Weyes Blood - Titanic Rising ALBUM REVIEW

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Weyes Blood comes through with an immaculately produced and performed baroque pop album in Titanic Rising.
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FAV TRACKS: A LOT'S GONNA CHANGE, ANDROMEDA, EVERYDAY, SOMETHING TO BELIEVE, MOVIES, PICTURE ME BETTER
LEAST FAV TRACK: WILD TIME
WEYES BLOOD - TITANIC RISING / 2019 / SUB POP / BAROQUE POP, DREAM POP, PROGRESSIVE POP
9/10 www.theneedledrop.com/loved-li...
Y'all know this is just my opinion, right?

[@laytonjin3204]

Turn the 9 upside down then turn it upside down again it’s a 9 now

[@yakka9768]

Quick mafs

[@torrent8446]

nice

[@isabilia]

Turn the 9 upside down, now that is a 6 let's say his opinion is wrong and then comment "turn that 6 upside down so is a 9"

[@DogBizzle]

u hella smaht

[@eabn96]

this guy is a genius

[@lucminax]

This is a 9/10 or a 10/10 depending on how deep it cut your heart. Definetly a 10 for me

[@charliesazo1230]

lucminax this shit cut right into my SOUL

[@thecinematicmind]

11/10

[@nahuelconstantine]

100/10

[@laug1576]

Weyes Blood is incredible and conveying how it feels to be lost in life, really. 10/10 for me

[@rovko819]

shit had me on the verge of tears

[@patrickmcfarland8631]

Melon how dare you review an album I love and give it the score I wanted you to give it you reprehensible man

[@elyy0345]

Lol, I thought that would never happen too

[@NotExplicable]

An unmitigated, sheer disaster

[@zachstutland5241]

You know it’s a good album when people are getting mad over the least fave track and not the actual score

[@nateschoenbrodt5769]

nice pfp

[@sebastianwang670]

"Movies" might have been the most beautiful song I heard in 2019

[@sadginger4924]

Sebastian Wang wasn’t the music video amazing? So beautiful

[@mymonitoreatsmice]

I'd also say there's some Cocteau Twins vibe going on; especially in Wild Time, near the end of the song.

[@leaveitorsinkit242]

Wow… I really don’t get it then. Crazy how we all have different tastes…

[@Azelf98]

still going back to the mv for it to this day

[@chaeriplease]

It's by far the most beautiful song I've ever heard

[@muribs8137]

treat me right im still good melon's daughter

[@McZephyr1]

yes ma'am

[@muribs8137]

@@McZephyr1 im not a good mother

[@McZephyr1]

@@muribs8137 I cant believe melon's been hiding the fact that he is a grandpapa all this while

[@ricardotreehi2384]

Craaaaazzzzyyyy Melon!

[@i.hold.vertigo2329]

I was thinking exactly this!

[@Spiderboyish]

David Bowie would've been so PROUD of this album

[@matthewstreacker7402]

I’m trying not to cry a little bit. She definitely honored glam and the 60s/70s. Definitely the vintage psychedelia I want to write.

[@dublplus3332]

I hear father john misty on andromeda.

[@jans2887]

I wanted to buy this album today. You saying it sounds like Bowie put me off completely 😑

[@Spiderboyish]

@@jans2887 don't let it put you off! The album is phenomenal!

[@SirArthurTheGreat]

Jan S it’s about amazing album, also bruh Bowie rocks but this album doesn’t sound much like him

[@ardien.535]

the album gets better with more listens as well. one of the best of the year so far imo

[@J35h13]

Indeed. Headphones absolutely recommended.

[@domrice8628]

Ardavon N no shit Sherlock!! Isn’t that the same with every good album?

[@drevonmcallister7399]

Ian Cook is disagree, some albums are great first listen then have diminishing returns

[@christopherlowery3797]

I feel ya! I didn’t dislike it my first time, but it was a bit mellow for my tastes. About 4 listens later, it won’t get out of my head. Songwriting skill is out of this fucking world!

[@iamdshiva1388]

It's true for most of the nice songs .. Familiarity feels good 🤔 .With time ....duh...

[@j4kez]

Anthony i know its been a few months but im still mad that you have Wild Time as your least favorite track. Its 1 am and im high and im crying listening to Titanic Rising and Wild Time is on rn as im angrily typing this comment

[@winterwonderland7445]

Jake Zook what a mood

[@newguy5761]

@@winterwonderland7445 facts tho

[@keving7940]

Its 1 am for me and I'm not high, but I remember when I was and listened to this album, and it was literally spiritual I was literally twitching.

