I actually got to speak to genesis at a local record store in Melbourne, he's such a real dude, just wanted to talk all day about his influences and who he wants to work with. Apparently he really wants to work with Peggy lol
Main reason I love this channel…sure it’s fun when he makes fun of the mainstream stuff but when he gives a positive review to an unknown artist it feels great to discover new stuff
i heard this guy on the radio the other day (stay blessed) and holy shit i loved the song, but i listened to the record because of Anthony and i honestly...didnt love it. It felt kinda inconsistent and all over the place musically. i personally gave it a low 7
He performed at my uni lol. He did the splits in front of me and just stared at me - was kinda strange but I loved it. He has a really good energy and his backup dancers were great.
@@martythemilkman7174 I wanted to go to that show in Pittsburgh because both Genesis and Bloc Party are two of my favorites, but the flight made it prohibitively expensive.
So awesome to see him get some recognition! So many good Aussie artists but they very rarely break through the international barrier, good to see the man from my home town has broken the mould!
That's Life (A Swamp) is easily one of the standouts from this album. Genny Owusu doing us aussies proud with another classic. Highly recommend seeing him live. He puts on a hell of a show packed with energy.
I thought SWNT was better because it had higher highs like The Other Black Dog, Gold Chains etc, but this album is still awesome and lyrically potent. Great album from one of the most promising artists right now.
I've had the pleasure to talk with him after a gig years ago in our hometown - he was a common fixture of the Canberra live scene. Mad chiller, so cool to see him crushing it these days.
Hell yea CBR. I think the first time I heard of him was after I saw his brother actually, when he supported Danny Brown, Earl Sweatshirt, and RTJ at Enmore Theatre. Never hear anything but great things about Kofi from those who know him; something I can’t say about a certain Canberran tennis player lol.
To say that Genesis is or was a 'common fixture' as part of the Canberra music scene is absolute horseshit. He was never involved in half the local events put on, and only floated in off his brothers coat tails. One of his first major gigs was that Enmore theatre gig mentioned below. And @neutralMjokHotel, Nick is a super nice dude in Canberra and has a reputation for being as such. You lads are absolute on one talking out your ass. Genesis doesn't give 2 fucks about our live scene and has done absolutely nothing to cultivate it. He took an entire year to film a 1 min video of his Canberra Rapper Tag vid 😆 And shot the thing from Paris on a scooter with his 'goons a term he stole from Hospice, the real originators of Canberra)
I saw him on that tour as well! The mix of the backing track was pretty bad but his energy was through the roof and he got everyone super hyped. Super glad I got the chandler to see him
Thanks for covering Genesis Anthony, your review of Smiling With No Teeth introduced me to him and that's one of my all time favorite albums now. This one is awesome too. Guy is super talented!
I purchased the red vinyl for my buddy, because he collects records. He's also the one who introduced me to Owusu. When we got the box it was fast and in top condition. Vinyl cover in peak condition. And a card with a markered signature. I am very impressed and we were both very excited to see it. Good album fr.
Love love love Genesis. Was initially disappointed at how tight and streamlined this project felt, because I loved the genre-bending, meandering, "have so many ideas"ness of SWNT, but I have now listened to Struggler probably 40 times front to back since it came out and I enjoy it more each time. So many catchy hooks, lots of anthems, no low points. That's Life (A Swamp) is one of the most danceable songs I've heard in a minute.
I listened to this album on a whim, I had never heard of Genesis Owusu, and was kind just making my round through some new albums. What an intense, focused and vibey experience. Excited to dive into Owusus catalog, and listen to this album a few hundered more times. Appreciate the review!
what comes will come to meeeeee i can’t believe that’s in fantano’s worst track column that back half is like a movie soundtrack feel and the front half is cool too good melodies
Fun fact we’ll this album and it’s story is very much inspired by many classic works of literature like waiting for Godot or Metamorphosis, the series with the biggest influences on the album and concept is the legendary goated manga berserk. The title “the struggler.” Is a direct reference to the book and one of its most famous quotes, as someone who is read the series as we speak and got to that part around the time the albums drop seeing the connections made this even better as the story of the roach is not much different to guts. Even more fun fact I had a feeling genesis liked this stuff as the leaving the light video had very much dark souls and dark fantasy vibes and well it seems it was very clearly intended. So finding out this album is a berserk reference makes sense.
