An absolute masterpiece from a truly amazing band. The bassline being played on piano is pretty unique and iconic, combined with that drumbeat. Mark Hollis had severe stage fright, hence the glasses. What an immense talent, rest in peace!
This was the first I ever heard of Talk Talk. I was completely nailed by the piano which can only be described as 'mesmeric'. It blew the mind of a 13 year old and still does it at 52. RIP Mark and thanks.
I was totally obsessed with this song back when I first heard it. I've been listening to it regularly for 30 years and I don't think I'll ever get bored of it. So many great elements alongside a killer riff. The lyrics read like poetry. Great job on a first listen. This is actually untypical of their work. They were very much an album/studio band and famously awkward after 86' in terms of not wanting to tour, do any album promotion or even make singles. A groundbreaking band who's influence is very much heard today in bands like Radiohead and Elbow. Check out 'Living in another World' and' I believe in you' two more great singles.
Me too. It fell off the radar and I forgot about it for years, then dragged back memories of the fantastic video and the piano beat, but I couldn't for the life of me remember who it was, or track it down somehow, for years and years. Then I got randomly assigned a Return to Eden track on TH-cam, bought the album, and later wondered "what else have they done before this?" To my astonishment, it was the same band! Talk about a wild progression of styles from this to Eden to Laughing Stock.
Once you get deeper into their entire discography it will change your life forever, especially albums like Spirit of Eden and Laughing Stalk. But for now, these are great intros to their sound. I’m 15 and this band has already changed the way I look at things. They’re absolute maestros. Keep it up!
You're only 15, and Talk Talk seem to mean as much to you as they do me. I say this because i'm 56, and followed their progress from the debut single to Mark Hollis's solo album. To be as appreciative of this remarkable band at such tender years speaks volumes of your overall character. I can honestly say that someone like you reignites my faith in the youth of today. I hereby proclaim you as "Wise before your years". Stay aware my friend! 👌
This is a masterpiece. The album is a masterpiece. Talk Talk never missed and I LOVE Mark's voice, it's so suitable to that marvelous, beautiful, emotional and powerful music. One of my favorite band EVER. Love that music!!!
I really love this song. I love the refrain of 'everything's alright ' throughout as well. I love their passion. Excellent reaction video. You guys are brilliant. Your passion and interest in the songs you review are brilliant.
It's that hypnotic drum beat for me on this tune. This one caught me right away and had me mesmerized. Thank you for reacting to one of the most underrated bands ever. Talk Talk is transcendentalism in musical form. Edited to add: Mark Hollis' voice is easily one of the better voices in the history of music. The emotions are deep. Definitely on my playlist!
Talk Talk is a band that have perhaps a dozen or more equally superb tracks that are hard to order - Art Rock's greatest band. This whole album has many high points but their final two albums in a more spacious, less commercial style are genius' Laughing' 'Stock and Spirit of Eden' . Happiness is Easy I think is their next go to song..
Thanks for this! The whole album is 'Fire' - it must be one of the most underrated albums by one of the most underrated bands ever. It's timeless and impossible to pick as an '80's' album.
This song is simply extraordinary. I can't quite believe we've lost *Mark Hollis* - an incredible loss to the music industry. Sadly only the chap in the middle really seemed to grasp the brilliance of what he was listening to. The other two look rather baffled in the face of something they didn't quite understand...
@@ajmmusic3961 I find that with so many reactors - particularly when watching female musicians or vocalists - all you get is _"She's cute"_ or something equally asinine. Or they watch a compositional masterpiece and say _"Yeah cool"_ as if that's the sum total of their music appreciation vocabulary. They certainly don't have to like everything they react to, but I want reactors who are really *into the music,* rather than perpetually chasing clicks, likes, and ad revenue... 😒
@@221b-Maker-Street Well said! .... For THOUSANDS of years music has been enjoyed 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 the visual aspect! .... I believe that for a TRUE recreation, the listener should listen to the music!, and the music alone. ... JMO.
