Crying laughing at the genius of Bilmuri

These reactions and reviews of Bilmuri songs are genuinely my first times hearing these.
0:00 Intro
1:13 BOUTTA CASHEW
3:49 BOUTTA CASHEW review
5:23 CORN-FED YETIS (feat. Knox)
9:12 LIVIN' LAUGHIN' LOVIN'
12:01 I die laughing
13:07 ABSOLUTELYCRANKINMYMF'INHOG
16:22 ABSOLUTELYCRANKINMYMF'INHOG review
17:11 FLOURIDEINTHEHARDSELTZERWATER
20:41 FLOURIDEINTHEHARDSELTZERWATER review
21:29 Overall thoughts
22:41 Next: GOBLIN HOURS
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When I do my reaction videos I don't press pause because I don't want to interrupt the natural flow of the music as it was originally intended by the artist. I try to vocalise my thoughts in real time as I listen to the song, and then summarise my reaction afterwards.
Please do recommend songs or other artists for me to checkout in future by commenting on this video! I'm constantly on the lookout for great new music and things I've never heard before.
A Spotify playlist of songs I've reacted to and consider to be Delicious can be found here: open.spotify.com/playlist/26j...

[@Bilmuriband]

Bro Thank you so much!!!!!! And thank you everybody for the kind words ❤❤❤

[@SteveOGRock]

Thank you for the joy! 🤘🏻

[@evan_hart514]

@Bilmuriband the G.A.O.T replies!! Love the absolute BANGERS you've been putting out!! 🎸🤘

[@blaize122]

Bro your new stuff is so sick the next album is gonna be HUGE.

[@brycefox6711]

I love you @Bilmuriband

[@keaganison4637]

Y’all… Bilmuri music is so FU***** sick that when I’m listening in public I have to belt tuck it 🤘

[@andreiarca3024]

One of my favorite things is watching people listen to Bilmuri for the first time.

[@philliphensley7748]

I just stumbled on them today, and I think it's my new favorite band.

[@DubbleLime]

​@philliphensley7748 I've liked them for a few months now but Better Hell recently sold it for me. They're in my top 10 current bands.

[@andrewbamford4881]

Same dude. I love the music.

[@dumbcooky276]

I dont think he realized the Taco Bell sound at the end of MF'INHOG. It makes me laugh out loud every time.

[@tacothegoldfish]

First time I heard it I stg I thought it was the taco bell app on my phone and had to replay it 3 times to see if I was actually hearing what I thought I was😂😂 very funny vivid memory of mine.

[@bassimprovjams3772]

Most don’t , some do,

[@wbales2592]

My 6 year old says that every time “HEY that’s the Taco Bell noise!” 😂

[@ashplaysbass]

Reading Bilmuri song titles: laughing till crying Listening to a bilmuri song: crying till crying

[@SteveOGRock]

Truth

[@SpawnOfOden]

Johnny from Bilmuri (IS Bilmuri) used to be in a band with Caleb Shomo from Beartooth, that band was Attack! Attack!. Also Corn Fed Yetis is featuring HARDY as well as Knox. HARDY is a country/metal artist/songwriter who's also made a song with Beartooth. The crossover is insane lol All Gas is featuring Mitchell Tenpenny who is on a song with HARDY, and Jon Langston. Jon Langston was featured on an ISSUES song and ISSUES' drummer plays on all the new Bilmuri stuff. The rabbit hole goes so deep 🤣

[@andreweatstacos6494]

It's so Bilmuri PURE HAWG CRANK

[@RainbowPh0enix]

Was wondering if he knew!

[@martinv.-]

Oooh thats why The Langston House!

[@SpawnOfOden]

@@martinv.- He's actually featured on Yung N Dum, not the Langdon House. (That song doesn't have any features that I know of, and it's The LangDON House) Still crazy though!!

[@martinv.-]

@@SpawnOfOden lol you're so right on this one

[@ProjectileComet]

The screamer in FLOURIDEINTHEHARDSELTZERWATER is Jon Mess of Dance Gavin Dance, another band I think you'd highly enjoy listening to

[@ashleighjane]

I back this!!

[@dudedicus]

And the clean was Dayseeker I think, if I recognise his voice correctly

[@MrBirdsArentReal]

@@dudedicus Yes! It is Dayseeker!

[@SteveOGRock]

Oooh, thanks for the knowledge folks!

