TRY NOT TO CRY CHALLENGE | Invent Animate - Heavener | Album Reaction! (Highlights)

[@DrewFortune97]

I failed

[@RavetsU]

Is okay, so did I

[@harveytrevino2257]

Marcus's vocals along with the devastating guitar tone will get me every time.

[@AlbertoHewlett]

You got to fail sometimes to win my guy

[@theyurireviewer]

We all did

[@Chestermayfire]

- "Heavy music is evil and the people who listen to it are rude and mean and worship the devil" - **Actual metal heads crying their eyes outs over an emotional heavy masterpiece**

[@FreezingATMSPHR]

False Meridian evolves itself every 15 seconds, what a ride. I stopped headbang and laughed happily in tears. Yes AOTY for me.

[@Anthony-pq4vr]

Its honestly a masterpiece, maybe one of the best metalcore songs ever made. Sheer perfection

[@forevermarked5826]

AOTY until Currents

[@Lilith_Reaver]

it’s prog but shorter. lol.

[@ultimatetrishbhatia]

Best song according to scientific evidence

[@bigboi8203]

I thought ERRA's Self Titled and Augment would be the only albums to ever make me cry. I was wrong. Best of luck to Currents, Sleep Token, Veil of Maya, and any other bands dropping albums this year, they're gonna need it.

[@DrewFortune97]

Yeah it’s a wrap

[@datboi2232]

honestly this could almost be a currents album, ive always seen bothe invent and currents to have a very similar sound

[@minecraftsteve2504]

Honestly, even as a currents fan, it'll be hard to top this. Remember Me and The Death We Seek are very promising, but we'll see what else they have in store I'm excited This year we're eating good.

[@kaimcbeth5015]

All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us - nuff said.

[@heytrefre]

Augment is the GOAT

[@avikchatterjee1945]

This album is blood of the heart. And your reaction is so real. You're always real anyway. But this is pure transcendence.

[@DrewFortune97]

🧡🧡🧡

[@crizzlee_]

The mix change they did for Shade Astray was a cool surprise when I listened to the album release

[@DrewFortune97]

There was a mix change? Huh? I genuinely didn’t cop anything

[@DrewFortune97]

Might have been talking over it though, just because I’d already heard it😂

[@ederolima]

Yeah, the in the breakdown the bass is much more pronounced, haha.

[@martyfrancis1011]

The mix on that song is definitely different than the single release

[@aidenpilot3119]

I prefer the mix from the single version. For whatever reason, on Apple Music the single version has a stronger guitar, drums and bass tone. Sounds more solid. The album version sounds a bit drowned out

[@8JFJK8]

On my first listen the tears came during Emberglow. The entire album is master class. At the end of the year i wont be surprised if my spotify top 5 is all Heavener songs. AOTY.

[@vincenzoambrogio9412]

Mine was. I listened to IA for over 20,000 minutes and played False Meridian over 450 times. I'm sure you had something similar. AOTY hands down.

[@8JFJK8]

@@vincenzoambrogio9412 same here. Top 5 songs had Immolation of night, Without a whisper, False Meridian and Emberglow. Only non invent top 5 song was remember me by Currents.

[@Chris_D123]

This is more of an appreciation video than a reaction video. You gave each song its own respect and reaction . Nice dance moves too.

[@terrafirma1849]

i didn't necessarily cry, but i was definitely getting chills and caught somewhere between a stank face and a pog face throughout most of this release. I thought the singles released leading up to the album's release were the best songs i'd heard from IA, and yet i still feel that they were purposefully reserving their best material for the album itself. My favorite songs were somehow the B-side? Mental. I can't get over Purity Weeps and Void Surfacing, it's just straight banger after banger.

[@eamonnhiggins7388]

Invent Animate’s music is so big and emotional that it will take me the guts of a month or however long to fully understand this album in it’s entirety. I’ve never ever had a number one metal album, I’ve grown up with many sub genres and for that reason there’s never been a spot for one. Invent Animate told me no telepathically and gave me Heavener. All I can really say for now is Thanks, Thanks to Invent Animate. They (need) to play a show in Ireland.

