yeule - softscars ALBUM REVIEW

[@andrew_gould]

we will not settle for x w x hate, top 2 song on the album

[@losingmymindrnbro]

SPEAK YOUR TRUTHHHHHHH

[@thenoblemax]

One if his worst takes

[@MaxMax-zo9vq]

It fucking rips. Such a great, bombastic way to start the album.

[@khole5809]

So true.

[@__-bz7wh]

True but overall the rating is pretty much right

[@0_Cardboard_0]

Wrong again, Anthony. Now I’m gonna go listen to the album to find out why

[@__-bz7wh]

Based

[@Rizingfz08]

Lol pointless comment.

[@WiloPolis03]

Evil Anthony Fantano fans be like:

[@GizzyDillespee]

It should be spelled "Yule". At least it's not "Juul".

[@mDOTwav]

​@@Rizingfz08🤓

[@MakeLuvWorldWide]

I think Anthony is missing the focal point conceptually, from dark to light, that this era of A.I./glitch princess is inching towards and yearning more and more for humanness.. Hence the now light cover, the more human appearance Yeule dawns this time, and the incorporation of way more live instruments and raw vocals. We have witnessed this A.I. grow.. this is the outcome, a checkpoint. Softscars x

[@gerardlabeouf6075]

Yeaaaaaaah that album amazing (yearning for humanness? I didn't felt that i just felt that she was over the glitch princess nihilistic phase)

[@sachitechless]

Don't let Anthony Fantano giving this album a 7 distract you from the fact that he owns a vinyl of the AKIRA soundtrack in the background.

[@ZachBobBob]

I was actually too distracted to notice that vinyl

[@vVincent.]

that's dope as fuck

[@royceisthebestrapper7686]

Basedthony basedtano

[@JoshLeitzel]

Big W. My friend owns that same release and I’m so envious. Such a nice package.

[@berkeleyisonline160]

the grimes comparison at the beginning is funny bc yeule was directly inspired by grimes to become a producer. cool to see how theyve evolved into their own sound.

[@Starkardur]

This album sonically way more advanced and richer than anything Grimes has done.

[@ToxicDevil00]

"the student becomes the teacher" didn't become a saying for nothing

[@khailart8858]

I feel like there are plenty examples of artists being inspired by their predecessors but make better music than them regardless

[@MaxMax-zo9vq]

My album of the year tbh. Fucking beautiful. I think the humanity showing through on a lot of these songs that was absent from the previous album makes it a more lush, emotional listen.

[@mocapcow2933]

You should make a KZbin channel! I’m gonna hate on it though, BEWARE!

[@MaxMax-zo9vq]

@@mocapcow2933 if I ever had a popular comment section I was compelled to wade through I would be a worse person for it lol

[@mocapcow2933]

@@MaxMax-zo9vq good. Spite and hate are the two things needed to push through being a youtuber. You would be doing a great service for your country by being a youtuber

[@MaxMax-zo9vq]

@@mocapcow2933 my apology video song incoming

[@khole5809]

It is softscars after all. It's the most human and happy we seen Yeule after how dark Glitch princess was.

[@tempura5126]

just because you prefer it hard rather than soft doesnt mean it deserves a 0 Anthony

[@cenjal1665]

I'm not sure why everyone wants to hear the same sound they've been doing for years. I think the rock-centric sound works perfectly with their persona as an artist even if it's just for one album.

[@MaxMax-zo9vq]

I would say it fleshes her sound out even more. I kinda disagree with Fantano and think that there’s still enough glimpses of Glitch Princess’s sound to keep any fan of that album happy.

[@starcharter]

@@CyranoForever101 dont know if id call this generic but whatevs

[@alejotinganell5653]

​@@CyranoForever101Fantano gave a 7 to the album. That is a good score. And his criticsm didn't rely on shoegaze rock being generic, but that yeule even if crafting a good album out of that genre, is not bringing a super refreshing spin of it or keeping her persona. Still, he gave it a 7 guys 😭

[@tomoaries]

The crazy thing is that to me, the rock instrumentation on this album takes such a huge backseat to really alien, atmospheric analogue synths and I think that's what makes this album so special beyond the brilliant songwriting.

