UNDEROATH - DISAMBIGUATION ALBUM BREAKDOWN

Tonight we listened to and talked with Disambiguation producers Matt Goldman.
Joining us was Daniel Davison (Norma Jean, Every Time I Die) who played drums on Disambiguation.
Broadcasted live on Twitch -- Watch live at www.twitch.tv/underoathband

[@GerardoMd]

Nobody wants to admit that this is their favorite record in front of Aaron

[@sethnicholls7861]

In a lot of ways this very well could be their best album, I feel like if it came out today it would still be very much revelant. Thats despite their unique lineup departure at that time, it's a very dark and underrated album. I think that's why I like it the best, dare I say it's there and justice for all!

[@dcsolina]

Hands down my favorite album by them. It's so underrated because it didn't sound like typical UØ.

[@thecliffer]

Their heaviest record to date. The only band I can think of that gained more popularity as their sound got harder with each record.

[@cvblaylock]

Couldn’t agree more. It’s my favorite of theirs for sure.

[@visualsofisa]

Songs time stamp! In Division 33:17 Catch Myself Catching Myself 48:01 Paper Lung 57:48 Illuminator 1:10:00 Driftwood ??? (silly Grant, played after the next song) A Divine Eradication 1:20:03 Driftwood 1:29:08 Who Will Guard The Guardians 1:38:25 Reversal 1:49:27 Vacant Mouth 1:53:45 My Deteriorating Incline 2:05:55 In Completion 2:19:03 BONUS Sunburnt 2:34:51 Unsound 2:47:15

[@ProdByClockwerk]

The hero we need but don't deserve.

[@atma86]

Doing God’s work out here

[@9290SC]

Thank you

[@Thecolourjum]

They would have never wrote this record if Aaron stayed. DD took underoath to another level with his drumming.

[@joeymoehlenkamp1097]

His drumming is insane such a humble dude

[@Mariooo57]

This remains their best album to me, and one of my favorites of all time. That was a thrilling watch.

[@guin705]

Lmao poor Aaron, he wasn't even involved with the album and he's still here, what a lad.

[@JeserNoob]

He wrote some of the stuff with the guys. There’s a video of them playing a section from “Who Will Guard The Guardians” during the UØ in Australia video I think. Right towards the end of the video if I’m not mistaken

[@Tableworm]

Yeah man, sitting there for three hours.

[@autotheist]

In completion gives me chills every time, nearly sheds me a tear. Everything from production, to riffs, to Spencer’s vocal performance absolutely blows me away. His lyrics are probably some of my favorite of all time. This album flows so fluently. I’m so glad that Aaron took a hiatus and this was the result because it’s one of my all time favorite records.

[@djlesinski7978]

I know they tried their best with Erase Me but even without Aaron this is still SUCH an Underoath album.

[@khadeem56]

I think Spencer made it clear a long time ago and also a lot of similr artist have throughout the years. eventually they just don't like making the same music , it's not they hate it but they just moves on. Some good underoath clones I've found were. Aglacia (very define the line influenced) Overseer (i barely listened to them) To speak of wolves (Spencer bro is in there) noiser type sound

[@tehZuko]

@@khadeem56 I think most gripes about the album aren't that it's different, it's that it lacked any resemblance to the experimental willingness and depth of the previous albums. Changing boxes is fine, but preferably you'd still think outside of it during your process, and MAYBE they did, but the result doesn't reflect that.

[@Adam-yv2rf]

@@khadeem56 Check out LIMBs - their album fathers son or the EP before that have big underoath vibes its great

[@deadlydoodlestx]

Tim's reaction to A Divine Eradication is the best thing ever lol love listening along to these songs with you guys like this

[@markhickton4054]

This is such a sick concept- eagerly awaiting lost in the sound and define 👌

[@visualsofisa]

bruh i'm all for Define The Great Line!

[@mictlante]

Litsos is so underrated

[@SilversteinRescue]

Same. Def their two best albums imo and two of the greatest albums of all time.

[@dandiam5298]

DTGL stream is going to be amazing

[@bobbydigatel3464]

Can’t wait!!!

[@BROperatorTIME]

The drumming on this album is severely underrated.

[@adamrose6969]

satana bonfelde ?!?!

