Lil Ugly Mane - Volcanic Bird Enemy and the Voiced Concern ALBUM REVIEW

[@okaykanye]

so glad you decided to give the album a 7/7 fantano!!

[@Homelessman45678]

Im so glad you spoiled the review

[@Homelessman45678]

@@lostinstrumentalsproject7343 למה אתה צופה בו

[@eranjin]

@@lostinstrumentalsproject7343 מההה מה אתם עושים פה

[@shroomger5900]

jew@@Homelessman45678

[@jackmcmuscles]

Every time Ugly Mane releases music, it feels like nobody but him could make it

[@producedbykhireyakeem4340]

In a lane of his own

[@discojohn8753]

@@producedbykhireyakeem4340 he lost an ounce and a lighter in the cushion of his throne

[@lucasdavid7857]

Very handsome pfp my men

[@FBOMB_ANIMATIONS]

@@producedbykhireyakeem4340 opposite lanes 💯

[@vepply]

idkn aout that

[@jelly3374]

If this album was made by Big Beautiful Womane this would be a 10, don't lie to us

[@TheNuclearHawk]

you forgot Womane

[@bertr6m]

Lolll

[@andrevitalpardue5097]

I loved nearly every second of this one. LUM's production is such an oddly rewarding mix of moods. One of the most creative genre-bending records of the year.

[@BC_-uh5ki]

You must be new lmao

[@Donutello333]

Ikr def one of the best albums of the year and his best album to date imo

[@andrevitalpardue5097]

@@Donutello333 I got it right under Mista Thug Isolation.

[@donlad]

The only reward this album gives you is the option to turn it off

[@user-bh4ts1so1v]

@@donlad who are you?

[@uglymeez236]

Bedwetter- traumatic depression Oblivion access- angry sadness Volcanic bird enemy- apathetic sadness Love this release

[@pingu6550]

mista thug- lugubrious

[@clyde7378]

@@pingu6550 morose if you will

[@kafkabigmon]

This comment made me evaluate liluglymane in a different way. The last two weeks since I read this comment Ive listened to this album twice a day

[@ignorethismessage3424]

i don’t know if any album has ever painted such an accurate picture of how i personally experience depression. it’s not a perfect album by any means but i’m inclined to call it a 10 just for this reason

[@elliot7007]

Bro mark my words this thing is gonna age extremely well it's so fucking beautiful man

[@welshtrash4832]

Yepp I’ll see you here in 2029 talking about how this is a classic

[@tutorialeshtmlprod]

this shit is gonna go down as one of the most creative records of the decade

[@jones4452]

yea this shit is insane

[@1gnore_me.]

it's the modern "in the aeroplane over the sea"

[@stratford1]

@@1gnore_me. exactly, the lyrics on both those albums are incredible

[@CultureDTCTV]

Anthony, don't be so harsh on yourself. Don't call yourself a "little ugly man", you're beautiful

[@GeebleTron]

After his Bedwetter project and things like "Uneven Compromise", the fact that he can create a song as pretty as "Cold in Here" is insane. He's shown incredible versitility.

[@well_as_an_expert_id_say]

Been a long time since I've heard a song described as pretty, but that's pretty fitting john

[@ossamakalimi7295]

One of the greatest artists of the 21th century

[@mattjscott26]

You should add Obedient Form to that list, which he released as Vudmurk just a few weeks ago

[@orpheus6968]

I'd characterize cold in here as many things but definitely not pretty

[@saraha4172]

he’s a true genius

[@realalienhehe]

I think Anthony underrates LUM. This album is clearly a 9 or a 10 and never gets boring

[@ohianaw]

to be fair this was released when the album just came out. took me multiple listens to appreciate how good this album is

[@NeapolitanDynamite99]

AOTY of 2021 for me.

[@ZimoNitrome]

Fantano be like "I liked this album A LOT" "weak 7 / 10"

[@wiktorfraniak9618]

7/10 is a really good rating

[@symnage2722]

@@wiktorfraniak9618 considering anthony loves the guy and his past ratings, great rating from his, this is his best project in years

[@rockkiller124]

Contrarian be like

[@Dvdfco]

Joining everyone else in saying that 7/10 is a good rating.

[@manaspradhan8041]

Man's been so used to grade inflation he can't wrap his head around how 7 is a good score

[@divinevil]

I still think Anthony's review of Oblivion Access is the worst review he's ever given, so I'm glad he can appreciate Travis on his new project for the way he continues to reinvent sound and how deep he gets. Amazing writer, beyond talented producer. Ugly is the GOAT fuck the rest.

