Zach Bryan - Self-Titled ALBUM REVIEW

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Handily one of the best country albums you'll hear this year.
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FAV TRACKS: OVERTIME, SUMMERTIME'S CLOSE, EAST SIDE OF SORROW, HEY DRIVER, HOLY ROLLER, JAKE'S PIANO - LONG ISLAND, EL DORADO, I REMEMBER EVERYTHING, SPOTLESS, OKLAHOMA SON
LEAST FAV TRACK: TRADESMAN
ZACH BRYAN - ZACH BRYAN / 2023 / BELTING BRONCO / COUNTRY, AMERICANA
8/10 www.theneedledrop.com/loved-l...
Y'all know this is just my opinion, right?

[@zackcash4941]

If Death Grips released this album, you'd say, "I never expected Death Grips to release a country album."

[@lowt-cityortega490]

Facts

[@AudibleVisibIe]

Lmao

[@austinjones2236]

This is an incredible joke.

[@justahumblelittleoshawott7972]

*in MC Ride voice* COLD SHOULDER AT CLOSING TIME YOU WERE BEGGING ME TO STAY TIL THE SUN ROSE

[@screw_tape]

top tier comment fr

[@jacobh9014]

Zach is a huge indie music fan so the fact that he is blurring the lines between country and other genres makes a ton of sense.

[@JonahNelson7]

Music doesn't wanna be categorized anyway

[@cringecentral_]

@@JonahNelson7music ain’t a person mfer😭

[@Freiheit1232]

Country needs it... they've been inbreeding a little too long

[@projectc.j.j3310]

Shut up his music is country

[@rustwolf]

Just by listening to the album I can totally tell the dude has listened to some fleet foxes lol

[@dougal515]

this album is what main stream country has been missing. the soul of country that the genre was formed on is starting to find its way into mainstream again, Zach did a great job

[@decline1129]

I read an article about half a year ago that went deep into what you’re saying. It touched on how you could get a pulse on the US/the economy based on how popular country music is in the mainstream/what type of country is popular. Pop song blue jean anthems vs songs about hardship like a lot of Zach or Tyler Childers. Wish I could find that article again.

[@dougal515]

@@decline1129country music will always be the heart of american music. to be fair, the hold it has on american society since the 50’s is hard to ignore, considering it’s the been the soundtrack for a lot of american culture for a while. so it would make sense that, the economy or certain products/companies, would have an economic rise with whatever song is popular in country music, take morgan wallen he had the billboard charts in a chokehold for half the year. I would love to see country take a turn for a more emotional and heartfelt place. would really start to see artists stretch their wings as an artist.

[@ytm23ak]

Wow 8’s a pretty crazy score. I’ve been listening to Zack Bryan for years as a country music nerd. Pleasantly shocked to see this review. He has a unique writing style that’s for sure.

[@itzgrimmyy4385]

How do you listen to someone for years and still spell their name wrong?

[@ytm23ak]

@@itzgrimmyy4385 well I did say I’m a country music nerd lol…. Not the smartest cookie 🤤

[@mergenocide]

I saw a clip of him listening to one of my favorite tracks off the album live, and he was super unimpressed by it. There was no way I thought he'd give this album above a light 6.

[@waxtrax_]

​@@ytm23aklol i admire that you didn't rise to that

[@itzgrimmyy4385]

@@ytm23ak all love I was jus being a dick lmao

[@lovelaj0149]

Bryan's voice may not be the most technically proficient in country right now, but man is it emotive. Something about it feels like a gut punch

[@American_Idiot_]

it really is. it’s almost like you can hear him smiling on some tracks and even crying on others. just through his voice. man, he’s good.

[@huntersedlacek7495]

Yeah I would say Chris Stapleton is way more talented vocally but I prefer Bryan’s vocals 😂

[@Nickyy64]

Zach’s songs often have similar progressions or use similar chords. He said it himself once “I’m not a musician I am a writer”

[@American_Idiot_]

a line in a song he wrote says “your songs sound the same, you’ll never make a name for yourself”

[@aR0ttenBANANA]

I knew Zack Bryan was good but I didn’t expect it to be this good 😮

[@bluesyz9608]

Ik I heard that diy KZbin video from a couple of years ago and thinking damn that's good, but never really thought he'd be in position he is in now

[@Chris75717]

If you haven’t heard it check out his live album All My Homies Hate Ticketmaster, maybe my favorite live album of all time and a great way to get to know all of his best songs

[@user-jq4yl1lw5g]

That’s the greatest album title of all time holy fuck

[@jacobsmith831]

This

[@_fernduarte]

is this where he performed at red rocks?

[@Chris75717]

@@_fernduarte yep!

[@clifflifekeith2490]

Revival is the greatest live song ever created

[@jordjordjord]

Would have been a 10 if he literally didn’t get arrested tonight

[@HendersonHinchfinch]

Oh

[@andrewp6738]

Zach Bryan or Anthony Fantano?

