Xen is one of my favourite Northlane songs ever, just such a vibe.
@chrisp.142 жыл бұрын
That chorus is just epic.
@DJENTISNTNOTAGENRE2 жыл бұрын
Same! I can't get it out of my damn head and I wouldn't want to!
@rubenkriel16272 жыл бұрын
100% agreed
@Lewapolis2 жыл бұрын
Just breathe in, savor the taste
@Shiftimusknob2 жыл бұрын
This album has been on repeat for me.. it’s rare these days when an album actually feels like a cohesive piece of music. And not just a bunch of songs smashed together. It all ebbs and flows, and still keeps a common theme and vibe going through 13 tracks. Also my favorite song literally changes everyday, I can’t even pick one. My new favorite reactor channel for sure, looking forward to more from you! 🤘🏻🤘🏻
@ryanpatlover42412 жыл бұрын
Obsidian is the best track on the whole record, one of my favorite all time songs EVER. The EPIC mixing and the wall of sound element with perfect drumming and guitar sounds. Immaculate
@DJENTISNTNOTAGENRE2 жыл бұрын
When the lo-fi guitar riff starts in the background to build up the song, I get chills every time and that chorus is insanely cathartic 🙏
@azidihaqeem78822 жыл бұрын
Dark solitaire is great too💯👍
@azidihaqeem78822 жыл бұрын
Marcus low growl vocal part is brutally
@azidihaqeem78822 жыл бұрын
@@DJENTISNTNOTAGENRE Marcus said that carbonized and dark solitaire is the hardest song to wrote in obsidian album 💯🔥👏😁
@ScreenSpidah Жыл бұрын
Not to mention the multi-layered "breakdown" at the end. I just love how they hit you with the first wave, and then bring in the cavalry to knock down the rest of your expectations; no mercy
@connorearly17782 жыл бұрын
I am only 8 minutes into the review watching your Echo Chamber reaction and I had to pause it to come comment this. I'm impressed with this video and your format. The review after each song, having time stamps for us, and having your reviews from the singles play are huge plusses for me. Awesome work. Earned a sub and a like from me my man.
@SteveOGRock2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Connor! I’m so pleased to hear you like the choices I’ve made here. I try to make the videos that I myself want to see so great to hear I’m not alone in this 😄 This is actually the first time I’ve done a full album video (minus “Clockwork” here). I’m definitely going to be doing this again for albums I’m keen to check out in full. For example: when Architects drop their next album I’ll definitely do the same. Cheers for the sub! See you in another video!
@connorearly17782 жыл бұрын
@@SteveOGRock I almost didn't subscribe because clockwork wasnt included in this..... Jk. Dude seriously awesome video and keep up the content. I will be paying attention from here on out. If I was able to get one request in...please PLEASE check out Polaris if you have not already. Masochist, Pray for Rain, and The Remedy are some of my favorites. You will not be disappointed. Do it. Trust me. Polaris is the future of metal. Cheers brother.
@SteveOGRock2 жыл бұрын
I fucking LOVE Polaris. “Consume” and “Voiceless” are two absolute faves of mine. Had the pleasure of seeing them live a couple times back in 2019 I think it was? They are immense.
@danielzimmer37502 жыл бұрын
What I adore about this album is that there's not THE ONE song that sticks out or makes the match. Everybody seem to have their own favourite track. I couldn't even decide. If people don't like it, it's okay, but then they should just go ahead and listen to Quantum Flux forever.
@attrition712 жыл бұрын
love this comment.
@vicenzomartinelli4521 Жыл бұрын
EXACTLY
@waterandbridgesmusic2 жыл бұрын
Saw these guys live with Sleep Token and Plini on Saturday and can safely say their live performance is disgustingly good. 100% agree with you that they outdo themselves in person. They make albums like this and Alien, which are so solid after being run through the production mill, absolutely pop in person. It was like a rave with guitars. The light work and pyrotechnics was something I haven't seen since much bigger bands like Parkway or Architects last toured here. First of your videos i've see, and love your format. Thanks for the fun reaction!
