I'm Japanese. I wonder how he found the albam! I'm glad her music being entertained other countries! And I wonder how this music such as Japanese poetry rap is accepted in other contries. her way of singing and her lyrics is very thoughtful. so I am attracted it. I expect her action from now on
Spotify recommended "underground" for me so I checked the rest of the album out and instantly fell in love with it. I feel like it may have been a similar situation for him.
@@Amins88 I discovered Haru Nemuri through random TH-cam recommendations (I guess I was watching some Otoboke Beaver). It was her music video for Trust Nothing But Love (Track #2 from her EP Lovetheism). I fell in love with the minimalist video and so the beginning of my dive into her music.
I'm from the U.S., and even though I'm too dumb to understand the content of her lyrics, it's her daring production & the musicality of her rapping/singing that is so riveting for me. I looked up that she has badass politics that she puts into her music, so that's super cool.
Anthony, you can like J-Pop more than K-Pop, but your 8-minute tirade on why the Imperial Japanese occupation of Korea, comfort women, and Unit 731 were the best things to happen to Koreans was incredibly uncalled for.
I felt lazy to listen to the album before watching this review, it felt like melon was selling the album and did it pretty well, specially when he tried to sing like a japanese girl. Thanks melon, I'm feelin' pumped to check it out.
i'm so glad you mentioned sekaiwotorikaeshiteokure (track 7) because i love that song. everytime i listen to it, it just gets better and better. good review melon
I really appreciate that you have started reviewing Japanese artists lately (KPP, Haru Nemuri) I would really dig it (though you probably won't and I understand why,) if you would do a retroactive review on Halcali's debut album, or maybe Midori's Midori Desu.
thank u for reviewing more "international" music, Anthony. Ever since u did those reviews of MBTDF and Scorpion i’ve been looking forward to more reviews on music that doesn’t feature english lyrics and/or has non-western influences, so i’m glad ur delving into these territories again.
this might be the best album that came out this year for me, thank you for this review so much mr. melon, I wouldn't know about this if it weren't for you
I saw Haru Nemuri perform the other night at a local punk venue the other night because of this review. It was a good show. Thanks Tanthony Gymlaundry.
This is exactly why I'm so grateful for Anthony. I've just listened to this thanks to the review and it's really good. I wouldn't have discovered it otherwise. Thanks ma melon
Hey thanks for reviewing music outside your language. I know that can be hard but I personally appreciate you trying to open up the options to almost anything
Wow, thanks for reviewing this! I checked out the track you linked in the description, and I was really intrigued. Gonna listen to this album, sounds cool so far.
I love how music is so universal. I heard their two most recent songs/music videos and even though I had no idea what the hell she was saying, I felt emotion as if understanding the lyrics had little meaning because I was still enjoying it so much. Thanks for exposing me to this band/artist!! I would not have known if I hadn't seen your review!!!
*vibrates angrily that there is no Spotify album stream* EDIT: actually she’s there, I just followed an artist named “harunemuri” that just has her singles and compilation music uploaded. Keep asking questions
Fuck yes, been waiting for this and I'm really happy my recommendation got through to you! Definitely worth checking out more stuff from this scene though because there's so much incredible music coming out of Japan right now.
Wow, I've been listening to this album for about a week! I love the energy of how most of the album is, though I'm not much of a fan of a few of the remixes. My favorite tracks being the one which she ends ups yelling "DISTORTION!!" and ROCK 'N' ROLL WA SHINANAI WITH TOTSUZENSHOUNEN. Not really into the J-Pop sound of most other bands but I found this one really enjoyable and good to put on while working out.
Mr. Fantano, I appreciate you delving into music in other languages. About a year ago, I asked to review Natalia Lafourcade and you came through. Looking forward to your future reviews. Thanks for all your hard work and recommendations. Keep it up!
I'm very sure Haru will be incredibly grateful to see this. Thank you so much for reviewing this and keeping a spotlight on the Japanese underground artists from tricot to Zombie Chang. You the melon, Fantano.
Japan did colonize Korea from 1910 - 1945 sorta the thing that you know led to that one war the US fought in. man i thought i could trust you Alex you were my trusted news source for everything i guess ill have to go back to fox.
Zombie-Chang is a Japanese electro-pop musician with some pretty catchy and kinda psychedelic and sometimes really weird songs that y'all should check out. Especially you Melon. Just play Lemonade. that shit is bopppingggg.