[@peanuts7324]

@@CyranoForever101i give your reply a solid to light 2 out of 10

[@phoness1941]

imo this was a 9 genuinly stunning production this was just fantastic

[@biskaye]

Yeah anthony tends to do that

[@phoness1941]

@@biskaye its crazy because he criticises the best moments on this LP and praises the weaker points

[@ylklkw]

A 9 is way too high, I've rated the album myself and gave it a 7.53, it's pretty good but there are much better albums out there, I like her unique sound though.

[@phoness1941]

@@ylklkw i mean music is subjective but personally I think it was the best record of last year

[@ylklkw]

@@phoness1941 alright

[@wpbn5613]

every year fantano like always gives a universally loved album a 7. it happened last year w weyes blood, 2021 with jubilee, and now this

[@matthewjury4385]

7 isn't bad

[@wpbn5613]

@@matthewjury4385 true. im just having fun

[@hemalathapajaniraja1990]

i will never forgive him for carrie and lowell

[@CriticsConfession]

@@matthewjury4385 it is when the album is a 9 or 10

[@peanuts7324]

not a 7 but he also gave praise a lord who chews a 6

[@undigesteddonut]

it’s crazy how they were able to reinvent their sound in a way that wasn’t overly artificial.. yeule you will always be famous!!

[@gwenoki]

unlike your pfp

[@eyl52]

Can u do a when u want to cry but stan yeule " Video 😢

[@undigesteddonut]

@@eyl52 omg i didn't even think of that 😭😭 definitely will!!

[@undigesteddonut]

@@gwenoki 😭😭😭

[@Peterrdee]

Right and I didn’t think glitch princess could get topped the singles are INSANE the other tracks are gorgeous it ate in all part!!!!

[@SetaSouji1]

deserves at least a decent 8

[@kuro2797]

Absolutely.

[@KyleWoolridgeGrant]

You get it

[@humanbeing4841]

First time listening to her music. 'DAZIES' is a masterpiece and might go down as my song of the year.

[@copbabycombo1311]

*their music, they are non-binary

[@tylerhackner9731]

I loved this album immensely

[@Pinko-Diamond]

I'm super addicted to it. Can't wait to see them next month.

[@Leoza246]

X W X is your worst take of all time

[@gerardlabeouf6075]

Possibly lol

[@gabrielmontoya1407]

sulky baby is such a dope song - so catchy, it's been in my head forever now

[@CJMarsicanoPA]

Played this album three times in a row the day it came out because it was such a mind blow. Granted, I’m a XXXXL Yeule fan to begin with, but I was very surprised and satisfied by this. I thought she was going to lean in a more acoustic direction taking into consideration Don’t Be So Hard On Your Own Beauty and Nat’s comments on it when Glutch Princess dropped. But this album definitely hits me in the feels musically alone because of my love for both alternative rock and electronic music. I give it a strong 9.

[@Jikuro_]

I love everything Yeule has made, and this album is no exception. Beautiful work.

[@LunarMoth]

So true

[@chayo4537]

Pathos/Coma and Seratonin is written in my heart

[@moistoast2298]

Love this album, I don’t think her distinctiveness was lost at all as compared to glitch princess or Seratonin 2. To each their own

[@yaku63]

i think yeule perfectly mixed the ambient pop with rock and almost a shoegaze sound, especially when it comes to the themes of the album, it fits perfectly in my opinion

[@domcactus]

You know, I wasn't sure of this at first because of how much I adored their ambient stuff on Serotonin II, but this album has grown on me tremendously. This is a great style for yeule, and I love how many small details of their signature "style" appear in the background on many songs. Definitely a contender for my top 20 albums this year

[@apple44326]

I give their album a 9, I honestly didn’t come with any expectations when listening to the album and I wasn’t disappointed!

