PROG METALCORE FOR A NEW GENERATION - Invent Animate "The Sun Sleeps, As If It Never Was" - REACTION

I'll be reacting and reviewing Invent Animate - The Sun Sleeps, As If It Never Was [Official Music Video]. Do you guys agree or disagree with my thoughts?
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[@METALBIRB]

The Sun Sleeps or As If It Never Was?

[@gabmozes7858]

Both ?

[@AlistairBooth]

"As If It Never Was" is my favourite of the two, but both are fucking mental

[@Saschabear95]

Yes

[@rowanplaysbass]

My fav track is ,

[@kusho8862]

The Sun Sleeps on music & As if it Never Was on visuals (the last breakdown on this one is just Insane)

[@Ethan_Coble]

even though it was only 2 songs with an interlude in-between, I honestly think it's the EP of the year for sure.... Both songs are absolute masterpieces and the ambience of the interlude really puts a beautiful contrast to the both em of along with setting the ambiance. Can't wait to see what they bring us in the future!

[@carthings7874]

This might actually be my favorite EP of all time for all of the reasons you mentioned! I cannot stop listening to it, so many spine tingling moments!

[@elementyourmom]

For real. This is such a beautiful piece of art. BUT.. putting Like Moths to Flames and Knocked Loose up against it.. I think it falls somewhere between second and third for me personally

[@Ethan_Coble]

@@elementyourmom Since I posted this two months ago... I actually have to give it to Void of Vision now... VoV absolutely killed it... Invent still a close second for me though. Personally wasn't a huge fan of Knocked Loose or LMTF's new EPs tho.

[@lukebramer3283]

It’s real close man. For melodic, Metalcore type stuff, this is it for sure. But, And I Return to Nothingness by Lorna Shore was just pure awesome from front to back, and it had 3 full length songs. I think I liked the Lorna EP more, but a STRONG argument could be made for this instead

[@XfreshcakesX]

Really speaks to quality over quantity.

[@RachelleReacts]

YESSSS. I'm so early and I'm ready

[@Mora-tp1rl]

Just my same reaction with your reaction video lol

[@METALBIRB]

Rachelle, the unofficial 5th member of Invent Animae hahah

[@troyl5657]

Can we just appreciate all the syncopations and crazy sounds this band makes... they’re sooooo good

[@hurpdurp916]

The chorus riff on Sun Sleeps is pure ear candy.

[@jacksonislegend]

This is easily my favorite band in the genre right now. This EP is just phenomenal. The best EP released this year so far. Actually, these are probably the two best songs released this year, period.

[@azuraug8693]

As If It Never Was, to me, is their best song yet. It carries weight, passion, it manages to be atmospheric while also still hitting you hard. This EP is so strong, it's one of the better EPs dropped this year.

[@hithere-haveagreatday7609]

''As if it never was'' is probably their best song ever. I love it !!

[@forevermarked5826]

Man I LOVE this band

[@drkstrnd]

Everywhere

[@jakobfel2]

Man, these guys really are making the kind of music I wish I could make, that blend of prog metalcore with post-rock and post-metal overtones, it's flawless. Considerng the fact that post-rock/post-metal and prog are my favorite genres, it's literally the perfect blend IMO. As much as I love modern Northlane, I'm glad that there is a band that really carried on the classic Northlane sound but more than that, these guys evolved that sound much further than Northlane ever did. Just insane.

[@TheSchoeMaker]

I think they're are few bands that do atmosphere as well as these guys. Maybe Silent Planet

[@cyanihilist]

Was not familiar with these guys before the video, and I'm damn glad you did this reaction. Really enjoying what I've heard.

[@jacksonislegend]

Dude you have been missing out. Every single thing Invent Animate has done is just perfect. Everchanger is amazing. Stillworld is one of the best metalcore albums of all time, if not my all time favorite, and then Greyview was close to perfect as well. I kid you not this band does not have a bad song anywhere in their catalog. Go listen to all of their full length albums ASAP

[@jacksonislegend]

If you haven't checked out their album Stillworld, you absolutely must. It's still my favorite album of theirs

[@justinmalitz9764]

It's gonna be really hard for them to top stillworld. It's my favorite IA album as well. The atmosphere in that album is above all.

[@Nornfang]

stillworld is a masterpiece but i personally think greyview even topped it

[@jxffrey6231]

i'm new to this band and so far i really like them. As If It Never Was is such a BANGER!!

[@Arcdemon44]

The Sun Sleeps is a great song, but As If It Never Was blows it out of the water.