[@koryhelm8515]

100% Dance Gavin Dance would be up your alley.

[@ProjectileComet]

I will never not love bilmuri and reactions to him. John is such a good musician. Can feel his heart through the music, especially the lyrics

[@ashbawden8114]

Haven’t wiped since hearing bilmuri in 2020

[@SkepTones]

First time I came across Bilmuri, I was expecting some heavy metalcore based upon the logo, but the art itself was throwin me off and I was like dude these song names are hilarious. Then I heard the hog crankin song and I was like WHAT.mp4, this is nothing like I was expecting. The guitar was so like country-esque, the vocals are great with deep ass lyrics, and the Aperture science skit totally threw me off. I was like seriously WHAT is going on?? But its working and I'm LOVING it! Then he finished that shit off with the iconic Taco Bell ring??? Bruh that shit resonated with me and I had to know more. I've been getting in it deep at this point and loving every second of what Bilmuri has to offer, I just saw them live last night and the show was a BLAST! What a genius project.

[@rytr0nious]

The thing that blows my mind is that the screamer on Corn Fed Yetis is Hardy who apparently is a country singer/songwriter who has written songs for Florida Georgia Line, Morgan Wallen and Blake Shelton. So cool that a guy like that would be on this song.

[@fullassaultstudios422]

Man will be snorting pre workout and not wiping for the gains in no time!

[@jacobstringer8260]

Just discovered Bilmuri and I’m hooked. I was a fan of Attack Attack in high school and it’s so cool to see what Johnny has created with this project. Nothing else like it out there.

[@nicholasadams81]

For Boutta Cashew and most of Bilmuri's recent work (Goblin Hours album) I'm pretty sure it's all Josh Manuel recording/writing acoustic drums. Phenomenal drummer with such good energy behind the kit!

[@silendt]

Yeah, from what I understand, Goblin Hours and forward has all been Josh on drums. If memory (of social media comments/stories) serves, Goblin Hours itself was all recorded on acoustic kit. During those sessions, Josh and producer Will Carlson captured samples of the kit, which I believe were (and maybe still are?) available for purchase. As I understand it, everything since has been Josh tracking from home using his TD-50 and, primarily, the samples from the GH sessions. Between his touring schedule with Kane Brown, and other obligations, it sounds like tracking that way makes more sense with his availability.

[@ssab420]

Me and the wife absolutely love Bilmuri he should be waaaay more popular than he is. We live in Chicago and have driven all over to see him from grand rapids to Indianapolis to ohio to Louisville Kentucky to Philadelphia. Met him a few times and he is such a nice guy. I had to ask him "how do u write so many bangers?" (Im a musician myself) because he writes so many good feel good songs. Like if your having a bad day and you just play some Bilmuri it automatically makes you feel better. Not sure which musicians will be playing with him on the next tour but we eagerly await the next tour.

[@winniealexander5753]

If it was the Grand rapids show this year, I was also there! And the Indy show. And his cinci show this year. This year I've seen him three times! I saw him twice last year in fort Wayne and Indy! I agree he needs to be WAY bigger. Hoping he tours again before the end of the year

[@anastonishingnick]

The irony of him comparing bilmuri and bear tooth lol

[@BendyDH]

I like this rapid fire multi-song reaction that you do here. More reaction channels should do something like this, dig your vibe 👍🏼

[@SteveOGRock]

Thanks very much! 🫶🏻

[@codypieper728]

I agree! I love seeing reactors dive a little deeper into an artist's stuff, and it's hard to keep up with it if it's in separate videos

[@flightlessraptor1082]

The uncredited screamer in Corn-fed Yetis is the country singer Hardy. He also sings the final refrain, where you can hear some of the twang in his voice, especially on the word "alone"

[@SteveOGRock]

Ooh cool

[@shona5512]

I was thinking that was who it was!

[@ashleighjane]

I love Bilmuri so much hahaha. A gift to us all for sure! Welcome to the fandom - it's a wild place to be. Best album is Eggy Pocket, hands down! More nostalgic. If you want some more random songs, give the following a listen - postalmondclarity, liftheavystonemakesadheadvoicequiet, jackedandstackedmassmonster, and thicc thiccly ☺️

[@SteveOGRock]

You can’t name an album “Eggy Pocket”!!! 😂 What a legend.

[@RubixNoob1993]

I love Eggy Pocket and it has my favorite song on it, but overall I’m a Rich Sips man.