[@gibbro-j7f]

Can't believe you're reviewing this album, my personal fav of the year, and I've been playing this album on repeat since I got it. Going to see them this Saturday at the Glasshouse and I'm super excited, first time seeing them live.

[@tannerstivers5665]

I was just there! Amazing concert and Sasami was awesome as well.

[@gibbro-j7f]

@@tannerstivers5665 it was so amazing, I got to meet them at a bar next to the venue after the show! My heart nearly jumped out my chest

[@jessesuny7043]

I’m so happy you reacted to this. This, fountain baby by Amaarae, and powders by eartheater are my top 3 of the year so far

[@matthewjury4385]

Fountain baby ❤

[@justdontcare2698]

i first heard cyber meat after my mum died, where in i couldn't sleep for two days after wards and i just laid there listing to songs around how i feel. I think cyber meat perfectly blends that feel of anger and sadness in a melancholic was perfectly, unaware of this "story" going on i felt some of the lyric such as "why don't i smile" really resonated with the mind set that i was in.

[@wes444]

x w x is my fav song on the album im shocked u didnt like it

[@Leoza246]

SAME

[@humanrat9773]

I find it so immensely BORING how so many artists get poor ratings simply because they decided not to stick to the same exact genre

[@matthewjury4385]

I really enjoyed the album but i think a 7 is very fair. Most tracks aren't that memorable

[@CoDHackersExposed]

Imagine giving Guts a higher score than this lmao

[@greatalbumslog]

fantano i love you but this is so so wrong, easy 9/10 for me

[@Peterrdee]

Inferno is amazing probably one of my favourites the thumping pulsing beat, the gorgeous vocals I swear yeule is their own genre is that weird? Kinda like Bjork And fka twigs back in the arca days

[@oh_banana]

Glitch Princess was such a unique experience but I felt like there was more to explore and I was a little disappointed to learn softscars is much different.

[@soocccermommy1326]

Agree, softscars is kinda boring and way more simple

[@prayeddanny]

**RateYourMusic will remember that.*

[@khole5809]

This my aoty it's so impressive to see Yeule push their sound and making each album a progressive step in their journey. Still prefer glitch princess tho.

[@slickytail]

try to get up front - their choreography, set design, and performance polish is amazing

[@khole5809]

​@@slickytailWill do so excited to see Yeule live!

[@LRS3367]

its not a bad score but i feel like you underrate so many shoegazy projects lol

[@LukaVibes]

I genuinely love this album so much. I am so proud of Yeule for branching out. On some songs it definitely is a bit hard to get used to but I feel like they did pretty great. I do hope as well they keep their ethereal/ electronic pop vibe but this album shows us what they’re trying to tell which is cool.

[@Aruari4n]

The war between you and the rate your music nerds is better than ever

[@Leoza246]

Context?

[@jakewalker1522]

Wasn’t really impressed by this album. Sure it had some nice moments and interesting production in parts, but not really seeing how it tops other obvious album of the year contenders.

[@niashima-franklin2695]

Identity forming seems to be a theme in their projects, both online and in the world. Whereas Glitch Princess is discussing the nuance between identity and tech, this album seems to be very rooted in humanity. The screaming in the background feels very primal. There's a lot of incredibly raw unprocessed pain. How do you create identity when the pain of being human keeps you from being seen? Their lines "Only eyes like yours can see ghosts. Ghosts like me. If only I could be Real enough to love" seem to support that.

[@EyeOfDarkness]

Personally Fantano, this is a 9/10 for me. I love how this sounds all throughout the album.

