Why Do People Like This Kind Of Rock?

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I have never ever even heard of Beartooth before, however they seem to be garnering a lot of attention on KZbin with their latest songs. Today I'm going to react to Beartooth's song "Might Love Myself" and try to understand what the appeal is. Have you heard of Beartooth before?
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[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

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[@monkeyrevolution1964]

I don´t like this band at all :( I do preffer something in beetwen T.Rex , Velvet Underground , Bowie :) That´s why I LOVE My Beloved Underground and Monkey Revolution FROM BRAZIL :)

[@monkeyrevolution1964]

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[@monkeyrevolution1964]

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[@SuziQ.]

@@monkeyrevolution1964, Shameless spam, and very off putting to do. Boo, hiss.

[@adamxyz123]

@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain Meshuggah please!

[@jennifer3962]

Beartooth is a band I didn’t understand at first, but the more and more I listened to it, the more I understood why people love them. You can definitely tell when a Beartooth song is playing just by the instrumentals alone. I appreciate Caleb’s authenticity in his lyrics. I think so many people are cheering on this latest album because they are so proud and happy for him. The older albums have some painfully raw lyrics where it was clear Caleb felt as though he had no purpose, he would never feel “okay” and struggled on the daily. He finally got sober and to a point where he was done with the negativity for the first time in his career. I first thought this album could be cheesy, but you can tell he truly means the words he is singing now and worked very hard to get himself to the point where he is now, mentally.

[@dustinstarr1388]

I love Beartooth. Saw them last October. Caleb has a very raw feel to him, and sings with a pain that I think most can relate too. He's turned his life around, gotten healthy and happy, and some people don't like it. I, personally, think Beartooth has reached a new height this year and hope to see them continue to raise the bar.

[@andymohr_]

Saw them a couple years ago with DWP. Fucking phenomenal

[@whyamitheone4527]

I saw them last night.... it was great. He sounds the same live as on the record.🎸

[@bradfoster8146]

These guys have wrote so many heartfelt songs describing every single feeling and emotion. From struggle with substances (I Have A Problem), to feeling down and not knowing how to get out of the rut (the in between) and now this song and also "I was alive" they're amazing

[@marcidrechsler2886]

I was not a big fan of this band at first. I can tell you this band is amazing. They are beyond thankful for their fans & interact with them. This band sounds exactly the same live as they do on their cds. They change things up but there is nothing fake about Beartooth. He writes about his life and experencies that is why it is so heart felt. ❤

[@kevinkthedj]

I love how Justin breaks down these songs, how certain parts are utilized, and how the performance inflections are important. I love this.

[@bsetal22]

They are just incredible live. Caleb goes so hard. Many great tunes..let's go.

[@soup8786]

Yeah different band live

[@hops2099x]

I think this proves my theory that all the metal heads I grew up with secretly liked catchy pop tunes just as much as my sister did… it’s why you go to metal shows now and they play Backstreet Boys pre show and the crowd always pops for it…

[@170skeith]

I can guarantee that's the case some people feel ashamed of what they like and hide parts of it but I guarantee if you went through their CD cases you'd find at least a burnt CD with pop on it that they would claim was only for parties or something but they would listen to it often

[@hmn4466]

Justin, I feel that this song is personal for Caleb. He has been in a journey for being sober for a while, has talked a lot about that over last months. It's really intersting because as you mentioned is personal for him and that song really hits hard when he say "chemistry is changing, emotions rearranging... I think I might love myself" for those that have been following him over the years. Also, the riffs are really catchy for this one.

[@RANDALL_MARS]

It invokes the feeling of being a collector of fruit shaped soaps… in the dark…

[@kingsizeblues616]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@MunchyDragon]

One of the things for me is that I listened to beartooth before this album and in dark times found companion in their music This new album is so full of hope and turning a mental health corner so it hypes me up to hear him so freed

[@jjames6990]

Ole Caleb was also in legendary crabcore band AttackAttack Never forget

[@AvocadoAffogato]

#neverforget

[@josemesa2934]

I’ve been listening to him since those days. First songs I ever heard from him were the revolution and smokahontas. I digged it then, then one day saw a music video come out for “I have a problem” from his new band beartooth and I was blown away

[@3.eRicc_]

Theyre album “Below” is a very good album. Caleb is a solid dude and vocalist, and this new direction the band is going is making him happy, so im happy for them.

[@slipknotmetal8101]

Totally agree. It’s nice to see them take different takes of styles ranging through their albums.

