BCNR just played a few shows for the first time since Isaac left and it still sounded absolutely fantastic! Some other members did the vocals and it sounds amazing
I think aside from them coming from the same scene, Black Midi and Black Country, New Road both make music that's very obviously (even on first listen) incredibly technically impressive music, but their songwriting and vocals can be more of an acquired taste. Black Midi definitely took me longer to get into though, largely because Isaac writes and sings in a very emotionally bare way that's easier to connect with, whereas here Geordie is largely goofing off, crooning and doing goofy voices. Highly recommend watching their KEXP performance, one of the best performances I've ever seen. And I agree, Morgan Simpson (the drummer) is absolutely astounding, probably the member I end up paying the most attention to. Oh yeah and please do Car Seat Headrest's Twin Fantasy, you'd love that!
Geordie definitely has a lot of fun and goes into different characters but I wouldn’t write it off as just goofing off. It’s obviously REALLY different from Isaac’s style, but I find there’s a lot of charm in Geordie’s storytelling and weird worlds that are unique for every song. At least on this album, Schlagenheim is more just fucking around lol
If you haven’t already listen to some stuff by Godspeed You! Black Emperor. Lift Your Skinny Fists and F#A#infinity are some of my favorite post rock records and they’re mind-altering. AFUT has a lot of Godspeed influence sonically in some passages
Shocked to see so few King Krule recommendations, absolutely essential in terms of modern British experimental rock. Mind-blowing stuff pulling from everything from post punk to jazz to triphop. Highly recommend his last 2 albums Man Alive and The Ooz.
if you haven't heard them already you need to listen to godspeed you black emperor they are a staple of the the post rock genre and have arguably one of the best discographies of all time
I BEG you listen to Spiderland by Slint at some point, I literally can’t stop listening to them at the moment and seeing as you liked bcnr so much they’d probably be perfect :)
Spiderland is in my top 3 of all time. Often at 1. It's incredibly good. I still can't believe how unique its sound is and how it makes me live the album
Please do black midi's debut record Schlagenheim! It's very raw and less sonically diverse than Cavalcade, but also very strong. Similar dynamic comparing BC,NR's two albums. Also, highly recommend Squid's Bright Green Field! Another amazing record from this post-brexit post-punk wave
Hi Jon, Would you consider reacting to Spiderland or Twin Fantasy? Spiderland is post-rock and Twin Fantasy is slacker rock. They're both 10/10 albums imo. Also, Bright Green Field by Squid is another great British post-punk album that came out last year.
Listen to Squid as well. I saw them live late last year and they're honestly maybe the best live act I've ever seen (up there with Muse live although different type of music). Saw Black Midi live as well but Squid clinched it for me. I'd recommend starting with their Town Center EP though. They've been compared a little bit to LCD Soundsystem but a lot more punk energy and more energetic. Arguably my favourite of the BCNR, Black Midi, Squid post punk British trinity at the moment just cause of their dancability although really depends on my mood which of them I prefer.
You REALLY should listen to Godspeed You! Black Emperor’s “Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas To Heaven”. It’s considered a classic by many, you can even hear their influence in BCNR’s music.
Loved this reaction, Cavalcade is definitely an offputting experience on the first listen but it grew on me tremendously. One album I would absolutely love for you to listen to is Helplessness Blues by Fleet Foxes. It's an amazing indie folk album, everything about is gorgeous from the melodies, the atmosphere and the lyrics.
On first listen, cavalcade absolutely blew me away and made me feel like never before, it was one piece of mind-blowing instrumentation after the other, I sat with my mouth open on the train. It wasn't off-putting whatsoever but I can understand
Squid is another UK band in the same wheelhouse at the moment - they released their debut record in 2021 along with Black Country. Some insane post-punk stuff going on right now
the drummer of black midi, morgan simpson, also played the drums on the intro track, outside, on the terrific injury reserve record from last year. they also sampled a black midi single on knees. the two groups have been touring together recently, and black midi is dropping their new album on july 15th.
