Album of the year so far for me! Incredibly eerie and beautiful. Neoclassical Darkwave at its finest, although yeah, some songs have Swans written all over them.
Incredible album, great review. Album of the year so far for me. I definitely see the reference to Swans and GSYBE, but what about of Dead Can Dance? I see more early Lisa Gerrad influence than Kate Bush in her voice especially in Ugly And Vengeful. Not a critic but never seen a DCD mention in this channel, and is strange because is one of the most important project in post punk/goth/neo classical music of the 80/90
I remember hearing this around the time it dropped; it was a stunner then but honestly 6 years on it's even more of a stunner. This album is absolutely incredible - influences being apparent or not, they're done more than enough justice.
I love this album so much. I was lucky enough to catch her last performance on the (very short) European tour she just did. Man, what a fantastic night. I got to do the nerdy stuff after the show with the obligatory selfie and signed albums. =)
I absolutely love this album. It's like from a whole different era... I have one question though, does this woman write & play everything by herself? 'Cause if so, I will end up admiring her even more.
Onestrandedperson He does it when he has 2 good albums back to back. His flannel is in the laundry. Check back to big KRIT's album. That was a 9 and he had no flannel (he did reference it though)
Hey! As always it's great to hear your points of view in music. For me Dead Magic has been a great record to listen to, every single track on there is great.
Loved this album it's dark and the second song gave me the thrills, defenitely recommend it if you like something like The Cure. It's completely different in the singing and instruments but it gives me the same mood.
What if in 2018 the reviews aren’t a lot better because the music is a lot better, but because Anthony has become a happier, more satisfied with life, and more loving human being?
I finally agree with you completely however I do NOT hear Kate Bush on here at all. AVH's vocal is Stevie Nicks at her most charming to Diamanda Galas at her most bewitching. This album has a mythologically syncretic retelling of Morpheus and Euridyce only from the latter's point of view, but over all it has a journey through the underworld that AVH takes the listener on that one just can't ignore. Yes, this album needed MORE, which is rare for great rock records and yeah, at the end, it just wanders off, but perhaps it is supposed to as a long denouement from the Marble Eye being the orgasmic epiphany of the journey. For that, I'd give it 9/10. What I really wonder is what is this album secretly about? A metaphor for a relationship? Global political climate? Total improv? Only Anna knows for sure! Definitely by December, this is going to be on a lot of top ten lists as ALBUM OF THE YEAR 2018.
You guys don't realize he has so many 8/10s because he's trying to use his platform to bring lesser known artists attention. Of course not all 8/10 are from yet-to-break artists but quite a few are, and I believe this is the reason for the inflation in higher numbers.
ComradeII Or maybe it's just a brilliant album? Dude, he didnt give this an 8 because shes "not well known". This album is Album of the Year material. It's my personal favorite so far.
That album cover 10/10
11/10
Album in general: 10/10
looks like a corpse
Looks like an actual diseased witch
@@an_alienwashere its actually based on the photograph of the corpse of Elisabeth Short
Album of the year so far for me! Incredibly eerie and beautiful. Neoclassical Darkwave at its finest, although yeah, some songs have Swans written all over them.
It reminds me so much of Dead can dance. Anna's voice is epic. I love this album
2018 REVIEWS:
0/10: 0
1/10: 0
2/10: 0
3/10: 3
4/10: 2
5/10: 3
6/10: 6
7/10: 8
8/10: 8
9/10: 2
10/10: 0
solid/10: 2
lukewarm/10: 1
disappointing/10: 1
Classic/10: 5
NOT GOOD (Hit targets): 1
What about lukewarm/10
Lil boat 2 bout to be the 1st zero
no more chicken sandwiches yes I’ll pay for the damages
During his Cuphead stream, he gave the Cuphead soundtrack a 10
dime-a-dozen/10: 1 (lil skies)
She really killed it on this record for me, vocals on vanishing of electra clawed open my chest and gently tore out my soul tbh
REVIEW IT AGAIN AND GIVE IT A TEN
Turn that 8 upside down now it’s an 8
prove it
Came out as a 6 for me.🧐
Turn it 90 degrees - it's an infinity now.
Turn it into a pentagram and it's a pentagram now.
Hail Satan.
SO MUCH GOOD MUSIC THIS YEAR
how? lil boat 2 came out this year
You stole my original profile pi©ture™ bro
Incredible album, great review. Album of the year so far for me. I definitely see the reference to Swans and GSYBE, but what about of Dead Can Dance? I see more early Lisa Gerrad influence than Kate Bush in her voice especially in Ugly And Vengeful. Not a critic but never seen a DCD mention in this channel, and is strange because is one of the most important project in post punk/goth/neo classical music of the 80/90
Completely agree for DCD (big fan)! Yeah, 4 years later...
What's so surprising is that the music was as good as the album cover.
review the death penalty
Anish Kurup NOT GOOD!