I found out about her by chance, watching someone's insta story of a live performance of a song off this album and I immediately loved it, both live and studio versions of her music are amazing
HELL YEAH, i really adore this experimental album so much, its so different from the JPop genre! can't wait to hear more experimental Jpop on this channel!
Connor Mcclennen IKR, the opening song os possibly the greatest Hip-Hop song ever made. So I wasn't surprised when Melon gave it an 11/10 and said that TPAB sucked compared to it.
Damn, I guess I'm a bit late to this review but man I really dig this album! I knew that Japan's music didn't only consisted of J-pop boybands but never got the input to dig deeper into it's music. I love this album! Thank you Melonty Godthano!
I see a lot of people joking that if the album is "experimental" then it gets a positive review. While I do genuinely love these comments and find them pretty funny, it makes sense. In a time of music today, especially with what's popular, artists/bands/brands tend to fall in a bit of a trend and struggle to escape, so when something new emerges and catches wind, it's exciting.
I have a feeling Anthony would give a lot of positive reviews to Japanese music if he listened to more Japanese artists in general. There is, and has been so much artistic innovation and perfection there. In turn, he might become tougher on western music though lol.
i wish u can take a listen to japanese classic albums such as "shouso strip" and "Kalk Samen Kuri no Hana" by sheena ringo... they are both on spotify...
Kinda reminiscent of Gesu no Kiwami Otome Glad Fantano is reviewing foreign music. Was going to send an email asking about that. Looking forward to seeing more music in different languages in the future, big melon!
She made a Riot Grrrl/Hardcore album this year called "Insaint". You should check it out. It is cathartic, raw and oddly beautiful in that very 春ねむり type way. Some moments sound like a band like ENVY, where it is just ambient guitars, poetry esque hushed vocals, and then there is just a wall of distorted post rock/metal guitars and she is screaming her head off.
Since youre doing jpop now, you need to look into the whole discography of Shiina Ringo including Tokyo Jihen(aka Tokyo Incidents her band). Youll be amazed. Some of the best music ever made in the last 20 years on planet earth. The albums "Discovery" by Tokyo Jihen and "Karuki Zamen Kuri No Hana" by her are 2 of her best albums ever(the latter being the best jpop album ever made).
dude i got a chance to see her at a rock fest in jp last year and her screams are even deeper on stage. crazy!
I live across the street from her and say hi everyday. Anthoan like me pls.
avg foe looool
This is the Kero Kero Bonito/Death Grips collab we kept asking for but never got
Seventh Sage this perfectly describes this album lmao
PID lol for real?! I love both death grips and keep kero bonito
@@cartoondimensions welp, I guess I gotta check this record now!
Did you try her new videos?
Very very artistic and has a lot of stories
Hikari dakega Ari
HOLY SHIT I USED TO LISTEN TO UR LAST TRAIN HOME EDIT SO MUCH
No joke this album is sooo good, props to our boy melon for giving exposure to talented artists
Agree agree agreee
the meloncholy of anthony fantano
Endless Eights
Underrated joke
Jesus
Haruthony Suzutano
the disappearance of light to decent 7
Review the noise that comes from those big fans in home depot.
Merzbow be killing it
light to decent 7
I'm Japanese.
I wonder how he found the albam!
I'm glad her music being entertained other countries!
And I wonder how this music such as Japanese poetry rap is accepted in other contries.
her way of singing and her lyrics is very thoughtful. so I am attracted it.
I expect her action from now on
Spotify recommended "underground" for me so I checked the rest of the album out and instantly fell in love with it. I feel like it may have been a similar situation for him.
@@Amins88 I discovered Haru Nemuri through random TH-cam recommendations (I guess I was watching some Otoboke Beaver). It was her music video for Trust Nothing But Love (Track #2 from her EP Lovetheism). I fell in love with the minimalist video and so the beginning of my dive into her music.
@@cheskaarana6097 TH-cam surprisingly has it down with music recommendations, too I've noticed. People's musical tastes must be pretty predictable.
I found this album (and, by extension, this review) by looking up a game that Studio Pixel worked on lol; they share the same name
I'm from the U.S., and even though I'm too dumb to understand the content of her lyrics, it's her daring production & the musicality of her rapping/singing that is so riveting for me. I looked up that she has badass politics that she puts into her music, so that's super cool.