[@DabbyPeaceShow]

I love Beartooth. I think part of what I love so much is it's so purely Caleb, he puts his cards on the table. The sound and core message has changed so much since he got sober and fit (he didn't lose all his t-shirts in a fire, I think he's just very proud of how far he's come) So now you almost get this juxta position of super positive heavy rock. Screams of "I'M EXACTLY WHO I WANT TO BE" are not lyrics you'd ordinarily expect from this genre of music. Then you contrast that with say the song "Afterall" and it was screams of "There's not an ounce of hope inside of me, I wanna die before I fade away" Love them

[@raleighsinclair1012]

His vocals and emotions are top 10! Absofreakinglutely LOVE Beartooth

[@seanmillsox]

Give the track ‘Disease’ a listen. The drop into the first chorus is a thing of simple beauty.

[@seanmillsox]

Also, ‘Riptide’ off the latest album is bonkers good.

[@MYcoloradoplateau]

Or Doubt Me. That's the first one I heard and it really hits.

[@dmvancorbach]

The chorus on "No Return" is a masterpiece.

[@justinmoraal4764]

@@MYcoloradoplateau I saw them on the 19th in Toronto and crowd surfing to Doubt Me has to be a peak in my life.

[@justuswilson9137]

I think you'd love old Beartooth, it's much more raw and organic sounding! I'd love a reaction to "The Lines" off their first record

[@M4GG0TK1NG]

Old Beartooth was actually rock. New stuff is just straigh generic pop

[@williamr3840]

​@@M4GG0TK1NG So they've gone backwards.

[@robertTUBEbrazeau]

@justuswilson9137 just gave the first record a cursory listen. partly sounds like soundgarden combined with mr. bungle/FNM.. but when his vocal clears up it goes downhill for me.. like kids power punk meets sad-boy emo

[@UndeadOmens]

you know you're an elitist metalhead when you're calling metal "straigh generic pop." Only a metalhead can be stupid enough to think metalcore sounds just like generic pop music by Justin Bieber or Ed Sheeran@@M4GG0TK1NG The band hasn't even changed their sound. Since the beginning they were doing heavy metalcore and catchy hard rock and pop punk choruses like A Day to Remember.

[@adamxyz123]

Exactly this!

[@StacyODell]

Best thing about this band is that my car radio only shows the first 8 characters of an artist's name (Beartoot)

[@franchescawinchester1037]

I hate that Beartoot made me cackle

[@omegasobsessions]

Lmao

[@Thesarcasticmailman]

Great review!!! So glad you've got a youtube channel!

[@anarchy030]

He wrote this album after getting sober and working on himself and it definitely shows in the songwriting.

[@sebbyskywalker]

contemporary metal bands have run the well of depressing lyrics dry as fuck in recent years, if you want an album that speaks to your state of mind whether it's depression, stress, anxiety, heartbreak, grief, loss, mourning, all that shit then there's like almost 20 years worth of metal albums from metal bands to chose from, and Beartooth is definitely one of those bands but lately with this new album it's so great to actually hear someone in this genre actually be going thru a good time for once their new album The Surface is essentially a pop metal album with how heavy it is but also how happy and positive and uplifting the lyrics are

[@Parker--]

If you want positivity in metal or rock you should listen to some Japanese bands. Nemophila's Rise or Raitei, Band-Maid's Reincarnation or Warning!, or Lonesome Blue's Face the Fear are great examples of not only positivity but motivational positivity.

[@caden2727]

@@Parker--especially ONE OK ROCK!!! Man I can’t get enough of them,

[@vitalsteve1]

when were metal band lyrics depressing? i find most/all to be uplifting ¯\_(''-)_/¯

[@caden2727]

@@vitalsteve1 unless you are listening to Disney metal covers, most of them are very depressing

[@senditkevin]

Opal In Sky is another great one if you want positive uplifting lyrics but a HEAVY sound.