[@linc0497]

Originally, I found the song to be in the mid tier of what the album offers. However, one day it hits me and I realize just how incredible and beautiful the song is. Now I’m confused how Melon has it as his least favorite.

[@SirArthurTheGreat]

@@keving7940 you should get that checked

[@iamthewii4851]

-1000000/10: Album isn't called 'Titanic Weyesing'.

[@joaoassumpcao3347]

That is a weyse title

[@mkalyan4289]

UwU

[@bears1804]

HAHHAHHAHA

[@buzzlookanalien3767]

This would've been a 10, if Lil Yachty was on here

[@blondedwaves3340]

This would’ve worked if it was still 2016

[@OfficialGregGames]

@@blondedwaves3340 L I L B O A T

[@tjg6363]

😂😂

[@NotExplicable]

Death Grips and a ridge wallet advert.

[@animeshsharma1445]

it would be 90

[@benweatherly4026]

I didn't even listen to it, I looked at the album cover and knew it would be good

[@jamesdotson1115]

Ah, a man of culture

[@joanriera99]

This is me literally everytime

[@LordLucario99]

way to rip off my review channel idea

[@fargoflagrant7796]

yo i think natalie's vocals have a lot of character. fight me anthony

[@girlinthewaistcoat100]

!!!!!

[@mrcat1043]

My favorite voice ever

[@chito651]

Andromeda is an amazing song in my opinion, it makes me feel like im in another world that is just angelic

[@GREENWARRI0R]

Wild Time for worst track? That's a yikes from me, dawg.

[@jajassa1]

Which song do you think would be the worst tho ??

[@jajassa1]

Because it sure as fuck isn't any of the other ones imo

[@GREENWARRI0R]

​@@jajassa1 The final track, Closer To Thee. Instrumental that doesn't really do much. Could have ended it with Picture Me Better.

[@jajassa1]

@@GREENWARRI0R You really gonna name an interlude for worst track THATS A BITCHMADE ANSWER. I want the HARD answer you can't say either titanic rising or closer to thee ^^

[@GREENWARRI0R]

​@@jajassa1 I can, because it was an artistic choice to include that song in the album. Titanic Rising I like, because it is a great bridge from Something to Believe to Movies, almost as if after Something To Believe you are taking the plunge into the dark, spacey sounds that play throughout Movies. Closer To Thee, for me doesn't really do much other than "oh here is an instrumental to finish the album". Didn't really move me in anyway like the rest of the tracks did. If you really want me to name another track, I would say Mirror Forever is still a weaker track than Wild Time.

[@kaisamsa]

Honestly i just watch these videos to learn how to pronounce my favourite artists' names

[@LordLucario99]

true, i really love artists like dijabal planets and newjabeese

[@Dunbie_]

I thought it was going to be pronounced “ways blood” rather than “wise blood”

[@thambidave]

Dont always trust fantanano. He pronounce Aminé’s name wrong for a loooong time. The correct pronunciation is Ameen-Ay but he kept going Ah-muh-nay for so long. There was even a skit on Amine’s album about the correct pronunciation of his name and melon missed that

[@abrechter1489]

Picture Me Better is the most beautifully written songs ever composed.

[@pastaslut]

YES ABSOLUTELY

[@jens2049]

No movies is

[@nightcrawler9]

That’s interesting because I think that “Wild Time” is the summit of this album. This track reminds me Jessica Harper/Phoenix (Phantom of the Paradise). The evolution/progression is really subtle, it never bounces you to the evidences or emphasises. It’s a masterclass in songwriting. Some would kill to catch that grace. This kind of few lucky tracks you hope in a lifetime of a songwriter. I discovered Weyes Blood and Thelma with your “Worst to Best tracks”review, so I’d like to say : thank you.

[@BTZombie88]

Ducourant Rodrigue just listened to this album (and Weyes Blood) for the first time, and I thought of Jessica Harper too! I’m a big fan of Phantom of the Paradise and Shock Treatment (also Suspiria but she doesn’t sing in that).

[@lukeanthony9052]

Its honestly such an addictive album. I keep going back for more

[@ajayyyswiftie13]

It's been 3 years and this album is still one of the greatest albums of all time

[@windstormnintendo]

I literally come back to this album just to cry to Mirror Forever for like 2 hours - It's an album I will literally always have in the back of my mind.

[@ajayyyswiftie13]

@@windstormnintendo no but i cry to the whole thing or i’ll just put something to believe on loop and cry for hours haha

[@pastaslut]

i fucking love this album so much i will never get over it

[@firstofawll]

i hate how every 10/10 album has to be so short

[@oGTrillWave]

This album sounds like a mix of George Harrison, Karen Carpenter, Beach House, and Julia Holter

[@MitchOrangeHoarder]

Definetly a little joni mitchell too

[@Taylor_King]

@@MitchOrangeHoarder definitely joni; I've been surprised at the lack of comparisons to her

[@cactaceous]

Little Harry Nilsson and pre psychedelics Todd Rundgren.