I haven't seen him live, but I did see Peggy at the Enmore theatre in Sydney just months after Owusu performed there and LITERALLY CAVED THE FLOOR IN. Owusu goes HARD.
This is a totally crazy and cool genre bending album. I really enjoy all the effects in the production and the vocals. I have been listening to Genesis for about 7 months now, and I can say I am very happy that I started doing so. Solid 7/10 imo
Really happy to see this album get a bump, Ive been a big Genesis Owusu fan for awhile and this album really came out at the right time for me, as I got diagnosed with a tumor back in June that thankfully turned out to be benign, but even after it was removed finally a few weeks ago Im having some side effects that have made daily life and just trying to be normal again a struggle. Im having to come to terms with the fact that normal may not be something I experience again, Im not really sure at this point, I dont know if Ill even be able to go out and do stuff other than work if it doesnt get better, and I have to keep going to work to survive. All that to say listening to this album is pretty cathartic, and even if my current situation doesnt change I hope I can learn to deal with it better over time and find peace somehow.
I wasn't a huge fan of Genesis until I saw him open for Paramore. He totally blew me away. Everyone should go see him live if they can! This album is great too!
He's such a good guy. I worked with a girl in the care system, and he made a video for her and her worker, they just needed to ask him. Super approachable and really down to earth.
Thank you for reviewing the new OT Genasis album melon! OT Genasis is one of my all time favorite artists, with hits such as Coco, . Happy to see him land an 8/10!
I saw Genesis Owusu at Madison Square garden a couple of months ago when he was touring with Paramore and Bloc Party. He was absolutely amazing! I couldn’t believe how energetic and strong his performance was. I instantly fell in love with his music.
I loved this album but I definitely felt like it was bound to pale in comparison to his dynamic and massive debut. SMWNT offered so many sonic directions performed amazingly and Struggler dials it back on the wide palettes for a more focused album that is still very fun but significantly less charismatic than the former. Genesis took him self seriously on this project, did new things and sidestepped SMWNT's shadow, but the content was weak at points such as the one-too-many stripped back/ballad cuts Old Man / Stuck To The Fan / first half of That's Life. I'm surprised you rated it so highly, I'd dock it down just a point.
I got into Gen through Crash Thompson, I’ll forever be indebted to Crash, Genesis is a breath of fresh air for sure. I absolutely loved his debut album. I saw him on his first tour of it in H-Town with Lenora as the opener. She also rocked my world, she was on stage and she made eye contact with me, pointed and said, “I know you know your power.” I almost fainted. Then I found her in the mosh pit dancing to Black Dogs! at the end of the show and I had to get a picture and talk to her, definitely one of my favorite concerts I’ve been to. And Genesis stole the show with Song About Fishing and SWNT.
I was supposed to see him with Paramore in SLC but it sadly got canceled with Haley’s throat infection but honestly might head over to San Fran just for him def one of my favorite newer artists out right now
Young Fathers, Caroline polacek, and now G Owusu, I think we're on similar team with favorites this year, antwon! Now if only I could warm up to King krule
I love this album, been listening to it while walking on campus, good vibes. I do agree that near the end of the album its a little narrow (to put it in your words) but still amazing.
I was really hoping to catch him live this year but was sadly out of the city he was in. Great artist. The hook line from Old Man is fucking incredible
On my initial listen through, I was left mildly disappointed by the very directed approach sonically and topically relative to Smiling With No Teeth. The album sounds very cohesive, which isn’t a bad thing; but when you have SWNT as the precursor, which was a gut punch of new sounds with each song, I began to worry that it would feel old quickly. However this album seems to get better with each listen I give it. I love the relatability of the album, and I think the cohesiveness does this album tremendously- considering what he’s tackling conceptually. All that to say, I had high expectations for this album, and he didn’t disappoint. If you haven’t already, do yourself the favor of blessing yourself with this man’s music.
