Neon Indian - VEGA INTL. Night School ALBUM REVIEW

[@mariofan010]

You know after 6 years I really realize how much of a masterpiece this album is and how ahead of it’s time it was

[@SamIsNotACritic]

Slumlord is one of the best songs of the decade imo

[@aidanpottz8]

Agreed

[@skiwlkr9928]

All time*

[@invisiblecurious856]

And glitzy hive

[@Bfr3shBrian]

I still like chillwave. *shrugs shoulders*

[@MollyMelduskova]

+Brianstorm No need to shrug. You're never alone in your love of Chillwave.

[@38Gaucho]

+Molly Melduskova Whoa, pump the brakes, he said he LIKES chillwave.

[@NicoleHam]

+Brianstorm its kind of like a girl I'm still in love with but everyone's telling me she's garbage ..

[@TylerLethersin]

He didn't put the label "Chillwave" on his album/Music, the Internet did. So continue to like it.

[@kevinsantana562]

Nicole Ham for real

[@tru_spartan_117]

I love Alan Palamo, he's such an awesome guy.

[@MegaDringus]

Of all of the most underrated albums I've heard in all of my years, THIS album is the most underrated.

[@holidaycomplex]

he listed this as one of the best albums of the decade

[@showbizcec4985]

In what video? I couldn’t find it in his Best Albums of the 2010s.

[@joaquin5929]

@@showbizcec4985 yes, it's in that video. somewhere between 200-100 lol

[@letopcat2618]

This album changed my taste in music and ultimately shaped me. This album will always be amazing to me, even it being years old at this point.

[@Ironman79]

Era Extraña was good to me.

[@rockkiller124]

+TwiliteSpeedball79 This album was better imo

[@tbanks201276]

This album sounds like one long song in my opinion. Alot of the sounds are repetitive. Era Extraña was nostalgic and every song had its own sound.

[@michaelare]

+Daniel Aucallanchi no no he has a point dude. The mix on this album objectively does let the flow of the album seem super seamless and to the point that it almost makes every song run together into one big one. Era Extraña definitely had a little more individuality on tracks in terms of the mixes not all running together as much. Still that warm lo fi-ish mixing on both records but you can't just say he's wrong, that's just poor etiquette.

[@michaelare]

That's all you had to say initially, there was no reason for the nope.

[@Apathesis0]

I loved Era Extraña and the mood it has. I like the depressing and nostalgic feeling of it. it was also consistently good. this album's production annoyed me. too much phaser and compression. and not as consistent.

[@CheckeredFedora]

I did actually enjoy Neon Indian's last project, Era Extrana, but I'm impressed by this album. This was the right direction to go. It's fun, catchy, occasionally tacky (but in a way I really enjoy). "Slumlord" is my shit.

[@saint2972]

Era Extrana was really great

[@ImpendingRiot83]

This is still one of the greatest albums ever made.

[@xkumanekox]

CHILLWAVE IS STILL STRONG IN 2016.

[@TheEpicImpaler]

2017 and still going strong.

[@NotAnjiin]

Raul Mejia Yep

[@whatsurbev9868]

2019 for me 🗣

[@doydivision3984]

Kind of dead 2020

[@frm2186]

Xsess Monkee 2 wrong

[@naomiomiom]

dang, can't believe he didn't mention news from the sun. fantastic closing track imho

[@budgeonara]

Same here. It sounded straight up like a prince and the revolution track. I actually tricked people by saying "have you heard this prince song before?"

[@tokenofdevotion]

It's a great song and I totally dig the vibe out of it. Perfect nostalgia

[@LucasStrandell]

Damn, Annie is one of my favorite songs off the album.

[@onvx]

As someone who doesn't give a shit about lyrics, this is one of the best albums I've heard in years. I've had it on repeat since it released and it still sounds fresh every time. I agree with you on the cover as well, it's so eye-catching.

[@beefsupreme8605]

I genuinely expected you to trash this album. I don't know why, I've never watched your videos before, but I actually really enjoyed your video. I'm going to dig into your other stuff! Let me just throw in that I disagree with you on Street Level, it's one of my favorites on the album.

[@s_u_l_f_u_r]

This album came out when I was in school and I LOVED it then. It became my comfort album, all of the songs were a vibe, my fave was 61 Cygni Ave. I had so much anticipation for what he would come up with for his next album and then… well, I guess I’ll continue waiting lmao. Now, every time I come back to it, I just feel nostalgic and happy. Definitely one of my favorite albums of all time.

[@hecty8667]

the new album is finally out hopefully you enjoy it!

