As someone who has all of both band’s discography on vinyl, it’s hard to choose one over the other. Vastly different paths were taken by both bands so I like to see them as the best of their respective genres than adversaries.
@@joshuadoty4682 yes for real! There’s some TH-cam videos of greep shredding on guitar as a 10-13 year old. You can definitely see he’s supported very well by his family
0:21 Hellfire 1:11 Sugar/Tzu 4:16 Eat Men Eat 6:21 Welcome To Hell 8:34 Still 10:35 Half Time 10:44 The Race Is About To Begin 13:09 Dangerous Liaisons 14:44 The Defence 16:23 27 Questions
You should definitely react to the album Bright Green Field by Squid. Squid has a very similar fanbase to black midi and BCNR, they're a punk band that started in the Windmill scene just like black midi. They're personally my favorite of the 3 bands, they're incredible and I think you'd really enjoy Bright Green Field
I second this. G.S.K had me sold on my first listen. Them vocals, especially from a drummer, are some of the best "wacky" vocals I've had the pleasure of hearing.
id recommend reading though the lyrics on this one on next listens cuz their lyrical skills absolutely shine on this, the stories are vivid, unique, and have some of the coolest abstract writing ive seen in rock
Yeah, I usually don’t like reading lyrics, but I have AirPods (recently bought good headphones though so I can hear vocals better) and I couldn’t hear a single lyric until I pulled up the lyrics.
some records you need to check out black midi - schlagenheim being their debut, it punches you in the face and doesn't give you a break. although i prefer schlagenheim over cavalcade, it has been taken over by hellfire. warning: bmbmbm will scare you car seat headrest - twin fantasy (face to face, aka the 2018 version) a rerecorded version of one of his first albums from 2011, will toledo's twin fantasy is a depressing, yet beautifully executed album exploring sexuality, mental health, and what to make out of it. seriously an amazing record wire - pink flag in my opinion, one of the best punk records. short and sweet, the sound of this record is unmatched even to this day. and finally idles - joy as an act of resistance. a gutpunch, aggressive record that leaves you wanting more, it's seriously good. although i personally haven't listened to it in full, what i have heard is brilliant take these into consideration, or don't, personally i don't care LMAO
Eat men eat takes a few listens to settle in. After a few listens of the whole album, I can say that’s it’s my favourite song (pretty close to welcome to hell and sugar/tzu tho, hard decision)
@@jens2049 weird how eat men eat is so divisive, on first listen i was blown away, still think overall its bottom half on the album but every song is so great
@@streamvlogsdailyy for the most part I think the vocals add a lot of depth to the song, especially in the second half. I can see some parts where it doesn’t work as well but overall it fits.
It's so funny to me how divisive 'Eat Men Eat' is among first time listeners when I LOVED it on mine. I think Cameron's calm to unhinged vocal delivery works so well with the building intensity of the music. It sounds like some twisted version of a Spaghetti western track.
Cameron Picton (The Machine) on bass Morgan Simpson (Slim Simpson) on drums Seth Evans (Shank/The Worm) on keys Kaidi Akinnibi (Casanova) on sax Geordie Greep (Donald Duck? Mickey Mouse?) on guitar
With Black Midi I’m still currently at the stage of appreciation of technical skill without the emotional connection to the music. I did have the same to start with BCNR but now Ants from Up There is my album of the year and I love the bands catalogue so hopefully the same will come with these guys. The boundaries they’re pushing and minds they’re blowing is something very rarely seen these days
Fr, I thought ants from up there was a technically great but average sounding record. Until I tuned everything out, had an emotional listen to their album. And then I fell in love.
