Let's talk about Zach Bryan and 'Elisabeth'
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ต.ค. 2024
- Today's video is all about Zach Bryan, the Navy serviceman that has become THE independent country music star of a new generation over the past year. His new album 'Elisabeth' follows his last album 'Deann,' and I wanna review it (sort of) and talk about his rise.
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Zach Bryan's story is one of my favorite things in country music at the moment. I know y'all love him too. I definitely give some critique of the production here, but I think it's contextualized fairly! More than anything, I just wanna break down some of these beautiful songs! This has been my nighttime walking album for the past week. Hope y'all are well!
Grady Smith thank you so much for reacting to Zach Bryan
Need to interview Cody Johnson.
Please review Larry Fleet as well. I would love to hear your input on him!
With the heading south I think it might be something like "heading DOWN that path and south is associated with down. " as if he is himself taking the road he wants to take but not going down that mainstream road, by heading south.
Check out Benjamin Tod and start with “We Ain’t Even Kin” and his band Lost Dog Street Band and their most popular song “September Doves”, Please I think you would love them.
I think his lyrics speak for younger men in total; the ones who deal with bad habits they’ve picked up on the way while trying to drop them to be domesticated. That’s why it speaks to me.
The rawness of his recording is one of the things I like most about his music. It’s a good change up from all the over produced music that we always here.
That Codeine Pills on that porch is amazing
his fan appeal is absolutely crazy to me. i’ve never seen anything like it
Reilly O'Neill Whats the link to his merch I cant find it.
Charros de Mexico i asked him and he said he doesn’t have any
@@mexicanbot14 he doesn't have merch at the moment, his dad was running it but Zach is trying to get a team together to start selling some!
This has got to be the fastest I've clicked on a video 😂
Ky V.D. Same😂
factsssss
Yup
Same
“And I go running through the THICKET”
Heard "Rest, Rose" a couple times this week on our local station in Ft. Worth, TX this week, 95.9 the ranch. i was so hyped.
HELL YEA
LOVE 95.9 THE RANCH!!!!
And now he has blown all the way up.
He has no reason to sign with anyone. This style of music doesn't get airplay on radio of any kind. He already built a fan base. He is living the dream right where he is, he could tour small clubs, he sells records, gets massive support on social media...he won already! The majority of indie artists are only looking for those things. Great vid as always! Cheers
I found Zack Bryan deep in the red river gorge of Kentucky and I swear to God I haven’t been able to stop listening to his music since, that was four weeks ago and counting and I just can’t stop listening to it, it’s exactly what the world needs right now, exactly!
He just writes real music about himself and about his relationship with his fiancé that you don’t hear from other artists to me it’s refreshing. The documentary he on his TH-cam channel just makes his whole story even better in my opinion. Great review!
I really enjoyed the documentary Hope too! It's raw and real just like his music. I live that we get a behind the scenes look into the making of "Elisabeth". I think Zach Bryan is a songwriting phenomenon and I believe his writing will only get better. I really hope he doesn't get sucked into the mainstream country scene, they would corrupt something truly pure. Also I'd really like to see him co-write with Steve Earle, Tyler Childers, and or Evan Felker. Can you imagine a songwriting circle of these guys...Amazing!!
Zach Bryan's word choice is most definitely my favorite part about him. He can just say things in a way that are beautiful and albeit at times disjointed and confusing but so very relatable in a way. And yes the ablum does have points of repetitiveness with the melodies but you get past that on the second or so listen of the album because his lyrics and messages are, at the core, what you go back for.
Like in
-Come as You are, the melody is slightly off for me but you look past that when he says "The bridges you have burned are still there just floating". That hit me hard in that song.
-Driving, "You think of your sister and the mighty heart she has, she's been sober for a year now, how the time really does pass" and that verse continues and talks about missing his mom and how he drives to stay alive because he wants to be aomewhere other than where he is. The melody of this song is sad and longing and in a way slightly haunting
-Washington Lilacs: "Darling won't lie back and let an old flame warm ya, I know I'm not the same me and Lord knows youre not the same you". Just damn, talking about reconnecting with an ex in such a beautiful way and how the relationship is going to be different this time. And he compares her to beautiful Washington Lilacs.
