This EP Surprised Me | Whatever I Say Is Royal Ocean - Dance Gavin Dance (Full EP Reaction/Review)

[@austinmcgee1836]

Wow finally someone who didnt skip this ep!

[@adrianramirez4884]

My thoughts exactly! This is where it all started for me💜

[@scual760]

Yes!!!

[@rooster2898]

Respect because you actually jumped to the EP rather then the new stuff. In my opinion this ep and downtown battle mountain are my favs

[@dizzle_p1338]

Jonny fuckin ripped it

[@2xRainb0w]

You’re in for a treat, they have three different clean vocalists throughout this journey. It’s the same screamer jon but he’s improved immensely since he started.

[@kevanbrandvold1584]

Idk if improved is the right word. Jon screaming "polymorphic hemophilia is fine" is some of the best screaming I've ever heard. They're really good on all of robot part 1

[@mosesesle3225]

Loved the old fry, but I grew up with this essentially so I guess that makes sense. 🤷‍♂️

[@razzdarkstar]

One album actually has Will Swan doing harsh vocals if im not mistaken. Mess had Lyme disease at the time so he had to take over

[@BedroomPanic]

Happiness is the only album by DGD to not feature Jon Mess' Screams.@@razzdarkstar

[@jdot9266]

I have been a fan of DGD since they drop Downtown Battle Mountain, which I thought was great. Went back and listened to this EP and instantly I knew they were something special. I love seeing people react to them, it reminds me of the roller coaster of emotions I felt when I first heard them. Amazing stuff.

[@jboatman2876]

Liked and subscribed within the first 10 seconds of the video. Anyone who dives this correctly into experimenting with a new band deserves the utmost respect.

[@kurizmuhOKC]

High value opinion, I also subbed immediately!

[@stevenestevez8288]

Hands down best reaction to DGD I've seen.

[@jahmezsayz]

best dgd album. definitely a game changer in the whole scene.

[@therealnathnath154]

Im a diehard for this band but even within the fanbase the EP has mixed feelings. I happen to love it lol

[@Washanuga]

This and DBM1 are peak DGD for me. This is one of those bands that makes me feel like an oldhead now because most of their fans got into them during the Tilian years.

[@autumnsforever1307]

@@Washanuga I got into them right around mother ships debut and when I heard lemon meringue tie from a friend I instantly went back to wisiro and dbm1 and will always put them as my number 1 albums

[@mrcrowe1848]

i found DGD during happiness. was never a fan of this EP but DBM1 and 2 are S Tier, just to prove i'm not Jonny-hatin lmao

[@victorkreig6089]

​@@Washanugawe are old heads bro, dbm came out friggin 18 years ago and hell I saw them back when royal ocean was their only music we're goddamn ancient. I swear if anyone brings up Isles & Glaciers I might turn to friggin dust

[@3kingspowerlifting119]

21:12 is my exact reaction to this song and band lol. I’ve listened to all their shit and robot with human hair 2 is by far one of their greatest songs. Thanks for doing this album justice. It’s controversial with the fan base but my god what a beautiful and chaotic ep this one was. Can’t wait to watch the rest of these reviews lol

[@kurizmuhOKC]

High value comment.

[@jozam958]

Part 2 is my fave to dude It's chaotic beauty

[@ripTDog]

Man forgot how epic Part 2 is... Def one of their best.

[@brycehazen]

This song live in high school is best thing i have heard live.

[@kurizmuhOKC]

Lots of folks already said it, but I'll jump in! Awesome of you to start the journey this way, I'm pumped to binge watch your experience!! 😁 We all love Matt Mingus, I smiled hard for each "I love this drummer" There are hundred of thousands of fans that spew drama nonsense in the dark corners of this fanbase, but this is the footage of the birth of a rare, modern, OG, DGD fan.. musically. As the journey, and opinions, should reside-- within the music. Bravo, sir! 👏

[@captainsplash]

Burning down the nicotine armoire is an absolute masterpiece. My favorite song of all time!!