Something by Swans would be unreal. To Be Kind is amazing and notably received a 10 from Fantano. I’m certain you’d love it - though it is 2 hours long haha. Their album The Seer would be another great listen, or some of their older stuff like Soundtracks For The Blind.
Man, i have to say i just noticed but damn JD your audio quality on these videos with headphones is crystal clear bro, love it. Great record, amazing band, if you haven't done schlagenheim 100000% recommend!
Really glad you made this channel, I found your stuff back when I only listened to hiphop but in the past couple years with this post-punk movement, rock has really stolen my heart. Black midi’s LP3 Hellfire will be releasing on July 15 this year and having heard almost all the new songs live, it’ll be their best release yet.
It might be hard to grasp having only heard Cavalcade, but its actually way more understated and jazzy than their other album Schlagenheim, which is way more noisy math rock and in your face, and personally, having heard Schlagenheim you develop a better fondness for the singer than on Cavalcade- Listening to each of them compliments the other! Obviously i think that should be the next reaction then, because it would pair really well with this video :)
Don't feel bad for not emotionally connecting with the songs like you do with BCNR, I don't even know if its possible for anyone to connect more emotionally with Black Midi than BCNR purely down to their mode of operation, lyrical content and delivery. (People can certainly prefer BM but that's besides my point.) BM can sure as hell make you feel just as strongly in a sense of phwwaaa, this is really good, this is beautifully composed and arranged and technically mind blowing and intense but I don't think it's designed to scratch that same traditionally 'emotional' itch. It's like the difference between Radiohead and Meshugga. So don't feel like you're missing out and maybe don't wait to 'unlock' the emotion behind the songs because i'm not sure it will ever come. One thing I would say black midi do unbelievably well when it comes to their lyrics is their ability to portray vivid imagery. I don't think i've ever imagined a more crazy, unique or vivid scene than the one in John L. But anyway, this 'being taken away somewhere' sensation you touch upon in the video, that's the sensation I would continue to delve into, as well as unpacking all the instrumental layers and unpacking any sense you can from the chaos across each listen. To continue down this rabbit hole you've got to listen to Black Midi's first album Schlagenheim or Squids Bright Green Fields next. I also think you would really enjoy ...Like Clockwork by Queens of the Stoneage if you fancy a change of pace for a bit.
I've seen one or two other people mention this but I would definitely recommend Bright Green Field by Squid to kind of finish a sort of holy Trinity of this British post punk revival. There also many more newer great post punk acts such as Shame, Bambara, and Protomartyr.
Props for including Protomartyr. I’m surprised no one else mentioned them considering they’re arguably the most essential post-punk band of the last decade.
@@nathan4u it's crazy that they're still as generally less known as so many of their contemporaries. they're truly in their own lane and only getting better. would be incredible if Jon reacted to Ultimate Success Today or Relatives In Descent
Some others have recommended Twin Fantasy by Car Seat Headrest and I agree that it scratches some of the same emotional vulnerability itch that Isaac’s lyrics for BCNR did.
LOVE seeing you get into the Windmill scene (named after a venue in Brixton that was a starting ground for both Black Country, New Road and black midi. Echoing the Godspeed You! Black Emperor suggestions - I think this is a reductive comparison, but I sometimes call Ants From Up There-era Black Country, New Road "Arcade Fire You! Black Emperor" - two very clear influences on the sound. And a great album from this year, Big Thief's Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You - really beautiful, folky stuff.
Here’s some of my favourite rock tangential albums over the past few years. I’d never seen your previous reactions before but I love this new channel and your style of reaction. Cheers cobba. Jeff Rosenstock - Worry (US) 2016 Amyl and the Sniffers - Comfort to Me (Aus) 2021 Really From - Really From (US) 2021 Chubby and the Gang - Speed Kills (UK) 2020 The Smile - A Light for Attracting Attention (Radiohead) 2022 PUP - The Dream is Over (Can) 2016 Blake Scott - Nitcham (Aus) 2020 Tropical Fuck Storm - A Laughing Death in Meatspace (Aus) 2018 Horsey - Debonair (UK) 2021 Otoboke Beaver - Itekoma Hits (Japan) 2019
I would love to see Schlagenheim, Black Midi's debut record. I would also love to hear your thoughts on Teens of Denial by Car Seat Headrest, thats one is easily one of of my favorite records of the 2010s. I think it would definitely resonate with you
Some recommendations since you asked: Schlagenheim - Black Midi Spiderland - Slint Man Alive! - King Krule Bright Green Field - Squid Hellfire - Black Midi (When it releases in July!)