Classic/10
Anish Kurup Lukewarm/10
White girl turn up music/10
i need it
I remember hearing this around the time it dropped; it was a stunner then but honestly 6 years on it's even more of a stunner. This album is absolutely incredible - influences being apparent or not, they're done more than enough justice.
I love this album. Went back and got her older albums earlier this week.
Wow another 8
Saw that this was rated higher than MGMTs Little Dark Age on RYM so I had to give it a listen. Now I'm obsessed with Dark Magic, Soo good.
*BLUE FLANNEL*
The "now every album is gonna be an 8" flannel.
0-3 Red
(7-8 Blue?)
8-10 Yellow
POLITICAL FLANNEL
I love this album so much. I was lucky enough to catch her last performance on the (very short) European tour she just did. Man, what a fantastic night. I got to do the nerdy stuff after the show with the obligatory selfie and signed albums. =)
wheres Bobbert Tarantula Dos
It sucked
Absolutely amazing album. I almost went insane listening to the ugly and vengeful one. Holy crap what an album.
I absolutely love this album.
It's like from a whole different era...
I have one question though, does this woman write & play everything by herself?
'Cause if so, I will end up admiring her even more.
She writes everything and plays the organ. She has session musicians for the other instruments.
that album art kinda spooky
georgesenpaii S P O O P Y
It's Bellatrix
That's because it is like a black metal album
Needs more burning crosses and white Norwegian men in black-clad leather. But its very close a black metal LP cover tbh. 8/10
Imma make an album rn and get an 8 rn
i agree its her best to date! This album is in my top 5 for sure this year. keep up the good work bud
Goddamn that artwork is...
Rodrovich Fueling your erection?
Black metalish
Dank af fam?
WHERE IS THE BOBBY TARRINTINO 2 AND LIL BOAT 2 REVIEWS YOU MELON
BT2: 2/10 too much biracial. LB2: 10/10 better than TPAB
dave d he would do that too. And on his Twitter he thought logic copied Travis Scott on wizard of oz
dave d Blackthony Whiteano
.. the internets most biracial music nerd
Kevin McDaid higher brothers X harikiri type 3 ep and the new Killy record too.
You don't have to give out a bunch of 8's just cause it's 2018, Anthony.
That new Unkle Adams track better be in the next weekly track roundup.
No Yellow Flannel on a 8 out of 10 review? IM LOST!
Onestrandedperson He does it when he has 2 good albums back to back. His flannel is in the laundry. Check back to big KRIT's album. That was a 9 and he had no flannel (he did reference it though)
This slapped on that scene of the substance...
Needledick plz review Logic
Good review, melon. Album is amazing and dark as hell.
Hey! As always it's great to hear your points of view in music. For me Dead Magic has been a great record to listen to, every single track on there is great.
this album was MAZING
Amazing album for me and I usually listen to hip-hop
New Ministry album: NOT GOOD
I agree
Give logic that 5/10 for being biracial
Old joke
STRUGGLING_KING 1/2 for being biracial
haha! good one friend, i can’t believe no ones ever thought of that before
I checked her out and I'm really impressed. Thanks for this anthony
ADORABLE THUMBNAIL
Loved this album it's dark and the second song gave me the thrills, defenitely recommend it if you like something like The Cure. It's completely different in the singing and instruments but it gives me the same mood.
Listen to the k-indie artist cacophony. She is super unique with strong vocals. Personal music that almost has darker vibes.
YES! I've benn waiting for this LP for a long time!
What if in 2018 the reviews aren’t a lot better because the music is a lot better, but because Anthony has become a happier, more satisfied with life, and more loving human being?
so you mean to tell me he is sitting the whole time in this review? This is madness.
Antwon what’s your favorite fugazi album? I see you have in on the kill taker
0/10: 0
1/10: 0
2/10: 0
3/10: 3
4/10: 2
5/10: 3
6/10: 6
7/10: 8
8/10: 8
9/10: 2 ( Ion - Portal, A.A.L [AGAINST ALL LOGIC] -2012 - 2017)
10/10: 0
Not good: 1 ( Fall Out Boy - Mania )
Custom scores:
[ Dime-a-dozen ] /10 (Lil Skies - Life of a Dark Rose) 5/10
[ Solid ] /10 (Ravyn Lenae - Crush) 7/10
[ It's solid ] /10 (Gucci Mane - El Gato: The Human Glacier) 7/10
[ Disappointing ] /10 (Kero Kero Bonito - Totep) 5/10
[ Lukewarm ] /10 (Rejjie Snow - Dear Annie) 5/10
It's official. Melon has gone soft!
Amazing album!
So many 8/10 albums this year so far!
Love the new flannel
blue flannel? i’m confused :s
I read that the album cover was misleading to new listeners, they were pleasantly surprised though
Damn thats some unsettling art work dude.
YOU'VE GOT TO REVIEW THE NEW JUDAS PRIEST ALBUM!