[@Facade13]

the intro Hit Parade still mesmerizes me, it's like the first time you looked into a kaleidescope

[@justhubby]

Hey Anthony! Are you going to review the Columbine Massacre for classics week this year? Thanks!

[@ndx2k]

+Hubert C. woah! i almost cut myself on your edges!

[@justhubby]

Strictly Music same tbh

[@coling.3840]

+Hubert C. I literally live a 1/2 mile away from Columbine. I hope they didn't hear me guffaw-ing.

[@ProfessorYaoiI]

I'd give it a 4/20

[@SM-qe4wd]

+Hubert C. you fucking theif, i commented that on his actual classic review announcement for the microphones. fuck you

[@JacobPadlock]

An employee put this on over the store speakers at my local record store the other day and I really enjoyed it. Reminds me of the newer Skylar Spence songs.

[@davids.816]

Neckbeard Tano

[@DanceWithTheD3ad]

Neckthony Beardtano

[@SoftButReady]

+Gwynee Klatzky beardthony necktano

[@chiquen81]

Neckbeardthony Neckbeardtanorama

[@kavanaislandsproductions8110]

jews

[@kavanaislandsproductions8110]

Steam Junky hahaah what

[@user-xt8lu3jl8d]

I've been pronouncing Toro y Moi incorrectly all this time

[@andrewkaplan6212]

You're not alone

[@saudadevemcorrendo]

im laughing so hard at this comment because im pretty sure everyone feels this way

[@aaronrivera6732]

“Toro e mohe”

[@UltrasOMYankees13]

ｎ／ａ Yep, it’s pronounced ‘’Toro y Moa’’ Moi means me in French.

[@sameickmeyer2743]

How is Smut! not brought up? Those are some crunchy grooves!

[@phonkey]

I think Street Level is one of the best songs of the year

[@tommy2capa]

@4:45 annie are you okay?

[@RadonX9]

+tom ty How's Annie?

[@robertfcasas]

"Street Level" is SOOOOOOO DOPE.

[@mv7853]

I’ve come back to this album so many times. Extremely funky I love all of the influences on it.... not a lot like it tbh one of my favorite records ever. At least a strong 8

[@RAMULUS31]

chillwave still good and alive here in 2 0 1 7

[@Windows84_]

2023 staying strong

[@bubukill1]

Joanna Newsom "Divers", come on Anthony i know you listened to it through the leak

[@1080TJ]

DJ AARON ELLIS

[@tony58300]

Teej Hastie i 'keked' and 'loled' so hard at that

[@chairwood]

y didnt anthony like era extrana

[@santobarca5]

right?

[@jhala27]

+MMQuck polish girl is the jam

[@collectpedals]

+Joe Halawani *the only jam on the entire album..

[@n0vi]

+JumpingInTheVoid uh halogen whats up fallout and then that suns irrupt damn

[@jhala27]

+JumpingInTheVoid I really don't even remember that record. I just remember that song being awesome from it but yeah that whole chill wave or indie synth pop scene really just up and went.

[@MunchyTV]

This album needs to be on vinyl.

[@smileydog5941]

It is

[@OneFlockOneShepherd]

You gave a Neon Indian record a strong 7? What a strange year. It is a good record, glad you liked it.

[@korhansoydan]

How CAN'T you like the best funkyass song on the album man!?!? #streetlevel

[@Fleezy81]

How about Raury??? He's pretty good Fantano!!

[@jackbonobo]

I see the Argument LP on the shelf behind, my first and probably favourite Fugazi album

[@christophermykal2604]

I've been really into ebony videos lately

[@tbanks201276]

Era Extraña is my favorite of the three. This album being the least favorite but I still love it. Songs like Hex Girlfriend, Fallout, and Should Have Taken Acid With You can't be topped in my opinion. I think they put our their best work years ago and it can't be beat. My favorite band with Wild Nothing being a close second.

[@drtoaster431]

Do a review on the new machine gun kelly album, you never did a review on any of his work

[@Fleezy81]

Not worth the time

[@drtoaster431]

+Fleezy81 well he did do reviews on hopsin and mac miller lol i just want to know his opinion

[@drtoaster431]

+Fleezy81 heck even wasted time on miley

[@kingseth3]

+Dr Toaster not a fan of him but I agree it be nice to see what he thinks of him

[@hp123434]

+Dr Toaster Take a minute and ask yourself, what does Anthony think of MGK? I think the answer is pretty clear.

[@rockkiller124]

You need to review Oneohtrix Point Never's Garden Of Delete.