I think I knew this was my AOTY on the first listen Just so concise and thematically crafted to perfection Only weak track for me was the closer interestingly enough
Listen to “Being Human” by Mike Sabbath and the Moongirls, their debut album that came out in 2023, a band of all men that blends disco, funk, and pop. There are some great bops on the album, and the lead singer I believe is the prodigy of Pharrell Williams as well has had some features on some pretty prominent pop albums of the last few years. Obviously not the best album of all time, but a very solid debut with a lot of future potential for the band.
Stay Blessed feels very much like "roach together strong" I don't feel like it's entirely rehashing much on the rest of the record. It's like a celebration and invitation to all the other roaches to come together and overcome adversity together.
I actually got to speak to genesis at a local record store in Melbourne, he's such a real dude, just wanted to talk all day about his influences and who he wants to work with. Apparently he really wants to work with Peggy lol
yeah he did a little thing in Brissy a bit ago and he signed one of my vinyls he was so chill
@@volatilevipxr3694 hell yeah man, I got mine signed too! He was only supposed to be at the store from 3-4, but he stayed until like, 6.30 lmao
Genesis x Peggy would be a great ep
YO PLEASE A PEGGY COLAB
Genesis X Peggy will finally let me accept the sweet release of death
Fuck yea
Legend bro the album is fiiiiiire
Wish I bought tickets to that show from your tour, nothing but regret. Keep roaching on 🫡
love your stuff man, keep it up 🫡
saw him touring with Tame Impala back in october and HOLY SHIT he was beyond amazing. full of energy and passion
Saw him when he toured with paramore in June bro kinda scared me ngl 😭😭
@@noahherrera5214lmao 💀
His stage presence and the way he draws/keeps the crowds attention is incredible.
Saw him in Melbourne on that same your, was so damn good!
More like Lame Impala amiright?
Genesis is one of those artists I probably never would have found or ended up loving if Anthony didn't review his music. Thank you melon head
Main reason I love this channel…sure it’s fun when he makes fun of the mainstream stuff but when he gives a positive review to an unknown artist it feels great to discover new stuff
i heard this guy on the radio the other day (stay blessed) and holy shit i loved the song, but i listened to the record because of Anthony and i honestly...didnt love it. It felt kinda inconsistent and all over the place musically. i personally gave it a low 7
I would’ve never found Brockhampton on their early days, or JPEGMAFIA, or injury reserve
@@all-caps3927 billy woods,Danny brown,JPEGMAFIA etc thanks melon 🙏🏾
@@just-a-me1168 a low seven should still be very good tbh
If you have the chance to see Genesis live, do it. You will not be disappointed.
Most insane theatrical live shows so awesome
I saw his first show in the US and it was a transcendent experience.
He performed at my uni lol. He did the splits in front of me and just stared at me - was kinda strange but I loved it. He has a really good energy and his backup dancers were great.
He was an opener for a Paramore show and I loved the show and the music!!! Got me hooked
@@martythemilkman7174 I wanted to go to that show in Pittsburgh because both Genesis and Bloc Party are two of my favorites, but the flight made it prohibitively expensive.
So awesome to see him get some recognition! So many good Aussie artists but they very rarely break through the international barrier, good to see the man from my home town has broken the mould!
up the canberra!
TELSTRA TOWER
CBR represent
That's Life (A Swamp) is easily one of the standouts from this album.
Genny Owusu doing us aussies proud with another classic. Highly recommend seeing him live. He puts on a hell of a show packed with energy.
Kirin J. Callinan co wrote this one
I thought SWNT was better because it had higher highs like The Other Black Dog, Gold Chains etc, but this album is still awesome and lyrically potent. Great album from one of the most promising artists right now.
I agree. I'm glad he's doing different things, though, and am very excited to see what he does next.
I've had the pleasure to talk with him after a gig years ago in our hometown - he was a common fixture of the Canberra live scene. Mad chiller, so cool to see him crushing it these days.
Hell yea CBR.
I think the first time I heard of him was after I saw his brother actually, when he supported Danny Brown, Earl Sweatshirt, and RTJ at Enmore Theatre.
Never hear anything but great things about Kofi from those who know him; something I can’t say about a certain Canberran tennis player lol.
@@NeutralMjolkHotel Where the fuck was I when that Enmore gig happened god damn that would've been sick.