[@SDallstar]

satana bonfelde ... dude, don’t be so sensitive!

[@Mariooo57]

@@satanabonfelde3546 What the fuck? There's a lot to unpack but wow the childishness, the resentment, the entitlement, and most importantly the insecurity, but man... do you realize you're not responding to a band member? Not only does it have nothing to do with the conversation but why did you have to make it all about yourself for no reason?

[@FlexMarzipan]

@@satanabonfelde3546 lol ignorant fucks didnt watch my vocal cover k dude

[@harrychowd]

Crazy you’re still here 10 years later with your lame ass out of tune cover... invalidation is a hell of a drug

[@cvstar51]

This is their most underrated record by far, and possibly their best IMO. I looove the more aggressive underoath. it makes me feel kinda crappy that it seems like they don’t like it much. Kinda ruins the vibe for me almost.

[@joeymoehlenkamp1097]

This was a very dark time for the band I think bringing up a album that the haven’t listened to in years brings up fresh memories of allot of animosity and despair like Spencer’s drug out of control alcohol and cocaine addiction and Aaron leaving the band was probably really hard on them and Tim’s identity crisis and the bands eventual breakup took a tole on them so I understand

[@nickfraga2934]

When a divine eradication starts and they all remember how heavy they can be...

[@jackcravford8744]

that breakdown is so fucking MONSTROUS, insane guitar tone and the bass and drums!! oh dude

[@Mariooo57]

The look on Aaron's face is priceless!

[@skeletonofskylines]

Thanks for doing these!! It's awesome to get a little glimpse behind the curtain.

[@jesseanderson4865]

This album is my favorite Underoath album of all time, no matter how much hate it gets. I listen to it at least twice a week and have owned it 3 times (played it so much that I broke the first 2 albums). I feel like the voyeurist took several elements from it and meshed it with where the bands at right now. I can’t even begin to explain how much this album has influenced my music and song creativity.

[@LeHeartly]

I'm loving these! Hope they keep coming :)

[@joansebastianvalderrama8161]

This is definitely their best record to date. Musically is heavy, dynamic and complex. Lyrically is very dark and introspective. And vocally is a masterpiece. I don't know if they can repeat or replicate an album like this one. Something like this album, it is the "one hit wonder" in a discography.

[@christiankettlewell]

Whenever i talk about music videos with people, I always cite Paper Lung as being visually, my favorite video ever. The colors are so beautiful

[@thechetearly]

Thank you all for taking the time to do these! I’m a sucker for all things behind the scenes and am very much digging the insight.

[@anonymousamerican8831]

Please keep coming out with more music forever. You guys have been a huge musical inspiration in my life

[@flashbash2]

Aaron says he’s changed, but I see he hasn’t changed his catchphrase, “you know what I mean?” You know what I mean?

[@TheWakingEye]

This is the album that introduced me to the band, definitely in the top 3 of their albums for me.

[@willmccleland2383]

You guys are the best such a fun video to get you through endless amounts of editing work

[@christiankettlewell]

1:46:05 idk how helpful it is now, but the video Aaron is talking about, with the “Who Will Guard the Guardians?” Outro is this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqDQpWiMjrqBZpI the part they are talking about starts at 1:48 in that video. Cheers 🤙🏼

[@davidqquintero1843]

Loved to see you all guys!! it is good to know about the thinking process behind the final product.

[@dominickmartino2778]

Definitely one of their most underrated records glad they didn't skip this one

[@Yonkecon]

I hope you guys are planning on doing this for each of you albums! I'm really enjoying these!

[@Constantine909]

Been a fan since 2004, love you guys. I found this very interesting to listen to :)

[@nikitar.6702]

This is THE BEST album of yours guys!!! Last summer I went to Rock Im Park to Germany and hoped to hear some of the songs from this album live. Didn’t happen coz u did not have that much of the stage time there.. So thenext week I flew all the way to Belgium for your headline concert)) but you didn’t play any songs from it again.. haha)) too bad.. but of course I was happy as f*ck anyways)) Erase Me - is absolutely mind-blowing album too)) I am still hoping though to hear some day ANY song from “Disambiguation” I will go crazy in the pit if it ever happens! Am I the only such a big fun of that album??

