year

[@YungTony]

jean dawson easily delivers one of the best albums of the year. he expands upon everything he has released thus far. this reads as a showcase to flex his progression of all of the stuff he has experimented with before. as a long time fan of jean this project requires multiple listens and has easily cemented itself as one of the best albums this year (my personal favorite... i hate rating music in this way but i strongly feel that this is a 9.2/10) he has been working on his vocals, production, and direction. IMO we are witnessing a modern day LEGEND in the making and i CANT wait to see what else he has in store for us

[@christopherkerr3371]

Thank you for removing the filter and showing your true form in the Thumbnail

[@space12hero]

If instead it was called “Glimmer of Atheist” Fantano would’ve given it minimum an 8

[@aaroncampbell426]

“Glimmer of Science”

[@anonymouschild5575]

Was a great album but personally enjoyed Chaos now more

[@mr.mong0]

I hadn’t heard of this guy until I saw quadeca opening for him live. Shit this guy can really sing! Play dead was my fav from the set, that sample is so demonic and catchy I love it. They had a fog machine onstage and all you could see for most of the concert was his outline - super dope. I still have to check out the album but I’m very much looking forward.

[@tommykittle2432]

Honestly it was the best concert I’ve ever attended and it’s not even close

[@henriquevital9307]

man, fantano never enjoy the songs i like the most, i think the contrast of genres in black sugar is super nice, makes the chorus sound even more poppy. absolutely love the interpolation of chanel in play dead, die for me is also amazing, even the non verse from yatchy is ok to me. i think this album is a different take on the "formula" of pixel bath with the hard switches, super super super catchy hooks and kinda psych production. all that being said, i agree with the score

[@venomchaz]

as a fan since pre pixel bath, I love this album. black sugar prob my standout

[@japokdidit]

album is genuinely perfect

[@kylesekelsky2912]

I saw Jean live the day he released, and I wanted the more aggressive, but as I continued to listen and saw it live it clicked for me. I feel like the crazy jumps in theme go perfect in a live setting where his fans still have a kind of pent up energy and want to go hard, while still providing a space to take a breath as he transitions into more ballad type songs from the album. Overall I feel the only things that could've been better for me is get Lil Yachty out, if there is a chance to get Jpeg on a remix of Play dead do it. and possibly just arrange the album slightly different. Live he played slow heavy ecstasy into pain and it flowed so well I wondered why it wasn't like that on GOG. Overall though I loved the album and find myself coming back to different songs every time I listen to it. Can't wait to see how he progresses from here

[@ElanQH]

Minneapolis? I was there too

[@Kevin-ir2ix]

it’s worth mentioning how far Jean has come as a song writer and performer on this album, feels like his most sincere and expressive music yet

[@sdgcwp]

For me I honestly think this is one of my top albums of the year. I know the crazy genre bending may be a bit much to some, but I think those were my absolute favorite tracks and most listened to out of the albums. And as somebody who did wait in line for this man, they hit so hard live.

[@MC-py7bs]

10/10 for me also your mustache be lookin crazyyyyy

[@x5p_]

its good but idk if he'll be able to top Pixel Bath tbh

[@spiderjeff5845]

This is already better imo but that’s fair. I love Pixel Bath too

[@JJforGuvnor]

This album feels like the successor to bad sports. Thats the sound i got from the teasers at least - a wayyy more mature take on his goth type songs. As somebody who’s usual favourite jean tracks are in the hiphop vain, i loved this album to bits - my aoty.

[@MysteryHandle76]

Am glad you said this Idk how much of it has to do with Lecx Stacy’s involvement but I definitely noticed on the second half of the album right after Slow Heavy Ecstasy the album sounds like what Jean wanted to make way back in 2019 when he dropped Bad Sports but didn’t have the experience, ambition or budget to pull off at the time

[@nerdysatisfaction]

I have to disagree, but I think this confirms I’m always gonna like Jean’s albums more than you. I still thank you for reviewing Pixel Bath and introducing him to me

[@daryn300]

Incorrect, it is a 10/10 album

[@KimarKurosaski]

Nice to see Jean got a good score definitely a switch up but I still liked it a lot. Just saw him on tour and the set was really good too.

[@KingofpyrosMC]

Actually I think the switchup in Black Sugar is really really strong. It was what immediately drew me to the track and made me think I had to listen to the album asap

[@ChamomileHoney]

The future from BONES really surprised me. That's actually how i discovered this album. Really loved it, makes you feel lots of things.

[@Ilikelizards_]

I had no idea who this guy was until this album and now he's one of my favorite current artists

[@lukediecidue9651]

I LOVE Jean Dawson, but didn’t care for most of this new style my favorite was Chaos now, but I LOVED his singles after… I was hoping for an evolution of that

[@emanuelscaune6220]

This album at first sounded really different,but I was listening more and now I can't stop listening to it , really great album

[@yeetyeetonthestreet-colinm1186]

those 2023 EPs have some fantastic songs man. i think they’re some of his best work

[@dmglenn11]

I think if you were following his singles and small releases, the album is in line with the experimentation. 8-9/10 for the core fans, which I am.

[@cosmogramma21]

jean is now the denzel curry of 7s😭

[@yvesorivy]

ong, especially if jean's next albums got 7 again.

[@cosmogramma21]

@@yvesorivy 7/10 is good ofc but i'm curious for a higher or lower score

[@pookiemari143]

@@cosmogramma21Pixel Bath deserved an 8☹️

[@cosmogramma21]

imo i liked chaos now more but it’s def because i listen to more grunge and metal than indie

[@IntimateAlien]

I’ve fixated so heavily on this album. It’s definitely one of my favourites releases of 2024& is one of the most unique I’ve heard in a long time

[@rhersk79]

Liked chaos now, loved this record. Tone switch is refreshing and wowing, and I think most fans see his versatility as one of his best attributes. Who needs a lane when you're just that good?