Love this channel JD. I love the main channels content too but this content reminds me of what drew me to you in the first place, seeing a music lover's mind blown on first listen to great music
I know everyone’s already said it but listen to the debut black midi album if you can, it’s as good as this one in my opinion and also squid is a must listen if you are enjoying this so far. I’d start with the ‘town and centre’ ep
I think Squid's debut Bright Green Field would be a great next album to check out. It continues with the same meld of post-punk and experimental rock with their own unique spin. In my eyes it was one of 2021's best albums and better than both Cavalcade and For the First Time.
Just watched your reactions to 'For The First Time' and 'Cavalcade', they're quite cool! These two albums were a lifesaver for me in 2021. It's 2023, and I still can't get enough of them. I think listening to King Crimson, Don Caballero and Godspeed You! Black Emperor prepares you to listen to this beautiful gem by black midi. If you're reacting to these stunning albums by black midi and Black Country, New Road, I think you outta react to a masterpiece that paved the way for this trend 10 years before. I'm meaning 'Hidden', the other wordly sophomore album by These New Puritans that took art rock to another level.
I'd love to see you become acquainted with Richard Dawson and I think his album "2020" would be the best place to start. Incredible storytelling songwriter, creating modern fables with his extraordinary voice and unique playing style. Once heard, never forgotten.
Here we go. Schlagenheim needs to happen now - probably would've been better to go Schlagenheim into Cavalcade but I'm not complaining. As for suggestion, let's just go with a real heavy hitter off rip: Godspeed You! Black Emperor - F♯ A♯ ∞ , the debut rom '97, followed by Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas to Heaven from 2000. Two masterpiece albums back to back, honestly two of the greatest musical expressions of the last 50 years. They came out the gates fully-formed.
Man, if you loved Dethroned you're gonna be blown away by their other album Schlagenheim. It's got a similar thing going on with the mix of styles, but the overall sound is much more in line with Dethroned
Would love to see you check out their debut Schlagenheim, absolutely insane record. Bright Green Field by Squid is also a worthy album to checkout as well. However my pick would have to be Swans. Definitely a more experimental band, who have existed since the 80's, but have gone through multiple member lineups and soundscapes. The trilogy of The Seer, To Be Kind, and The Glowing Man, is one of the most insane music listening experiences I've ever had. Heartily recommend, only if you can stomach the 2 hour album lengths.
Okay I've been really enjoying this channel and your patreon. Once you've reacted to all these post-punk bands which are really trending rn, there is one band, one album you have to tackle as the final boss battle of rock music imo. Swans - To Be Kind. One of the highest rated albums of all time and easily my favorite album. This is imo the peak of music.
It would be a great idea to dive into Black Midi's first album Schlagenheim now that you've heard this. It is much more stripped back and aggressive but still just as impactful IMO. They also have a new album called Hellfire that is releasing on July 15 which will be a great reaction I'm sure. EDIT: I would also love to see some classic rock reactions like Aja by Steely Dan or Remain In Light by Talking Heads if you've yet to hear them.
You’ve got to listen to deathcrash!! Their new album came out earlier this year and they’re roughly associated with the BM/BCNR scene. Honestly such a stunning record I think you’d enjoy it
I love this album so much, I'm personally more of a fan of the debut though, definitely check that one out. I also second the guy recommending the new big thief album, AOTY for sure
you gotta check out "Slint". They're a band that both black midi and black country took heavy insparation from, they have 1 album called spiderland(they mightve had 1 older album aswell, but spiderland is their big piece.) highly reccomend, a lot of cool sounds, very unique. It explores a lot of dark and eerie sounding chords, kinda like the first black country album
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BCNR just played a few shows for the first time since Isaac left and it still sounded absolutely fantastic! Some other members did the vocals and it sounds amazing
bcnr friends forever
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BCNR THANK YOU
What on earth are May's vocals?? I knew Tyler could sing but damn I wish May gets her own songs on the next project.