I could go on and on thier are so many examples of such clever ways of saying things.
I agree totally!! I've had Revival in my head for days now! Baptize me in a bottle of beam put johnny on the vinyl hits me at the most random times and just makes me happy!
@@shawnabrock4743 right! That song is great as well! But I almost think I almost prefer the TH-cam version more. There is something a little more raw about it.
And after multiple listens some of my other favorite lines are from:
-Mine, it hits me hard when he sings "I hate the man I am but I'll love him when your mine".
-Old Man: there's a line in the song that really mirrors my life growing up, it's "Old Man the dinners you've missed so your daughters can eat at this table" that was kinda my life growing up. My dad busted his ass for me and my siblings and missed a damn lot of dinners. Im actually thinking about getting something made for father's day with this song on it.
-Cold Blooded: the entire chorus is just so so good. Just heartbreaking.
Lyrically he is just amazing, something's don't work sometimes but for the most part he hits it outta the park.
It's cuz he is a poet. Also my favorite thing.
Zach’s probably my favorite new artist from the last five years. His lyrics are so truthful and raw. I have a feeling people are either going to completely vibe with his music or get turned off by the instrumentation and dismiss it.
Hey Grady!
When he sings “the masses screams the lyrics of a messed up kid”.. I took it as a double meaning of he’s just a messed up kid writing songs that people love, and also “Messed Up Kid” is a deep cut of Childers before he made it big as well. Thought you might find that interesting.
I totally agreee with u man that’s how I took it as well
I can't stop listening to Zach once he released heading south and I heard it for the first time
He is loved because he follows his heart! His own Love for what he is doing, and taking us along with him is worth so much, and I thank him and the people he chose to be close to him for what they are doing!
He is hands down one of my go-to guys. Lyrics are raw as hell and when you’re sad drinking it just hits even harder
Coming from a Nashvillian… stay in Charlottesville!
You being an “outsider looking in” (“in” being the Nashville scene) is better for you and your channel. Your audience loves it! :)
The Truthful Sessions performance video of "Leaving" sold me.
What he said
How was revival not talked about in this video?!? Songs so catchy and has the best feels. Listening to him and all of his friends get after it together is amazing, and the bits played on the piano that means so much to them has something so special about it
Grady low-key bragging that he can "walk" 3 miles at a 21:33 mile pace. I see you!
i literally can't stop listening to the album. the writing is just so interesting to listen to, its unlike anything ive ever heard. i find myself listening to certain verses over and over just to think about them.
I love the story he weaves with his lyrics, and I've never cared for a "celebrity" quite like I've cared for his story. His documentary just made me love it even more. I can confidently say I love every song he has put out so far.
Check out Benjamin Tod and start with “We Ain’t Even Kin” and his band Lost Dog Street Band and their most popular song “September Doves”, Please I think you would love them.
Actual Ace the version of we aint even kin from the gemsonvhs page is just incredible
For some reason I feel invested in Zach even though I don’t even know him. Seeing his album hit #2 on the country charts made me so happy for the man
I feel the same. I think the reason is because he's somewhat of an underdog. He keeps it like a normal guy and we all can relate.
Solid review. I think his music is amazing. The fact that they produced the record in a barn only added to my respect. I grew up on 80’s and 90’s country. It’s all about the story telling and the passion for me. I’ll take an “unpolished” album like this any day over the “polished” modern day “bro country”.
The production (or lack of really) on this album is striking the first listen through, but after that, it just makes sense. I don’t notice the small flaws anymore. Can’t get enough of it.
Yeah I agree! To me, it shows the value in just getting the work out there without overthinking the teensy minute details of every song (which I know paralyzes so many artists). Audiences will get what you're going for just fine!
Grady, you have one of the best, most thoughtful channels on TH-cam. Quality content as usual.
best review channel. Thanks Grady
This man is by far the best new artist in music in my opinion. The lyrical talent is outstanding. The simple but affective instrumentation is beautiful and the raw passion is there. If you write off Zach Bryan you are truly missing out on a great new musician.
If I’m sipping on a beer I’m listening to Zach Bryan. He’s got his own down to earth style and can churn it out as quick as anyone. It definitely works for me.