[@sssorennn]

gets better with every listen

[@bvnskee]

"It's a strong start to the record I just wonder whether or not Jean's fans will line up to this" OH BOY I AM LINED UP I LOVED IT

[@___cvrlo9947]

Idk What I Was Expecting, But WOW Did He Surprise The Hell Outta Me W/ This One

[@Chewywrinkles]

Jean Dawson is a 10/10 and I actively want him to just make what he wants. Dudes creativity and range approaches Bowie and I’ll be here for it for life.

[@Cedrou21]

It's an album that grows over time for me personally because at first I wasn't the biggest fan. Good but not as great as his other projects

[@Yo_Big_Al]

I’ve been listening since his first album, after my first listen of glimmer of god I liked it but was disappointed that it didn’t have that grungy sound in the for front. But upon multiple replays I appreciate the sound and really enjoyed the album.

[@Mattzerater]

ill take a 7/10, but i honestly think this was closer to like a strong 8 to a light 9 in my eyes

[@oatmanbecauseilikeoatmeal]

been a fan since 2020 and this one just feels like a step up imo

[@johndurant2768]

Been listening to Jean since day 1 and I’m all in on this album. Absolutely awesome and I hope he continues to grow in popularity. I’m just praying for a Jean x Mk.gee collab someday 🙏

[@treywilson9901]

Saw this album on RYM and was pleasantly surprised, given I've never heard of em

[@drhall343]

The real trinity: Melon, Unkle Adams, and Corey Feldman. ⛪️

[@wesselbindt]

Antoine you better not be implying anything secrilegious with that thumbnail

[@natanyell7189]

No Black Sugar or The Boy and The Swan on favourite tracks is crazy

[@Stefan_Gerards]

Fantano finally review an album i actually listened to challenge impossible

[@evinafk]

Bubba is my favorite off the record, probably one of my favorite Jean songs period. Also Black Sugar fucking rips! I loved that track.

[@jackely3300]

Is this the widest range of references Fantano has ever made in an album review?

[@loops9742]

when we getting machine girl

[@kodypatterson3227]

Just saw this live, it goes so hard!

[@aezidoubleu]

Houston blew me away, this album was a fun listen, i think fabtanos pretty spot on with this one

[@Dilly-sauce]

Saw him and quadeca here in Columbus and they are both fucking genius's. I can't stress enough how good of an artist Jean is

[@SnortTHC]

We need more Bones on the channel

[@bonkiozz]

my album of the year

[@nikolademitri731]

I’m a picky MF, and usually like things a little more art-fvck, but this hits a spot for me. Will need many more listens, but I like this.

[@olzzydlzzy6750]

Very enjoyable album probably one of my favorites of the year, I'd personally give it an 8 bordering on a 9. Removed that Yachty feature and a couple of songs and I'd say it's a straight 10

[@FyreNail2]

Bubba, Play Dead and Houston so good. Whole album is but those 3 are next level imo

[@xylin3683]

Gimme that machine girl review

[@optcoptc9429]

My favorite album of the year, dare i say Jean Dawson is the new The Weeknd 😮

[@miiinotaur]

Wayyyy better than the weeknd

[@drewfodoesgames]

Why did you not post this on Friday… I was hoping to yell out your score and get his reaction during his Toronto concert lmao

[@aarkive420]

Damn black sugar one of my faves even tho it’s crazy like that

[@jelanipritchard9011]

No skips. Masterpiece.

[@bastianbauer3986]

Man I love Jean but this album kinda disappointed me. I'm used to him delivering a whole experience, a vibe. But this time I can't really grasp it. This review might have changed my mind a little so I will definitely go back to it.

[@Bbinkee]

Not quite my album but not bad for sure and loved hearing Bones on it. Kind of getting swifty yucks from the online reception though...

[@shqip_sumejja]

I only found out about Jean Dawson from his collab with Kenny mason

[@bobthebuilder4928]

He’s so versatile tbh a top 10 maybe top 5 aoty so far

[@AdamDodson]

Check out The Impermanent Amber by Secret Gardens 🍁

[@samschwedl3359]

Don‘t really get the last argument for it being a light 7… you seem to have enjoyed most parts of the album and say even if the song is not hitting for you you enjoy the work and experimentation that went into it, plus you say it’s well written and produced and has some of the best vocal moments of jeans career on there. To me this sounds like an 8 from your own perspective. You then go on to say you feel like the fanbase could be overwhelmed by the variety of the musical palette and that‘s why you feel like it‘s falling short a little - therefore the light 7? Unless you summarized your own experience with it it in the score, I don‘t get why you in your review should care about the expectations of the fanbase. Still a good review but that didn‘t make sense to me. I‘m feeling a light 7 on the review😈

[@bian7744]

Was a light 8 or strong 7 imo

[@omkayyy]

love this album, his best work

[@Grrreeeeeeeeeeeew]

The third to last track on this album is the best track

[@joniboni5029]

tbh i loved the previous album but this one didnt stick. it just felt a lot more flat to me, lacking detail and stuff like that. for example, i love darlings & houstons hook melody but the verses feel like a empty one minute wait for another chorus

[@beautifly795]

happy early birthday fantony anthony 🙏❤️ Best wishes 🐟

[@lumastora]

The Impermanent Amber by Secret Gardens

[@vojtechkratochvil1071]

Glimmering autumn is upon us