[@MoiseDosSantos]

I think we all failed, like damn this album just hits on another level, it makes me feel things and have a whole new appreciation for (metal) music in general, so grateful for it all! Thank you for this reaction, I had a buddy to cry with now ❤️ AOTY

[@DrewFortune97]

💜💜💜

[@dreero_]

This is the first album since AOGHAU dropped to get a big emotional reaction from me. There’s obviously been emotional albums between then and now, but this one just hit me like a truck on first listen

[@masonpowers7480]

might be the best metalcore band of all time, give it two more albums and they'll have an undeniable legacy.

[@Jasper-Holland]

Such an emotional rollercoaster, 10/10 album. Words do not describe how good it is.

[@AntonOhlin]

It's been years since an album made me feel what this album has. The Way It Ends and The Dark Pool are the only ones I can recall from top of mind that even come close, and even there, some parts had to grow on me... I don't know how else to put it other than; This is why I listen to music!

[@levilively8643]

The dark pool is one of my all time favorite albums FOR SURE. Funny thing about that is I kept getting thornhills where we go when we die recommended to me here on KZbin and I ignored it for a long time. Finally gave it a chance and LOVED it. Then I listened to the album and I couldn't stop listening to it. Human is probably my favorite from them. Just a perfect song

[@minecraftsteve2504]

Now that you mentioned The Dark Pool, I can absolutely see it being on that level with TDP and TWIE, absolutely beautiful, emotional albums.

[@seifdog6244]

Ia is my favorite band. I got into them when greyview dropped and that album has been on repeat for 3 years. Heavener is the most excited i have ever been for music and it still blew me away. No song has ever had such an emotional impact on me than elysium.

[@nickwait5260]

Lmfao the chair lowering along with the "I AM ENOUGH" breakdown has strong old school Spongebob energy and I can't explain why

[@crizzlee_]

Emberglow is so uplifting and beautiful. Probably the best album I've ever listened to... Fantastic reaction to watch from you, too!

[@mickvanhesteren9403]

I just lost my grandma a few weeks ago. This reaction hit me like a brick. Thanks for the good cry Drew

[@DrewFortune97]

Sorry to hear man❤️❤️

[@peterogg736]

I've been listening and watching nothing but invent animate reactions and music for 2 days now. Love this album so much 💞

[@Michele-Elise]

B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L. I absolutely LOVE how you pour your mind and soul into the music you showcase on your channel. Your reaction actually made me cry!!! Thanks for showing me that there is more to this album than insane musicality. I am seriously touched by your pure authenticity. ❤

[@DrewFortune97]

Thanks so much for the lovely comment Michèle! Glad you enjoyed 💚💚

[@ckokomo808]

Been a fan of IAA since their first EP. They were and still are a special band for me. This release is so emotional for me. Thank you for sharing your reaction and emotions.

[@DrewFortune97]

💚💚

[@zombi0muertos]

This is beyond good, it's been a day and i still cannot believe what i just heard. It's diffucult for me to even begin to describe how every song resonates with me in a personal level.

[@SteveOGRock]

That was a rollercoaster to watch you experience that album man. What a record. I fear metal music has peaked. What could possibly ascend higher than this? My brain is a puddle.

[@DrewFortune97]

Mr. Steve ❤️

[@chrissmityyy]

I definitely cried when you threw in the pics of you and your grandma. Sorry for your loss. Amazing album for sure. This will be on repeat for a long time 💙

[@DrewFortune97]

Thanks Chris❤️❤️

[@suuna-hp6in]

8:20 "I feel like I'm in heaven" Well, I mean the album is called heavener...

[@richburnsred]

So one of my all time favourite metal songs is a “better days” by currents, which I know you LOVE as well, so I KNEW you would go nuts for the riff in “void surfacing” as it is a similar kind of style. It’s just incredible. The whole album is a masterpiece!