@@ajmmusic3961 Totally. And for certain masterpieces - reclining, with a decent set of headphones, eyes closed, and just lose yourself for 50 minutes or so in a sonic cocoon... I think there's also something to be said for listening to the _journey_ of an album beginning to end. The artists have often spent hours - weeks even - just -arguing with their record company- considering the order tracks should appear in to create a dynamic listening journey. Kate Bush is a good example of someone who wouldn't be sat on by her record company over releases, and her masterpiece *The Hounds Of Love* is a perfect example of why it's important to listen to a body of work in the way the artist intended. Anyhoo, we are aligned! 😂
Thanks Guys..... If you listen to 'Sunset' by Kate Bush, that track has a real Talk Talk feel to it. I think they were both inspired by each other. Cheers.
Mark Hollis' voice totally fascinates me, kind of a cross between David Bowie & Anthony Newley (look him up). He was pretty well unique in his attitude to music; once he'd said all he wanted to say he simply stopped & led a normal family life until his untimely death. His last (solo) album is definitely one of a kind, it's as much about the spaces between the notes as the notes themselves (rather like Debussy). Personally I adore it, but you have to be in the right mood to appreciate it. This is my favourite track from the album th-cam.com/video/X9fiNS8tKHk/w-d-xo.html
"Yesterday's favourite" this is absolutely a song about being not being in control. "Everything's alright" is, to a British person, a mild cry for help, and it's awful how pretending to be okay is okay.
I saw Talk Talk many times in the 80's and 90s; and they were always incredible. Mark Hollis (R.I.P.) was a musical, and lyrical genius. His passing was far too soon, and a huge loss to music in general. A couple of other tracks you guys should check out are "Gotta Give It Up" and "Such A Shame"; both live versions are epic. All are from the Montreaux Concert.
I grew up in the 80’s and I don’t remember ever hearing this song. Now, I do like their song.. It’s my life. If you guys haven’t done that one yet, definitely add it to your list for the future!
I don't know for sure, but I think that Mark Hollis might have re-recorded his vocal live for the video - he was famously un-rockstar in his behaviour and outlook, and hated miming for videos etc. Bruce Springsteen did the same for the video for Streets Of Philadelphia. Also, a word about the percussion. Everything except the drum kit was played by Morris Pert, a bit of a cult figure in music circles, who played on a LOT of records in the 70s, 80s and 90s. Apparently he was quite the eccentric, and lived like a hermit in rural Scotland, presumably in a cottage filled with every type of percussion instrument imaginable.
Thanks Nick. I haven't thought of the song "Green Onions" in ages. Getting to this song, when you commented about the animals in this video it made me wish you had reacted to the official video for "It's My Life" instead of the live version. There are even more animals in that video. And sorry Ty, but I like Mark Hollis's voice.
Love your reacts, just a shame you cannot release more more often……..ah well I guess it builds the anticipation. As you only get together to do this infrequently why not make it fully worthwhile and blow away your long song record with ‘Arriving somewhere but not here’ by Porcupine Tree. 12 mins plus of pure genius. Chicago Live version is even better than the studio version. If you like that then the 17 min masterpiece ‘Anesthetize ‘ is waiting………
What a song, Talk Talk was so underrated as a band. Thank you guys and keep them coming.
I agree, they are so underrated. For such an incredible band!
An absolute masterpiece from a truly amazing band. The bassline being played on piano is pretty unique and iconic, combined with that drumbeat. Mark Hollis had severe stage fright, hence the glasses. What an immense talent, rest in peace!
Talk Talk: such a special place in my heart for that band.
One of the Most Freaking Amazing Unique Voices in the Music Industry
Yes a true music icon lost
Absolutely! ❤
Spot on
Absolute classic song by a very underrated band , RIP Mark Hollis. One of my top ten songs of all time!
This was the first I ever heard of Talk Talk. I was completely nailed by the piano which can only be described as 'mesmeric'. It blew the mind of a 13 year old and still does it at 52. RIP Mark and thanks.
This song is timeless ... it just really holds up over the years. Have love it since it came out in the 80's. Thanks for reacting to it!