[@ethantucker4014]

@@andrewp6738Fantano, unfortunately. He was arrested for his MBDTF review 😔

[@jackyvstheworld]

arrested for "obstruction of investigation" that barely counts tbh 👨‍🦯

[@zacharysorrels]

fantano hates criminals.

[@ellerose2928]

never been a huge country fan but zach bryan has become one of my favorite artists of all time as I've delved into his discography. he always tugs at my heartstrings and i love it

[@aledandrian]

This guy’s rise to the top has been amazing to watch, and he deserves it because this album is fantastic

[@wyatts6368]

Thank you thank you thank you Fantano for reviewing this. I gave you a break on his last one because it was 30+ songs, but I am so glad you gave this a shot because Zach is so amazing. Also Hey Driver favorite song of the year for me

[@kasenhicks9774]

Hearing him say he regrets not reviewing it makes me so happy but I totally get why he didn’t

[@Uhggy]

hey driver is hands down my favorite song both this year and in a long time

[@deathakid]

10 years later still get chills

[@ganjjabarsmedium2347]

Great review Anthony, it’s been interesting to see this alternative country wave seeping into pop culture. It’s a sign of things that could happen with other genres including rock 🤘

[@connorhansen3226]

Your the best Fantano! I’ll listen to one song sort of like it and then your criticism of its ‘I’ll-defined’ repetitive instrumental reminds me I’m just hypnotized 😵‍💫

[@MrThekikster]

I’ve been a huuuge country fan since watching this review 10 minutes ago. Thanks Melon 🙏🏽

[@tinhippi]

i am not familiar with a ton of country but i thoroughly enjoyed this album! east side of sorrow and overtime are really something :)

[@jacobsmith831]

Check out his other albums 🙌🏼 his song writing is some of the best in the music industry

[@Jules72Bear]

I’m really enjoying the direction country is going in. It’s exciting to see what’s next

[@NoLifeCrackHead]

Thank you Melon. Would LOVE to get a retroactive review on Deann, Elizabeth, or American Heartbreak.

[@shaikhaali7447]

Oh wow. Did not expect such a positive review. I’ll be checking it out ASAP! Thanks for another recommendation, Anothony :)

[@brandonquarksnstuffn5768]

Zach is such an awesome artist! Been listening to his stuff since the Elisabeth album. Loved this album, especially Hey Driver and Oklahoma Son. Would love to see you review the new Turnpike Troubadour album, "A Cat in the Rain", for some more country music reviews.

[@davidwindham5804]

No one ever talks about Oklahoman Son, but so powerful for me.

[@Punkerbob1]

So interesting! Tourniquet was my favourite song on the album. That bass line is so smooth

[@jmpast2]

Perfect comparisons. I’ve been comparing him to Bruce for a while. And the fact you brought up bright eyes is wild but something I’ve thought about a lot. Great review

[@auhsejj]

he escaped the Morgan Wallen clone factory and made some REALLY good

[@bigsoulja73]

He wasn’t ever a Morgahn Wallen clone. Zach Bryan has made stuff that’s more similar to folk then to stereotypical pop country.

[@edgytypebeat781]

He was more of a Childer’s than a Wallen.

[@juliusnepos6013]

Yeah

[@flijk6083]

The fact you thought he was ever a morgan wallen clone is despicable

[@harrisonnaumann2747]

Let’s be honest, people still love his music so I think he knows what he is doing

[@Massangler1856]

I second the comments saying you should review Gabe Lee. Also Paul Cauthen is putting out some crazy and experimental singles in the leadup to his new album that are mixing country, funk, and disco with a bit of Swordfish Trombones era Tom Waits in there. Would love to hear your review of him as well.

[@steveolp1099]

Met Paul and saw him twice in a week this summer, good stuff indeed!

[@NeonRadarMusic]

I was literally listening to this album 15 minutes ago and loved it and was wondering why you hadnt dropped a review yet... and then i go online and discover that you dropped one right after like wtf melon stop stalking me

[@buttermoth5861]

Been a whole ass country hater but damn. This album is one of my favorites this year. Got put onto it by a friend and I just about laughed him off and then the EP dropped w/ a Noah Kahan ft and I decided to give the album a chance, very glad I did.

[@dlb4988]

This. I hate country and I even text my wife his songs complaining that I liked a somewhat country song. Man I enjoy this guys music

[@barnaby4232]

What impressed me is he wrote and produced it all alone

[@venomworley9238]

Fantano thanks you so much for reviewing this Zach has a huge fan base and we would love an American heartbreak review a year later

[@tuckerstewart5138]

DeAnn is still one of my favorite albums ever. This Album is doesn't seem to bring the same emotion, but its still fantastic I think.