[@TORRENTzt]

I feel you with Without a Whisper mate, the album came out the same day my nan got diagnosed with cancer unfortunately, so the song and album really hitting me places.

[@iangillies711]

Been watching your stuff for a while now but this album is a 10/10 for sure. AOTY. I have zero skips, and I can’t pick a favorite to save my life. Love how real you are man, keep up the good work!

[@DrewFortune97]

Thanks man, glad you’re enjoying the videos💙💙

[@PacketOfCereal]

Just hoping they blow up more with this album. They are always in support and play short set lists. Deserve to be headlining tours.

[@descendng]

this album is perfect. I've had such a strong emotional reaction to so many of the tracks here, this might go down as an all-time favorite for sure. what a fucking experience. always nice to have another person to cry with haha. music is such an amazing vehicle for emotion.

[@DrewFortune97]

Completely agree. Thanks for the comment❤️❤️

[@minecraftsteve2504]

Void Surfacing's instrumental I don't need to say anything else That instrumental was insane Edit: much love to you. Losing a family member like a grandparent is never easy, and just like OH//OH says, it gets easier with time. Best of luck to you, and I hope you are still finding the way to push forward This music let's us be open about our emotions like this, In a way we probably wouldn't have been able to healthily output it Hell, now understanding the message of the song myself, I'm in tears as well Much love to you, thank you for sharing your story with us

[@8JFJK8]

I cant even choose a top song on this album. Im trying so hard but i just cant. Probably my favorite metal album of all time.

[@nafavola]

I just now saw this reaction from you, and it was such a great experience to relive that magical first listen. Thank you for encapsulating that feeling in a video. Such a magical album❤️

[@willowdoesmusic1484]

absolute fucking masterpiece. i cried like a baby with every single song. I'd be so surprised if any song released this year can top purity weeps as being my favourite of the year. also showing photos of your grandma during without a whisper was so beautiful. i hope you're coping okay with the loss and I'm sure she would be so happy seeing you being able to relate the music you love to her memory

[@DrewFortune97]

❤️❤️❤️

[@DiscogDiscourse]

So funny that Invent Animate and Gideon dropped on the same day. Just totally different approaches to heavy music but both so good

[@danielclifton5295]

Your face @13:40 ish, 😂😂the stare was me the whole time. Unreal album. Every record so unique and beautiful

[@rocksrcool5]

I love watching you react to this band. They make such beautiful and emotional music and you totally get it, it is nice to see how you react so purely!

[@Vixfor_]