I was totally obsessed with this song back when I first heard it. I've been listening to it regularly for 30 years and I don't think I'll ever get bored of it. So many great elements alongside a killer riff. The lyrics read like poetry. Great job on a first listen.
This is actually untypical of their work. They were very much an album/studio band and famously awkward after 86' in terms of not wanting to tour, do any album promotion or even make singles. A groundbreaking band who's influence is very much heard today in bands like Radiohead and Elbow.
Check out 'Living in another World' and' I believe in you' two more great singles.
Same I am 53 now and still listen to them on spotify
RIP, Mark Hollis. The man was an absolute genius!
I've loved this since it came out. One of those songs that just never get dull. Simple, tight, punchy, and soulful.
Me too. It fell off the radar and I forgot about it for years, then dragged back memories of the fantastic video and the piano beat, but I couldn't for the life of me remember who it was, or track it down somehow, for years and years. Then I got randomly assigned a Return to Eden track on TH-cam, bought the album, and later wondered "what else have they done before this?" To my astonishment, it was the same band! Talk about a wild progression of styles from this to Eden to Laughing Stock.
Colour of spring is incredible
Talk Talk - One of the most genius bands of the 80's and the entire history of pop rock.
Love the drummer of Talk Talk. He was really workin' it.
Once you get deeper into their entire discography it will change your life forever, especially albums like Spirit of Eden and Laughing Stalk. But for now, these are great intros to their sound. I’m 15 and this band has already changed the way I look at things. They’re absolute maestros. Keep it up!
I don't ever see Laughing Stock not being my favourite album ever
Those 2 albums are astonishing. Taphead may be the most perfect pop/rock song ever written.
@@iaincook5835 100% agreed. After the Flood is one of my top 10 songs of all time and Taphead is how I found the band
You're only 15, and Talk Talk seem to mean as much to you as they do me. I say this because i'm 56, and followed their progress from the debut single to Mark Hollis's solo album. To be as appreciative of this remarkable band at such tender years speaks volumes of your overall character. I can honestly say that someone like you reignites my faith in the youth of today. I hereby proclaim you as "Wise before your years". Stay aware my friend! 👌
one of the best songs to come out the 80s,only a few songs i can listen to on repeat and this is one of them.absolute masterpiece
This is a masterpiece. The album is a masterpiece. Talk Talk never missed and I LOVE Mark's voice, it's so suitable to that marvelous, beautiful, emotional and powerful music. One of my favorite band EVER. Love that music!!!
Did you know Steve Winwood played Hammond organ on this one.
Talk Talk will ALWAYS be on my playlist. Try listening to Tomorrow Started. Mark Hollis was a genius!!🎶🎵🎧👄
Love that you found Talk Talk! They influenced so many others you'll, NO DOUBT, discover. Great tune! Thanks for bringing me back!
Takes me back to the 80's. Love this band. "Happiness is Easy"
is another great track.
I heard this song first as a little kid in the backseat of my parents car somewhere in the 90s. Now I'm nearing 32 and this song is still in my top 5
LIstened to this song for years ... awesome when you hit the highway on a nightime drive !
One of the greates pop band in the uk back in the 80s and i love them
So dense in rhythms and instruments! love it! of course Mark Hollis's voice...
I've always loved this song. Thanks for the review! 😎😎
I owned this album, I owned all of Talk Talk. What a great band. 😁❤️
So nice to see people discover this band ! Thanks for checking them out - one of the best bands - live as well❤
I really love this song. I love the refrain of 'everything's alright ' throughout as well. I love their passion. Excellent reaction video. You guys are brilliant. Your passion and interest in the songs you review are brilliant.
British music, best in the world.
As an American I agree 100%!
Favorite song from a really cool band. "I could listen to that all day" 🔥🔥🔥
The whole album is brilliant.
It's that hypnotic drum beat for me on this tune. This one caught me right away and had me mesmerized. Thank you for reacting to one of the most underrated bands ever. Talk Talk is transcendentalism in musical form.
Edited to add: Mark Hollis' voice is easily one of the better voices in the history of music. The emotions are deep. Definitely on my playlist!
One of my favorites! Great taste guys!