[@MrPatrickbuit]

As If it Never Was is their best song ever imo

[@merkaba_lite]

If this is a sign of what's to come. Fuck yeah.

[@uolegullook3847]

The interlude has HEAVY influence on a side project done by Periphery members. I suggest checking out Four Seconds Ago if you enjoy some atmospheric chill study music.

[@jesseroberts5728]

For me I’m kind of the opposite, yeah they really are embracing the atmosphere in a very mature way, but I very much enjoy those chaotic moments intertwined within the atmosphere. It’s what always has drawn me toward them because in my mind it all makes sense to me. I don’t really hear it as random noises, but another form of atmosphere, the counter balance to the melodies and they’ve really coined that style more so than most bands that attempt to do something like that. I’m probably a bit biased when it comes to this band since I’ve been here since Waves, but I actually thought the chorus in As if was just ok, I didn’t like the beginning of the way it was scream sung, but when his singing voice lowered in tone to make the melodies in the “on your own” part, that was really nice especially since afterwards I get the chaos I’ve been anticipating. Everchanger has some seriously good choruses in it, and another good thing about that record, it’s not over done. Sometimes you get two choruses, but they don’t last but maybe 15 seconds each, and then some songs just have a really nice clean part in it, one of my favorite moments like that is in their song Forest Haven. I can listen to that album from start to finish and not realize I’ve listened to it four times in a row because it just attaches you and doesn’t want to let you go. This band is special for sure, though I still Ben as the vocalist, Marcus is holding his own and the band as a whole is onto something that will finally break more boundaries for them. I’m just stoked they never gave up, that’s why I respect them so much. They give a shit.

[@darkdragonlord6974]

LISTEN TO THEIR ALBUM “STILLWORLD” that album has all of the substance you want from this band.

[@heaton3838]

Invent Animate are such a good band man

[@streetrat123]

Proud to say I’ve been listening to these guys since like 2015. They’re seriously too good.

[@obenohnebohne]

As If It Never Was - is perfect. I love the spheric vibes. Perfect mix between heavy and clean. I am in love with this track. The whole EP is a banger and in the top list of this year.

[@braydenpresley1437]

The main chorus riff is absolutely face-melting 😙🤌🏻

[@danielassuncao526]

Man, prog symph metalcore is my religion.

[@Djentyboi91]

I love how much Marcus Flex’s on the second song he goes ham

[@gabmozes7858]

IMO, this EP is the best work that has been put out this year. Even though I love some Spiritbox's songs, I can’t quite get along with most of them, so I think they are a bit overrated, but that’s only my opinion. As for the new Sleep Token, I really like it, but I wish we had another song like Gods. But this EP, even though it has fundamentally only two songs, is amazing. The instrumentals are on point, the vocals are amazing (once you get used to them), and the ambience in the songs is really nice. I don’t think there is such a title, but I don’t really care : EOTY for me !

[@craigbillow]

My hot take... I kinda didn't want another Gods on the new ST album. They've done that. I love how experimental and different TPWBYT is. It's all over the place, inspiration-wise. And I think that's it's strongest suit. We know they can get filthy. And they do it now and again on the new record, but overall it's much more about atmosphere and dynamics. I love it, personally. Give it a few more listens 😉

[@Ethan_Coble]

Completely agree... you throw Silent Planet's latest songs in there and Void of Vision's latest single and those are the songs of the year so far for sure.

[@ThatsAGoodB0y]

I agree, spiritbox is getting all the hype and not the bands like this. silent planets new album is gonna be the album of the year, calling it now😩

[@gabmozes7858]

@@ThatsAGoodB0y perhaps ! But I have to say that some Spriritbox songs are really good ! But that’s it, they get too much hype IMO.

[@ThatsAGoodB0y]

@@gabmozes7858 best way to put it man, its good but thats it

[@adecakaship2486]

Yet again (I know I'm annoying) I've been following these guys since their first ep titled "Waves" and their first 2 full lenghts were 2 of my favorite prog metalcore albums back in the days, but my music taste has evolved and I feel like with this ep, they evolved enough to catch me back. I do still prefer the old vocalist, but this one is far from being bad, it's just that I saw a live performance last year and the vocals were kind of meh... It happens on long tour tho, he seems more than capable. Anyway, I still feel like the vocals are close enough to what they always were, so I'm fine with it.

[@jordanpeterson7894]

Spot on review as always!