📄Personal Opinion, don't kill me for such a huge comment 😂 "Heavener" is one of the best (if not the best) album i've ever heard, i had a goosebumps and strong feelings literally on every song. This is very: emotional, atmospheric, melodic, technical, unique, refreshing. Replay value is insane and i can't stop listening. If you're a fan of heavy music - you will like this album, but if you're fan of ambient and heavy music - this album will destroy you in any way possible, i'm so sorry for people that are not able to get a full immersion into this album because of lacking that important taste. I always liked Ambient and Progressive Metalcore as separated genres, but this album is a perfect mix of both and it's peaked this for me. This might be an "Ambient Prog.Metalcore", it feels like this album has everything that i love in these genres. It's actually hard to listen to this album on a first try because of the emotional and technical impact, i literally cried on Purity Weeps and i don't even need a music video for that to cry, Emberglow and Elysium also makes you wanna cry. So if somebody didn't like the album, give more chances to it definetly. Marcus is insane vocalist, i think he's one of the best Metalcore vocalists right now to be honest, his screams fit so well to the genre on a completely different level(It's not even about mixing), the cleans are so incredible and since Greyview he improved a lot. I won't talk about instrumentals because they're insanely stunning by default on this album. Tierlist: (STUNNING): Purity Weeps, Void Surfacing, Without a Whisper, False Meridian, Elysium, Emberglow; (S-TIER): Labyrinthine, Absence Persistent, Shade Astray, Immolation of Night; Out of all the songs Purity Weeps and Without a Whisper take the most special place in my heart, this is emotional heavy rain and the best songs i've ever heard, as a Holding Absence fan i fucking died literally. Void Surfacing has the best choruses parts, those clean vocals over brutal instrumentals I NEEDED FOR MANY FUKN YEARS! That last transition into chorus 😱 Even though Elysium is the last song on the album and it was released as single, i can't say that it was a bad choice to put this song last because this song is insane and it gets better after some time. There are a lot of elements and stuff including: Thall, Djent, Shoegaze, Ambient, Lofi and so on... This album sounds more like if the Thornhill's Dark Pool album was semi-mixed with Heroine in more emotional way, had Extra-Northlane and Holding Absence with Silent Planet and Vildhjarta fighting each other 😆 This is a recipe of a perfect band! -Masterpiece 10/10. One of the best albums i've ever heard (FOR THE FANS OF): Northlane(Discoveries, Singularity, Obsidian), Holding Absence(Especially the self-titled), Thornhill(Dark Pool, Heroine), Silent Planet, Vildhjarta, Sentinels, If I Were You(Radiant Dark), Before I Turn; (MIGHT ALSO LIKE): Oceans ate Alaska(Disparity and especially Hikari), Spiritbox, The Devil Wears Prada(Color Decay), Acres, Dayseeker, Mirrors(The Ego's Weight); PS: Kerrang review seems strange towards this record in my opinion, rating 3/5 is a shame. Emotions of this album are stunning and no need to tell me that Lorna Shore did something similar or better, we talk about Modern Metalcore and not about Deathcore, so shut up whoever compares it! (*malicious whisper*) shut up! No need to tell me that Currents is a better band(i see it really often), they both have different styles in one genre and i prefer Invent Animate vocals and atmosphere more, because simply it sounds better to me than what i've heard from Currents at all times, especially because of the vocals mixing. Invent Animate has the best Ambients in the scene right now and they can't just deny that there's something special and unique about this album and about the previous works of the band! Even though this album have got a lot of stuff that you probably have already heard, but it takes all the best from modern metalcore and connects it together with this album covered in a heavenly layer of ambients and emotions. Invent Animate is now on the same level as Northlane and Loathe for me and they fucking deserve it working so hard for many years and improving their sound, much love ❤

[@DrewFortune97]

Will read this through later man - need to step away from the screens I’ve been editing all day!

[@CapnDiddles]

You have been killed

[@AntonOhlin]

Crackhead take from Kerrang.

[@peterogg736]

I wish it was more popular. I love all of these bands

[@martyfrancis1011]

Longest comment ever!!! What is it about this FUCKING band???!!!

[@GreenIsGud]

Sorry for your lost bro, and all of u guys , god bless u all , everything will be ok

[@DrewFortune97]

❤️❤️❤️

[@MiguelCruzde13]

I can’t listen to these guys without shedding a tear. Always hits

[@d1g1talbath]

Did not expect that there will be an album so soon after Erra's Selftitled that will be that good, but this album is just incredible. For me personally, this is probably in TOP 5 of all time.

[@TurtlesC4nFly]

I saw Invent Animate live with ERRA and Silent Planet on the day this album was released last friday. The other bands were constantly shouting out this album, it was so wholesome! Invent Animate was so amazing too! :D

[@JUGGERWOLF]

Invente Animate, ERRA and Silent Planet? Oh my god, what a live!

[@sirbonple]

those pics of your grandma had me cryin outta nowhere. im so sorry for your loss man i lost my grandma back in 2019 to lung cancer and it still hurts thinking back

[@nafiz5609]

A big huge towards you mate sorry for your loss!

[@DrewFortune97]

🤍🤍🤍

[@zontafer1201]

Love the videos Drew. They feel like jamming out with a cool older brother

[@DrewFortune97]

Glad to hear brotha💙💙

[@Anton_Glz]

Heavener is undoubtedly Marcus’ Stillworld. When Stillworld was released, it was a lot more lyrically and instrumentally heavy than Everchanger so it felt like the band had evolved back then and found their sound, at least in my opinion. As soon as I listened to this album back to back, I knew Marcus got more comfortable with his vocal delivery and lyrics, so it also felt like IA evolved even more compared to Greyview, without losing their essence. Now instrumentally speaking, it’s like Keaton had to let it all out for this one. I could feel the grieve and the anger through his guitar work. Heavener all around exceeded my expectations.