[@mspaintlive8995]

Anthony mentioning Tyler Childers made my face light up, love that man

[@malcolmsmith5424]

You showed Tyler Childers’ purgatory album, I would enjoy a review of that album 👍

[@mack2594]

Never thought I'd see the day melon reviews ZB. Please review "American Heartbreak" its never too late

[@clifflifekeith2490]

definitely one of my favorite albums to drop this year

[@zimmo1116]

Smaller Acts in the album is a voice memo from his iPhone. That is why you hear so much background noise (which can be a bit overwhelming at times). The song would be incredible properly recorded.

[@brendan8915]

Zach Bryan is absolutely brilliant. Through and through breath of fresh air in a genre I'd had my worries about. How in the hell you didnt mention the poem is beyond me though.

[@michaellooks2723]

I’ve gotta give this one a listen. I don’t listen to enough country these days. Still looking forward to that Sprain review, though, Melon!!! 😃

[@sirsmokeefortwence25]

Deann is one of the best albums I've ever heard. I'm so glad Zack blew up. Love this new age of country that's happening.

[@pittymumel1850]

Somehow I read Dream and I was about to call you out

[@hudson474]

Probably my favorite album

[@dollarsaurus01]

I see Anthony is putting off his review of the new Slowdive for as long as possible

[@ryenm91]

Can’t wait for a review on the new teezo touchdown album I absolutely loved it 8/10 for me

[@nieser1574]

Zach Bryan is incredibly poetic and feels like he’s just starting to realize his potential. Definitely a potential 10 coming soon.

[@neekbot]

been following this dudes music since 2019 so this is nice to see

[@stephenventura4075]

Very happy about the 8 here but once again his least favorite tracks are my absolute favorites… the production on Smaller Acts makes it sound like he’s playing a song for you by a campfire… it’s incredible.

[@aidanelder880]

Fantano probably doesn’t know what a campfire is

[@mikekreis3189]

Solid review. One of my favorites is Hey Driver. 👌

[@kkoots57]

I’m so glad fantano finally got to review some country and my favorite artist Zack Bryan non the less!!! I would give this album a 9 but i totally understand his opinion and criticisms

[@bigounce562]

Those cymbal crashes at the start of Overtime hit really different if you're different.

[@wilson0213]

patiently awaiting the new slowdive album

[@brandonkoch3764]

Hozier and Zach Bryan reviews from you in back to back weeks? I must be dreaming

[@BelzertheRippler]

This album is so good! Liked your review but I disagree about Tourniquet. I can’t get that song out of my head and I love it

[@Low-Fi-SCOTT]

Whenever there's an album that I like that fantano happens to also enjoy, he seems to always specifically dislike my favorite track on the album 😂

[@JC-kq9cb]

I agree, torniquet is my favorite

[@Arifeen.]

This is the same man who gave Hozier's album a 6. Take everything he says with a pinch of salt

[@liamlindsay1458]

@@Arifeen.and house of balloons by the weekend (his best album) aside from production a 3

[@georgewaltermusic]

pleaseee review sam fender's seventeen going under album and noah kahan's stick season if you're trying to seriously hang onto being the "internet's busiest music nerd" love you thank you

[@nasanoir310]

Amazing album. Has some awesome highlights. It's no American Heartbreak, but it's exactly what we needed from him right now. I do disagree with what you said about Torniquet, though. That was one of the best on the album.

[@JC-kq9cb]

I agree, torniquet is my favorite

[@psychii3387]

There were some tracks on here that are my favorite by Zach so far

[@andrewramsey2832]

The tourniquet disrespect will not be heard, the piano slaps on that song

[@joannamuraira4022]

Personally, I love Zach but I really didn't expect such a high score from you. I'm really glad to hear it though. People like him are fixing country music

[@nothingisawesome]

as a former indie rock kid of the early 00's i was wondering why spotify played country i actually liked.

[@crunchysoupp]

Deann is another album of his seriously worth checking out.

[@RealestPirate]

Melon pls tighten the greenscreen where you show the album cover, my ocd cant handle it anymore

[@sploofersploofer]

@theneedledrop are you going to review the new Sparklehorse?

[@briannual7015]

i'd love for fantano to release a record so we could all review it lol

[@jeffcook5134]

Hell yeah, the melon with a country album review! Do A Cat in the Rain by Turnpike next, and stop being late for your BP interviews 😜

[@samblankenship1036]

Imo I personally rate American Heartbreak higher than this current album. Alternatively, there are just so many songs on that album that it has a bit for everyone which is why I am probably that fond of it.