@pljpmas16232 жыл бұрын
I probably listen to this album 4 or 5 times a week. Love it. So good, every time and still finding new elements to their mix. Looking forward to them hitting Europe asap!
@SteveOGRock2 жыл бұрын
Same!
@AlexRaiu2 жыл бұрын
I'm going in Germany to see them with Architects and Sleep Token... ffs XD absolutely my top 3 bands right now in the same concert... who the hell thought it can be actually possible O.O
@catcs2 жыл бұрын
Obsidian gives me chills every time. My favourite Northlane song at the moment I think. In my opinion this "talking heads" style brutal moment is exactly what the album needed and it's placed perfectly.
@SteveOGRock2 жыл бұрын
Yeah for sure, just when you think “oh I guess they won’t have a heavy song like Talking Heads on this one…” BAM! Haha.
@chrisp.142 жыл бұрын
That bass line in the verse parts of Nova is insane.
@trfmusic9022 жыл бұрын
I agree!
@moseygosey Жыл бұрын
I wasn't sure if that was bass or a synth?
@craigbillow2 жыл бұрын
👏👏👏 This was everything I was hoping for. The front half of the record was just beginning to feel a little samesey but then it took some creative mellow turns that broke up the dynamics and gave it some very nice texture. I won't go track-by-track, but Xen/Cypher/Nova was the highlight of this record for me. That trio worked so well together. This is a strong contender for my AotY list. Loved getting to listen to this with you. Great stuff. Thanks for taking the time to make this.
@SteveOGRock2 жыл бұрын
Yes, there was starting to be a risk of “these are all dance groove with some heavy” but then it definitely got interesting in later tracks. Although it came out a while ago, Plenty is still a contender for fave track for me. But Cypher, Xen, Obsidian are corkers. And Echo Chamber actually. And I love Carbonized. Damn it’s a good album haha.
@patan932 жыл бұрын
cypher had me hooked
@SteveOGRock2 жыл бұрын
Those gaps in the grooves riff section early on are so fucking good.
@ScreecerRuLeZ2 жыл бұрын
Cypher is actually about the character from Matrix. Makes sense when you follow the lyrics and makes the song even more badass.
@VooRst902 жыл бұрын
i started liking them around mesmer, Alien and Obsidian have me hooked.
@ph-fi7qo2 жыл бұрын
Yeah mean, you mentioned Massive Attack. Nova really sounds like a 90's trip-hop song.
@paraweld98382 жыл бұрын
The album has so many songs that pair together to create great stories, either as a whole album or in trios, great album, above the rest that just cram songs together
@SteveOGRock2 жыл бұрын
It’s brilliant. I can’t stop listening to it.
@Allstar442 жыл бұрын
Great reaction vid mate. One of the best. Xen - soo uplifting, Obsidian - terrifyingly satisfying
@DrewPwnage2 жыл бұрын
Chyper and Obsidian are my two favorites
@zaccharlton23002 жыл бұрын
I don't think people realise how genuinely impressive Northlane is at creating music. They are all so musically talented and evolve even more every album.
@toxendon2 жыл бұрын
The breakdown after the quote in Cypher made this album of the year for me I don't care whatever else comes out
@SteveOGRock2 жыл бұрын
I have Cypher on a loop some days. It’s sick.
@azidihaqeem78822 жыл бұрын
This album is their best work 💯
@ELPrahGungame2 жыл бұрын
Nova reminds me a lot of Moby - Porcelain
@Cruzbotix2 жыл бұрын
Literally had to pause the album playthrough with my friend last night and ended up searching "eh eh eh whomah" on google to pleasantly find porcelain because Nova reminded me so much of this song I remembered hearing when I was like 10. Nice ear my friend.
@gSWG3R2 жыл бұрын
Yeah Jonathon, the bassist and basically writer of most of these songs and creator of most of their synths specifically said moby was an influence on Nova.
@alexxturkk2 жыл бұрын
omfg i thought i was the only one okay good i'm not crazy lmao
@cesaralonso882 жыл бұрын
Agree, searching for this comment
@seoz7742 жыл бұрын
Great reaction mass respect
@lhid2 жыл бұрын
I comment really, REALLY rarely myself, but as much as I love Northlane and this album, I loved every single bit of this video! You earned a new loyal fan, man, I enjoyed every second of this video and for sure looking forward into your content. Keep it up!