[@jacobbrandin]

Respect! Appreciate the rawness and vulnerability. Only two albums evoke genuine emotion in me aswell, it is "the way it ends" by Currents and "Heavener" by Invent. The hardest album to listen to from an emotional perspective is "I won't survive" by Convictions. It is the heaviest albums emotionally and musically. Strongly recommend @drewfortune.

[@declan0001]

best album in a minute

[@AlbertoHewlett]

THE FEELS!!!! They went hard and soft at the same time absolute BRILIIANCE!!

[@TheLukieBoi1]

Drew!! You need to check out Kardashev's album Liminal Rite, it's an absolutely incredible journey. That's the one metal album that's ever almost made me shed a tear!

[@lukebramer3283]

Man I’m really excited for new Sleep Token, Termina, Currents, all the other new music coming, but damn if this isn’t the best friggin album I’ve ever heard. I’m skeptical that I will like anything this much for a long long time

[@JoHarm96]

I’ve said this about very few records, but this is a 10/10 for me.

[@lindsaynoce4753]

I saw invent animate for the first time in montreal, they didn't have their vocalist (under the weather)... amazing! Then i heard them with vocals HOLY FUCK!!! Im in LOVE

[@pedroferreira3540]

I'm so mad at myself for not having listened to this band sooner, only started discovering their music at the start of the year and they are already one of my faves. Such a good band, they simply don't miss! Can be emotional with those beautiful cleans, ruthless with both highs and low screams/growls plus those riffs and chunky guitar tones... Each song is an absolute eargasm , great reaction aswell

[@DrewFortune97]

Thanks man! At least you discovered them for you die bro, that’s a net positive 😂🙌🏻✨

[@anitageee]

Oh boy …. Every time I listen to this album I got the feeling my heart skips beats . 🔥 ❤

[@julioandresdibenedetto8710]

I'm going in the bus, headbanging and the next moment i'm crying 🤷🤷🤷 this album mate, absolutly amazing

[@mckeoncrawford9262]

This and the newest Silent Planet albums have been perfect 10’s for me.

[@vahle420]

Thank you for your genuine reaction 🙏

[@crystallava5002]

simply phenomenal album and band. Great vid man!

[@DrewFortune97]

💙💙💙💙

[@10onpump5]

One year later, and for me, this is probably the best album of the last decade.

[@totalityismentality7472]

This album is emotional, heavy, and well it's Heaven in a metalcore album. Absolutely crushing

[@CrazyIrishmen7]

Would you have ever thought, looking back at your past self, that you would love and be so emotionally moved by metal music? You've certainly taken quite the journey man.

[@abhaykumarsingh7081]

I still fucking cry after 2 months. This album holds a special place in my heart for me

[@austinfrance8572]

Album of the year mate. 10/10 Masterpiece ❤

[@Chris_D123]

For sure I agree with you , once you read the lyrics it make more of connection . Loved your reaction . Shit was deep

[@DrewFortune97]

Thanks bro💙💙😊

[@teiwaz656]

Without a Whisper hits home

[@NightmareApostle90]

Another fellow Irish IA fan💚

[@DrewFortune97]

Yessir☘️🇮🇪🇮🇪🧡

[@Indigowulfchild4]

Without a whisper is the song that got me, it's truly a masterpiece

[@Loonstadk]

bro im with you on without a whisper it sends me nuts

[@DrewFortune97]

🧡

[@Ravenduck]

Just heard em live here last month and i can say 100% their just as good their as in studio

[@viniciuspereirawochz]

I'm sorry about your loss

[@DrewFortune97]

❤️

[@Kideem]

i honestly cant chose what AOTY is for me so far. Periphery V, Ne Obliviscaris with Exul, or Invent Animate with Heavener. And we still have Veil of Maya and Sleep Token releasing later this year. damn good year for Prog tho. i just want The Contortionist to release another album, pls for the love of god.