[@fletch-a-sketch9250]

@@SteveOGRockhe’s also got albums called Wet Milk and Solid Chub

[@hersheyparkhotspot6178]

All his albums r the best hahaha but eggypocket is prolly my fav

[@ashleighjane]

@@SteveOGRock No one but Bilmuri can get away with the titles he has hahahah

[@TheWhiteFacedCow]

This is pretty much how I found Bilmuri. Drinking some tasty drinks, watched Corn-Fed Yetis and said how is this so good so I checked out more. Now I'm a major Bilhead

[@bassimprovjams3772]

Love Bilmuri so so much!!!! Finding him was the biggest musical blessing I ever found! I love the humor in his titles, but the depth of his lyrics, and the music just hits perfectly!! I’ve always said on “livin Laughlin’ lovin” the sax solo at the end needs to be doubled, but without singing on the last two, “Hog” is Faqking amazing right!?!? I get joy from watching people experience this that kick drum always hit with his guitar strums so well and just gives the music so much power

[@MrBirdsArentReal]

You're probably picking up some of the "emo days" because John was the original front man for Attack Attack! I love Bilmuri and seeing people listen to his music for the first time!

[@daviddr115111]

Crab core! Those days were a trip 😂 bilmuri rules though

[@happypanda610]

I love seeing someone else experience the joy of listening to Bilmuri for the first time

[@Smithysmithin]

It's hard to describe the genius of Bilmuri. But to give a little bit of my own thoughts. It's the upbeat, major tone, mixed with the chuggy undertones, the mixing is masterful. Then add the relatable, fairly dark and sad lyrics. In essence they dont match, but he makes them all work. Basically he has no box, but also has a sound that you hear and its recognizably HIM. No one can sound like him. Its post hardcore pop, mixed with jazz and metalcore and anything he wants to add. I recommend every LP and EP. Goblin Hours is still on repeat at least once a week. It's technically an EP but a pure masterpiece.

[@mclovinlife4018]

Bilmuri is my current favorite band. Johnny only puts out fun and unique songs. He’s such an excellent songwriter

[@user-pz5vb5nx9u]

Livin' Laughin' Lovin' gives me such "Shrezzers" vibes

[@SteveOGRock]

Someone mentioned Shrezzers on my live stream recently. Never heard anything by them yet.

[@Fortachi]

Funny you say Beartooth-esc bc they were in Attack Attack! together lmao

[@thedadvocate6724]

BilMuri is probably the SECOND most underrated band out there, only next to He Is Legend.

[@buckleyprintco]

Dude what a comment. So fkn true.

[@Konrow]

Decided to check out Bilmuri cause I liked the song they featured on with DGD. Didn't realize the journey I'd go on. Such awesome shit.

[@zaxzumu4605]

Since you mentioned Beartooth and emo, Caleb (Beartooth's frontman) and Johnny (aka Bilmuri) are former bandmates from a band called Attack! Attack! (the corny/cringey Crabcore scene band), in which Caleb went from the band's keyboard player in their first album, to screamer the second album, to full frontman on their third and final album before their big breakup. Johnny was the band's rhythm guitarist and clean vocalist their first two albums.

[@SteveOGRock]

Thanks for the history there! I hadn’t known that.

[@Doofunator]

Don’t disrespect Attack Attack! like that, their music is way more significant than they get credit for

[@zaxzumu4605]

I never said I disliked them. But there's no denying that Attack! Attack!'s quickest identifiers are indeed "cringey/corny and crabcore". It's like calling Ben Affleck "the dude who played Batman" and not "Oscar winning screenwriter and director".@@Doofunator

[@JonnySniper911]

AA! walked so that Bilmuri, Of Mice & Men and Beartooth could run!

[@nicholas2158]

Bilmuir is a national treasure 😂

[@sean3280]

Your reaction videos are fantastic steve!

[@SteveOGRock]

Thank you kindly! 💙

[@FlippyDippyDooDah]

Been listening to him since 80/20 Skybeef dropped and they always show out!

[@moresoysauce5489]

Great reactions. Honestly, they just keep getting better and better. I found him early COVID and have been obsessed ever since, but goblin hours and esp the singles he's put out afterwards....bilmuri is about to bust outta the stratosphere of greatest independent music of our time. The stuff he's putting out right now is already on par with the biggest and best talents in the industry with multi-million dollar labels and producers behind them. Catchy, polished, accessible, interesting, S tier hooks, leads, and mix.