[@8JFJK8]

The Sun Sleeps hit harder for me. The other track is very good as well. Very good.

[@lmankman6333]

metalcore changing.

[@heathstory9655]

I remember the first time I heard their first EP. I was hooked. That first EP is still my favorite from them. I do love this new stuff though. The Sun Sleeps is a banger! The leads are absolutely wonderful.

[@Crashking416]

The ending of this gives me huge Everchanger vibes.

[@napsisnapping]

the song is "," also because they dropped the comma from their name last year i believe (Invent, Animate) i think thats a cool subtle nod too.

[@jernut8195]

Love love this band, they never disappoint 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@Sanzen]

dude. you gotta check out the new track from Rogue - Viper

[@andyjimenez5786]

Gotta check out some songs from their older albums like stillworld. Very atmospheric and heavy

[@oliverprins4399]

Good analysis for sure! This EP is another impeccable monument for IA. Although one reason I love music is cause it’s subjective to the individual. Why I agree with on somethings, I equally find myself disagreeing on other things, such as invent animated chaotic “all over the place” sound. Let them be what the want to be and if you don’t like it that’s okay. At the same time, and this is where I agree, let them grow in maturity and evolve in sound. I want IA to be chaotic and not lose what they started out being as a band, but I also want them to experiment and step out more and be more than what they are. Hahaha it’s tricky what I’m saying but I think we get the point- they are the kings of ambience for sure!

[@georgemosdale3455]

Top tier EP from them. Check out the new Rogue song “Viper”. You’ll dig it for sure \m/

[@Graey]

Hits so hard. Lots of inspiration.

[@brandontong16]

I don’t think there’s been a video where I don’t say, in unison, “let’s fuuuckin do it” 🤘🏼

[@badradish2116]

metalbirb's intro music is so good.

[@colinbrannon2051]

One of my favorite Metalcore bands

[@masonshucart7055]

It's strange because greyview was kinda busy, but when stillworld came out I loved it because it wasn't busy and had so much atmosphere and slow parts. As if it never was sounds like it would be on stillworld. I really want you to do an album review of that one.

[@_ra1n]

Totally, Stillworld just sent you to heaven with all that ambiance. As If It Never Was to me sounds like all three albums in one, which is honestly such a wish come true. It's their best song so far-in my opinion at least

[@craigbillow]

Excited to check this one out. I trust your instincts, my man. Here's your annoying reminder to check out Nightlife - New Low. Knowing your taste includes Bruno Mars and djent, I think you'll love it. Much respect ✌️🤘

[@craigbillow]

Wow... The atmospheric stuff is really nice. Getting hints of Tesseract's Sonder in there. Really digging this. This is a banger. I'm now a fan.

[@coop9853]

You witnessed greatness, just now

[@p1motorcarsltd]

God damn. This band. Pure gold.

[@mitchellduke9447]

Bro I wish you would do being as an ocean. But from the first 2 albums

[@Aerogenic_Jesse]

Yeah that song had a really intense feel to it .. like a very good feel that cant be remade . As if it never was ... is super intense ...

[@bryanburnthorne7278]

New fit for a autopsy 🤘🔥

[@brandonoleary6777]

unreal song

[@jbasti227]

You should react to Turnstile Love Connection by Turnstile. They dropped an EP about a month before dropping their album and the EP is comprised of 4 songs off that album. The vocalist directed a music video for the whole thing as well and it's a similar length to this.

[@METALBIRB]

Turnstiles been on my radar!

[@jacoballen6353]

New Fit for an autopsy!!

[@dannyzaatari6108]

You have to check out "let there be us" by tremonti!!!!

[@HectorLoomis]

What do u use to make your videos? They are really good

[@YZFMX256]

You need to check out quietkind! Probably one of the best new proggy metal bands out.

[@yuketerror3196]

PLEAseeee do React to the Japanese tohou band Foreground Eclipse ... especialy the song "I Don't Need Any Titles To This Song" ... its so sick!

[@thepowerofmyth]

This song rips

[@RyansResolve]

I think Marcus has a lot of talent but I think Keaton, Trey and Caleb don't arrange their songs in a way that compliments him enough when they're writing. I think they could benefit from having Marcus present more during the writing stage instead of sending him instrumentals when they're done, like they do now. Periphery lets their vocalist arrange their songs which always works very well for them. I think Marcus could benefit from honing in on where he wants to be in his vocal range at different parts in the song because he is a little random with his range. Overall I think they're heading in a great direction. I just want the vocals and instruments to have a more centralized approach.