[@kristina80ification]

+rockkiller124 I'm surprised he hasn't already actually.

[@rockkiller124]

Kristina I think he's gonna review it once its officially out.

[@ThunderdomeTV]

What you said about chillwave's immediate relevance was spot on. I think, at least for me, a lot was too over-saturated in weird sounds, my kick only lasted a year or two for it

[@monicacarrilllo]

I'm so happy you like this, I got worried

[@saudadevemcorrendo]

I agree with the fact that Dear Skorpio Magazine, Glitzy Hive, and Slumlord were amazing. However I felt like c'est la vie was good, and Era Extrana was amazing to me. Psychic Chasms was the best though.

[@Oipeeepwns]

fuckin love this record

[@vivclaire1933]

Opus 3: Man Atop The Tower by Signor Benedick the Moor? It's a bit genre jumpy, but primarily rap. has orchestral and rock/metal leanings and weaves a pretty amazing tale

[@Apathesis0]

I'm surprised you didn't mention the album art referenced Pink Floyd's 'The Wall.'

[@spratty2k]

I've listened to dear skorpio magazine for like 3 days straight and am not sick of it

[@jomeara75]

beach house beach house beach house

[@crimsondeath7295]

It would be cool if you could review the 2003 release or 2014 re-release of Cursive's album The Ugly Organ. I don't know if it will "tickle your fancy" so to speak, but hey what do I know right?

[@sydneyb9340]

This is actually one of my favorite albums, but I can agree with some of your points! I loved the synth lines on it, and how well the tracks mesh together. This is actually something i listen to daily

[@PhantomWarlock]

wow did I SLEEP on this album. Heard it once when it released and this week alone I played it 20 times.

[@steevhoefchen4044]

Exactly a year later, and I have to agree with some points made here. This is a very, VERY "melted" record, and this is a post-chillwave sandwich where the meat is the main attraction, Glitzy HIve through Baby Eyes especially. However, even though I was a little bummed the reviewer had little to zero love for Era Extrana, this is the most cohesive long play I've seen Alan Palomo do in his career. Also, if you have the chance to see him live, do it, do it, do it. The man has a stage presence even most of his "Chillwave contemporaries" can't match.

[@hoodedstreetmonk352]

Never heard Neon Indian until this album. Now I'm pretty fond of this album at least.

[@TheCreatinator]

+Hooded Streetmonk Dude, Psychic Chasms.

[@lolproblem1732]

what are some good ni tracks for somebody that's never heard of him or chillwave

[@WhiteMario13]

+Lol Problem? Listen to Washed out within and without and the new theory EP. People will recommend Toro y Moi, but I've never gotten into him I think I am missing his early work or something

[@hoodedstreetmonk352]

I'll make sure to listen to at least "Psychic Chasms". Thank you very much, guys!

[@TheCreatinator]

np bruh

[@nickfromCO]

The song "Annie" from this album makes me feel like i'm listening to "All That She Wants" from Ace of Base.

[@ymaifiyv6589]

Street Level gang where we at ?

[@BeatJoven]

I got an offer from Tradiio today, is this your doing Anthony?

[@espermoves5409]

Hey anthony, would love to hear your thoughts on profs new album. Handful of interesting producers on this like big chocolate and aesop rock, and the features waka flocka, tech nine, and petey pablo are highly unusual for a rhymesayers release, and an odd pairing with prof (kind of).

[@tannerin]

So approximately when did chillwave die? 2012 or so?

[@MrKillfield]

Please review the Shrek 2 soundtrack Anthony

[@SilhouetteLifter]

Beach House When

[@Ceyeber]

Could you possibly check out "Liability" by Prof?

[@FourJacksAgain]

Any chance of a review of the new Fightstar album?

[@hipsterviews]

Dude, I agree 100%. I am really happy that Allan is finally singing and has a cool Prince like feel to his grooves. And Cal needs to just....stahp it XD

[@SwayLizard]

anthony I'm fiending for that new beach house album review.

[@pterodactylpie8825]

This album helped me pass all my translation finals in grad school, shout out to vega intl night school

[@surprisinglyroomy]

I can see this album growing on him and making the top 35 of his fav albums of 2015

[@aithjawcraig9876]

I still listen to Psychic Chasms all the time. reminds me of a simpler point in life. it's one of the albums defining my musical history.

[@kristina80ification]

Nice to see that Anthony has warmed up to this type of music, he used to seem to hate this sort or stuff.