[@SteveOGRock]

Totally agree. Production level is insanely high.

[@Toatony]

I was hoping you'd analyze/review the music more but I'm also just glad to see Bilmuri get more attention

[@BB-BA55akaMR-BLEGH]

HARDY is the third vocalist who screamed/sang on Corn Fed Yetis. He's a country artist who also had the vocalist of A Day to Remember on one of his songs (called Radio Song).

[@SteveOGRock]

Cool! I’ve done a reaction to Radio Song actually. I fucking loooooooved it.

[@tylerberg]

Such a badass surprise with Hardy screaming and singing in that last verse/chorus!

[@tylerblack301]

I’ve only listened to Bilmuri for a few months but they are so fun to listen to!

[@samuelbossert5583]

Great reaction video. Its nice to see a reaction video where the person isn't pausing the video every 5 seconds

[@frankgrimes3304]

This was a wild ride. Loved it.

[@SteveOGRock]

Cheers Frank! Glad you enjoyed it 🤘🏻

[@Alphablight]

It’s legit the positive Nothing. Nowhere 😊

[@Ferrin87]

Love your comment about hearing some Sleep Token vibes and now they’ll be on tour together this year 🖤

[@justincary6180]

It’s so easy to get completely lost in bilmuri. Been a huge fan of Johnny since Attack Attack days!

[@spencercurtis86]

Bro his videos are hilarious

[@papapickett7267]

When I listen to Bilmuri I realize not every song is for me. Its an adventure, an extension of self and an appreciation for music, its timing, its balance as you say. Its a dance between different sounds and it doesnt restrain itself to fit one genre or another. His music incoprorates whatever the hell he feels and thinks would sound good to include country, RB, screamo, whimsical metal, hip hip, even a mix of latin drums in one of those songs and his music is like an experiment of the love of all music and thats what keeps me on my seat wondering whats next, even if it isnt my jam.

[@phil_decastro]

Late to the party here, but the dummer on Boutta Cashew is a live drummer -- Josh Manuel. And yeah, tasty is exactly the right word. He's absolutely built for this band, I'm so glad they brought him on.

[@TheJake2l]

Yes please do goblin hours!

[@SteveOGRock]

I have done so! It’s only available on my Patreon I’m afraid ➡️ www.patreon.com/steveogrock

[@alarmingtwitch7822]

Searching for songs that featured Rory from Dayseeker is how I found Bilmuri.

[@deadewok02]

you should check out the remix that bilmuri did of the arizona song "dark skies". the vibes are unreal.

[@rosspetersen1879]

I always forget how much I like Bilmuri, if you liked Fluorideinthehardseltzerwater, check out the bands Dayseeker and Dance Gavin Dance. If you haven't already

[@andygaube9797]

Bilmuri is such a gift to humanity

[@nerdyjollygiant2465]

I highly reccomend bilmuri's 400Lbs back squat and EGGY POCKET albums! i had the chance to his him live back in march and it was absolutely amazing!

[@RedrumVideoProductns]

Once you hear that part in Corn-Fed Yetis' chorus that sounds a bit like that Nickelback song, you can't unhear it. lol

[@alshaw8]

Laughed and agreed when you said "is that how it's ending? No way. WTF how do you end a song like that?!" 😂

[@R2605x]

WELCOME NEW COMERS TO THE MURI NAYSH

[@thestoebz]

You should check out some of his older stuff. It’s really some of my favorite.

[@elyssethekraken4143]

Bilmuri is amazing!!!!! Absolutely crankin my m f’ing hog is one of my favorites. They do perform live. He’s from Ohio so there’s your corn 🌽

[@bassimprovjams3772]

Sorry for the 2nd comment came back to your video tho, when I first found Bilmuri, my sons mother had just left me , and I accidentally found his music and it was there for me through one of the darkest times of my life, and I’m in debt to Johnny forever, for this amazing music, once I heard “HOG” it was all over for me I never turned back, this is the short version of my comment lok

[@reesemaslen2403]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@josephwangonya5582]

Found Bilmuri when looking up Johnny Franck he's done the production on some of of Crazy88s stuff their mix quality is out of this world ❤️so is this And Bilmuri IS this world😂 So amezeng so amezeeeenngg

[@BigWhiskey91]

There is something to be said for the arrangement of the songs. If you want to even get deeper, study the tone of the music and then study the lyrics lol.