@@joaoassumpcao3347 Mays voice is majestic
Morgan Simpson is definitely my favorite drummer of the past 10 years
Edit: also, the potential for a Swans reaction is killing me
he’s incredibly talented
I'd love to see a To Be Kind reaction
And a The Seer reaction on Halloween lol
@@justsomejusstsome8994 idk i love swans but it would seem weird in this reaction format especially for songs like bring the sun
@@justsomejusstsome8994 same here, but I think JD needs some time to prepare himself for those behemoths
The amount of fantastic rock bands coming out of Britain in the last 5 years is insane! BCNR, black midi, shame, squid, etc.
And they're killing with nu-jazz and hip-hop too
@@abcrx32j can you give me a few example pls?
@@Kaszi46 The first that comes to mind is The comet is coming and Little Simz
@@Kaszi46 delta sleep kicks a million asses. a lot more accessible, but every bit as skilled.
Their debut is a fuckride as well. What a beautiful band
Beyond everyone's great recommendations thus far, I'd also point out Crumbling by Mid-Air Thief, an astonishingly dreamy neo-psychedelic album
+1, love it. have the vinyl. he'll never have heard anything like this before in his life.
amazing album
Fantastic recommendation!
ABSOLUTELY
Yes please listen to this
Now it’s definitely time for Bright Green Field by Squid to complete my holy Windmill trinity of 2021.
Loving this channel so far - keep the recommendations coming. And subscribe if you’re here for post-rock, rock, indie and everything else!
I think some Godspeed You! Black Emperor or Talk Talk´s last two albums would be perfect to react to
Mr Bungle’s Disco Volante is even crazier than this but has a similarly haunting and unhinged take on rock/jazz/metal
Please Do their previous record Schlagenheim! Love your work 🙂
You gotta check out Turnstile's last album GLOW ON if you havent heard it
Listen to the new artificial brain
I think aside from them coming from the same scene, Black Midi and Black Country, New Road both make music that's very obviously (even on first listen) incredibly technically impressive music, but their songwriting and vocals can be more of an acquired taste.
Black Midi definitely took me longer to get into though, largely because Isaac writes and sings in a very emotionally bare way that's easier to connect with, whereas here Geordie is largely goofing off, crooning and doing goofy voices. Highly recommend watching their KEXP performance, one of the best performances I've ever seen. And I agree, Morgan Simpson (the drummer) is absolutely astounding, probably the member I end up paying the most attention to.
Oh yeah and please do Car Seat Headrest's Twin Fantasy, you'd love that!
Their music would be waaaay less impressive without his tight frantic drumming
Geordie definitely has a lot of fun and goes into different characters but I wouldn’t write it off as just goofing off. It’s obviously REALLY different from Isaac’s style, but I find there’s a lot of charm in Geordie’s storytelling and weird worlds that are unique for every song. At least on this album, Schlagenheim is more just fucking around lol
If you haven’t already listen to some stuff by Godspeed You! Black Emperor. Lift Your Skinny Fists and F#A#infinity are some of my favorite post rock records and they’re mind-altering. AFUT has a lot of Godspeed influence sonically in some passages
I second this, Lift Your Skinny Fists on a first listen is like a spiritual awakening
Hell yes, I'll add Slow Riot for New Zerø Kanada E.P. by the same band in there as well.
Not exactly in the rock lane, but the new Big Thief album is fantastic and my AOTY so far. A great listen
Yessss
Probably my 2nd favorite album this year after BCNR
That was honestly the only Big Thief I've connected with. It's quite amazing.
The 2020 double album by Adrianne Lenker is sooooo beautiful as well.