[@HorribleMercy]

FANTANO STOP WE ARE GATEKEEPING THEM

[@mikudayo_biggest_fan3939]

u when u see ur fav artist happy and successful: 😱😱😱😭😭😭🤬🤬🤬

[@diegocastaneda9836]

I agree. This album is good but I miss Serotonin II - era yeule

[@dubwubwubstek244]

I'm not saying a seven is a bad score or anything but this is damn near my AOTY Tony

[@AProbablyPostman]

Now I know how Kendrick fans feel

[@boosay1146]

I was expecting an 8/10 lol

[@LifeOfJakoby54]

I love this album so much it’s very refreshing I just discovered yeule recently and was waiting for your review

[@jg6551]

yeule needed to change their sound and the probable options were to expand upon the already existing sound or go in a new direction. I think overall this change in direction was the safest choice for yeule, but furthering the sound (it it's even possible) of what set them apart on the first two albums could yield greater success. Still a solid record nonetheless, bit messy in places tho

[@JosukeUrameshi]

This is all I’ve been listening to pretty much all year since she’s been slowly releasing tracks back in May. Was not disappointed when it fully dropped. Saw her on tour bc I could not have missed hearing these songs live that I’ve been obsessing over the entire year. The opener is so good and really sets the tone for what’s to come so idk what this thumb is talking about.

[@aaasssvvv]

This was definitely a good introduction to Yeule's discography, i've been loving everything this project offers so far. I do have to agree that the slight change in the sound really shifted the overall futuristic dystopian vibe, but this is still a nice change of phase from what Yeule has been doing for a while. I'll be eager to see what would the next project sound like. Nice review as always Anthony 👍

[@basti8389]

ghosts is so beautiful, song of the year

[@1vyexe]

9/10 at least. Imagine when AI and other artists are making this type of music in 2050 this is an iconic moment. This is a benchmark of what is to come.

[@FF-ch9nr]

0:29 PERSONA 2 MENTIONED

[@Yan_8]

😭😭😭😭

[@Tyc9909]

Yeahhhh I’ll have to agree that it’s kind of a one step forward one step back thing, but I’m so sure the next album is gonna be so fire lmao

[@ANTIV15T]

x w x in least favourite tracks?!??

[@Vemberwost]

Album of the year in my opinion! Such a well crafted record and definitely Yeule's best so far. 🖤🖤🖤 Also I appreciate how your outfit kinda fits the colors on the cover 😎

[@JamesNolasco]

There’s no way the Olivia Rodrigo album is better than this 🎭

[@p0werfu11]

Olivia's management paid more, simple as.

[@icantthinkofaname62]

ty anthony for showing me this album now it is one of my aoty

[@ぼじん-o5r]

Funny that. I prefer yeule's shoegaze rock sound more than the underwhelming serotonin ii ambient beats

[@natashatercera8536]

He’s right that it’s not that good. The songwriting isn’t there, the lyrics are often embarrassing, and the emotions are juvenile.

[@samuelsmoak2541]

Is that a bad thing though? There’re a lot of good/great albums with lyrics so juvenile that they border on embarrassing. There are a lot of songs on “Rumors” that I find to be quite childish-not to surprised that they all came from Mr Lindsey Buckingham though-Yet they’re still pretty good songs. Plus I find the soul-barring lyrics on “Softscars” to be quite endearing. Not all art has to presented in a mature way to be appealing.

[@raputha1148]

The pink shades go hard anthony

[@crunchysoupp]

Well it was my favorite album of the year, but now I just think it's pretty good. Thanks Melon.

[@franekczernecki6550]

I love the fact that softscars was created as a kind of her little vent project to share their scars with us, listeners what she even said in all her promo emails and descriptions for this album. Its a incredibly fascinating project and the new sound fits Nat so well!!! Im a yeule fan to the end and beyond, absolute 100000/10

[@janosvarga3263]

Why is the flannel not yellow Anthony

[@taitloyek7980]

I definitely feel it’s a a decent to strong 8 easily I’ve been loving more with each listen the only problem I have with the album is I don’t really feel the title track. Aside from that I really loved the rock/shoe gaze elements mixed into the album and I’m incredibly happy with it. Just as good as serotonin 2 but in a very different unique way!