I've been really going deep into a lot of lo-fi artists recently. Some favourites that stick out are Esther Rose and Carver Baronda, or pretty much anything else Mashed Potato Records has been putting out. They record their stuff usually with one mic direct to tape, gives it a real warm, old-time sound that fits in with the New Orleans scene so well.
And as far as raw and dark lyrics I can't get enough of that. Zach Bryson's last album Songs That Will Ruin Your Day hit me hard and I loved the sparse, lonely sound that he creates. Willi Carlisle also has some really raw stuff; Angels really got to me and his lyrics all around are so full of pain and the tough sides of reality.
I loved this guy when I heard his music. Then when I leaned he grew up where I am growing up and he’s in the military makes him 10x better.
I’ve never clicked on a video so fast!
I’ve been a fan of Zach since the very beginning of covid, it is crazy how spot on Grady was on this video.
Can proudly say I was listening to this guy from the get go. Absolute legend
I can say coming from the same graduation class of Zach I can say I'm so proud. Way to represent Oologah, ok
Zach is my guilty pleasure. I actually usually listen to metal but zach has stolen my heart! Think he has fans coming from all sorts of different places.
Really like Revival. It’s a hair different and a little more fun I guess you would say. I mean I love em all but it’s almost refreshing to hear some fun in there. If he can mix it up just a little bit like Revival...he’ll really grow even more.
"I listen to Gradio." That's my answer when I'm asked where I learned a song from. Just saying.
Zach is the man! Love his music
I love your analysis of the songs. There definitely is hype around what I think lots of us call 'real' music. Country is swinging back to the good stuff
Zach Bryan has quickly become one of my favorite artists. His sound is so real and raw.
Zach Bryan and you have both realized and taken adavantage of an awesome thing about the internet. Even if you aren’t “mainstream” there is an audience out there for you, and they’re probly more dedicated than most mainstream audiences...I know I am!! Great video once again!
this is why I love music. its the best kind of art.
Every one of this guys songs are in my playlist his music is so amazing, thanks for the video grady
I would really love to hear what Grady has to say about Steve Earle's new album, The Ghosts of West Virginia!
I've never heard of him, but I might have to go have a listen. I had not heard of Ashley McBride until you and I love her music, I even hear her on my radio now! Maybe he will get there too.
Love Zach Bryan!
Please do a video on Canadian country music. Like so Grady sees
Daniel Romano- Sleep Beneath The Willow, Del Barber- Headwaters, Richard Inman- Songbird(all albums)
Really like this guy. After listening to more of his music, he reminds me of Mumford & Sons in their early days.
I love how you can make a song sound even more beautiful and deep
So much for not heading to Nashville! Haha, you and Zach have the same timeline of growth haha. Nice!
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In all honesty one of my all time favorite albums, can't wait to see what else he has to offer
He seems to have a very The Hill Country Devil type of sound. Its gritty but that's what is awesome about it. Its raw and real. The way music should be.
Drinking with friends, listening to Zach atm
my favorite artist of all time
condemned was on yellowstone recently too
Finally everyday for the past few weeks ive checked your channle for this video Lol 👍
Grady you are the one I want to critique my album when I record it.
Such a beautiful song. I love him just for this song My names Elisabeth and I have my daddys mannerisms.
When I first saw him mentioned I thought, "The oldest Home Improvement kid is making music now?" 🤦🏻♀️
Zachs just a genuine guy and it shows through his music and his social media. Everything he writes is personal and it makes you feel connected with him as an artist.
it's raw music with actual talent! its not Nashville auto tune with finger snappin
It’s great all his albums have so many songs I don’t want just 10 I want 30
This is Pure -T- Perfect and thank you
You blocked me on twitter because I GENUINELY hate 99% of the hate you throw towards country music artists... but for once, you actually have a reasonable, respectable, and positive opinion of another artist that is going to change the country music game forever.