Talk Talk is one of my favorites, so underrated yet so incredibly good. Great reaction y'all.
Talk Talk is a band that have perhaps a dozen or more equally superb tracks that are hard to order - Art Rock's greatest band. This whole album has many high points but their final two albums in a more spacious, less commercial style are genius' Laughing' 'Stock and Spirit of Eden' . Happiness is Easy I think is their next go to song..
this song.....WOW that takes me back. Had a perfect moment in high school to this soundtrack....hell yeah.
"Living in Another World" Great video! SO glad I got to see the birth of MTV!
Thanks for this! The whole album is 'Fire' - it must be one of the most underrated albums by one of the most underrated bands ever. It's timeless and impossible to pick as an '80's' album.
I saw Talk Talk live 40 yrs ago.
40 years 😱
This song is simply extraordinary. I can't quite believe we've lost *Mark Hollis* - an incredible loss to the music industry.
Sadly only the chap in the middle really seemed to grasp the brilliance of what he was listening to.
The other two look rather baffled in the face of something they didn't quite understand...
I think that they cheated themselves by watching this video rather than the straight audio video. ... This video seemed to distract them.
@@ajmmusic3961 I find that with so many reactors - particularly when watching female musicians or vocalists - all you get is _"She's cute"_ or something equally asinine. Or they watch a compositional masterpiece and say _"Yeah cool"_ as if that's the sum total of their music appreciation vocabulary.
They certainly don't have to like everything they react to, but I want reactors who are really *into the music,* rather than perpetually chasing clicks, likes, and ad revenue... 😒
@@221b-Maker-Street Well said! .... For THOUSANDS of years music has been enjoyed 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 the visual aspect! .... I believe that for a TRUE recreation, the listener should listen to the music!, and the music alone. ... JMO.
@@ajmmusic3961 Totally. And for certain masterpieces - reclining, with a decent set of headphones, eyes closed, and just lose yourself for 50 minutes or so in a sonic cocoon...
I think there's also something to be said for listening to the _journey_ of an album beginning to end. The artists have often spent hours - weeks even - just -arguing with their record company- considering the order tracks should appear in to create a dynamic listening journey.
Kate Bush is a good example of someone who wouldn't be sat on by her record company over releases, and her masterpiece *The Hounds Of Love* is a perfect example of why it's important to listen to a body of work in the way the artist intended.
Anyhoo, we are aligned! 😂
Absolutely amazing tune!
Thanks Guys..... If you listen to 'Sunset' by Kate Bush, that track has a real Talk Talk feel to it. I think they were both inspired by each other. Cheers.
They should hear tomorrow started, would like to see their reaction,Marks voice Will never die.
Mark Hollis' voice totally fascinates me, kind of a cross between David Bowie & Anthony Newley (look him up). He was pretty well unique in his attitude to music; once he'd said all he wanted to say he simply stopped & led a normal family life until his untimely death. His last (solo) album is definitely one of a kind, it's as much about the spaces between the notes as the notes themselves (rather like Debussy). Personally I adore it, but you have to be in the right mood to appreciate it. This is my favourite track from the album th-cam.com/video/X9fiNS8tKHk/w-d-xo.html
They don't make music like this anymore, this song is so great, it's an uplifter when you're feeling down, it's one of my faves by Talk Talk
Love you guys. Big fan of Talk Talk. It’s good to see you do more. 🇨🇮
The tone of Mark's voice is reminiscent of a Sax.
David Rhodes (Peter Gabriel) on guitar - superb.
Awesome song with deep waning.
Hello from France 😉
Great song from Talk Talk!
This album is unbelievable. Steve Winwood played on a bunch of the songs.
Thank you for your reactions!
Really engaging stuff. And the combination of personalities is extremely enjoyable. Now that's a team.
I'm smiling watching you guys. I'm 40 and feel old next to you 3!
Xcellent TYVM 😎
one of my very favorite albums for sure
The Brits had the best bands in the 80s.....That said The Smithereens A Girl Like You has to be on your show!
"Yesterday's favourite" this is absolutely a song about being not being in control.