[@stealmenace]

Another good breakdown. It is not a bad song, has a lot going on. It is interesting how they include a mix of genres, and as you put it "dynamic flexing"

[@ROCK-vl5yw]

Oh please don't go there

[@BeeBeneficial]

Fellow Beartooth fan here! Absolutely loved the way you broke the whole song down. It may not be everyone's taste but I for one love Beartooth's sound even from the first album where it was much more raw and heavy. I would love to see more if you ever planned on doing more. Top Bloke as always Justin 👍

[@ROCK-vl5yw]

It's popy like little children would listen to there's no spirit to the music it's not really music

[@JesGucci]

„He‘s not wearing much else!“ 🤣🤣🤣

[@stevej_in_20815]

You nailed it on Caleb's authenticity, and I absolutely *love* that my 13-year-old has songs from them with such positive messages to sing along to!!! I hope they (the band) realize that delivering equal parts intensity and positivity will make a difference in how some kids get through life - music connects with one's soul and can affect their mental outlook/health in a powerful way! Hopefully they'll be around again soon and it won't be a school night and I won't have a show to play myself!!!🤘

[@cramx3]

Saw them just last week on their basically completely sold out US tour. They definitely moved a bit more on the poppy side with some of the new singles, but they are more of a metal core band than rock band. I like how you picked up on him being honest. I think this song is very honest about his feelings as he's been very open about his struggles and the recent turn around.

[@susanoakley7322]

See them in Sacramento later this month❤

[@scottwatson6053]

Hearing the whole crowd scream I'M EXACTLY WHO I WANT TO BE is an amazing experience at their live show

[@wingy252]

Bilmuri is another band that blossomed out of Attack Attack, I think in a few years a ton of bands will be following the direction of Bilmuri's style. Amazing live as well just like Beartooth

[@stircrxzy5593]

Yessssss a million percent, would be amazing to see what Justin makes of them! Particularly their recent wee country lilt and getting Mitchell Tenpenny to scream at the end of the track!

[@wingy252]

@@stircrxzy5593 Yesss! If you haven't check out some of Bilmuri's pro shot live shows the addition of saxophone on their tracks is just amazing. Especially on tracks like Thicc Thiccly

[@shona5512]

Fucking love Bilmuri the music, the sound, the unconventional song titles, the personality behind the music.. Johnny is just a delightful person.

[@sfmikica]

Damn, it would be a blast if Justin covers Bilmuri

[@tamamakiiti587]

muri naysh

[@THE_Dodge_Morningstar]

😂I have a confession... I really just watch these to hear Justin sing the opening.

[@monkeyrevolution1964]

Indeed , Lol kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2qYZXmLosp3aa8

[@micro-babe]

I've been a huge Beartooth fan for years. What's crazy is this is them mellowed out. I always appreciate how much Caleb gives his all into his vocals and honestly he's crazy talented. He came up in the mall emo boom of the 2000s and used to play keyboard in Attack Attack. He's been in the game for quite a while now.

[@pallettown3358]

when he said "it's almost like an EMO performance" I laughed irl lmao as he doesn't know Caleb was in Attack Attack

[@chloeryanvtuber]

dramatic irony

[@Nicolasmondragon707]

Justin Fucking Hawkins Rides Againnnnn!!!! 🎸🤟🏽🎶🎶🎶

[@chriscunningham8703]

againnnnn!

[@Dave---M]

Ha ha! I sang it as I read it.

[@chriscunningham8703]

@@Dave---M So did I 🤣🤣🤣

[@667neighbourofthebeast]

​@@Dave---M😂

[@williamr3840]

The Hawk! :0o

[@punkydoo]

This song means so much more when you know Caleb's past and his journey up to this point. I personally find him incredibly inspiring, and I love to hear positivity in this genre. That being said, there's a place for the pain too. Music is cathartic for the listener, but even more so for the artist.

[@justintrice3565]

I enjoyed listening to this review fr. Great job

[@Wildatheart81ridesagain]

Never heard of this band, there's something quite raw about the interchange between the pop and emo/metal it's almost like a look at us, we can do both kind of kick in the face. Reminds me a little (a pinch) like the sort of thing Linkin Park did, that crossover works so well with this type of voice. Going to go and have a listen to see what else they have come up with. Thanks Justin, another band to add to my ever growing list.

[@AvocadoAffogato]

Give Bilmuri a listen too! Caleb & the lead singer of Bilmuri were in Attack Attack! together and the ways they both branched out from their start is impressive.

[@tobyappel8966]

Beartooth is fantastic! Glad to see you check them out.

[@kennymorris6329]

I can't get past the flash dance headband. Kind of Creed meets Corey Feldman...

[@MullilluM]

In a world where hundreds of bands are doing this "radio metalcore" thing. Beartooth is one of the best among them.

[@austynkozak4073]

one of my favorite bands of all time

[@jameswulf]

My favorite band!! Thank you!

[@mdenison2567]

would love for you to do another beartooth video reacting to an older tune, maybe In between or the lines. some of the still melodic and poppy but less synthy, grittier stuff. great vid as always

[@chloeryanvtuber]

he doesnt even have to go back too far to find something gritty. Literally the album right before this one is full of that LOL

[@yourdaddy9622]

Beartooth’s documentary “We all have sugar in our tanks” is pretty Beartooth.