Black midi at its best right here. Tell me how tf you got a group of like 21 year olds by now that released 3 albums in four years that are all superb right out of the gate with Schlagenheim and they just keep on getting better. This is competing with Ants from up there by BCNR for album of the year. Personally I’m taking BCNR but both nearing 10/10. This year is such a good year so far for music as a whole. It’s like almost everyone just started putting out gems as soon as the Covid craze was dying down
Respectfully Eat Men Eat is one of the best on this record but I’m glad you’re rocking w/ black midi. Such a young talented band, & I ABSOLUTELY ADORE that theres recent wave of British post punk, consisting of young (more or less) talented musicians that seemingly came out of nowhere. Breathing new life in the post punk genre, a genre that made me geek for rock as whole in the first place. I take this movement as symbol that rock is still putting out and pushing rather than dying. Black Midi & BC,NR are my favorites out of this wave but there’s other good bands like Viagra Boys, IDLES, Squid, etc. ( I’m sure there’s others but I haven’t gotten to them yet) Also very glad that Jon is putting out a rock channel. Not enough rock oriented channels that are keeping up to date. I love Rap and it is probably my favorite genre but with its popularity obviously it’s gonna take the majority of reaction content where as other genres don’t get pushed as much therefore I’m here dying to scratch the itch of my favorite music that is outside of Rap
@@iEditorial no those are just the most popping off ones, that mainly came at the same time which in turn created a movement in the scene (mainly talking about bcnr squid black midi)
@@iEditorial You know the band wagon of hate towards Fantano is bad when just liking an album he rated high becomes a reason to call other people out in a negative light 😂
@@Joy_Dvzn They came out of a post punk scene but I wouldn’t call this a post punk album, unless I missed your point? Either way, I love the recent waves of experimental rock bands as of late. It’s invigorating.
@@killme9534 I like his videos lol its just funny that his average viewer cant think for themselves so they obsess over any artist he gives an 8 or higher
This is also a great album lyrically, the concept about people committing horrible acts and being sentenced to hell is so ambitious yet they execute it perfectly
I don't know how much heavier you like it, but if you imagine black midi even more oppressive and with a metallic edge, rather than progressive rock, then check out Imperial Triumphant. They have a new record out today (which is AMAZING), but I'd advocate checking out 'Alphaville' or 'Vile Luxury.'
Jon! Hopefully one day you can react to Leaves Turn Inside You by Unwound, my favourite album ever, really interested to see your reaction to that. It has some of the most interesting production to date, there is nothing that sounds like it. It's very depressing, yet very heartfelt and creative.
@@fr-nkhh cool yellow swans pic, also one of my favs, both musically and the artwork itself, done by Jefre Cantu Ledesma which is ALSO another one of my favs lmao
@@chizarsu4769 Well you couldn’t have gave a more exciting reply for me. Jefre’s a musical hero of mine, Love’s Refrain seems to change my life everytime I hear it. And of course, Love Is a Stream is a pretty solid example of genius in music. Good taste man!
@@fr-nkhh Love's Refrain is actually life changing. Weirdly enough managed to make what is essentially a noise track accessible, which is kinda mind-blowing.
The majority of this album isn’t something I would listen to day-to-day (Welcome To Hell and Dangerous Liasons are the two biggest exceptions, love those tracks) but the whole thing is crazy impressive, and I have enjoyed every listen. Also though! Unrelated, but I just have to do my part to continue the Car Seat Headrest, Twin Fantasy (2018) requests from before the mini-hiatus. Definitely an album that’s worth your time.
I just can't believe these kids. This is my fav album of the past 5 to 10 years... You know what, this reminds me of that 1st Modest mouse exp i got 20 years ago w The Moon & Antarctica. Same but different.
Hey man. Hope you're having a great time. I just wanted you to sometime react to "Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas to Heaven" by Godspeed You! Black Emperor. It's an album that will truly change your perspective on life.
It's a few years old but you should react to the album Play Dead by Mutemath. It was the magnum opus and swan song from a monumental and incredibly creative band with one of the best drummers in the world
Dude you have to listen to ice, death, planets, lungs, mushrooms and lava by king gizz, it will tear your soul out of your body and shoot it into outer space
I love your new rock reaction channel Jon. Pls react to “I let it in and it took everything” by loathe. One of the best metal albums of the last 10 years
Please do an episode with Mr. Bungle- California. If you like Black Midi, I'd be very interested to hear your thoughts on this 22 year old masterpiece.
If you didn’t grow up with music like this it can be a lot to take in and be overwhelming . You should try to come back to a song or two later but if not ya everything can’t be for everyone.