Unironically review the cowboy bebop soundtrack
Captain VaNNNNN Issa 10
1000000/10
Anthony I just wanna thank you for introducing me to such great music. It has changed my life for the better. Keep it fresh my man!
Stay ripe my melon
I feel like a lot of my music taste has been formed from watching Anthony’s videos over the years
Anthony, you can like J-Pop more than K-Pop, but your 8-minute tirade on why the Imperial Japanese occupation of Korea, comfort women, and Unit 731 were the best things to happen to Koreans was incredibly uncalled for.
I'm a simple man: I see "Petitioning the Empty Sky" cover as a profile picture, I press like.
calypsis haha one of the best ones I've seen in a while
Bruh u high? How is the tirade 8m long when the entire vid is 6m?????
u mad?
lmaooooo
90% of the comments: Generic anime joke
10% lMaO kPoP iS tRaSh
You can't wear the yellow flannel for Asian artists Melon.
LernToSpeel It’s lacist LIGHT?
+Harun Misir DASSU LIIIITE!
It rasiss
Its time to stop
Harun Misir how? Asian music just keeps getting better while american music is just the same political rant with the same bland instrumentals
I'm more and more convinced that you have programmed bots filling your comment section with select inside jokes and related comments.
> experimental
> 8/10
at least
Then explain Corey Feldman & Speedin' Bullet to Heaven.
Broke my scale
Alex Jones true that album is a ten
Chia Man Experimental: 8/10
Experimental with no cohesive structure & awful production: 11/10
Melon is my favorite anime character ever.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure openings worst to best.
wondering who would upvote your comment 30 seconds after it's been posted
Part 2 opening 1 ftw
Weeb
Part 4 opening 3
Can't wait for Part 5!
ok
ko
Bandstand dude get out of this comment section
Where is alien kids samples video
Personality let’s be heroes
you fight till the end
I felt lazy to listen to the album before watching this review, it felt like melon was selling the album and did it pretty well, specially when he tried to sing like a japanese girl. Thanks melon, I'm feelin' pumped to check it out.
i'm so glad you mentioned sekaiwotorikaeshiteokure (track 7) because i love that song. everytime i listen to it, it just gets better and better. good review melon
"Hope I said that right" - You didn't.
Nice review Anthony, but was that "Two nukes wasn't enough" comment at the end necessary? A bit harsh.
Best shitpost of the video
I really appreciate that you have started reviewing Japanese artists lately (KPP, Haru Nemuri) I would really dig it (though you probably won't and I understand why,) if you would do a retroactive review on Halcali's debut album, or maybe Midori's Midori Desu.
Anthony I really must thank you for introducing me to so many great artists I would have never discovered without you
You are the best. I've been watching your videos for years, and it's amazing comming back time to time and see you keeping it consistent.
Love ya Tony
the transition from Zzz pt 2 to Nineteen, *chefs kiss*
thank u for reviewing more "international" music, Anthony. Ever since u did those reviews of MBTDF and Scorpion i’ve been looking forward to more reviews on music that doesn’t feature english lyrics and/or has non-western influences, so i’m glad ur delving into these territories again.
today happened three things:
1. my friend said he hated Anthony Fantono.
2. my friend got hit by a bus.
3. i lost my bus driving licence
this might be the best album that came out this year for me, thank you for this review so much mr. melon, I wouldn't know about this if it weren't for you
I saw Haru Nemuri perform the other night at a local punk venue the other night because of this review. It was a good show. Thanks Tanthony Gymlaundry.
This is exactly why I'm so grateful for Anthony. I've just listened to this thanks to the review and it's really good. I wouldn't have discovered it otherwise. Thanks ma melon
This isn't Deafheaven Redux
I still cant forgive you for your Deafheaven review Melon, but i will listen to this because i believe in you
Hey thanks for reviewing music outside your language. I know that can be hard but I personally appreciate you trying to open up the options to almost anything
this shit was fantastic
Dear Anthony,hope you have a fantastic week.
Oh yeah? Well I hope this fruits house gets shot up by vegetables.
Wow, thanks for reviewing this! I checked out the track you linked in the description, and I was really intrigued. Gonna listen to this album, sounds cool so far.