Shocked to see so few King Krule recommendations, absolutely essential in terms of modern British experimental rock. Mind-blowing stuff pulling from everything from post punk to jazz to triphop. Highly recommend his last 2 albums Man Alive and The Ooz.
if you haven't heard them already you need to listen to godspeed you black emperor
they are a staple of the the post rock genre and have arguably one of the best discographies of all time
Lift your skiny fists, slow riot, and f sharp a sharp are all classics and i hope he's heard of the group!
@@knic__8799 yeah he might have but if not these are great albums for the channel
yes finally!!! love this album. the contrast between the first and second track is legendary!
I BEG you listen to Spiderland by Slint at some point, I literally can’t stop listening to them at the moment and seeing as you liked bcnr so much they’d probably be perfect :)
Spiderland is in my top 3 of all time. Often at 1. It's incredibly good. I still can't believe how unique its sound is and how it makes me live the album
Please do black midi's debut record Schlagenheim! It's very raw and less sonically diverse than Cavalcade, but also very strong. Similar dynamic comparing BC,NR's two albums.
Also, highly recommend Squid's Bright Green Field! Another amazing record from this post-brexit post-punk wave
Hi Jon,
Would you consider reacting to Spiderland or Twin Fantasy? Spiderland is post-rock and Twin Fantasy is slacker rock. They're both 10/10 albums imo.
Also, Bright Green Field by Squid is another great British post-punk album that came out last year.
Spiderland would be a great album for him to react to after him listening to BCNR's 2 albums and loving them.
Black MIDI and this album are amazing. So excited for this channels future. Perfect time to start a rock reaction channel.
Listen to Squid as well. I saw them live late last year and they're honestly maybe the best live act I've ever seen (up there with Muse live although different type of music). Saw Black Midi live as well but Squid clinched it for me. I'd recommend starting with their Town Center EP though. They've been compared a little bit to LCD Soundsystem but a lot more punk energy and more energetic. Arguably my favourite of the BCNR, Black Midi, Squid post punk British trinity at the moment just cause of their dancability although really depends on my mood which of them I prefer.
Squid are great
Also, Twin Fantasy (2018) by Car Seat Headrest is an indie classic by this point and I’m certain you would love it if you haven’t heard it already
Ew
You REALLY should listen to Godspeed You! Black Emperor’s “Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas To Heaven”.
It’s considered a classic by many, you can even hear their influence in BCNR’s music.
Loved this reaction, Cavalcade is definitely an offputting experience on the first listen but it grew on me tremendously. One album I would absolutely love for you to listen to is Helplessness Blues by Fleet Foxes. It's an amazing indie folk album, everything about is gorgeous from the melodies, the atmosphere and the lyrics.
On first listen, cavalcade absolutely blew me away and made me feel like never before, it was one piece of mind-blowing instrumentation after the other, I sat with my mouth open on the train. It wasn't off-putting whatsoever but I can understand
If you haven’t heard Like Clockwork by Queens of the Stone Age you absolutely need to!
A Laughing Death In Meatspace by Tropical Fuck Storm is such a good album. So excited for this channel :)
Their second one is really good as well.
this would be an AMAZING reaction
Yeah the reason he sounds like he has an accent is because Greep is just a goofy fellow
Squid is another UK band in the same wheelhouse at the moment - they released their debut record in 2021 along with Black Country. Some insane post-punk stuff going on right now
once the vocals clicked for me this became one of my favourite albums in recent memory
the drummer of black midi, morgan simpson, also played the drums on the intro track, outside, on the terrific injury reserve record from last year. they also sampled a black midi single on knees. the two groups have been touring together recently, and black midi is dropping their new album on july 15th.
Slow is such an incredible song
Something by Swans would be unreal. To Be Kind is amazing and notably received a 10 from Fantano. I’m certain you’d love it - though it is 2 hours long haha. Their album The Seer would be another great listen, or some of their older stuff like Soundtracks For The Blind.
You should totally make a video on their first album Schlagenheim!!! I prefer it over cavalcade myself ❤️
so raw!! love western ducter and near dt mi!
Man, i have to say i just noticed but damn JD your audio quality on these videos with headphones is crystal clear bro, love it. Great record, amazing band, if you haven't done schlagenheim 100000% recommend!