![INCREDIBLE! Black Midi - CAVALCADE [REACTION]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/9df6K6irzhw/mqdefault.jpg)
Insane that both Black Country, New Road and black midi released the greatest albums of the year imo.
I still take Black Country’s album, but I play these albums at different times, cause Black Country gets me too emotional sometimes.
@@mocapcow2933 agreed
As someone who has all of both band’s discography on vinyl, it’s hard to choose one over the other. Vastly different paths were taken by both bands so I like to see them as the best of their respective genres than adversaries.
You don't listen to much music eh?
@@frogdeity I already know you're the weird one no one hangs out with lol
We might be living through the best era for British post punk ever
this is why parents need to invest in their strange music kids because you get bands like these
@@joshuadoty4682 yes for real! There’s some TH-cam videos of greep shredding on guitar as a 10-13 year old. You can definitely see he’s supported very well by his family
just you wait for america to catch up
this is avant-garde prog
Morgan Simpson is for sure the best drummer going right now, haven't heard anything impressive as his drumming
breaking news: mc ride disses zach hill (jk lol)
@@kentekuzan could u imagine those two having a drum-off
Zach Hill is amazing.
charlie wayne from bcnr is doing some insane work too. just to know both of my favorite drummers have performed live together is crazy lol
@@Torrancee yeah hes an insanely talented drummer too, his work on both bcnr albums has been fantastic
0:21 Hellfire
1:11 Sugar/Tzu
4:16 Eat Men Eat
6:21 Welcome To Hell
8:34 Still
10:35 Half Time
10:44 The Race Is About To Begin
13:09 Dangerous Liaisons
14:44 The Defence
16:23 27 Questions
Haven't even listened to the record but still bought it on vinyl because Sugar/Tzu is on it
You won't regret it
@@colloquially Oh I believe it, Sugar/Tzu is peak music to me
@@Tomiqwi fuck yes, The Race Is About to Begin will blow your mind as well
it’s 10/10 i preordered the vinyl too but it’s totally worth it
You should definitely react to the album Bright Green Field by Squid. Squid has a very similar fanbase to black midi and BCNR, they're a punk band that started in the Windmill scene just like black midi. They're personally my favorite of the 3 bands, they're incredible and I think you'd really enjoy Bright Green Field
agree with BGF. he'll lost it on Narrator lol
This!!! Also iiymf gang
I second this. G.S.K had me sold on my first listen. Them vocals, especially from a drummer, are some of the best "wacky" vocals I've had the pleasure of hearing.
Squid is on the list of bands BCNR played with before becoming their own band (Black Midi of course being one of the others)
id recommend reading though the lyrics on this one on next listens cuz their lyrical skills absolutely shine on this, the stories are vivid, unique, and have some of the coolest abstract writing ive seen in rock
Yeah, I usually don’t like reading lyrics, but I have AirPods (recently bought good headphones though so I can hear vocals better) and I couldn’t hear a single lyric until I pulled up the lyrics.
so true legit
Fuck yes!!!! Could you please react to their debut, Schlagenheim too? It's a lot more noisy and punk than their last 2 records
yes schlagenheim!!
We need to see Jon's reaction to bmbmbm lol
Yes do Schlagenheim
@@orgasmicorange1471 yesssss
Please, Jon! Their debut is still my personal favorite of theirs.
Still honestly might be my favourite song of the year - it’s just so so beautiful
yeah, easily the highlight of the album for me.
The defense tho
“Ahh my brain” is the perfect reaction 😂
I laughed so hard bro
Would love to see a reaction of the new Viagra Boys album Caveworld, it’s fantastic
Yes!
Great suggestion!