[@Dabomb1237]

Was just re-listening to this album! Looking forward to more.

[@djlesinski7978]

Thanks for putting this here!

[@dylan1113]

The first time I heard this record I had taken about 3 hits of acid and when it was kicking in, I turned on this album. It was overwhelming but also hauntingly beautiful and passionate. This album still evokes a huge emotional response in me every time I hear this record. I love it. One of the best Underoath albums!

[@joeymoehlenkamp1097]

I bet it was heavy as fuck on acid

[@SilversteinRescue]

I love listening to underoath on psychedelics. Did a full discography run (subbed the original albums for the Observatory ones tho to get a different feel) on a heavy dose of ketamine recently and felt like I was at a show haha. It was a blast, really connected with the music in a deeper way.

[@theriffnotebook8412]

Thank you for reminding me how much I love this record

[@AYoDrew32]

I hope you guys make more music in the future I absolutely love every song and album.

[@joeymoehlenkamp1097]

Chris Dudley is a well spoken dude he brings so much energy when he talks

[@JR-io6bi]

god i love this album so much. very underrated indeed. such a vibe man🔥 who will guard the guardians is one of my all time fave UØ songs

[@joeymoehlenkamp1097]

You can tell Spencer walked out of the room of when my deteriorating incline came on he remembers those dark times like it was yesterday 😢

[@jackcravford8744]

The song is just brutal, one of the heaviest songs i ever heard. But it is also motivational as hell man, i just wanna push myself through the wall when the song starts.

[@corybernazzoli82]

Interesting talk about what the next album could be, makes me excited and anxious for a single whenever that time comes.

[@chrisjr1247]

Such a amazing album to this day along with everything they've ever made imo. Another brilliant piece of the adventure~! underØATH is eternal.

[@jamestomlinson8861]

Tim's t.v. in the background looks like the mini plasma that Michael Scott had in The Office.

[@simeonhuntsman9136]

“Folds... right into the wall.”

[@austinspitler9177]

Great album and very cool to see them break it down. In my opinion, this was their best and heaviest album since Cries of the Past.

[@Elecstic]

Speaking of Aus, I saw you guys at Soundwave, tbh, by accident, as I was somewhat lost. My first ever experience of circle pits opening up before me, as Paper Lungs echoed through my psyche for the next however many years. Love your work

[@jonathanamador8568]

Let's be sincere, this is the most brutal, heavy, and technical album from UO

[@corybernazzoli82]

I wonder if there was any discussion on doing this concept with The Changing Of Times. I know Spencer didn’t record that and it was clearly a Dallas era album but Timmy, grant , Chris and Aaron were on it so I bet they could still do it and have Spencer talk about coming into the band and doing some of those songs live early on

[@nickstanger577]

Grant wasn’t on The Changing of Times. It was Billy Nottke. But still. I’d love to hear about that album.

[@corybernazzoli82]

Nick Stanger fuck that’s right, it was the last album to feature him and Tim’s first record with them. I swear it looks like Grant in the When The Sun Sleeps video lol

[@blahblahblah2243]

I haven't seen this band live since Dallas left...do they not play any of those songs live anymore?

[@corybernazzoli82]

blahblahblah they do not play anything from Changing of Times. Their oldest material they play is still from Chasing Safety.

[@powerhousecentralbne]

Such a good stream fellas. Really appreciate you playing Sunburnt and Unsound and sharing your thoughts from that time

[@benharris144]

As much as I loved Aaron on all the other albums and of course he is/was (however you look at it) was an integral part of UO, but I think this album was their best sound, and in my opinion, that's partly because Aaron wasn't a part of it.

[@drohi930]

10 years gone and I still jam this album

[@malenomadiclion2030]

Miss the old days🎵This is the way i..........up against the wall up against the wall🎵 🎵Close my eyes....just for tonight...the sun still sleeps🎵

[@Ralphensteins]

me too bro reinventing your exit ROCKS

[@drohi930]

This is my favorite album ever. Make something like this again

[@goodobaggins]

Spencer’s screams were so heavy and brutal on this album

[@joeymoehlenkamp1097]

I felt bad for Spencer because you could tell rehashing a album that he was so fucked up on drugs on alcohol sucks seeing him like that

[@jackcravford8744]

@@joeymoehlenkamp1097 i love this, that intensity behind his vocals. how he is grounded and vulnerable. no image, everything raw as fuck. it sucks that he was in that position, but it was important, it pushed him to his best!