Great vid, been a massive fan of this band from the minute I've heard them. The live experience is something else.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SO HYPED :)
Loving this channel so far. Keep em coming. Subscribed.
This has become one of my all time favourite albums since it has dropped. Such a unique experience.
Really glad you made this channel, I found your stuff back when I only listened to hiphop but in the past couple years with this post-punk movement, rock has really stolen my heart. Black midi’s LP3 Hellfire will be releasing on July 15 this year and having heard almost all the new songs live, it’ll be their best release yet.
Their new album is out 15/07!
1. I love your reactions in general. 2. I love watching you react to bands I already know and love.
It might be hard to grasp having only heard Cavalcade, but its actually way more understated and jazzy than their other album Schlagenheim, which is way more noisy math rock and in your face, and personally, having heard Schlagenheim you develop a better fondness for the singer than on Cavalcade- Listening to each of them compliments the other!
Obviously i think that should be the next reaction then, because it would pair really well with this video :)
Don't feel bad for not emotionally connecting with the songs like you do with BCNR, I don't even know if its possible for anyone to connect more emotionally with Black Midi than BCNR purely down to their mode of operation, lyrical content and delivery. (People can certainly prefer BM but that's besides my point.) BM can sure as hell make you feel just as strongly in a sense of phwwaaa, this is really good, this is beautifully composed and arranged and technically mind blowing and intense but I don't think it's designed to scratch that same traditionally 'emotional' itch. It's like the difference between Radiohead and Meshugga. So don't feel like you're missing out and maybe don't wait to 'unlock' the emotion behind the songs because i'm not sure it will ever come. One thing I would say black midi do unbelievably well when it comes to their lyrics is their ability to portray vivid imagery. I don't think i've ever imagined a more crazy, unique or vivid scene than the one in John L. But anyway, this 'being taken away somewhere' sensation you touch upon in the video, that's the sensation I would continue to delve into, as well as unpacking all the instrumental layers and unpacking any sense you can from the chaos across each listen.
To continue down this rabbit hole you've got to listen to Black Midi's first album Schlagenheim or Squids Bright Green Fields next.
I also think you would really enjoy ...Like Clockwork by Queens of the Stoneage if you fancy a change of pace for a bit.
Like Clockwork is so fucking good
@@jens2049 Ain't it just, the music videos are top notch too
I've seen one or two other people mention this but I would definitely recommend Bright Green Field by Squid to kind of finish a sort of holy Trinity of this British post punk revival. There also many more newer great post punk acts such as Shame, Bambara, and Protomartyr.
Props for including Protomartyr. I’m surprised no one else mentioned them considering they’re arguably the most essential post-punk band of the last decade.
@@nathan4u it's crazy that they're still as generally less known as so many of their contemporaries. they're truly in their own lane and only getting better. would be incredible if Jon reacted to Ultimate Success Today or Relatives In Descent
Deathcrash is pretty amazing too
Cool fact, this band went on tour with injury reserve, and injury reserve sample Athens by BC,NR on by the time I get to Phoenix
No need to resort to referencing BC,NR - Injury Reserve sampled black midi's 'Sweater' on 'Knees' which is the more direct link.
@@el_mal_de_ojo oh yes of course! I forgot both bands were sampled:)
Some others have recommended Twin Fantasy by Car Seat Headrest and I agree that it scratches some of the same emotional vulnerability itch that Isaac’s lyrics for BCNR did.
LOVE seeing you get into the Windmill scene (named after a venue in Brixton that was a starting ground for both Black Country, New Road and black midi.
Echoing the Godspeed You! Black Emperor suggestions - I think this is a reductive comparison, but I sometimes call Ants From Up There-era Black Country, New Road "Arcade Fire You! Black Emperor" - two very clear influences on the sound. And a great album from this year, Big Thief's Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You - really beautiful, folky stuff.
disapora problems by soul glo is one of my favourite albums of this year so far amazing hardcore punk with hip hop elements
Laughing stock by Talk Talk is my fav album of all time and is probably the most important post rock album of all time
It's weird how nobody is talking about it. The jazz parts of cavalcade sort of remind me of it
Morgan Simpson is their drummer and he’s gotta be my all time favourite. His grooves are just unmatched in modern music
I'm waiting.