@@thomasholt1380 thanks friend
some records you need to check out
black midi - schlagenheim
being their debut, it punches you in the face and doesn't give you a break. although i prefer schlagenheim over cavalcade, it has been taken over by hellfire. warning: bmbmbm will scare you
car seat headrest - twin fantasy (face to face, aka the 2018 version)
a rerecorded version of one of his first albums from 2011, will toledo's twin fantasy is a depressing, yet beautifully executed album exploring sexuality, mental health, and what to make out of it. seriously an amazing record
wire - pink flag
in my opinion, one of the best punk records. short and sweet, the sound of this record is unmatched even to this day.
and finally
idles - joy as an act of resistance.
a gutpunch, aggressive record that leaves you wanting more, it's seriously good. although i personally haven't listened to it in full, what i have heard is brilliant
take these into consideration, or don't, personally i don't care LMAO
Gotta add Tera Melos - X'ed Out to that list, closest thing to Black Midi imo
Eat men eat takes a few listens to settle in. After a few listens of the whole album, I can say that’s it’s my favourite song (pretty close to welcome to hell and sugar/tzu tho, hard decision)
100% agree Cameron’s performance is amazing
I totally had a different experience. I think eat men eat is really easy to get into and probably the most excessable song on the album. I love it.
@@jens2049 weird how eat men eat is so divisive, on first listen i was blown away, still think overall its bottom half on the album but every song is so great
Hard disagree, the vocals don’t do it for me and take away from the whole song
@@streamvlogsdailyy for the most part I think the vocals add a lot of depth to the song, especially in the second half. I can see some parts where it doesn’t work as well but overall it fits.
Sugar/Tzu is this album's Chondromalacia Patella. It's got so many moods thrown together in one piece, and the result is a freaking jam.
It's so funny to me how divisive 'Eat Men Eat' is among first time listeners when I LOVED it on mine. I think Cameron's calm to unhinged vocal delivery works so well with the building intensity of the music. It sounds like some twisted version of a Spaghetti western track.
Cameron Picton (The Machine) on bass
Morgan Simpson (Slim Simpson) on drums
Seth Evans (Shank/The Worm) on keys
Kaidi Akinnibi (Casanova) on sax
Geordie Greep (Donald Duck? Mickey Mouse?) on guitar
Shank/The Worm on Keys
@@damando6631 will add it
@@damando6631 seeing them announcing the names live was so cool
Kaidi Akinnibi (Casanova) on sax
@@JPTQJR yesyes thank you. Will edit
I have actually become obsessed with this album and I’m so glad I saw them live in March, this album is fantastic I can’t wait to see ur reaction
We need more of this, Jon! Would love to see a reaction to Schlagenheim.
With Black Midi I’m still currently at the stage of appreciation of technical skill without the emotional connection to the music.
I did have the same to start with BCNR but now Ants from Up There is my album of the year and I love the bands catalogue so hopefully the same will come with these guys. The boundaries they’re pushing and minds they’re blowing is something very rarely seen these days
Fr, I thought ants from up there was a technically great but average sounding record. Until I tuned everything out, had an emotional listen to their album. And then I fell in love.
Black midi at its best right here. Tell me how tf you got a group of like 21 year olds by now that released 3 albums in four years that are all superb right out of the gate with Schlagenheim and they just keep on getting better.
This is competing with Ants from up there by BCNR for album of the year. Personally I’m taking BCNR but both nearing 10/10. This year is such a good year so far for music as a whole. It’s like almost everyone just started putting out gems as soon as the Covid craze was dying down
Thanks for checking this out so soon Jon, can’t wait to see you react to car seat head rest either twin fantasy (2018) or teens of denial
Respectfully Eat Men Eat is one of the best on this record but I’m glad you’re rocking w/ black midi. Such a young talented band, & I ABSOLUTELY ADORE that theres recent wave of British post punk, consisting of young (more or less) talented musicians that seemingly came out of nowhere. Breathing new life in the post punk genre, a genre that made me geek for rock as whole in the first place. I take this movement as symbol that rock is still putting out and pushing rather than dying. Black Midi & BC,NR are my favorites out of this wave but there’s other good bands like Viagra Boys, IDLES, Squid, etc. ( I’m sure there’s others but I haven’t gotten to them yet)
Also very glad that Jon is putting out a rock channel. Not enough rock oriented channels that are keeping up to date. I love Rap and it is probably my favorite genre but with its popularity obviously it’s gonna take the majority of reaction content where as other genres don’t get pushed as much therefore I’m here dying to scratch the itch of my favorite music that is outside of Rap
found the fantano viewer
@@iEditorial no those are just the most popping off ones, that mainly came at the same time which in turn created a movement in the scene (mainly talking about bcnr squid black midi)
@@iEditorial You know the band wagon of hate towards Fantano is bad when just liking an album he rated high becomes a reason to call other people out in a negative light 😂
@@Joy_Dvzn They came out of a post punk scene but I wouldn’t call this a post punk album, unless I missed your point? Either way, I love the recent waves of experimental rock bands as of late. It’s invigorating.