@@NeutralMjolkHotel dude I love Citizen Kay, the two brothers are so good, they're an integral part of the Aussie music scene imo
To say that Genesis is or was a 'common fixture' as part of the Canberra music scene is absolute horseshit. He was never involved in half the local events put on, and only floated in off his brothers coat tails. One of his first major gigs was that Enmore theatre gig mentioned below. And @neutralMjokHotel, Nick is a super nice dude in Canberra and has a reputation for being as such. You lads are absolute on one talking out your ass. Genesis doesn't give 2 fucks about our live scene and has done absolutely nothing to cultivate it. He took an entire year to film a 1 min video of his Canberra Rapper Tag vid 😆 And shot the thing from Paris on a scooter with his 'goons a term he stole from Hospice, the real originators of Canberra)
Genesis is really revolutionizing Synth Pop Punk right now!
@@Otherzidealbum is deff poppy but the melodies are so good i really like it
@@dakota.7617it's not revolutionizing anything though. it's just a good album and that's it
Saw him on the Paramore tour and was very impressed. Unbelievable talent
Saw him perform at the Boston calling festival. His energy is amazing and he is a natural performer and great artist
YES! Fully deserved, this album was great!
Melon would have given it a 10 if his name was Genesis Uwusu
Saw him when he opened for Paramore back in June. Really glad to see him getting a lot of attention.
Same
He killed it on that tour. Made me an instant fan when he came on stage
I saw him on that tour as well! The mix of the backing track was pretty bad but his energy was through the roof and he got everyone super hyped. Super glad I got the chandler to see him
@@Otherzidehe’s still very much unknown, especially to something like a paramore audience
Thanks for covering Genesis Anthony, your review of Smiling With No Teeth introduced me to him and that's one of my all time favorite albums now. This one is awesome too. Guy is super talented!
Balthazar will probably be my track of the year. It’s been on repeat since the drop!
What comes will come was near perfect imo, my favourite track from the album rn
Genesis Owusu for ever
I remember Genesis posting his music on a Facebook group I was in, always been a great composer and I'm so happy he's doing amazing stuff
Was waiting for this! Genesis will be very happy about finally getting the yellow shirt he deserves lol. Fantastic album
I purchased the red vinyl for my buddy, because he collects records. He's also the one who introduced me to Owusu. When we got the box it was fast and in top condition. Vinyl cover in peak condition. And a card with a markered signature. I am very impressed and we were both very excited to see it. Good album fr.
nice review! Although, That's Life (A Swamp) is my definitely my favorite track. I think instrumentally it is genuinely phenomenal.
See Ya There sounds exactly like a DRAM track. And I love it for that
Fanatno helps me discover these amazing artist and music, his reviews are so detailed, love this guy!!
Every time I see this artist's name I confuse it with mine lol
Lmfao wow, I can see it
i confuse it with the band genesis lol
Love love love Genesis. Was initially disappointed at how tight and streamlined this project felt, because I loved the genre-bending, meandering, "have so many ideas"ness of SWNT, but I have now listened to Struggler probably 40 times front to back since it came out and I enjoy it more each time. So many catchy hooks, lots of anthems, no low points. That's Life (A Swamp) is one of the most danceable songs I've heard in a minute.
I listened to this album on a whim, I had never heard of Genesis Owusu, and was kind just making my round through some new albums. What an intense, focused and vibey experience. Excited to dive into Owusus catalog, and listen to this album a few hundered more times. Appreciate the review!
what comes will come to meeeeee
i can’t believe that’s in fantano’s worst track column
that back half is like a movie soundtrack feel and the front half is cool too good melodies
Fun fact we’ll this album and it’s story is very much inspired by many classic works of literature like waiting for Godot or Metamorphosis, the series with the biggest influences on the album and concept is the legendary goated manga berserk. The title “the struggler.” Is a direct reference to the book and one of its most famous quotes, as someone who is read the series as we speak and got to that part around the time the albums drop seeing the connections made this even better as the story of the roach is not much different to guts.
Even more fun fact I had a feeling genesis liked this stuff as the leaving the light video had very much dark souls and dark fantasy vibes and well it seems it was very clearly intended. So finding out this album is a berserk reference makes sense.