Drunk Tank Pink by Shame is a must!
Watching someone enjoy the music I enjoy this much makes me smile, thanks
Please do their debut aswell
You’ve got to listen to ENTERTAINMENT, DEATH by SPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE. Such a great blend of rock and experimental sounds.
Here’s some of my favourite rock tangential albums over the past few years.
I’d never seen your previous reactions before but I love this new channel and your style of reaction. Cheers cobba.
Jeff Rosenstock - Worry (US) 2016
Amyl and the Sniffers - Comfort to Me (Aus) 2021
Really From - Really From (US) 2021
Chubby and the Gang - Speed Kills (UK) 2020
The Smile - A Light for Attracting Attention
(Radiohead) 2022
PUP - The Dream is Over (Can) 2016
Blake Scott - Nitcham (Aus) 2020
Tropical Fuck Storm - A Laughing Death in Meatspace (Aus) 2018
Horsey - Debonair (UK) 2021
Otoboke Beaver - Itekoma Hits (Japan) 2019
Ooof also either of Viagra Boys albums!
So glad this channel is here! Watching John hear these albums makes me love them all over again.
You HAVE to listen to Slint - Spiderland. A big influence for the current scene like black midi and bcnr
Loving that you’ve made this channel mate! Would love to see you react to The Voidz - Tyranny, another unconventional one.
Schlagenheim is a must listen! There are some moments that feel as intensely raw as some tracks on Nirvana's In Utero.
I'm waiting for Squid now
Ummon by a band called “ slift” will be worth a listen, it’s Krautrock/Spacerock vibes easily one of the most exciting new bands around Atm.
I would love to see Schlagenheim, Black Midi's debut record. I would also love to hear your thoughts on Teens of Denial by Car Seat Headrest, thats one is easily one of of my favorite records of the 2010s. I think it would definitely resonate with you
Have you heard any of Mitski's music? I think you would love Bury Me At Makeout Creek and Puberty 2
If you want more from this scene, Squid and Shame are the way to go!
Some recommendations since you asked:
Schlagenheim - Black Midi
Spiderland - Slint
Man Alive! - King Krule
Bright Green Field - Squid
Hellfire - Black Midi (When it releases in July!)
welcome to hell is already one of their best songs i’m hyped
Love this channel JD. I love the main channels content too but this content reminds me of what drew me to you in the first place, seeing a music lover's mind blown on first listen to great music
I know everyone’s already said it but listen to the debut black midi album if you can, it’s as good as this one in my opinion and also squid is a must listen if you are enjoying this so far. I’d start with the ‘town and centre’ ep
that good drummer is Morgan Simpson, young drummer of the year 2014
Would love to see some tropical fuck storm
That would be absolutely incredible
TFS or The Drones, Gareth Liddiard seemingly has the Midas touch.
Is it maybe The Mars Volta that some of the math rock parts remind you of in track 3?
Yeah might be. And some other stuff that I can’t remember
Any chance of some King Krule? No one ever does king krule reactions :(
I love this new channel sooooo much!
Keep it up
just wait until he does Richard Dawson.. everytime he said "drummer" in Slow my mind went straight to Prince in Play In The Sunshine
I think Squid's debut Bright Green Field would be a great next album to check out. It continues with the same meld of post-punk and experimental rock with their own unique spin. In my eyes it was one of 2021's best albums and better than both Cavalcade and For the First Time.
''Diaspora Problems'' by Soul Glo is an album that came out this year I highly recommend
Schlagenheim next!
I'd recommend listening to Drunk Tank Pink by shame, they are also from the same post-punk scene in London.
Just watched your reactions to 'For The First Time' and 'Cavalcade', they're quite cool! These two albums were a lifesaver for me in 2021. It's 2023, and I still can't get enough of them.
I think listening to King Crimson, Don Caballero and Godspeed You! Black Emperor prepares you to listen to this beautiful gem by black midi.