[@gallofilm]

Anthony just has consistently bad takes, it's hilarious people still watch him.

[@alphalax7747]

Why

[@HIVEMINDTV]

completely agree, been really into this record.

[@Suptom1]

❤

[@emanuelsv]

So when is the fantano collab?

[@andrevitalpardue5097]

Hell yeah! Hivemind likes Lil Ugly Mane! Wasn't expecting that!

[@yaboygabos4836]

shoutouts dignan

[@_ericc.]

Go to bed Dignan

[@vengefulfork7169]

If you are reading this years later all I gotta say is this album is a classic

[@void8656]

On God

[@djdanese]

fr

[@shaww8721]

fr

[@quoin3446]

fr

[@Charlieeee468]

fr

[@ohianaw]

This is basically Travis stuck in a surreal cartoon wonderland world discussing about depression and broken relationships. Its quite wonderful

[@jaredkunish]

Benadryl Submarine has been on repeat for me ever since the project dropped

[@Bigsludge59]

Same

[@tobiasmoodias4855]

FEELING LIKE I'M JUST A BRIDGE FOR YOU TO CROSS THE STREAM WATCH ME FALL APART AND NEVER INTERVENE BENADRYL, SUBMARINE

[@guts-7210]

This guy is very well spoken and explains things so well that you completely understand his opinion. He's gonna make it big one day.

[@sena167]

He was big for his former channel Thatistheplan. Let's see where this new direction will take him.

[@trip_the_deep]

He looks like a little boy Playing peakaboo

[@U2On3]

He has 2.5m subscribers. Is that small to you?

[@MyBeautifulDarkTwistedFantasy6]

@@U2On3 whoosh

[@olseaweedbeardye8622]

This album literally blew me away. Once I heard Human Fly, lord… I didn’t know a human could make that, man

[@andrevitalpardue5097]

Human Fly might be favorite after discard and into a life. It's so bizarre and hypnotic.

[@nwchef]

seriously human fly is just pure emotion

[@nickgilbert1314]

This album, made me miss my friends that have taken their life, or have been murdered, or overdosed. Shit choked me up and I love this album. I'm glad it was released under the ugly mane name. Tears in my eyes, and too much relatable content. Love this album

[@halfalligator6518]

yeah it has that sad vibe for sure. it's just dressed up in a bunch of quirky psychedelic bright clothing.

[@andrevitalpardue5097]

If you haven't listened to Porcelain Slightly with headphones, you haven't really lived life.

[@ThunderousChemQ27]

This album got recommended to me today and I legit listened to Porcelain Slightly 4 times in a row. It’s so good

[@poitaots5054]

@@ThunderousChemQ27 you'll love some of LUMs newer singles then. I suggest Easy Prey if you liked porcelain slightly

[@NuggetBS]

my favorite song oat

[@HotStrange]

This is honestly probably my AOTY. Lil Ugly Man is one of my favorite people to happen to music over the last 10 years and this is might be his best yet.

[@Toyu67]

I also love Little Ugly Man!

[@goncalvesdinis2327]

This is my MBDTF 6

[@requiem808]

Same

[@Clooger-]

This easily deserved an 8-9 imo. Super unique aesthetic and perfect blend of sounds. I still listen to this record heavily

[@connorlunatic77]

The first track “Bird Enemy Car” is one of the most powerful, emotional opening songs on an album I’ve heard in a while. Makes me want to cry every time.

[@treeskers]

who are you

[@greg3121]

who are you

[@jumnyum]

who are you

[@thierry.4494]

Who are you

[@nonbuddy]

who are you

[@AverageSneedEnjoyer]

LUM really went from making Throw Dem Gunz, to Slugs, to an Avalanches record

[@GeebleTron]

I got such heavy Wildflower vibes from it

[@sigmaligmaballs2306]

ugh the Redditphonics artist, really?

[@1gnore_me.]

in 20 years you will be reviewing this album for classics week, mark my words

[@NOKEEZY]

I personally admire his courage for taking on a whole completely different direction and I RESPECT IT! For an artist to grow, esp as talented as Travis, he has to expand and experiment! There can only be so much MTI before it becomes stale or repetitive, and as well as his other releases. I find myself still looking at all of travis’ catalog as something as a experience, I find myself going back into to find inspiration and can relate to his transformations via each album! THE SAMPLING!!! THIS MAN IS A GOD WHEN IT COMES TO SAMPLE CHOICE!!! I definitely fucking enjoyed every part of this project, because it came at such a random time, when something new just feels RIGHT! PROPS TRAVIS!!! I HOPE YOU ARE DOING BETTER!