I love how music is so universal. I heard their two most recent songs/music videos and even though I had no idea what the hell she was saying, I felt emotion as if understanding the lyrics had little meaning because I was still enjoying it so much. Thanks for exposing me to this band/artist!! I would not have known if I hadn't seen your review!!!
Thank you for introducing me to this incredible artist
Call me stupid or crazy, but this is a 10/10 album for me. I love it
it's definitely a 10 album
You really just wanted to make up for that Deafheaven review didn't you, Anthony
Damn, thanks for introducing me to this! Easily a 9/10 for me. Absolutely amazing record.
Hi Anthony, I just wanted to say I'm so grateful I was able to find out about this artist through you. Keep doing what you're doing!
Listen to Sheena Ringo! All her stuff are finally on Spotify/iTunes!!
Wow. Honestly. You hit it out of the park on this one. Started with trying one song and couldnt stop. Been jamming it all day. Bravo and Thank you!!
*vibrates angrily that there is no Spotify album stream*
EDIT: actually she’s there, I just followed an artist named “harunemuri” that just has her singles and compilation music uploaded. Keep asking questions
For more weird Japanese hip-hop, check out the band Moe And Ghosts
Fuck yes, been waiting for this and I'm really happy my recommendation got through to you! Definitely worth checking out more stuff from this scene though because there's so much incredible music coming out of Japan right now.
Bro,this album was just sublime,it was an unexpected but happy doscovery
Wow thank you so much for the discovery Anthony ! The album is amazing
A melon reviewing Japanese Music? That's Cultural appropriation bro...
Veins There's Japanese melons u shitlord!!!!
#stoptheantimelonhate
Wow, I've been listening to this album for about a week! I love the energy of how most of the album is, though I'm not much of a fan of a few of the remixes. My favorite tracks being the one which she ends ups yelling "DISTORTION!!" and ROCK 'N' ROLL WA SHINANAI WITH TOTSUZENSHOUNEN. Not really into the J-Pop sound of most other bands but I found this one really enjoyable and good to put on while working out.
Mr. Fantano, I appreciate you delving into music in other languages. About a year ago, I asked to review Natalia Lafourcade and you came through. Looking forward to your future reviews.
Thanks for all your hard work and recommendations.
Keep it up!
Please support Haru Nemuri on her EUROPEAN tour!! She will be touring Europe this summer!
just saw her in newcastle lol she fell but it was sooooooo cuuuuute
This album reminds me so much of the band Orange Range, also Japanese, with the blends of rap and rock. Great find Melon!
Thanks for continuing to bring us music from all over the world anthony if you find more please share
The manga for this was better
Bustin makes me feel good
Bustin Bustin Bustin Bustin Bustin Bustin Bustin Bustin Bustin Bustin Bustin Bustin Bustin Bustin Bustin Bustin Bustin Bustin Bustin Bustin Bustin Bustin Bustin Bustin
Feel good,
feel good,
Bustin' makes me feel good
If you're all alone, lemme sleep in your bed
Lemme tell you something, sleeping makes me
F E E L G O O D
I'm very sure Haru will be incredibly grateful to see this. Thank you so much for reviewing this and keeping a spotlight on the Japanese underground artists from tricot to Zombie Chang. You the melon, Fantano.
I knew Haru Nemuri before she got famous here, I want recognition. (her lives are amazing)
You have to check out Seiko Oomori's music.
Yo this shit is really good, thank you. I saw the, "J-pop" and doubted I'd like it but goddamn, I really love it. Her energy is awesome.
Hot take: Japanese music is Korean music + actual artistry
LernToSpeel factual
with actual artistic freedom as well
MakeAcid damn.
Japan did colonize Korea from 1910 - 1945 sorta the thing that you know led to that one war the US fought in. man i thought i could trust you Alex you were my trusted news source for everything i guess ill have to go back to fox.
There are some good Korean artists they just need more attention
Thank you for sharing this beautiful gem,it’s super rare that I like every single song off an album
HARD agree, fucking brilliant album. I had ‘Sekai wo Torikaeshite Okure’ on repeat the entire first few weeks after the album dropped
I love this record, great to see you review it!