If you're reacting to these stunning albums by black midi and Black Country, New Road, I think you outta react to a masterpiece that paved the way for this trend 10 years before.
I'm meaning 'Hidden', the other wordly sophomore album by These New Puritans that took art rock to another level.
Love seeing the Twin Fantasy requests in the comments, I feel like not a lot of people do reactions to that album but it’s such an incredible record
I'd love to see you become acquainted with Richard Dawson and I think his album "2020" would be the best place to start. Incredible storytelling songwriter, creating modern fables with his extraordinary voice and unique playing style. Once heard, never forgotten.
Here we go. Schlagenheim needs to happen now - probably would've been better to go Schlagenheim into Cavalcade but I'm not complaining. As for suggestion, let's just go with a real heavy hitter off rip: Godspeed You! Black Emperor - F♯ A♯ ∞ , the debut rom '97, followed by Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas to Heaven from 2000. Two masterpiece albums back to back, honestly two of the greatest musical expressions of the last 50 years. They came out the gates fully-formed.
Mid-Air Thief - Crumbling
Please
Man, if you loved Dethroned you're gonna be blown away by their other album Schlagenheim. It's got a similar thing going on with the mix of styles, but the overall sound is much more in line with Dethroned
Innovators of the genre!
SQUID AND SCHLAGENHEIM!!!! 😁
I think JD’s liking the music a little too much at 21:30 😂
No such thing as liking black midi too much
Would love to see you check out their debut Schlagenheim, absolutely insane record. Bright Green Field by Squid is also a worthy album to checkout as well. However my pick would have to be Swans. Definitely a more experimental band, who have existed since the 80's, but have gone through multiple member lineups and soundscapes. The trilogy of The Seer, To Be Kind, and The Glowing Man, is one of the most insane music listening experiences I've ever had. Heartily recommend, only if you can stomach the 2 hour album lengths.
Okay I've been really enjoying this channel and your patreon. Once you've reacted to all these post-punk bands which are really trending rn, there is one band, one album you have to tackle as the final boss battle of rock music imo. Swans - To Be Kind. One of the highest rated albums of all time and easily my favorite album. This is imo the peak of music.
YES!!!
Bring the Sun/Toussaint is the final boss of listening to music in front of a camera
@@ryates hahaha yes it is
New black midi album out!!
It would be a great idea to dive into Black Midi's first album Schlagenheim now that you've heard this. It is much more stripped back and aggressive but still just as impactful IMO.
They also have a new album called Hellfire that is releasing on July 15 which will be a great reaction I'm sure.
EDIT: I would also love to see some classic rock reactions like Aja by Steely Dan or Remain In Light by Talking Heads if you've yet to hear them.
You’ve got to listen to deathcrash!! Their new album came out earlier this year and they’re roughly associated with the BM/BCNR scene. Honestly such a stunning record I think you’d enjoy it
Check out their debut album, schlagenheim
Come back mr rocks!
I like a lot about this album but i love a whole lot more from the first one.
If you loved Dethroned you NEED to listen to their live version from KEXP it (pardon my pun) completely dethrones the studio version.
We need Bright Green Field by Squid next!!!
Has to be Squid’s Bright Green Field record next! Would love to see your reaction to that masterpiece! 🦑
Loving the content so far!
Would love to see car seat headrest twin fantasy (2018 version)
You need to listen to Iceage’s ‘Plowing Into the Field of Love’. Incredible post punk album
Hell yeah I friggin love that album
I love this album so much, I'm personally more of a fan of the debut though, definitely check that one out. I also second the guy recommending the new big thief album, AOTY for sure
I would definitely recommend Bright Green Field if you get the chance! It's a lot more electronic than BM and BCNR, but it's a really good album!
you gotta check out "Slint". They're a band that both black midi and black country took heavy insparation from, they have 1 album called spiderland(they mightve had 1 older album aswell, but spiderland is their big piece.) highly reccomend, a lot of cool sounds, very unique. It explores a lot of dark and eerie sounding chords, kinda like the first black country album