[@tokitoki9156]

"LOOK AT THE ALBUM COVER" is now my new fav genre, thanks melon.

[@antisocialxy9720]

this was the soundtrack to a very bittersweet time in my life (ex moved back in town, became homeless, i was hotel hopping with her, relapsed on benzos, crashed cars, had withdrawals she cheated on me drunk whilst i was there) songs like headboard and cold in here are such amazing tracks to have nostalgia laced with

[@UrMomIsMyGirlfriend]

Bittersweet? What’s the sweet part lmao

[@BradsCollective]

Probably the only record this year I can safely say is my AOTY. There's minor nit-picks across a few tracks, but it's so wholey original that I can't help but love every second of it.

[@IJSONSINO]

Fantano is a great music analyst but sometimes he hangs on technical details and thus misses the big picture. Is lil ugly mane’s voice a bit limited? Sure. Is this the factor that matters in evaluating the record, among the many major elements that make this album a clear instant classic? Hell not

[@Benjlmao1996]

@@mitchEDITS i think because he listens to so much music he brushes past a lot of gold like this. non stop listening to music where you also must concentrate on it for your job does things to your brain

[@lattenzo4258]

if the singing took away so much he wouldnt have enjoyed most o the album he nitpicks just a few songs where he believes the limited vocals are at all a negative

[@sammo2560]

awesome record it’s an 8 imo. Just happy to see him releasing stuff again.

[@maddieb4384]

nice chz pfp 🙌

[@fntst]

light 7 wtf this album is one of the best of 2021

[@resiseven7407]

hes always ridiculously harsh on lum for no reason it's weird not that a 7 is a negative score but im talkin bout the guy who oblivion access a 5 like whats with that

[@yungstilla5685]

Album sounds exactly like the cover

[@chickenmanman]

Came back here to see how Fantano categorizes this into genres, in the description where he usually puts genre tags, he wrote: "Look at the album cover". Perfect.

[@unknownpleasures1334]

He doesn't like clapping seal cause he'll never be a seal so he won't get clapped.

[@blowbackderelict]

i love this track come ooooon

[@poitaots5054]

Seriously how does he not like that song. It's so great.

[@harbarycarbary]

AOTY for me personally.....LUM is an underground legend. Perhaps this could be his mainstream breakthrough in some ironic fashion

[@celery8315]

you can't just say he's a lil ugly mane and give him a 0 melon, that's not journalism

[@ellershellersh]

AOTY. People will look back on this record as something special.

[@filmbyaaronfang]

Was expecting Ugthony Manetano but you do you melon

[@bobbyboneless]

Albums like this don't come around too often, rated too low

[@gabedotti3716]

This album gets better with age. Kids will be discovering and loving this release for years to come. Just like what happened with Mista Thug.

[@ZeeDDD65]

I think the vocal limitations of Mane stem from emo-rap like early Lil Peep. It's definitely not a style for everyone but I think it's aesthetically valid for a depressive mood. The limited range shows such a lack of joy that the singer is failing to see the point of really projecting their self anymore. It points to introspection and self-consciousness, and I think that adds to the record's mood overall rather than some operatic climax.

[@realalienhehe]

Agree, I think melancholic and tired voice of Travis lets the instrumentals and samples shine

[@yobagoy]

exactly

[@zippy3138]

I also feel like Travis's delivery and cadence on his vocals is better than peeps and really adds a lot of depth to his records

[@j.s.7894]

Yeah this definitely feels like Hell Boy but more depraved to me

[@callimmer]

LUM's insane discography expands again

[@luker.6967]

Holy shit for whatever reason I decided to click on your channel, and it turns out you are the person who uploaded Zelooper's new album before anyone else did!! Thanks for doing that.

[@callimmer]

@@luker.6967 what a coincidence :)

[@xwavves208]

This album was a classic for me, I would say it’s a 9/10 at leasy

[@tytyty]

i cant stop listening to this album. have every day for the past 2 weeks. its like every song fits exactly how i feel at the moment. known about lum for many years but this is the most i have enjoyed one of his projects

[@k4kayfourk4]

Wishin u tha best

[@ThoseMetalingKids]

The first time I heard porcelain slightly I had to pull over my car and almost broke down crying. It just hit.