Genesis Owusu is redeeming Australian music after Tones and I ruined it
this man is a creative genius, he doesn't miss
Calm down, he’s just a music critic
In the blurb on Apple Music, he says the character and the narrative of the story is inspired by Guts from Berserk.
Goated.
What a compliment for Aussie music! Well done, Genesis, for creating quality music 👏
I saw him live and he brought some crazy energy
I haven't seen him live, but I did see Peggy at the Enmore theatre in Sydney just months after Owusu performed there and LITERALLY CAVED THE FLOOR IN. Owusu goes HARD.
This is a totally crazy and cool genre bending album. I really enjoy all the effects in the production and the vocals. I have been listening to Genesis for about 7 months now, and I can say I am very happy that I started doing so. Solid 7/10 imo
Y'all go catch his tour he's playing small venues this is gonna be so hype
Really happy to see this album get a bump, Ive been a big Genesis Owusu fan for awhile and this album really came out at the right time for me, as I got diagnosed with a tumor back in June that thankfully turned out to be benign, but even after it was removed finally a few weeks ago Im having some side effects that have made daily life and just trying to be normal again a struggle. Im having to come to terms with the fact that normal may not be something I experience again, Im not really sure at this point, I dont know if Ill even be able to go out and do stuff other than work if it doesnt get better, and I have to keep going to work to survive.
All that to say listening to this album is pretty cathartic, and even if my current situation doesnt change I hope I can learn to deal with it better over time and find peace somehow.
I wasn't a huge fan of Genesis until I saw him open for Paramore. He totally blew me away. Everyone should go see him live if they can! This album is great too!
Saw the thumbnail and thought it was a Supermarket redux 😔😔😔
10 outta 10, review it again!!
RIP Genesis P-Orridge 🏺🛐
Leaving the Light is a certified bop
I saw him live when he opened for Paramore and he had an amazing stage presence
He's such a good guy. I worked with a girl in the care system, and he made a video for her and her worker, they just needed to ask him. Super approachable and really down to earth.
GENNNYYY WUUUU!!! NOT BREAKIN' ON DANCE FLOORS, LITERALLY BREAKIN' DANCE FLOORS. Awesome.
Man I never thought I’d see a Classics week review of Genesis’ Selling England by the pound, but damn it Anthony delivered
tony fantano more like tony banks
Saw Genesis in Brisbane Australia and he signed my bong. Real asf dude
What comes will come is definitely my favourite track.
Im not even kidding i was looking through your videos to find 9-10's albums and this video releases like come on
Oh no I’m fearing we have another streak to join Denzel Curry and RTJ
Favourite album of the year!
Thank you for reviewing the new OT Genasis album melon! OT Genasis is one of my all time favorite artists, with hits such as Coco, . Happy to see him land an 8/10!
As a fellow Canberran… happy to see something good come from here… good fulla
I saw Genesis touring with Paramore in May and absolutely loved his sound! So excited to see where he goes :)
I saw Genesis Owusu at Madison Square garden a couple of months ago when he was touring with Paramore and Bloc Party. He was absolutely amazing! I couldn’t believe how energetic and strong his performance was. I instantly fell in love with his music.
Been waiting on this review for awhile now, glad you like it Melon!
I loved this album but I definitely felt like it was bound to pale in comparison to his dynamic and massive debut. SMWNT offered so many sonic directions performed amazingly and Struggler dials it back on the wide palettes for a more focused album that is still very fun but significantly less charismatic than the former. Genesis took him self seriously on this project, did new things and sidestepped SMWNT's shadow, but the content was weak at points such as the one-too-many stripped back/ballad cuts Old Man / Stuck To The Fan / first half of That's Life. I'm surprised you rated it so highly, I'd dock it down just a point.
Seeing him live tonight with my best friend and I’m beyond excited!!!!
Smile with no teeth is still on my daily rotation since 2021, he's an amazing artist and pretty glad I'm here for the ride
been following him since 2017 with his first few singles and it's so cool to see where he is now
What Comes Will Come is my favorite song on the album...
Genesis makes exactly what I would want my music to be if I made any
Start now. See what you can make when you try!