[@nikokaapa]

Definitely get the G Harrison vibe as well

[@GuysOfFilm]

Her voice is definitely a little Julia Holter

[@qdchang]

Ok 9 is fine BUT WHY IS WILD TIME IN THE LEAST FAV SECTION???

[@jmcasanuevah]

this album helped me more than any psychologist or psychiatrist

[@mateoinshape]

Same 💀

[@antoninazatylna6685]

same :))

[@pastaslut]

RIGHT

[@catplantASMR]

Omg yesss and her album is 🔥🙏

[@IvefoundthetruthonMay]

ew ASMR

[@SK1238723947238947234]

@@IvefoundthetruthonMay what happened on may 20, 2020.

[@IvefoundthetruthonMay]

@@SK1238723947238947234 I found the truth

[@SK1238723947238947234]

@@IvefoundthetruthonMay what's the truth

[@zackzallie8735]

@@IvefoundthetruthonMay it's almost a damn year just tell us

[@LeBeautiful]

🍈 Needle Drop Scores 2k19: 💉 *10/10:* 0 *9/10:* *_3_* ( *Weyes Blood - Titanic Rising* , Little Simz - Grey Area, Xiu Xiu - Girl with Basket of Fruit) *8/10:* 11 *7/10:* 9 *6/10:* 14 *5/10:* 4 *4/10:* 4 *3/10:* 1 (Maggie Rogers - Heard it in the Past Life) *2/10:* 1 (Gunna 💧 Drip or Drown 2) *1/10:* 0 *NOT GOOD* : 2 (NAV - BAD HADBITS, Logic - Supermarket) *69/10:* 1 (guess, and it ain't 6ix9ine!!!) There has been *50* reviews this year. Final Verdict: BACK 2 BACK YELLOW FLANNEL!!!! If you think I have made a mistake, let me know and I'll fix it right away. Thanks for reading. 👍

[@isaac.rivera.lpz2]

LeBeautiful Can you add album names?

[@LeBeautiful]

@@isaac.rivera.lpz2 I can add the album names for the ones listed, I got you!

[@GeometryDashpkat39channel]

Just a heads up it’s “Rogers” not “Rodgers”

[@1357musician]

Maggie Rogers not Rodgers

[@LeBeautiful]

@@GeometryDashpkat39channel Fixed, thanks. thx too andre tan!

[@gunnar368]

The previous album was beautiful, this one is a killer.

[@CreativeGuyKyle]

Wild Time is so fitting with the current state of the world -- it's as if she delved into the future and saw there was a song to be made in relation to it.

[@FabulousResults]

I like the steel guitar on Andromeda a lot. Just... MWAH

[@jozefscott4935]

something to believe is the best track makes me want to bawl my eyes out. absolute in love. so timeless sounding

[@ScottTeresi]

Why’d you have to do WILD TIME dirty like that? BEST TRACK YO.

[@joeagger]

tbh becoming one of my fav albums ever. Movies and Wild Time are from another dimension completely

[@bowiiisaints]

Im still floating across Andromeda save me. 😭

[@muskulpeasent]

She dares you to try guys, come on.

[@WinterReflections]

Love is caaalling, it's time to let it through

[@GungHoforHostess]

Her voice has great character Fantano. I love it because of its nostalgic value

[@jumpingspider7105]

Two years on and I'm still not over how he gave Wild Time a bad review! It's her beautiful poem about the tragedy of the human condition and for some reason he thinks its the worst song on an album that he gave a 9?

[@gillmorevanderhaus]

Why isn't the hit single "My Heart Will Go On" on this album?

[@kyleehyo4797]

this was the first ever album that i bought as a vinyl im not disappointed

[@jmcasanuevah]

x2

[@noelmcgovern3987]

Wild time is one of the best songs on the album, melon!!

[@begula6763]

Yeah cause all of the songs in the album are the best

[@noelmcgovern3987]

@@begula6763 hard to pick one weak song but Mirror Forever is so far my obvious choice. Still a great song

[@sokar9438]

Agree that and andromeda

[@sycamore2656]

@@sokar9438 uh andromeda is the best....