[@ryancozzolino7832]

I need new Contortionist

[@patricklipp6323]

I cried and keep crying and screaming this album

[@davidjohnson314]

I'm late, but I needed to say Invent sounds like Invent. This feels like them ( exceptions ). Currents and Silent Planet new releases; unfortunately I feel next to nothing. Hopefully someday I'll find that connection again.. Forever a fan 🤜

[@michaelkalakovsky8219]

Best reaction. Thanks Drew.

[@DrewFortune97]

💙💙

[@theellimistlives]

This coming Friday will mark 6 weeks since my grandma passed away. This album hits me right in the feels.

[@cory.m]

Was hoping this would be a full video of the reaction but better than nothing lol highlights are great

[@lorrainegatanianhits8331]

I'mma be honest. I didn't like the album at first, even though I,A was one of my top 3 bands. But now after hearing it multiple times, I start to really like it. I may have been wrong about their new-ish direction... GGs

[@deadwaves3468]

Without doubt top tier metalcore I am going to listen all my life

[@thehurtfam]

Perfection ….the perfect metalcore album ….my AOTY hands down

[@RoswellContinuum]

Just you wait until Take Me Back To Eden comes out

[@thehurtfam]

@@RoswellContinuum I’ve enjoyed the singles they’ve dropped a lot more then I thought I would

[@log6n]

False meridian is actually unreal

[@EveryTimeIDavid]

These boys killed this whole fucking album then went on tour and showed their opener up like nobody's business.

[@AtomicBear18]

Did you pick up on the new mix for Shade Astray? Its so good!!! Sounds cleaner and beefier

[@dillanger5065]

We've been asking for Aviana for half a year. I'll resub on Patreon when you finally check them out.

[@DrewFortune97]

It’ll happen when it wins a Patreon poll bro - democracy wins!

[@playerishere2282]

Your amazing bro

[@jesseneuber4438]

Defenitely already one of best albums this year or even in the last years. Let's see what Currents or Sleep Token have been baking in the oven 😅 or even Kingdom of giants I really liked their last album atleast

[@thisusernamewastaken0076]

“I’m not sure if I should be head banging or crying” Why not both?

[@francismahon2]

This album is definitely their "Big moment" album. Such a wonderful perfect album. It has the same impact as Alien from Northlane and All our gods have abandoned us by Architects.

[@lnhocsignovinces]

I thought Sleep Token had 2023 wrapped up, boyyyy was I wrong. 12/10. Also likely to be the best album reaction of 2023. 👌🏻

[@DrewFortune97]

Thanks bro❤️❤️

[@brennenjohnson6616]

"i think i'm in heaven rn" oh that's why they call it heavener 😂

[@maddened3746]

purity weeps has GOT to be the one with the best hook in this album !

[@alanhernandez8392]

ILIIAITE from Loathe + Singularity from Northlane= THIS

[@noseqnombreponer7589]

Loathe took 2020 for me, Invent animate just took 2023. This a staple in time

[@nafiz5609]

Also aoty and the best IA album till date

[@alexandradamchuk9254]

Emberglow riff strongly reminds me Echolapse band. Try to listen to their song Breathe

[@AP-ss7lt]

Drew, try "Seven - Skyline Divided". its in a similar mood

[@dimkablinov4651]

do you think this album is worthy of being in the same line with Måsstaden under vatten?

[@DrewFortune97]

Time will tell - but I don’t think anything is topping MUV, it’s such a milestone in modern metal

[@AllthatremainsMV]

A lot of these songs sound so heavily vildhjarta influenced as well so it's hard to say.

[@yuki1304]

This got to be my favourite album of all time. Been listening to it all the time without a break

[@vsevolotti]

Am i tripping or Shade Astray on the album version has a little bit different mix?