I finally agree with you completely however I do NOT hear Kate Bush on here at all. AVH's vocal is Stevie Nicks at her most charming to Diamanda Galas at her most bewitching. This album has a mythologically syncretic retelling of Morpheus and Euridyce only from the latter's point of view, but over all it has a journey through the underworld that AVH takes the listener on that one just can't ignore. Yes, this album needed MORE, which is rare for great rock records and yeah, at the end, it just wanders off, but perhaps it is supposed to as a long denouement from the Marble Eye being the orgasmic epiphany of the journey. For that, I'd give it 9/10. What I really wonder is what is this album secretly about? A metaphor for a relationship? Global political climate? Total improv? Only Anna knows for sure! Definitely by December, this is going to be on a lot of top ten lists as ALBUM OF THE YEAR 2018.
Review Jimmy Page and Robbie Williams relationship.
can anyone explain what's happening between them?
guy that fell off his horse Google can
Would love to see a Robbie Williams review by Anthony. RW is awesome
Review Jordan Peterson on the TND podcast with him as a guest
etagged hell yeah
What in the badass-tastic hell, kind of name is Hausswolff?!
It's steady too cool.
damn 2018 is killing it lately.
10:
9: 2
8: 9
7: 8
6: 6
5: 3
4: 2
3: 3
2:
1:
classic: 5
dime-a-dozen: 1
it's solid: 1
solid: 1
disappointing: 1
lukewarm: 1
NOT GOOD: 1
All scores out of ten, except NOT GOOD.
Killy - Surrender Your Soul!!!!
I haven't known about anything about the albums you review since DAMN.
Kyouko no he’s probably woke and you prolly just steal fantanos opinions to look smart
He gave a death metal album a 9
You should review The Soft Moon's new album.
I'm waiting on that Bobby Tarantino II review, melon
You guys don't realize he has so many 8/10s because he's trying to use his platform to bring lesser known artists attention. Of course not all 8/10 are from yet-to-break artists but quite a few are, and I believe this is the reason for the inflation in higher numbers.
ComradeII Or maybe it's just a brilliant album? Dude, he didnt give this an 8 because shes "not well known". This album is Album of the Year material. It's my personal favorite so far.
Surrender Your Soul by KILLY??
Did she take the album off apple music?. I had it for a while then it disappeared and I cant find it when I search for it lol
Amazing album. Thank you!
Björk, Holter, Hausswolff: the big 3
Young Fathers album!!
The first three songs are tens. This whole album is so close to perfect, but just not there yet.
> NEOCLASSICAL DARKWAVE
okay melon
sonicmonkey2000 That's a amazing description honestly.
??? The Melon is correct
It's an actual genre dude
That's 100% a real genre do ur research
It's a thing tho
YES
Review Jimi Hendrix new mixtape
that cover art always reminds me of the new pennywise lol
I've listen to this album it's very good, although a bit drawn out at places.
You should check out Louise Lemón if you liked this. She just released her debut album ”Purge” which is great.
I own the same flannel.
Anna and her sister are on the new Swan's record
Bobby Tarantino 2 review would be fantastic
IM SO HAPPY YOU LOVED THIS YAAAAAAY!
Bobby Tarantino 2 - Strong 8
Lil boat 2 - light 4
I called it
he'll give bobby tarantino 6 or 7 mark my words
i would rather listen to lil boat 2 but both were trash
bobby tarantino 2 is gonna be either a 6 or a 7, calling dat bit h right now
Michael Simons BOI
The fuck. Bobby tarantino is gonna be like a 5 max
Review Unkle Adams' Friends Over Enemies
he said it was good
Rojas I want a frame by frame analysis
*SWEDISH CULTURAL ENRICHMENT*
FINALLY!!!
WAITING ON THAT ELZHI/JERICHO JACKSON, PHONTE, BOBBYTARANTINO & LIL BOAT
sooooooooooo many 8's this year. damn.
Waiting for dabrye
Waiting for the review of Pouya's new album "FIVE FIVE"
Could you review The Neighbourhood's self proclaimed album? I would be extremely interested in your opinions!
you doin' Ed Schrader?
YACHT CLUBTANO where’s lil boat?
Predictions:
Lil Boat 2- Strong 6 to a light 7
Bobby Tarantino 2- Strong 8 to a light 9
Theres no way he'd give Bobby Tarantino 2 a 8 or a 9 considering he hated 'everyday'
I guarantee you it's going to be a six to a light seven
Bobby Tarintino 2
Dazedd its bad, there
Nicholise Smithbobjunior i wanna hear melon say it tho
BLACK MILK - fever, you have to review best album by far
My Favourite Melon TH-camr 🍈
don't forget to check out jamie stewart's solo album!
Please do a review of Thirdstory's debut album, Cold Heart. I actually ended up enjoying this more than I thought I would.
Just to add to your Swans comparisons, Anna did tour with them a year or two ago and opened for them a lot. Must have rubbed off on her.
Phillip Boa & the Voodooclub anyone?
Surrender your soul Killy review
pls review pouya's FIVE FIVE album! Man its great