[@rainerratul]

Love this!

[@corybernazzoli82]

I also love the enthusiasm and more involvement in the convo from James in this video. Fuck I love this band.

[@christiankettlewell]

Still my favorite album they’ve done. I got to meet and hang with them and Daniel in Atlanta at the Masquerade when they were touring for it. One of the best nights ever for me

[@jackcravford8744]

how was he like?

[@nemesis9022]

Holy shit dude, I'm in Chattanooga! I have a boy that's about to be in high school too. We might look into that program for sure!

Loved this album so so much. Daniel killed it on drums. And Spencer had the helm on vocal.

[@AngelMonster21]

My favorite underoath album.. one of my favorite albums of any band period.

[@6LVCKSHEEP]

My favourite band growing up. And... STILL IS! Lets goo underoath!!!!!

[@M1XEDBAG]

You can admit it Aaron. I did the same thing. You got pulled into a mindset that was materialized by somebody other than yourself.

[@ZachAttackO0]

Real words you say.

[@JeserNoob]

What?

[@M1XEDBAG]

The Marsilver he was brainwashed by a church

[@9290SC]

UØ! Favorite band of all time! Flawless album

[@crazy_awesome_dad45]

I still love all of yalls albums!!

[@Dabomb1237]

Also, Define the Great Line breakdown would be awesome!

[@ethanprice5972]

They're doing every album from most recent to oldest. 5/20 = Lost in the Sound -- 5/27 = DTGL -- 6/3 = TOCS

[@Dabomb1237]

I don't usually make three comments in a row on a video, but are we going to see an Adam D appearance in the Define the Great Line breakdown?

[@wallboi7]

PLEASE

[@TylerOath]

Yes! The videos are on twitch right now! Adam makes an appearance for lost in the sound and define the great line. You’ll have to wait a little bit before they upload it to KZbin though

[@Jayko337]

I love this so much. I love this band so much. This albums means so much to me, I truly adore it. A very unique record altogether. About every winter since I’ve heard it I put it in regular rotation. I love Aaron so much for coming and being there. And Matt, I didn’t think he’d stay until the end but I’m so happy he did 🤩 the production on this album is absolutely perfect too. A decade later there’s still few records that too the quality of the production. And like no one had the electronic elements incorporated into their songs like they did back then. FUCK I LOVE THIS/MISS THIS TIME When I first heard the record, Paper Lung was my everything. I wanted a post rock Underoath so bad. I think Driftwood was the next song I really opened up to… but the WHOLE album in its entirety is a magical experience. And I can’t fucking believe how the Vacant Mouth is the Arcarsenal intro. I’m a huge fan of both bands but WHAT THE FUCK, I NEVER PUT 2 and 2 together. I think UØ get called ‘metalcore’ a lot, but everything you guys reference is not metal or metalcore in my mind ahah.

[@tagacale1733]

The first time I ever saw under oath play live was during this album. Daniel was a beast both live and on this record

[@mictlante]

When I first heard in division I thought it was aaron just shouting cause that key bend sounds like Aaron's voice pitch

[@SilversteinRescue]

I thought the beginning of paper lung was Aaron haha

[@MrAdub814]

Dude is is so dope we need all the albums back to act of depression!! Where dem old members at these days?

[@Chris-qj7mt]

2024 and still THE greatest album in MUSIC I have ever heard.

[@LuttioRay]

This is so interesting, I hope they upload a live, it would be good and would have a great reception, at least I from Trujillo Peru I am looking forward to it.

[@theearlynovamber8295]

I love Aaron. When I saw him at warped tour (the almost) I almost cried.. 🥁

[@drpelliper5818]

this and lost in the sound are my two favorite underoath records by far

[@anthonymcguire7979]

This album is up there with DTGL FORSURE I still think define is a bit better but this album definitely is top notch!!!!