From a Lover’s Point of View was my first stand out song and it embarrassingly took my a couple minutes in to realize that it’s from his lover’s point of view 😂 so beautiful though! Love this album and it’s always nice to hear your thoughts Grady!
voices by Joshua Ray Walker. One of my favorite songs of 2020
Heading south 👌🏼
Check out Riley Greens new songs from his ep
Call me a little weird but I think when he does a full cut of song instead of acoustic it doesn’t capture his voice as well
Really like Zach's songs and the the honesty is palpable. The only thing that I'm struggling to wrap my head around with Zach is what makes him different than the thousands of other indie artists that seemingly have just as much raw talent and the same type of attitude but don't get as big of a following. I watched guys like Joseph Huber, Zach Pietrini, and Them Coulee Boys all be insanely talented locally and post videos like this but don't get nearly the same response. Is it right place, right time? Curious to hear to people's thoughts.
I would argue it is the abundance of content that he has put out so often. I kind of think in the world of social media sometimes quantity matters even more than quality. (But fortunately both are present.)
I'm on the Zach Bryan hype train. Him and Parker McCollum have been on my radio everyday at work.
I’ve been on the train for a while , I absolutely love his music and the lyrical value to it, even if the cords kinda sound the same.
It sucks he took down all those videos of them making this in the barn. Your vid has a few clips from them
I am so late on this guy but he is fantastic
grady, talk about another Zach: Zach Dylan. And also check out Kyle Park
Gethen Jenkins, not sure you’ve covered him yet, fast became one of my favourite artists would be great to get your views
on him. Ps keep up the excellent work 👌🏻
Yeah bud I run a cattle station in Australia but can say I like him he’s even in Yellowstone the Stan show
I’m surprised he didn’t talk about “Hopefully” I think it’s the strongest showing on the album
Recording in a bronco is the most American thing I’ve ever seen
Best country singer out there 1000%!!!!!!
What's crazy is the amount of comparison to the main stream artists in this video. They cannot capture the visceral emotion like this guy can. Hoping he turns into them is so misguided. Maybe he will, but you can tell by his approach so far it's not the goal at this time. As a huge fan, he could put this gold out for decades and I would still listen.
Nashville should burn to the ground. This type of sound is better than anything Nashville has to offer.
Country music has been missing authenticity for decades. Writers in Nashville have severely killed authenticity and people crave it. I think it’s partially what draws people into a lot of the niche areas of hip hop is that having other people write for a hip hop artist is mostly considered sacrilegious.
This guy captured the feeling of hearing your friend playing an acoustic by the fire.
Zach Bryan is the best
I was clicking back to youtube all day just waiting for this! So excited when I got the notification!!!
you are the best
Zachs music is what should be played on radio stations, not pop country trash with little or no meaning other than beer trucks and girls. Zachs music actually means something and its something many of us connect with.
I've heard about Zach before but never actually listened to him. Gonna check him out now!
You’re gonna love him!
I respect Zach for turning down nashville, not too many people have the guts to do somethin like that.
That’s because for him, it’s not about that worthless dollar sign. It’s about spreading a message, and he’s doin a fine job at that without the Nashville nazi’s
I'm gonna be honest...not my kind of country. I can't handle ballad after ballad. Add in all the depressive stuff. If s good for some, just not for me. I'm more a fan of Charlie Crockett and how he writes.
To me it’s funny people compare these two records to Tyler Childers Purgatory, to me they are more comparable to Bottles and Bibles, they just share that raw DIY vibe.
I listened to this whole album before I watched your review and you hit the nail right on the head with this one my dude!
great video! I always enjoy your reviews :)
ive never liked country music. being australian its not my thing, but this man is a fucking amazing..
Me and Mine is my favorite, knew it when I heard him say "girl from Ohio"
She’s from Lancaster I guess, I live the next town over in carroll and I have a few friends that went to school with her....small world
I wonder what made him decide to re-record heading south. Could it be just cause the single version wouldn’t have fit the tone of this album? Cause the single version is a lot more cleaner and less sort of messy.
He never captured my attention as much as Tyler did. Zach's melodies and writing is very one dimensional. He's got talent, no doubt. It's just never sucked me in, unfortunately.
I like his stuff, but it can get repetitive
It’s the opposite for me lol
Great video! Just discovered his music. I was blown away by Elisabeth. My only beef is that most of his songs sound "samey" but his voice and songwriting are untouchable. The last album that hit me like that was Lana's NFR.