[@vivianmoura283]

its a 10/10 and you'll listen to it everyday bc the waters does really go by this album

[@retnugnahte]

I just got it on vinyl and I'm listening to it now for the 8th time 😂

[@pastaslut]

YESSSS

[@pastaslut]

@@retnugnahtefr me too

[@ElimRem]

I haven't got tired of listening to andromeda and everyday and I've been listening to those songs daily for at least a month.

[@scranmasterj2086]

Best album of 2019 so far

[@winterwonderland7445]

Scranmaster J Yes indeed

[@isaaccastro4846]

I can see this album as a 10 in a better day

[@lucaspinheiro94]

Still can’t believe Wild Time is your least favorite track.

[@DrakenWolfwood]

Julia Holter walked so Weyes Blood could run

[@mythoughtsonblank5769]

Yesss

[@hx0ad5]

it's funny, it seems like every time fantano gives a super positive review to an album that i also love there's always one track he thinks is kinda boring (in this case mirror forever) which invariably turns out to be my favourite from the record

[@brownleaf_o1]

He's a goof

[@santiagoprietov.4493]

Movies is one of the most beautiful songs

[@silver5986]

wild time is probably the best track, chum

[@canijust101]

p

[@37TheRudy]

Stop calling your weewee titanic

[@console6010]

this is literally better than the turning wheel

[@adhyadhyaksa]

Trueee

[@bilqistiramzy8493]

yup

[@Grosstradamus]

Both are perfect albums. Shouldn’t compare the two.

[@martinebonita2658]

Lame ass comment, lame for making it

[@f4gsforpele]

No it’s not lol

[@colehelvey4547]

What an emotional and beautiful record. This will stick around for a while.

[@nicoleedwarrds]

Movies is such a gorgeous song

[@calicosky9863]

Wild time is my fav track tho

[@dracul_gras]

expected an 8, got a 9 and im pleasantly happy with this review

[@sjmellin7847]

Yes! For once I listened to an album before music boy got round to covering it.

[@matthewstreacker7402]

Andromeda’s my favorite song and now I have a Steel Lap Guitar lol

[@nibotykztawas3210]

Why can I not stop replaying the intro

[@thecrow1225]

Wild Time LEAST FAVE?? That was the standout track for me along with the first one!!

[@eduardo_moya]

Woah, same!

[@TheAaronHolmberg]

Still listen to this all the time

[@MagnificentBirb]

You would give it a 10 if I bought that minimalistic wallet smh melon

[@2phonebabykeem913]

Magnificent Birb he’s punishing us

[@andreweverson1304]

I was just recommended this album by a friend and it’s spectacular! Glad to see melon likes it too.

[@andrevitalpardue5097]

What is this Blasphemy!!!! How in God's name is 'Wild Time' in worst tracks!!!!!???!?!?!!??!!!!!

[@jennydeaf9O9]

mirror forever is exhausting and boring, coming from a big Weyes Blood fan.

[@jennydeaf9O9]

Wild Time is wonderful.

[@MichaelGrey11]

Every song is 🔥

[@brownleaf_o1]

@Mason Mcfarlane 🤡

[@brownleaf_o1]

@@jennydeaf9O9 Nah, that's Something to Believe.

[@billycollins6005]

One of the best albums I've ever heard. 10/10 for me but I am cool with a 9. I actually think her voice is pretty unique. I absolutely love the vibrato and the way she abruptly fluctuates between notes over the same word (not sure what that's called).

[@r2micro373]

THIS IS NOT A DRILL SUPREMACY MANTANO MIGHT GIVE A WOMAN ALBUM OF THE YEAR IN 2019

[@LordLucario99]

not with xiu xiu about :/

[@earlisonline]

did you lie tho.... he gave it to charli xcx

[@trescincoysiete]

sbsbsbsbsb i adore Charli, but when you listen to Titanic Rising again you are like HOW IS THIS NOT ALBUM OF THE YEAR?!

[@Dondraper87104]

@@trescincoysiete Charli is like an 8, Titanic Rising and Magdalene both are 9.5s but Lana Del Reys album.... is a whole fat 10

[@otrworld7910]

This album so fire still on repeat till this day 😭

[@mark-iwhiiruoghene9585]

I really can’t get enough of this album since I discovered it about a month. I’m really satisfied with this review. First, because I really really love this album, 10/10 for me; and secondly, I can now pronounce her name right lol.

[@deadenddrive-in3166]

Where is that dang Pup review, Fantano?!!!

[@maximtrickett]

Ngl, Wild Time and Mirror Forever are two of the best tracks, the guitar line on Mirror Forever makes it sound like the Carpenters produced by art-rock era Eno. 9/10 for sure though.