So glad you compared some passages to La Dispute. Felt that so much
Zombie-Chang is a Japanese electro-pop musician with some pretty catchy and kinda psychedelic and sometimes really weird songs that y'all should check out. Especially you Melon. Just play Lemonade. that shit is bopppingggg.
thanks for bringing this record up here and on your twitter. love japanese music but wouldn'tve found this otherwise. loving this record!
Yeah, this record and Haru's music in general are absolutely fantastic!
Your best of the week video got me to listen to the album, and that shit was fire. Right from the opening track. Thanks for this find.
I found out about her by chance, watching someone's insta story of a live performance of a song off this album and I immediately loved it, both live and studio versions of her music are amazing
Really enjoying listening to the album, great recommendation!
HELL YEAH, i really adore this experimental album so much, its so different from the JPop genre! can't wait to hear more experimental Jpop on this channel!
I'M SO HAPPY YOU REVIEWED HER!!!
thanks for putting me on this, she is really good
I don’t really get into anime, thanks though melon.
Daniel Munoz Me neither, but Cory in the House has a hip hop soundtrack that's pretty dope.
Connor Mcclennen IKR, the opening song os possibly the greatest Hip-Hop song ever made. So I wasn't surprised when Melon gave it an 11/10 and said that TPAB sucked compared to it.
NIGHTMARE-NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE-NIGHTMARE K-dot has wet dreams about appearing on the Cory in the House reboot soundtrack
happy to see you're expanding into j and k pop reviews too
Damn, I guess I'm a bit late to this review but man I really dig this album! I knew that Japan's music didn't only consisted of J-pop boybands but never got the input to dig deeper into it's music. I love this album! Thank you Melonty Godthano!
I'm seeing her in Dallas in March! Hyped af
I see a lot of people joking that if the album is "experimental" then it gets a positive review. While I do genuinely love these comments and find them pretty funny, it makes sense. In a time of music today, especially with what's popular, artists/bands/brands tend to fall in a bit of a trend and struggle to escape, so when something new emerges and catches wind, it's exciting.
I love when you review japan artists
I wanna see how the Melon would react to Ling Tosite Sigure...
OH YES
#5 was fucking amazing
been waiting for this since i found the melon man
Really liked the vid, melon! Hope you'll make more reviews on non-western musics.
I love you so much for this Anthony
I have a feeling Anthony would give a lot of positive reviews to Japanese music if he listened to more Japanese artists in general. There is, and has been so much artistic innovation and perfection there. In turn, he might become tougher on western music though lol.
春ねむり － 春と修羅
i wish u can take a listen to japanese classic albums such as "shouso strip" and "Kalk Samen Kuri no Hana" by sheena ringo... they are both on spotify...
YESEO's another very experimental pop artist, but from Korea; you should review her new LP!
Kinda reminiscent of Gesu no Kiwami Otome
Glad Fantano is reviewing foreign music. Was going to send an email asking about that. Looking forward to seeing more music in different languages in the future, big melon!
Thanks for reviewing this Melon. Been shilling since the release of the album.
My favorite anime is this comment section.
MJNation edgy
I loved it! I’d like to hear more albums like that!
the lead singer from Kamomekamome is your japanese counterpart. i'd look into them, melon
Thanks for this, man, it's really something different, good.
Review more Japanese music PLEASE, their music scene is out of control
She made a Riot Grrrl/Hardcore album this year called "Insaint". You should check it out. It is cathartic, raw and oddly beautiful in that very 春ねむり type way. Some moments sound like a band like ENVY, where it is just ambient guitars, poetry esque hushed vocals, and then there is just a wall of distorted post rock/metal guitars and she is screaming her head off.
Ahh I was waiting for this
Since youre doing jpop now, you need to look into the whole discography of Shiina Ringo including Tokyo Jihen(aka Tokyo Incidents her band). Youll be amazed. Some of the best music ever made in the last 20 years on planet earth. The albums "Discovery" by Tokyo Jihen and "Karuki Zamen Kuri No Hana" by her are 2 of her best albums ever(the latter being the best jpop album ever made).
just listened to this on spotify and really like it.
review Wednesday campanella melon
It's Wednesday Campanella, my dudes.
When you're done making a boring joke, go listen to Wednesday Campanella headass.
Yaaaaassss, the new one is just amazing!
Fucking this, man. I've been wanting him to check out Wednesday Campanella for a while now. I feel like he'd enjoy em.
Never thought that you gonna review Harutosyura. Prolly my foreign AOTY.