@@killme9534 I like his videos lol its just funny that his average viewer cant think for themselves so they obsess over any artist he gives an 8 or higher
literally some mind melting stuff
Oh, what a magnificent album.
27 Questions is just pure beauty
This is also a great album lyrically, the concept about people committing horrible acts and being sentenced to hell is so ambitious yet they execute it perfectly
Once you dig into the lyrics on this album, the album gets even better
definitely watch professor Skye's review of this album, extremely good video
You absolutely need to listen to Bright Green Field from Squid. Perfect post punk and avant garde blend
What an amazing record
Dude i love this channel keep these coming
I don't know how much heavier you like it, but if you imagine black midi even more oppressive and with a metallic edge, rather than progressive rock, then check out Imperial Triumphant. They have a new record out today (which is AMAZING), but I'd advocate checking out 'Alphaville' or 'Vile Luxury.'
Jon! Hopefully one day you can react to Leaves Turn Inside You by Unwound, my favourite album ever, really interested to see your reaction to that. It has some of the most interesting production to date, there is nothing that sounds like it. It's very depressing, yet very heartfelt and creative.
oh yes!
@@fr-nkhh cool yellow swans pic, also one of my favs, both musically and the artwork itself, done by Jefre Cantu Ledesma which is ALSO another one of my favs lmao
@@chizarsu4769 Well you couldn’t have gave a more exciting reply for me. Jefre’s a musical hero of mine, Love’s Refrain seems to change my life everytime I hear it. And of course, Love Is a Stream is a pretty solid example of genius in music. Good taste man!
THIS FUCKIN COMMENT SECTION IS SO BASED. LEAVES IS SO AWESOME. SO IS LOVE IS A STREAM. AND YELLOW SWANS I WANNA GET INTO SOON
@@fr-nkhh Love's Refrain is actually life changing. Weirdly enough managed to make what is essentially a noise track accessible, which is kinda mind-blowing.
The majority of this album isn’t something I would listen to day-to-day (Welcome To Hell and Dangerous Liasons are the two biggest exceptions, love those tracks) but the whole thing is crazy impressive, and I have enjoyed every listen. Also though! Unrelated, but I just have to do my part to continue the Car Seat Headrest, Twin Fantasy (2018) requests from before the mini-hiatus. Definitely an album that’s worth your time.
I just can't believe these kids. This is my fav album of the past 5 to 10 years...
You know what, this reminds me of that 1st Modest mouse exp i got 20 years ago w The Moon & Antarctica.
Same but different.
Viagra Boys next?
Oh yes, listen to Cave World please
Return to monke
@@Ainsatu LEAVE SOCIETY
Love that you thought of Super Mario Odyssey!
I’m going to see these live in October, after listening to hellfire I can’t wait until summers over so I can go see them tbh 😩
Jon please check out Polygondwanaland by King Gizzard, it'll blow your mind!
My (current) favorites are definitely Hellfire, Welcome to Hell and The Defence!
Hey man. Hope you're having a great time. I just wanted you to sometime react to "Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas to Heaven" by Godspeed You! Black Emperor. It's an album that will truly change your perspective on life.
Appreciate the effort you put into this channel. Every video is so enjoyable
I know the album is somewhat dated now, but Dijon’s Absolutely is a must listen
Black Country New Road might actually have some competition for my AOTY...
I still don't know how I feel about them (I think that's a good thing?)