[@Dylankeddie]

You should definitely do a review/reaction for Dance Gavin Dance. You’ll love em

[@maxfern5701]

"Actual music video! Okay...." 😂

[@SteveOGRock]

😅

[@PartTimeJedi]

LOve him!

[@amandasydnor7446]

Johnny is one of the best people on earth. He hung out so much during Covid. Saved my life.

[@THEBR0CEPH]

My fav band of all time, no doubt.

[@marklarizzle]

Welcome to the Muri Nation.

[@aldy_4]

The drummer is Josh Manuel in Boutta Cashew

[@DubbleLime]

I love Bilmuri but Corn-Fed Yetis is so underrated. Such a good pump up, anime speed song. Goes hard during a workout.

[@ManTheRampartsBaby]

I adorrrrre bilmuri

[@dwang085]

“Reminds me of Sleep Token a little bit” 2024 Europe tour with sleep token!! ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅

[@rakeloslyn2931]

This is Caleb Shomo and this my vocal feature lol 😂

[@thedadvocate6724]

It is so hard to describe why Bilmuri is so good.

[@Terdfertersen]

Fun fact, the screams in cornfed yetis belong to the country artist Hardy

[@CurtisKlope]

19:54 like the vocals during this one? That's Dayseeker, also excellent.

[@thedadvocate6724]

This is my 3rd comment lol BUT wait til this dude finds out Bilmuri is the guitarist of Attack Attack and all the parts he put in that band perfectly predicts his musical talent in BM.

[@briancrittendon1765]

I highly recommend checking out his taco album or the wetmilk album

[@brendangibson8200]

New Bilmuri is everything that country does right without all the cringe of everything else, with some added bonuses. Top tier stuff

[@xXRyRyXx7]

Huge fan of anything Johnny Franck.

[@Lilith_Reaver]

drew will be proud seeing you drink guinness.

[@SteveOGRock]

Sláinte 🍻

[@afireinside03v]

A reaction channel that doesn't stop the songs every 15 seconds? Thank goodness.

[@matthewellis4751]

John mess harsh vocals from dance gavin dance 🔥

[@GamiGreen]

This is how I imagine everyone should react to hearing these songs for the first time, if they don't then there's no hope for them!

[@xthexadvantagex]

Anybody else get those Chattahootchi vibes from the little intro

[@AndKai]

You mentioned Beartooth near the beginning, you may have seen this before but here's an old old video of caleb (beartooth) and johnny (bilmuri) in attack attack! at the studio. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mImUkpWslrp3orM - imo attack attack and asking alexandria created the genre. My absolute favorites. and to see caleb and johnny continue to make the sickest music ever a decade and a half later is the coolest shit ever.

[@SteveOGRock]

How cool!

[@williamfoster2681]

absolutely cranking is a beautiful song... weird title... amazing song

[@grundulpunch]

You can't name a song that!!!

[@KSE828]

Literally the only thing I can complain about Bilmuri songs is that they’re too short!

[@zachbailey5260]

It was then that Steve realized you could, in fact, name a song that.

[@SteveOGRock]

🤣 true indeed

[@tristansigfusson7413]

I once amde the mistake of watching the video for absolutelycrankingmymfinghog while trippin on acid and this reveiw reminded me of it. Absolutely not a good time

[@SteveOGRock]

Hahaaaaa that is amazing 😂

[@mattg6135]

LEAVE A FAT NUT IN THE CHAT IF YOU ENJOYED THIS POWERFUL JAM!

[@SteveOGRock]

😂

[@musiclove1692]

This band is based af

[@kennethadair9915]

One day, someone will notice the nickelback easter egg.

[@SteveOGRock]

👀

[@davidmohrbach2339]

It's almost like Polyphia had a singer...

[@Alphablight]

How the hell did you not know it was Rory??? Bro you need more Guiness

[@baronrichmond5667]

Nobody gonna comment about the Taco Bell sound at 16:14?

[@SteveOGRock]

😂

[@jamesaiken_]

I cant believe im only finding out who this is

[@SeducedMonk3y]

Oh you're missing so many good ones. A lot of his older ones i think are his best work.

[@SteveOGRock]

That’s exciting to hear!

[@stacybailey4230]

Now go back and only listen to songs from albums that are black and white artwork

[@piri6704]

Check out a song by attack attack called lonely.. its johnny franck/bilmuri and its beutiful.