@SteveOGRock2 жыл бұрын
Lin, very kind of you to take the time to send this comment my way. It’s enormously appreciated. Great to have you here!
@azidihaqeem78822 жыл бұрын
My favourite song in obsidian album is dark solitaire
@cesaralonso882 жыл бұрын
Your reaction to Obsidian is priceless 😂😂😂😂 (yeah, is freaking great) Nice video reacting and reviewing to the whole album
@FenraiTheFurry Жыл бұрын
The whole album is good, but Is This A Test has to be my favourite, it just goes hard
@SteveOGRock Жыл бұрын
It's a cracker. Relentless beat in that one.
@nicholaspasi9519 Жыл бұрын
Finally someone who doesn’t pause on every Two second 🙏🏻
@SteveOGRock Жыл бұрын
I get a few people commenting saying they hate that I talk over the music, but I try to listen to the songs as intended: continuously from start to finish. And then also try to express what’s going through my head in my first time reactions. For some it seems to strike the right balance. Glad you’ve found it worthwhile Nicholas!
@loatheweb2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve! Enjoyed it :)
@saranaturegirl123 Жыл бұрын
What an album. I'll be listening to that again- cheers 👍
@alexkenley1 Жыл бұрын
awesome reactions and analysis dude. subbed
@SteveOGRock Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@vagrantender5 ай бұрын
The title track is easily one of the best title tracks I've ever heard of
@cloudrise2 жыл бұрын
I got big Savage Garden vibes from Nova 😅
@SteveOGRock2 жыл бұрын
Savage Garden! Jaysus, good pull haha. They had a couple cracking tunes they did.
@azidihaqeem78822 жыл бұрын
Not savage garden but linkin park minutes to midnight album vibe 💯
@azidihaqeem78822 жыл бұрын
Inamorata also got linkin park vibe 💯
@dandan0o02 жыл бұрын
I'm SO glad someone else heard Savage Garden when listening to Nova! I instantly put on ''I Knew I Loved You'' right after LMAO
@DJENTISNTNOTAGENRE2 жыл бұрын
Another KZbinr did a track by track review of this album and said the same thing about Nova! When he mentioned it, I had a "holy shit" moment because I haven't heard anyone mention that band since I was like 12 lol. Definitely big Savage Garden vibes and I'm cool with that ✌️
@Carapherneliality2 жыл бұрын
Inamorata is beautiful
@drzeissler2 жыл бұрын
TRANCE-CORE AWESOME!
@benedwards30152 жыл бұрын
just found this band a little ago really like them good review! could you review Ascent of the Blessed by caliban? not sure if you really take requests but it would be really cool if you did! again really cool review keep up the good work thanks!
@guitartonetopia2 жыл бұрын
Xen is just wow
@apollolinaire26072 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous album, bit of a grower however. Inamorata is unnecessary in my opinion, but Xen, Cypher, Is this a test? and Echo Chamber still hit super good when they come up!
@SteveOGRock2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I have to agree that Inamorata is the weak link in the album. But others are just epic.
@SteveOGRock2 жыл бұрын
Nice profile pic! w o r s h i p
@apollolinaire26072 жыл бұрын
@@SteveOGRock Haha, thanks! Worship as well brother!
@barbiejm21 Жыл бұрын
The only thing I'm upset about is that Obsidian is too short 😅 God it's amazing!!!
@SteveOGRock Жыл бұрын
It’s sooooo good still
@siennac93902 жыл бұрын
It's a viiiibeeee
@phillipa19635 ай бұрын
is it weird I get some incubus vibes sometimes with this album?
@TheDrakorSynn2 жыл бұрын
For some reason I think dark solitaire belongs in a pokemon game...
@stevehercules73722 жыл бұрын
Hey Steve. You need to react to Tim Foust from Home Free singing Will you still love me tomorrow/stay.
@ThePwig10 ай бұрын
Did clockwork just get missed?
@synystergates36012 жыл бұрын
Please reaction alip ba ta again,, stil god the blues