[@dmvancorbach]

I just started the video- regardless of what is said I fucking love Beartooth. Caleb just lays it all out there and it really looks like their loving every second. Maybe a unpopular opinion- but I think Below is fantastic

[@chloeryanvtuber]

yeah below was a great album, heavy and melodic

[@MrRichieRides]

Kaleb also use to be in Attack Attack! Way back in the day too!! Which is crazy to see how far he’s come but this album was FUCKING AMAZINNG!!!!!!

[@kenthart7519]

The emotional growth and authenticity over the course of their discography is what's doing it

[@asjeble]

Can you do a podcast about The Cult? Didn't see them in ages until i stumblle upon them again. So F%&*ng great!!

[@TheLocalZeroChannel]

Well, i don't know about Beartooth, but i DO love your grape purple velvet jacket over that pale yellow shirt. Lovely.

[@samcrihfield4744]

That jacket is fucking awesomeness embodied

[@camdencantwell846]

wait until he hears stick stickly

[@garethhestetune5001]

Caleb has been working on his singing for years so this is like him showing off how far hes come from depression and more.

[@DylNyeTheDrummerGuy]

Been listening to Beartooth since they dropped “I have a problem” and this last album grew on me for sure.

[@pappachook]

Love how you can always say something positive towards music that i despise.

[@simmysimmy3748]

😂

[@SuziQ.]

I would prefer a united front against produced pop from we whose ears are nearly bleeding right now.

[@Penfolds5]

​@@SuziQ.People's Front of Judea? 😅

[@williamr3840]

​@@SuziQ.Processed pop. :0)

[@williamr3840]

​@@Penfolds5 Judean People's Front! :0)

[@luizfernandopereirajeremia6405]

My favourite band and album right now

[@conors4430]

I think the biggest travesty is you have an entire culture and generation that has grown up with autotune and overproduction being so normal that they actually think that somebody who isn’t being autotune can’t sing. When it’s the other way around. And before anybody says anything, if there’s no problem with allowing autotune and post production to justify your career, then why don’t any of these artists own up to the fact honestly? You have a 15-year-old, asking their parents to pay $150 to watch somebody that they are convinced is talented who is on stage being pitch corrected live and not being honest about that fact. I love dance and trance music, but at least none of those singers are actually pretending to be Completely natural without effects. Bands like this try to have it both ways. If you don’t think what you’re doing is a problem, then own up to it. If you don’t, it’s just fake, if you are fake, at least be honest about it, if people choose to part with their money when they know it, that’s on them.

[@BobTheAnimeDude]

You can tell that there is no pitch correction.

[@jdtheprophet]

One of my favorite bands. They have an interesting dual type of music. It goes from ass kicking thrash to super catchy riffs with a grooving rhythm section. But hands down, the best part of Beartooth are the messages they bring lyrically. Very raw, a blend of hopeless and hopeful, really empowering stuff. Even the heaviest of their songs can get me choked up

[@paulbrown3724]

Hello Justin,it reminds me of what's brown and sounds like a bell!

[@jonathanlee2948]

Not a band I ever listened to but I went to a show of theirs with my friend and I can say they play a HELL of a live set.

[@heatherjane910]

Now I have to return to the helmet hair video 😅

[@titusbc]

I actually like a fair amount of their more recent stuff (last two albums).

[@kreavixminis8272]

The hair in the previous video looked like “I just got out of the bath” style - and it was in London. So helmet hair from snowboarding? What did I miss? 😊

[@drmonk604]

You can still see some snow round his nose if you look closely, only true rock stars can afford to go “snowboarding” 🏂☃

[@barbarabrundage4625]

There actually are places in London where you can ski and snowboard indoors.

[@williamr3840]

​@@barbarabrundage4625 The Houses of Parliament! :0)

[@rfrank4107]

It was bound to happen that someone found the lost recording footage from “Boogie Nights”… At least the Marvelous 3 returned to save the season. Hopefully the Darkness will return soon as well.

[@ROCK-vl5yw]

So true

[@JustinUrban1]

Oh man!! Avid snowboarder here! I’d Love to see a Justin Hawkins Rides Again - in the powder edition 😁🙃🙃

[@robgillard9579]

Sunshine from the new album you've got to listen to

[@a1rabidfox341]

I wonder if he’s seen the crabcore meme of attack attack. I think Justin would respect the shit out of Caleb’s career.