[@baibiebaibea9740]

Good sir have you reviewed Kimbra's The Golden Echo? I would love to hear your perspective on it : )

[@davidmurray1901]

Hey any chance of you reviewing the new Empress Of album?

[@series360]

Also are you going to review the floating Points album?

[@Echolyktuz]

Have you reviewed anything from Kali Uchis yet?

[@orcabrain]

I had only speculated Neon Indian, but this has broken through for me. Annie and Street Level get a lot of play.

[@wubbsdingus4320]

Yo what about Smiley Sticker?

[@tpz7618]

Great Album! He went back to the sound of Psychic Chasms, which is what I was missing from Era.

[@DefaultStatus]

Can you review Lil Herb, Balling Like I'n Kobe?

[@jaidsalgado]

Hey when is The Calassic Tour happening?! I wanna see Cal live!

[@alexdayenian]

are you gonna do mgks general admission album review?

[@michaeldigennaro5755]

deerhunter review now

[@Silvianoshei]

+Michael Di Gennaro Check his last YUNOREVIEW

[@GustoFormula]

+Silvianoshei He didn't mention it.

[@Thomasstc]

Fading Frontier wasn't released in Semptember?

[@Silvianoshei]

Yeah, check 1:37 on that vid

[@GustoFormula]

+Silvianoshei Yeah, he's talking about Peaches. What's your point?

[@charge202]

How do you like the new Joanna Newsom record? It sounds so beautiful imo.

[@ijustwannabeadrummer]

I give this album close to an 8.5 or 9 just because the end has some weak tracks. Psychic Chasms will always be a classic...Night school was a groovy refresher showing this guys talent! Era Extrana was kinda weak I agree with you...i think he brought the heat with this album.

[@brotherbear333]

what are some albums/songs you suggest that use alot of analog synthesizers? i love that sound but im not sure where to look..

[@thesoundofsilence77]

+Jamal Sykes Tycho's Dive album makes great use of analog synths, highly recommend checking it out

[@theovlach]

First La Roux album too.

[@apartment906]

+Jamal Sykes Maybe a little Class Actress? Try their debut 'Rapprocher'...

[@brotherbear333]

La Roux is great. Ill be sure to check out Tycho & Class Actress. Thanks guys

[@tokenofdevotion]

Toro Y Moi's New Beat is amazing!!

[@bradfordsloan6947]

Excellent album. One of my most favorite albums.

[@qiuzhang97]

Despite being an echo of ripe vineyards in itself, this album has aged like fine wine.

[@Marina-zx5hq]

Best fucking album.

[@mr.fauxnie3044]

idk why but I bet you have a killer playlist

[@MOGO8907]

Still wrong about era extrana. Album still slaps.

[@marcothemad]

Good work. I enjoyed the record as well. Off to the live shows!

[@onvx]

I mean come on, songs that are just distinctive enough to be their own entity whilst perfectly merging together when in the context of the album, isn't that exactly what an album should be? An all encompassing musical experience? I think it's a perfect record to be honest.

[@markbogley2185]

Are you gonna review Alex Bleeker and the Freaks new album? Love your videos man!

[@ElevatedLevetator]

pretty cool album! favorite tracks are baby's eyes and street level. Glitzy hives and Slumlord was ok too. Like the vibes!

[@lucyw4195]

Please review Uncommon Nasa - Halfway :)

[@tiffanytrotter3323]

IM SO GLAD YOU REVIEWED THIS!!!

[@Sgszzz]

I liked the general groove on this album, but I have to say that it doesn't bring anything new to the table, some synthwave and funk everything dating back to 2013. I agree with you on the influences, I get the Toro y Moi feel on some vocals even. I'm all about that 80's nostalgia but this just felt like a collage of 2012 and 2013 waves. Ill give it a 5 or 6. Thanks for the great review as always Anthony.

[@JohnB.123]

I went to high school with Neon Indian

[@TheSnoozeFox]

Fuck me I can't believe psychic chasms was 6 years ago

[@benscruggs2194]

Does anyone know what town in Connecticut Anthony is from?

[@digitalblasphemy1100]

I guess trigger is the new pop word?? I'm hearing it everywhere.

[@zacharymacdonald49]

Can you review Lydia's Run Wild?

[@MLGadizzle]

Will you please review machine gun Kelly's general admission

[@gat0rcrazzi]

Review The Jade Amulet by ASM

[@PALMofficial]

Loved this record. Huge neon Indian fan right here

[@RishardRobey]

Definately gotta review the Hallucinogen Ep - Kelela

[@johnbeuck587]

Can you please review an album of Savant!!!!