That is probably what they want tbh
I am 100% sure how I feel about them. They're fucking amazing
It took me a while, but now they’re my favourite band atm.
woohoo! i was worried this channel was dead. car seat headrest soon pleaseeeee
Love the idea for this channel Jon, super small shoegaze/emo band called FLEETING JOYS I think u would like. Keep up the good work mate!
Thank you for making these great videos!
Great reactions hopefully jon doesn't abandon the rock channel
Its insane to me how people dont like Eat men eat. Its like their most easy to get into song
for real thoughhh
My thoughts exactly!
I picked a good time to subscribe: Not long before this.
Definitely need a Viagra Boys - Cave World reaction next!
It's a few years old but you should react to the album Play Dead by Mutemath. It was the magnum opus and swan song from a monumental and incredibly creative band with one of the best drummers in the world
Dude you have to listen to ice, death, planets, lungs, mushrooms and lava by king gizz, it will tear your soul out of your body and shoot it into outer space
Love this channel! We getting it to 100k let's go
Let’s gooo
schlagenheim pls and please do that new big thief it’s so good
I respect that you didn't catch it first time (I wouldn't have either), but "Eat men Eat" is an absolute masterpiece.
Hey Jon, you should definitely check out Boston Manor’s new album Datura - think you’ll absolutely love it !
I love your new rock reaction channel Jon. Pls react to “I let it in and it took everything” by loathe. One of the best metal albums of the last 10 years
If you like chaotic music you would love The Mars Volta.
Please do an episode with Mr. Bungle- California. If you like Black Midi, I'd be very interested to hear your thoughts on this 22 year old masterpiece.
Didn't even think of that, those opening guitar chords totally sound like early Blur very Modern Life Is Rubbish era.
Ants From Up There and this are my top 2 albums of the year so fat
HAVE to check out Deathconsciousness
Pls do a reaction to D
i love you jon❤️
Can we expect more king gizzard albums on this channel soon?
We need to see schlagenheim next!
you should check out some of Phil Elverum's albums (The Microphones/Mount Eerie)
Sugar/Tzu is one of the best fucking track this year
LETS GO
Any possibility of a first album reaction?
“coin - uncanny valley” album next?
👽🙏✨
king krule next john! man alive please
Please react to Nothing But Theives! Especially Amsterdam & Ce n'est rien
Jon continuing to give himself dysentery is Honestly my mood……. Lol
If you want crazy rock bands check out:
Squid
Shame
Dry Cleaning
Meatwave
Chat pile
Like all the really good things in life, Black Midi is an acquired taste. But man, when you get there......
I love trying to understand genius.
It's fruitless, but fun.
These guys are only 21 years old.. my age. And boy do I feel pathetic when I listen to their music haha
they’re more 23/24 I think
Check out the Viagra Boys next!
fuck yeah
Screw it, Sugar/Tzu song of the year
REACT TO CAVE WORLD BY VIAGRA BOYS
time for schlagenheim
Please check out waiting to spill - back seat lovers
give us the microphones reaction
Channel dead?
IDLES
React to NEW WORLD TORTURE by Whille Shee Sleeps, PLEASE.
HELLO FROM BRAZIL
You cut out some of the best bits of some of these song.
And you didn't catch that Eat men Eat is one of best songs ever written..............
stop ignoring js and litsen to schlagenheim
You’re gonna be shook when you hear the debut
Schlagenheim is still their best IMO u gotta listen
nipeq
I want to like this, because everyone seems crazy about it, but it’s just too theatrical for me 🙃
Valid take, I still prefer cavalcade cause I’m also not super into the theatrical stuff, hellfire still has amazing musical moments
If you aren't a big fan of the theatrics, try their debut album Schlagenheim! You might like it!
This jsut is not enjoyable to me, I'm sorry I'm not gonna sit here and say it's really good because some music reviewer rated it highly
that’s cool 👍 they’re definitely a polarizing band. not for everyone.
If you didn’t grow up with music like this it can be a lot to take in and be overwhelming . You should try to come back to a song or two later but if not ya everything can’t be for everyone.
no one is asking you to say it's good if you don't think it's good man, you don't have to like it
Bro this sucks
💯 just like primus