"Everything's alright" is, to a British person, a mild cry for help, and it's awful how pretending to be okay is okay.
I saw Talk Talk many times in the 80's and 90s; and they were always incredible. Mark Hollis (R.I.P.) was a musical, and lyrical genius. His passing was far too soon, and a huge loss to music in general. A couple of other tracks you guys should check out are "Gotta Give It Up" and "Such A Shame"; both live versions are epic. All are from the Montreaux Concert.
I grew up in the 80’s and I don’t remember ever hearing this song. Now, I do like their song.. It’s my life. If you guys haven’t done that one yet, definitely add it to your list for the future!
th-cam.com/video/hAgoLr5BKQY/w-d-xo.html
@@ViewsFromThe502 thanks for linking it to me! I do love that song!
Talk Talk's song Talk Talk is a banger.
This is the song that got non-dancers on the dance floor.
kudos to the guy that knows "Green Onions"!
This entire album is fire. (Also, if you have a religious bent, it's even better.)
I think the Album is a Masterpiece❤
I so wish you had reacted to the live version at Montreux. Th sound quality is great, and its so fun to watch.
❤️ TALK TALK!!!
Hippos bar in Houston Texas in 1985. It was a great time.
Best album of 86
That piano! I remember when this video came out - creepy yet so intriguing! Such a cool song.
RIP Mark Hollis and Thank you.
I can hear that piano going DONK in my head...
I don't know for sure, but I think that Mark Hollis might have re-recorded his vocal live for the video - he was famously un-rockstar in his behaviour and outlook, and hated miming for videos etc. Bruce Springsteen did the same for the video for Streets Of Philadelphia.
Also, a word about the percussion. Everything except the drum kit was played by Morris Pert, a bit of a cult figure in music circles, who played on a LOT of records in the 70s, 80s and 90s. Apparently he was quite the eccentric, and lived like a hermit in rural Scotland, presumably in a cottage filled with every type of percussion instrument imaginable.
I own this album in vinyl from when I bought it at Rose Records in Chicago. My youngest son is guitarist and bassist. He loves this album
Awesome tune...80s anthem
Thanks Nick. I haven't thought of the song "Green Onions" in ages.
Getting to this song, when you commented about the animals in this video it made me wish you had reacted to the official video for "It's My Life" instead of the live version. There are even more animals in that video. And sorry Ty, but I like Mark Hollis's voice.
This is their best song even though i love its my life alot.
Fantastic choice
Rowland S Howard also does an amazing cover of this (the guitar especially)
RIP Mark
Colour of Spring is brilliant but Spirit of Eden is off the scale. Listen to it in one go it will blow your mind.
'84 our GENERATION 🎹🙏💪👍
If you have not yet: You should react to their song "Talk Talk". I.e. Talk Talk's Talk Talk.
one of the 80s best
talk talk 'time its time' sublime
Next you gotta do Such A Shame by Talk Talk.
I Love this band. I bought the albums because Mark's voice. And I really love to watch Lee Harris "Kill" his drums (He's a human metronome),
I play this on my way home from work a few times a month 😊
Maybe mistaken but i think that was a Hedgehog as we don't have porcupines here in the UK.'Life's what you make it',Great song and message.
*The* song that made me a Talk Talk fan.
Talk, Talk is awesome live -- look for Live at Montreaux 1984 or 1985.
Hey guys,it’s time to delve into NickCave and the bad seeds. Do you love me? , Sorrow’s child, Lament. Start with one of those. You won’t regret it.
Another great British band. Only good thing about the UK methinks!
Yes, Green Onions....an old classic!
Amazing ❤
Love your reacts, just a shame you cannot release more more often……..ah well I guess it builds the anticipation. As you only get together to do this infrequently why not make it fully worthwhile and blow away your long song record with ‘Arriving somewhere but not here’ by Porcupine Tree. 12 mins plus of pure genius. Chicago Live version is even better than the studio version. If you like that then the 17 min masterpiece ‘Anesthetize ‘ is waiting………
good song
Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷
brilliant
Welcome to the 80s
It’s not filmed in the jungle it’s filmed in the forest in England Britain