[@davidg6260]

I think she uses love as a way to explore and bridge concepts of the individual, the eternal, the real, the virtual and the fear of trying to reconcile them. But I'm also glad your reviews are very concrete and generally don't include stupid stuff like what I just wrote

[@muskulpeasent]

She closes with Nearer to Thee. Some dude talk confused me too. This album is mostly about self love though, not dude love.

[@idioteque8885]

My second favourite album of the year, insane production. Solid and well-balanced review as always Mr Fantano!

[@EpicVideoMaster11]

what was your first?

[@Dondraper87104]

Its top 5 for me NFR by lana is easily the AOTY last year in my opinion

[@amirleo2051]

@@Dondraper87104 Agreed, NFR! At first spot, Titanic rising 2nd and Magdalene 3rd

[@Missjunebugfreak]

I've fallen in love with this woman's music. This album is enchanting. My favorite pop album of the year.

[@wakingthewitch7855]

Taste

[@AndreSantos-qo6vs]

He’s saving the 10 for Ventura

[@giuliogmonti]

This album is a masterpiece

[@lupaloops4166]

The fact that Wild Time is your least favorite even if it's a 9/10. 😩

[@dystopia1820]

This is a strong 9 to a light 10 bro

[@TheVoidstonz]

Okay you have convinced me. I am going to go and listen to this album now.

[@colehelvey4547]

Lance M enjoy

[@wakingthewitch7855]

How did u like it?

[@NegativeSpacePhoto]

RISETHONY TITANO Missed opportunity.

[@bennettwyler846]

So glad to see you reviewing Weyes Blood, and giving her a great score! I would love if you checked out Drugdealers upcoming record, Raw Honey. He has collaborated with Weyes Blood a lot, (on that record too, comes out Friday 4/19), as well as Ariel pink. I’ve got the vinyl and listened and it is amazing fantastic

[@DrakenWolfwood]

This was a 10 and you KNOW it's a 10

[@joestar2399]

This album ripped out my soul

[@LEN-kb5lq]

thank you Anthony for putting me onto this album ! i really like it !!

[@VinnieGer]

If Wild Time is considered the worst then honestly, this album is genuinely a 10.

[@GarFierield]

Damn so close. This year needs a 10 melon

[@CampingBuddha]

Didn't u put wild time as a best track of the week? I agree w the score tho shit slaps

[@jackieward2339]

yh but given he gave it a 9 the worst track on the album could still be a great song just not compared to the rest of the album

[@judithswarovski3028]

Also the artwork. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Gives me goosebumps, everytime

[@sophiaargana5190]

Thank u for making me discover weyes blood.

[@CoolMoon]

Great review, but I feel like you don't give enough 8's

[@sachinpandya2518]

Bruh half the reviews this year eights

[@sachinpandya2518]

*are eights

[@CoolMoon]

@@sachinpandya2518 ...that was a joke

[@punchmehard]

Yep, superb album! Surprised you made no mention of The Lemon Twig’s D’Addario brothers being all over this album, including helping do a lot of those back-up vocals you say are just her.

[@abrechter1489]

THEY WORKED ON THIS ALBUM?? Full circle. Love this earth.

[@fragmaxter126]

melon back at it again with exposing me to an album I never would've listened to, but now love,

[@tylermiller2024]

How did you manage to verbally process everything I thought about this album- great review

[@MineCraftGuy11]

This albums nothing short of a masterpiece, a strong 9 to light 10 is way more accurate, its a 9.8/10 for me

[@toons8744]

Just discovered this album, was gonna riot if it got anything less than a 9. Good work Fantano

[@n4tsure]

Cal really makes this review, good job king :)

[@maddiemerritt4637]

thank you for giving it a 9 i was so worried you were gonna absolutely obliterate it😭

[@yaboy69.]

PLEASE wash your clothes Anthony it's kinda gross, do you only own one shirt?

[@DanDhaniels]

He looks good on that one 😍

[@kenaiulrik]

he got the red one for bad albums

[@iliketopwn6789]

WEYES BLOOD GANG FOR LIFE

[@charlesyoung601]

Love good reviews

[@ethanielclyne5810]

One of the best albums of the 2010s and one of my personal favourites of all time, it's so beautiful and perfectly produced

[@karlojankovic4679]

I think this is one of your best reviews in the last few years, you should talk more about production, effects used and music theory along with emotions like you did here, it’s great.

[@haustreviance]

One of those magical times that pitchfork and fantano cross paths.

[@fowlae4414]

And RYM!

[@Markymarkvinylnut]

A wonderful, lovely album.. One of my favourites (I'm sad that the quality of the vinyl production is poor on my 3rd copy)

[@t.c.bramblett617]

I'm glad to see so many of my opinions this year are correct, Anthony :D