WHAT COMES WILL COME IS FANTASTIC
Saw as an opener for Paramore, absolutely incredible, great energy
I got into Gen through Crash Thompson, I’ll forever be indebted to Crash, Genesis is a breath of fresh air for sure. I absolutely loved his debut album. I saw him on his first tour of it in H-Town with Lenora as the opener. She also rocked my world, she was on stage and she made eye contact with me, pointed and said, “I know you know your power.” I almost fainted.
Then I found her in the mosh pit dancing to Black Dogs! at the end of the show and I had to get a picture and talk to her, definitely one of my favorite concerts I’ve been to. And Genesis stole the show with Song About Fishing and SWNT.
Keep reaching is such a great line! I had no idea that it was conceptual. Very cool stuff.
This project still has yet to click with me, but his last record took me a year to love, so im sure i’ll eventually turn around on it
I saw him back in 2019 in Sydney, when he was performing at my uni. Very nice guy. He and his crew have great energy
Genesis is a rising star. Glad to see yoy reviewing him, bro is insane
This man is the one of the best artists of this decade 🔥
I was supposed to see him with Paramore in SLC but it sadly got canceled with Haley’s throat infection but honestly might head over to San Fran just for him def one of my favorite newer artists out right now
Young Fathers, Caroline polacek, and now G Owusu, I think we're on similar team with favorites this year, antwon! Now if only I could warm up to King krule
We have such similar taste! I'm going to see Young Fathers and Genesis in Seattle pretty soon
Been playing YF’s new album all the time too! ‘I Saw’ is my favorite
thank you for bringing back the yellow flannel reviews
He's last show at forum was excellent, keen to see his list grow at his next gig!!
I swear we're never getting another 10
I love this album, been listening to it while walking on campus, good vibes. I do agree that near the end of the album its a little narrow (to put it in your words) but still amazing.
Review Mick Jenkins The Patience next 🏆
saw him live in canberra earlier this year, absolutely incredible performer
Saw him open for Paramore and he absolutely killed it.
I do love how this album took a more rock approach and well not as good in some moment as his debut it is more focused and consistent and I adore it.
Glad you’re giving supermarket a 10 again, melon.
Thanks melon, love the album
This Might be my album of the year. Either this or that new Altin Gün album.
I was really hoping to catch him live this year but was sadly out of the city he was in. Great artist. The hook line from Old Man is fucking incredible
glad to see that he finally gave wlr an 8
Preordered it and was so blessed 🙏
Also amazing live performer, used to perform below an eclipse.
On my initial listen through, I was left mildly disappointed by the very directed approach sonically and topically relative to Smiling With No Teeth. The album sounds very cohesive, which isn’t a bad thing; but when you have SWNT as the precursor, which was a gut punch of new sounds with each song, I began to worry that it would feel old quickly.
However this album seems to get better with each listen I give it. I love the relatability of the album, and I think the cohesiveness does this album tremendously- considering what he’s tackling conceptually.
All that to say, I had high expectations for this album, and he didn’t disappoint. If you haven’t already, do yourself the favor of blessing yourself with this man’s music.
If this album was called "To Pimp A Struggler" you would've gaven this album a 10
My introduction to Genesis, and I gotta say I loved it
This dude has some of the most creative music I’ve heard in a long time
The pattern repeats:
1. Watch fantano review of artist I've never heard before
2. Listen to song
3. Buy concert tickets
It's genesis forever🎉, inspiring other African artists
I think I knew this was my AOTY on the first listen
Just so concise and thematically crafted to perfection
Only weak track for me was the closer interestingly enough
Listen to “Being Human” by Mike Sabbath and the Moongirls, their debut album that came out in 2023, a band of all men that blends disco, funk, and pop. There are some great bops on the album, and the lead singer I believe is the prodigy of Pharrell Williams as well has had some features on some pretty prominent pop albums of the last few years. Obviously not the best album of all time, but a very solid debut with a lot of future potential for the band.
One of our finest artists in Aus atm
Stay Blessed feels very much like "roach together strong" I don't feel like it's entirely rehashing much on the rest of the record. It's like a celebration and invitation to all the other roaches to come together and overcome adversity together.
Excited to listen to this one
based, such a great album and I can’t wait to see it performed live in December
They opened for Paramore, when we saw them. Good for them. They sounded great.