[@C.M.M.23]

Crazy that Burning Down The Nicotine Armoire had the lowest numbers. Best song on the album for me. 🤘 And I forgot that The Importance Of Cocaine had one of the top-tier DGD bridge-to-breakdowns. Will Swan I believe made a cheeky song about breakdowns, but he does them so damn well.

[@gxblintxes3375]

It really is, the demo version is even better.

[@breakfastenjoyer]

The importance of cocaine was the first song i heard from them and i said the same exact thing😂 never heard anything like it in my life and the drums hooked me too

[@jasg7894]

I love that you include your Spotify so we see when a song hits right. It makes watching along really fun

[@camillem.7970]

Always love to see the crazy faces people make listening to dgd for the first(ish) time. Nice analysis. Subscribed!!

[@shanice1992M]

Hey, if you love this EP you will REALLY enjoy the album Cries of the Past by Underoath. It's categorically Black Metalcore, which is ironic because the theme is religious as they were / are a Christian band (now debateable). Please react to it!!!! It is part of their most earliest work, and it's probably one of the greatest albums I've ever listened to, in terms of musicianship (not being hyperbolic). Additionally, they're my fave band of all time. Dance Gavin Dance comes in a close 2nd. Happy listening!!!! 😊

[@IanAberbach]

Long time Dgd fan, WISIRO is definitely because of how raw and emotional it is but it’s def the most different of anything they’ve released. It’s definitely the most true post hardcore release

[@autumnsforever1307]

Gonna blast this CD in the car omw to work tonight now lol

[@breakfastenjoyer]

Dueling vocals makes it much more interesting for sure

[@garysamwich]

my personal fav dude. your suggestion box is fire

[@LosingxReligion]

the plot in you, movements, hot mulligan, architects, asking Alexandria etc

[@tylerpd52]

Dance Gavin Dance is pretty damn awesome. I think I have a playlist with them, Coheed & Cambria, Chon, and Eidola. Coheed would be a really good band for you to listen to every album

[@C.M.M.23]

Y E S. Please do Coheed dammit. Love seeing people react to their first three albums and realizing they are a prog band.

[@just_kespi]

loving it to the very end, "feels like forever" wanting to play was golden i do love that song too

[@marioresendiz1404]

HAIL THE SUN

[@garysamwich]

from first to last, fall of troy, emaraosa, funeral for a friend, underoath, devil wears prada, august burns red. list goes on

[@autumnsforever1307]

Saosin

[@rsanchez0388]

This post just took me way back 😩

[@nehemiasgonzalez6989]

YOU ARE IN FOR A RIDE OF YOUR LIFE!!

[@stevenestevez8288]

Subbed for the DGD album reactions! My fav band right here!!!

[@9290SC]

Oh I love this EP! One of my faves. Underrated...old but gold. Thanks for reacting! You a real one for taking it back to the very beginning!!

[@lessur]

oh man am i excited to watch these

[@mattshart]

Apparently, Will Swan, who is the lead guitarist, has a genre named after him and this band called Swancore. I'm not sure at what point in their tenure people started referring to their music like that though.

[@braianoros438]

I love this ep, though I started to listen to DGD with the Summertime Gladness single and the album Mothership, later I listened to all their albums and this one is my favorite after D.B.M

[@CristianGarcia-mg6vy]

I would group Dance Gavin Dance exactly with things that started in California around the same time. A Skylit Drive (She Watched the Sky), The Subtle Way (Against Your Own Retreat/Until We Have Faces),,, and I’m sure there’s more I just can’t think of them atm. DGD has a unique sound to them, however. This record along with DTBM & their albums with Kurt will always be my favorites 👌🏽

[@kevanbrandvold1584]

What amazes me is yt vocalist today still can't even match Jonny from this album let alone the rest of his work.

[@rsanchez0388]

Do first TDWP album

[@harmonygarcia333]

pog

[@Randy-gy6uw]

Burning down the nicotine Armour that 3:20 is the beginning of greatness

[@cjc2115]

Bro, so good. From there till the end of the song always gets me emotional.

[@magicyandereaxe]

Awesome! This is one of my favorite albums✨️ If you want something cool to review you can listen my band: The Undead Are Ahead

[@gxblintxes3375]

A matt mingus enjoyer; I see you are a fellow man of culture.