[@sachitechless]

Amazing recommendation of an album, just started listening to it after this review and I'm not even one minute and I can tell I'm going to love this.

[@unhxlysilver1688]

how'd it go

[@bengreenes4238]

LUM is one of the best artists around he has sucha. great catalog

[@isaicgarcia7665]

Listen to Mista Thug Isolation, Oblivion Access, and Bedwetter

[@harmangill2952]

what should i listen to first this album or something else?? @@isaicgarcia7665

[@aaronmanzo1684]

I’m in love with this album

[@lewisclatworthy1628]

Didnt think he was gonna review it, but so glad he did. Brilliant record

[@leoplatonist]

Great album, 8.5 for me. Really beautiful, emotionally affecting, and surprising music.

[@anthonyfoti4391]

I’m so glad you reviewed this. This album is amazing

[@SpectacularLeigh]

Pleasantly surprised that this album didn't just get blasted for vocals the entire review. It's definitely in my top albums of the year. Even if you don't enjoy that aspect still have to appreciate there are some banger tracks on the project.

[@hypnagogue]

u said porcelain slightly is a positive note? that song is pretty depressing for me, and so is the whole album. this deserves a decent 8 imo

[@highgirlfriend]

album of the year to me honestly. so incredible

[@EverythingWentSideways]

same im obsessed with this album

[@all-caps3927]

It is a brilliant take

[@scar9867]

Yes sir, hands down AOTY material.

[@soulmoney119]

Ugly Mane >>> Kendrick 🥱

[@vexirion]

my favourite oat

[@wompstopm123]

mista thug isolation was ahead of its time and still is

[@hankymakey950]

This album is literally Travis taking one of his best songs (headboard), and making an entire album in that style, and I beyond love it.

[@MatheusOliveira-fy1gk]

The underground legend is back!

[@Nicooooo254]

If this was made by peggy you would give it a 10

[@modernmusicmayhem769]

Ah yes, my favorite genre; “look at the album cover”

[@electriccoffeehello700]

An alarm clock in your neighborhood is going to have violent, temporal diarrhea and you are going to wake up and catch your breath while in a tiddlywink factory walking up a hill to fetch a pail of digitalness.

[@paul24reyes]

Many of you won’t read this but I’m honestly so proud of how far Anthony has come from having a small amount of subs to being one of the top content creators on KZbin, always grinding, and is never afraid to say what he feels. Proud of you melon, thank you for putting me onto so many new artists

[@sorenolsen9281]

Unsubscribed.

[@anthonycasnyc]

Facts bro much love 🔥💜

[@freindmaker4473]

clapping seal in worst tracks, another miss fantano, 100% an 8, some of travis' best songs

[@poitaots5054]

Forreal he does not understand good tracks sometimes. I've played clapping seal more than any other track on the album.

[@poitaots5054]

@@maxwelllegere1483 is this lil ugly manes alt account hating on himself lol fair points but idk my ears enjoy the album mane.

[@remingtongagnard4442]

Been unexpectedly jamming hard to this new record and I'm glad you covered it!! Icon of our generation tbh

[@remingtongagnard4442]

I love stock car tho anty, you wrong

[@6KNXW]

Nice to see LUM get some exposure it’s been a long road

[@gatsu.]

Its a 10/10 fight me, Yes its on Tpab level

[@realalienhehe]

It's better than TPAB

[@Nowheremovies]

solid 8 for me. been on repeat since it released and the highlights are so addicting. Could've done without a few tracks but still a great record.

[@ieatcarsyum8248]

@@Loser4 headboard, vpn, porcelain slightly, Benadryl submarine

[@Winckypoo]

Def respect melon's opinion on this, he doesn't particularly enjoy LUM's emotionless yet emotional singing and thinks its too long. But fuck man, this album just hits for me in all the right ways.

[@tdeeez09]

The melon said dance with my daughter, I told him I'd consider the offer

[@coldsweat9967]

fantano is a hack. this album is a 10

[@theginge4037]

This is the greatest album ever made

[@ilovecody7514]

This is such a great album cover. It reminds of El-P in a lot of ways.

[@sittingyak]

Most of El-P's LP covers seem spacey and full canvas iirc

[@catethps]

i see similarities with them, LUM used to be a major backpack rapper at one point and he produces all his own stuff masters of the craft the both of them

[@llamapie24]

Looks like the Full Retard music vid

[@ilovecody7514]

@@llamapie24 Exactly what I was thinking of.