[@christiankettlewell]

56:33 I got to hang at Glow in the Dark once and I remember Norma Jean had left behind a few drum cases haha

[@SmeegleLove]

This album was so different and dark from them. The lyrics and tone work so well together.

[@Mrfolgersx349]

You should make the heaviest record you can come up with. Please..

[@siggycertified]

I really only know Underoath for this album. But the history behind the album, and Aaron, and what all had happened, had always kept me super intrigued about something exactly like this happening. I think this was a bit of an awkward listen for almost everyone in the band, but by the end of the album, as if the album itself being a therapy session, and eventually everyone was super into it, and even Aaron, who's face @ the beginning of In Completion, when he heard those drums? Lol, such a nasty fucking face, he loved it. Great moment.

[@JamesEatWorld7758]

Shit man I remember Aaron saying in interviews that he wants to play more from that album.

[@jackcravford8744]

@@JamesEatWorld7758 i can imagine that. the drums have so much fills and intensity. if i was a drummer, this album would be one of my most played lol.

[@ceevee29]

Aaron is a trooper ❤

[@eibaeza]

This album is awesome. Definitly underrated.

[@rebellionbeats7198]

Aaron was my idol and I was devestated when he left and could not listen to this record with an open mind. Listening back now I hate that I disregarded it. Props daniel.

[@JamesEatWorld7758]

That was a pretty big overall opinion of the album at the time. I initially had a hard time too. Once they came back and I heard they were putting out Erase Me, I dove hard into this album and its so good. It's up there in my top 3.

[@djbazinet8758]

It’s crazy that it was the complete opposite for me. I knew Daniel from Norma Jean and was already in love with his drumming style and this made me so excited for this album.

[@Lipedelipe7]

Thank you Boys !!

[@callamweeks]

Please please please put up Sunburnt and Unsound on Spotify!

[@kwamainereid9794]

Wish you guys would release a live album of this album on streaming services there where a lot of great songs on this album

[@deorwynn3597]

This is probably tied for my favorite record of theirs with Define the Great Line

[@logophile92]

I love you guys :0)

[@skunkycatog]

Define the great line... goat album from these guys. Cd is still in my car.

[@bdizz19]

Dude yes 👍🤘

[@DenisAshton]

My fav album by yall

[@yeldrifer6795]

First comment ❤️🇩🇴love you underoath , greetings from DR

[@Frances3654]

this album is solid

[@bmeijer7776]

Everyone saying ‘write the heaviest ever’ has forgotten their pre Spencer days when they were black metal/deathcore lol 🤣 id love to here those influences again though

[@yokkai7775]

Driftwood is such a beautiful song

[@thelastdaybreathinginetern1385]

I've been a metalhead for over a decade and this Underoath album was always on repeat specifically, In Division.

[@jonathanarmstrong1756]

It will be interesting to see if they go back with Goldman for their next album 🤔

[@callmeozen]

Best Underoath record! Obviously Aaron is a core part of this band, but I love this album so much.

[@goodobaggins]

The ending of paper lung is soo freaking heavy it’s impossible not to head bang to it. I almost started a circle pit in my living room watching this

[@joeymoehlenkamp1097]

This whole album and it’s atmosphere is something else

[@jackcravford8744]

@@joeymoehlenkamp1097 it is almost like you are drowned in the water, all the time, or sinking. even the cover art feels that way. lot of lyrical content, in division music video!

[@christiankettlewell]

16:30 so the fracture started during Lost in the Sound of SEPARATION?

[@christiankettlewell]

Lol

[@joshplymel1584]

Its litterally in the title of the album man, Think about it

[@nemesis9022]

Are there any of these where Spencer talks about Sleepwave?

[@patrickoneal5066]

For the longest time I couldn't get into this album. I thought it was their worst album (since Spencer joined) that they'd made. I remember In Division coming up on shuffle and going back to it yeras after release and was just shocked because I loved it. I'd be down for them returning to this sound.

[@MIguelRodriguez-ej9jz]

Deberían de hacer un live section con este álbum, por el bien de la humanidad.

[@alelunf1219]

underøath ♥️

[@Ryhillchibulls]

This album is underrated. At the time I only cared about Vacant Mouth. I've opened up to it and like the album as a whole but no songs make me gush like Vacant.