[@AlChestBreachFan7]

Dude is blowing up. Rightfully so

[@melissabusby12]

I ❤ this album… Hey Driver is the absolute best!! 10/10

[@MatthewSmart]

This was my first time ever listening to a country album in full, actually. And it was incredible. I adored Something in the Orange when I first heard it, so naturally I was inclined to hear more of what Zach Bryan brought to the table, but felt overwhelmed by the two hour long ask of American Heartbreak. And then this comes along, and it's insanely powerful and moving from start to finish. The fact that the opening poem alone is better than some entire albums I've heard speaks volumes, and most of the actual tracks like Overtime, East Side of Sorrow, Holy Roller, Jake's Piano - Long Island, El Dorado, and of course I Remember Everything push the boundaries in terms of songwriting and production. I'm so glad this album became a hit!

[@lordzorg2498]

Go listen to his first album DeAnn

[@MatthewSmart]

@@lordzorg2498 Oh, I have plans to go through his entire discography, don't you worry.

[@haitianhendrix]

Love this album.

[@liluglyboi]

wasnt a country fan at all, thought my ex was crazy when she said I'd love Zach's stuff, now hes my most listened to artist rn

[@jerichowhitlock]

would love to see you review Dream Machine by Des Rocs!! it’s an incredible album i promise

[@noahmaruschak5823]

Anthony you cant just say “country sucks” for 7 minutes and call it a review.

[@jalves6494]

American Heartbreak you regret not reviewing? Guessing that was also going to be a high score

[@ALMOSTMACROSWAG]

fuck yeah, some country reviews. and this okie was pretty nice.

[@ladystudio3596]

Waiting for his Cryptopsy and Dying Fetus reviews...

[@redsoxnow4441]

It’s at least a 9 for me. One of my favorite albums this year

[@GameJunkyard11]

I really want you to check out the new Gabe Lee album. It's one of the best country albums of the year.

[@garrettscroggs]

Second this! Imo Gabe Lee is the most exciting artist and one of the best songwriters in country at the moment. He's done many different types of country and Americana and does them all so well.

[@lel3408]

hey Anthony, theres a great brazilian album that I think you'd like if you listened to it its called Escandalo Intimo by Luisa Sonza

[@MichaelTurner856]

1:39 super fire bar Anthony

[@creambrutal2199]

Please review the Sprain Anthony you're breaking my heart

[@justjack6886]

Zach Bryan is the frank ocean of country music

[@andrewstagg972]

I feel like he’s more so the Nirvana of country music. Grady Smith said it in his video, but I feel like the bro country phase was the hair metal of country music, and the Indy country movement similar to grunge. If you haven’t seen it, go check it out, it’s pretty fascinating.

[@breakfastenjoyer]

you can see undercurrents with indie folk hitting its stride like Hovvdy, more recent stuff by Toro y Moi, certain tracks by Slow Pulp, Toledo, Big Thief to name a few. Capturing a cultural sense of sincerity that probably marks a cultural shift into meta modernism .

[@danwillreview]

Cool thanks very nice might listen to it

[@nickgaschler5828]

wow never thought i’d see fantano give a zach bryan album an 8/10

[@mrlevinielsen]

That throwback outfit, though

[@mygic183]

Great Review, he looks like a young Chet Baker when he sings, real stuff...

[@default3252]

So, fellas, how about that ELEMENT. demo leak where Kendrick goes in on French, Jay Elec, Sean, and possibly Drake?

[@diegocardoso2532]

Did you know - Zach’s drummer has worked with Oliver Tree on his tours in the past. Great accompanying bands for both artists.

[@lesam5015]

I sob almost everytime I listen to I remember everything, I first listened to it when I was having really similar insecurities about my own relationship to the issues the song talks about, and has been the source of a lot of personal self reflection and healing for me. Modern Country music has always felt foreign and alien to me, but good lord this album speaks to me

[@willnisbet4338]

Please review Rustin in the rain!

[@mikemartinkovic1400]

Will you ever review a Jason Isbell album?

[@elijahhurn3986]

Do a Jason Isbell album. Starting with Weathervanes would be fine, but you could backlog if you wanted.

[@American_Idiot_]

I love his stuff. I just saw him in concert

[@paulorodrigues170]

Where's the Horrendous review?

[@CoopyIIII]

Holy Rollers and Summertime Close are so damn good!

[@American_Idiot_]

This is my album of the year. I don't listen to much new stuff but man, I keep coming back to Zach's stuff. He's so good.

[@yank_crime]

please review the new Sprain album 😢

[@Watermelon74]

THE TIMING

[@bennyjayraps]

Benny Jay - Internal Explosion Could you please review this album? Thanks!

[@dmillz9483]

You should review American heartbreak!

[@calemendenhall668]

You should still review American Heartbreak!!

[@brucemichaelgrossman4913]

Am I the only one who hears some Neutral Milk Hotel in those brass sections?

[@diegocar17]

That camera lit

[@noah-wh8cy]

Are you going to review the new earl album?

[@jacklopez2183]

Gotta do Turnpike Troubadour's Cat in the Rain next