[@RealParyss]

7/10...? Come on Fantano, this is literally a 10/10 :( It's such an awesome album

[@soocccermommy1326]

Literally her worst. Serotonin ii>

[@gottalight3574]

​@@soocccermommy1326 nah

[@damn51]

@@soocccermommy1326 Soft Scars > Glitch Princess > Serotonin II

[@RealParyss]

@@soocccermommy1326 I disagree, but I kind of get your point. Still way too low though

[@soocccermommy1326]

@@damn51schizophrenia opinion Serotonin > glitch princess > softscars

[@Alice-XB2]

My favorite album of the year :D yeule is so swag i love their music sm

[@4max0]

ngl I think this was at least an 8.

[@peeblestem]

i’m impressed with their new sound in this album 💕

[@TempleOfTheMartyrs]

ONE OF THE BEST BANDS WE'VE HEARD IN A LONG LONG TIME..... AN INSPIRATION TO US AS A BAND FOR SURE

[@Preston-9118]

I love that you’re matching the colors of the album, also peep the akira vinyl in the back 👀

[@dertodesking.]

As for background music, its a 10. Overall, an 8 maybe. Its mostly pretty solid. Their best so far for me.

[@bellatrix7564]

Can we get a last dinosaurs yumeno garden album review???

[@Varooooooom]

Have the videos always looked this clean???

[@alau5643]

Those glasses go hard man

[@timotimotimotimotimotimotimo]

Fave album of the year!

[@turnmeintoaflower]

can we get a review of eartheater's new album next?

[@raer5373]

I think you looked at this album thru pink tinted glasses.

[@ToxicDevil00]

first: thanks for showing this to me. second: i don't really agree that the early tracks - especially softscars - have much of a boiler plate/90s vibe. i'm getting EXTREMELY strong y2k inspirations from this. as a child of the 00s i'd describe that song as glitch-pop by way of the super monkey ball 2 soundtrack - which is pretty much the most distinctly utopian and 00s thing i've ever heard (see the track 'monkey target 2' for exactly what i mean). i don't think much of anything represents that sort of mystical internet nostalgia - and the feeling people like me get from it - better than an early 00s sega game i'd say the aesthetics here are pretty on point

[@blessedbthywill]

Live Changing Album (Æ) N/C is Amazing Yeule is Pure Talent and a Genius

[@0xCaroline]

So this album got a 7, while Guts got an 8? Are you serious?

[@MUSE1795]

Where's Alan Palomo dude??

[@dpaono13]

Please review the new eartheater album

[@luciendoom88]

Earthearter has the best album of the year

[@yanganaperera8500]

WOW, he actually reacted to Softscars, am so happy

[@yanganaperera8500]

nah cant be my comment that resulted this

[@starlon906]

No underscores review?

[@christiandunlap736]

Have you considered that Yeule is happy now?

[@finallycarlo]

review the new eartheater album please.

[@artbonacorse3000]

XWX is amaaaazing

[@greenanator528]

nah this shit was incredible

[@TheRaymondMan6]

You better give Chael his sunglasses back.

[@aaronvtran]

software update 👾

[@rocklover48]

just give it the 10 it deserves!!!

[@moneytreesistheperfectplace]

no 10/10 this year? so sad :(((

[@owentomaszewski9125]

Damn that comment though. Grimes has never been roasted so hard not even by herself

[@pitchu5366]

Redux review needed already :÷

[@josephneira7]

yeule keeps out doing themself, this album is a 10/10

[@__-bz7wh]

6

[@josephneira7]

@@__-bz7wh you got redpill content in your playlists your opinion on anything has no value

[@matthewjury4385]

Don't cheapen what a 10 is

[@lucashunter6441]

Rating Olivia Rodrigo higher than this is certainly a choice

[@JoshLeitzel]

Hey the Olivia album deserved its flowers. Honestly I see some similar qualities with their musical influences both very much drawing from the poll of 90’s alt rock. I do agree this album is stronger than a 7 myself!

[@puffballbk2186]

The change in sound reflects the progression of the character becoming more human. Get it right baldy

[@bananabear2699]

Please review the new Slayyyter record. It’s so good 😭

[@RyanMars-t6b]

but x w x might be my fav tbh