[@simondanielssonmusic]

My personal favourite is "hostage master". It's such a fucking good vibe

[@bobzillagorilla]

Sorry melon this is a 9 at least

[@nage9465]

Definitely one of the highlights of the year for me. Always a treat to see the kinds of things only lil ugly mane can come up with.

[@Coachmattyj]

I think this is my favorite album of the year. Can’t stop listening to it

[@permanentmigraine]

Missed the the forest for the trees on this one dude

[@ursawuna]

thought it was a 9/10 but still glad you liked it :)

[@aahln]

Knowing your past reviews and opinions on LUM, this is a pleasant surprise

[@vamplife333]

Still pissed about your Oblivion Access review

[@awildpiizaroll]

this album sounds like the saying, "life is a circus."

[@nibyafternight1983]

"LOOL AT THE ALBUM COVER" is my new favorite genre. Thanks

[@chiquiinfinite7028]

Loving it so far!!! Need it on vinyl!!!!!!!

[@osuka6193]

its a 9 in my eyes brother thank you for giving ugly more of a platform though the fans appreciate

[@fatchickenW9999]

holy shit imagine like a lil ugly mane x jpegmafia album in the same vein as like kids see ghosts... just an emotional collage of their off kilter beats with crazy performances over them

[@Suka917]

Nah

[@Nelso5000]

​@@Suka917 fr jpeg dont come close to ugly mane

[@parsnipappendectomy]

that shit would not work bruh imma be honest. maybe if peggy was still in the ghost pop tape aesthetic but with his current style nah

[@hasanz7585]

I don't think they'd mesh well, I could be totally wrong, but I think it's wrong to expect them to make fireworks just cos they're both super experimental, outsider rappers. I'm trying to imagine it and it just feels like their styles would clash more than blend together.

[@2ogres1cup50]

That was a great review, Anthony, but can you please stop showing up at my grandmother's retirement home? She and her friends are 80+, why would they need minimalist metal wallets?

[@fantasydude4325]

I approve of this comment and Anthony’s actions

[@username-1999]

new genre just dropped

[@jalmarivartola2286]

"I liked it a lot" "Strong 6" okay bro

[@gabedotti3716]

I’m feeling a mid to strong 8 on this one. One of the best surprises of the year.

[@wawadu2117]

It has a dilapidated sway to it, like the classical Musical Melodies that we listened to when we were kids only now being revisited with the dark experiences life brings. Like going back to an old home. My Full take for myself and whoever else gives a shit: This album quickly pronounces itself as (like many other LUM albums) a cycle of negativity although a striking difference is how passive and welcoming it comes off. From the first track its an introduction to a what seems to be Travis in the midst of a deep depression, the instrumentals feel like a mix of childhood ignorance/blissfulness, like memories in musical form that contrast deeply with the apathetic self questioning vocals which hint at the beginning of a sort of atonement that he's just not ready for. Later on in the album around the halfway point the vocals do pick up in enthusiasm? (I don't know the word for it) and some record scratches are worked into the instrumentals showing glimpses of some hip hop thats been rather absent in the album. The lyrics throughout the album although able to hold unique stories of their own for every track; when listening through the albums entirety in one sitting, gave off the notion that Travis kept on singing what he was singing because its how he works through it... to anyone thats reading i'm sorry that probably made no sense.

[@whitebear4256]

IT’S A 10

[@benro6564]

calling it now new jpegmafia is going to be over a 9/10

[@vexirion]

best album oat

[@TheHdmiOccult]

The mail man in the album cover is just Fantano haunting LUM

[@rckkatansky5783]

Mista Thug Isolation a classic, change my mind

[@awfullife2407]

kinda reminds me of listening to a Why? album start to finish. think it’s more stripped back with some bits sounding like cabaret voltaire or even early blur. Cool he didn’t release under another name. Long live Travis

[@KurtWarnerMovie]

bird enemy car is easily one of my favorite songs of the year

[@5ifthaveblackat]

Its an obscure album I would say

[@medlearn05]

volcanic bird enemy 6 rainbow bridge three 8 is actually really yucky and has me feeling a little nauseous

[@realalienhehe]

RB3 is 7 for me and it's pretty damn addictive, but he did Volcanic Bird Enemy dirty, it's a 10 for me

[@hoganmchaley3042]

Clapping seal was my favorite song, But good review melon

[@chickenmanman]

Just noticed the power socket in the bottom left of the cover lol

[@abriilc]

LUM never disappoint me, honestly he's very talented and diverse