[@cherylhurst7093]

Love the purple jacket.

[@chad_01]

Sounds like 30sec to mars..

[@bryguy87]

Man… one of my all time favorites lead singers reviewing my new favorite bands..(BMTH, BearTooth) and saying positive thing about them. It’s like the rock Gods giving their blessings. ❤

[@adamxyz123]

Beartooth are great. Very good live band too.

[@missinbrain]

I think that’s a fun record!

[@lezzpaul]

The current style of music is to layer as many things as possible, especially vocals. I like it, it tickles my nerves. Use every possible sound wave that can coexist without cutting another one out! (And I also adore Beartooth.)

[@ragman1960]

Sea surfing 🏄 and crowd surfing 🏄 What a genius 😂🎸

[@GS44691]

Disney workers throw themselves into their roles every day. Their incomes depend upon it.

[@notavictim2007]

To me this feels like beartooth doing The Band Camino

[@alessandrogiacomini6853]

Goooood evening Justin! Will you make a podcast regarding your recent rides again tour? If yes when? Thanks mate!

[@fac51nh]

I was taught If you can't say anything nice don't say anything at all... not my cup of tea ....

[@Deadlytenor21]

Justin Hawkins and the Chocolate factory vibes going with the clothing choices in this vid XD.

[@ROCK-vl5yw]

He's a queen

[@rachaelsevern8465]

Its like they are crossed between 1975 & fallout boy. Sounds awesome, thanks for another interesting vid Justin, you do crack me up. 😂😂

[@neonwired4978]

i don't get the comparison to 1975 at all.

[@ROCK-vl5yw]

Led zeppelin is much better

[@xshadowscreamx]

The bad era of fallout boy

[@MariaFrancesca]

Purple! Nice! You're one of those people who look good in all colors.

[@moirashanks5860]

Nice suit sir 🕺👌

[@RemyVorender]

The new Beartooth album is fantastic. I like feeling happy.

[@ronbactad8085]

Poppy hills overlooking a dark heavy steel mill 🎶

[@ragman1960]

Boyzone meeting Pop/rock

[@R-Dub241]

Caleb is one of my favorite musicians ever. I’m not a huge fan of Beartooth’s newer stuff m, personally, but it’s extremely well done. But he’s an incredibly talented artist and I respect him a great deal.

[@kylesweeney9177]

I like " Bad Listener". Pretty cool.

[@MadMikeRus90]

Love Beartooth! If you get the chance, review “I Was Alive” off that same album! 😀

[@midasmusicco.5192]

Heard it all before. Great production, decent video performance, that’s it for me

[@anotheradict]

that 'whooo' made me laugh hard...

[@skast3r]

I've never been able to get in to Beartooth. No idea why. Funny thing is whenever Caleb makes a cameo in someone else's song it tends to be excellent (Action! by Don Bronco comes to mind). This song is pretty mild compared to their older stuff, and it's good I just... I still don't find myself drawn to them! 😅

[@wingy252]

You should hear his cameo on Bilmuri's Thicc Thiccly then :D

[@djuengst2000]

New headphones?

[@David-uc6sg]

Beartooth is legit.

[@mariecee2263]

Love your velvety blazer ❤

[@stevenchartier5603]

I love the song they did on series xm live. Sounded great

[@susanoakley7322]

“I Was Alive.” You should listen to “Better Me” with county/rock dude, Hardy. It slaps❤

[@billysobolik]

I love Beartooth's first album. They were the first band I ever moshed to so they're near and dear to me. I was pretty disappointed with their following work, but Caleb at least seems to be in a happier place in his life and thats what's important.

[@Fatal_Jinx]

The only bear tooth song I really know and love is inbetween

[@obscurevisions91]

Beartooth used to be a way heavier band, theyve changed their style, but caleb is really happy and healthy now so i am happy for him.

[@sues6944]

Love your suit. Suit you, sir! 💜

[@alee7275]

First glance at that thumbnail I thought that was Caleb the singer from Kings Of Leon

[@ozzyzion]

SURFACE was one of my top 2 albums of 2023 (CREEPER "Sanguvorie" edged it out by like 10 plays) I hope just gets to hear the full album and back catalog. Would love to see what he thinks about them as a whole.

[@leveldk]

The Lines (Low Gain Mix) is actually pretty good.

[@kalinyorgov4068]

they are very cool, latest stuff are more poppy happy stuff. Saw them live few years ago, they put great live show worth the money!

[@mirapiccolo6601]

I love your outfit with the great Prince's fav colors.....