I’m not exactly sure why “Ode to the Mets” hits me so hard. When I first heard this I was in a terrible place, I was feeling so down and as if I had all these emotions I wanted to feel but couldn’t. When I got to the song I was loving it but no feeling ecstatic about it, but then came the last 1:30 of “Ode to the Mets” and it was a climax but for the album and for me, I felt so emotional with that last verse that my memory of it has become ingrained in my mind. Maybe I don’t like the song itself but what it did for me.
Im a big fan of this album. I feel like Ode to the Mets gives you the feeling of something always being there for you even though it’s disappointed you before. I think it’s one of the most beautiful pieces of music I’ve ever heard. Always glad to see someone enjoying new strokes music
When I first heard Ode to the Mets, I thought "I've definitely heard this chord progression before, but this is how I've always wanted it to be played".
YESS. Finally. To me personally it's the album of the year. Hands down. And I say that as a huge Tame Impala fan. But -The Slow Rush- The New Abnormal just does everything right for me, I love it. Can't wait to get into your reaction #6. Edit: Whoops, talking about Tame Impala made me accidentally praise the album I liked less lol
Depends on the music category. To be honest, despite living the record and being super hyped for a good The Strokes album after First Impressions Of Earth and Comedown Machine, it didn't have the long-lasting effect on me that Is This It or Room On Fire had. Still an excellent album which I hold dearly, but not nearly as impactful as their earlier work. On another note, I feel like Freddie Gibbs' newest record Alfredo deserves a mention in the album of the year discussion (I don't know if you were talking about indie rock or in general, I assume you were speaking of indie music because of the Tame Impala reference). The production on Alfredo is top tier, as per usual, and it has a lot of replay value. If we're speaking of indie rock, I'd agree that TNA is the best of 2020 so far.
@@joaopedrofreitas6638 Oh yeah I was just coming from an entirely personal standpoint. Admittedly I currently don't listen to enough artists to have any say in what the objective album of the year would be haha. It's just that as a huge Tame Impala fan I was pretty sure that he would take the cake this year but this album turned me from a Strokes lurker to a fan. Every song works for me. And very well at that. But I'll check out the artist you mentioned, it's always nice to discover some new sounds.
Damn! Just found this video, found you through your Travis Scott & Kanye reactions, dope to see you rock with The Strokes too! Absolute best of the best
Yet I think it's the worst... well, on a first listen at least. That's the good thing about music I suppose... like life in general. Everyone has a different take. My opinions on everything change over time. These first listens are kinda interesting in that they are genuine initial impressions. I can't fake it.
I love it, was waiting for this review, some songs are meh but there are some that blew me away, first listen i didn't really enjoy it but i listened some more and have grown to love it, Ode to the mets is a brilliant song and should take time to grow
Ode to the mets is my favorite. The album came out during quarantine and i was stuck at home with my family ( unfortunately ) so i listened to this song on repeat for days and it helped me a lot. i dont know what it is but something about this song hits different for me.
Its amazing how the sound is something different but they managed to pull it off damn...I had to give it a few listenes but all the songs grew on me and i think its one of the best albums in the last 10 years
I eagerly await the moment as you continue listening to the album when you realize the last track is probably the best track. I'll watch the full version later tonight when I'm ready to have a couple of beers. Very happy to see a Disc-over again. Hope your doing well Six.
Well, maybe. While listening to it again and again while editing the things I didn't like started to become a fading memory. And often the song I dislike most strongly becomes a favourite. We'll see. It's not impossible.
@@mercurialno6 I hear you. Some songs can be like that. I thought the album was good when I first heard it. It has gotten better with each listen to the point where it's probably my album of the year so far.
Fun fact homie. The cover art is by the late legendary artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. Luckily I’ve been fortunate to see his pieces in person. Definitely recommend looking into him. Very interesting.
Hey Mercurial, just found out about your channel and loved it. The reaction to Beach House is priceless. The New Abnormal is my second favorite album of this year (behind Jessie's Ware What's Your Pleasure). But anyway, I wanted to recommend you Weyes Blood's "Titanic Rising". I think you may enjoy it. Hugs from Brazil! :)
I really enjoyed this record for the most part. My opinion: Top tier: Selfless, Why are Sunday's So Depressing, Not the Same Anymore. Mid tier: Adults are Talking, At the Door, Ode to the Mets Low tier: Bad Decisions, Eternal Summer, Brooklyn Bridge to Chorus. Low tier I'm really not fussed about. Mid tier I like but I'm not mad keen on. Top tier I really think are stellar tracks. This isn't an Is This It level record though for me. I feel the songs lack a bit of direction in theme / lyricism. Could have done with some faster paced / rockier style tracks as well. Can feel a bit too mellow overall. But hey that's just me of course.
@@JAYproductions15 It's a good song. Although now it's been a fair few months since the release of this record I gotta say I'm pretty disappointed overall. I've not found much relistening value in it personally. I love this band, this record just didn't do it for me all in all.
Hi Merc, Fun vid idea: I assume, considering you're part of the TH-cam Album Review community, that you've heard of Theneedledrop. He's reviewed a lot of the stuff you've reviewed. Do you agree with his opinions? Would be fun to see you react to his reviews of some of your favourites from your reactions on this channel. Would also be interested in hearing your opinion on his sort of looming presence in the music review world. Love the vid :).
That's not a bad idea. I might just do that. I'm not sure I'm part of the TH-cam Album Review community though? I know where you're coming from... but I've never thought of myself like that. Perhaps I'm wrong?
@@mercurialno6 well, you're giving your opinion on new music and doing discussion videos with your audience so you're providing a similar experience, I suppose
So I just got this on vinyl but the sound sucks. Some of the guitar parts are super quiet to the point of barely being able to hear them (like the lead on Selfless). Is that just how the vinyl is mixed or did I get a bad copy of the vinyl? That seems to happen sometimes with vinyl but idkwtf
@@mercurialno6 Hmm. I think mine is good, most records play perfectly. I got the Voidz new album too and that plays perfectly. Idk vinyl is a strange thing sometimes. Maybe I'll return it and get another copy.
A little question about your website Six, are these passworded Videos usually meant for paying viewers? Or are they free and you just drop the password in the correspondent video like you seem to have done here? Because I don't want to cheat you or anything.
There are no paying viewers. Everything's free. I just sometimes mess about with passwords for fun. I might end up having to password everything to stop people stumbling upon anything!
Just out of interest... does the sticker end up looking tatty after being undone/redone/undone? I'm just wondering if cutting it might have accidentally been the best option? Anyway... bloody silly way to package an album if you ask me!
The Mercurial Number Six actually you might be a genius. Bc I try to put mine back on and it wraps but it’s hard to get rid of the air bubbles lmao! So maybe cutting it was a good choice
The Mercurial Number Six if you haven’t listened to the Voidz yet give them a go. It’s Julian Casablancas other band they are quite good. A bit more experimental than the Strokes I might say
Bloody 'ell, open the damn thing... it's warped now... what the hell is a "Ringo beat"... the drums is the only interesting thing... buying this album was a bad decision... Pink Floyd should sue... the Beatles are overrated... too bad they didn't run out of songs sooner... I'd give it one zero...
Ode to the Mets is my favorite on the album LOL
Everything grew on me upon multiple listens... and that's not bad considering I loved a lot of the songs on the very first listen. Fantastic album.
SAME
Same
It’s my 3rd favorite lmao that song slaps
YES ITS INCREDIBLE! One of the best songs I’ve heard
At the door is one of the best songs I've heard in my life
One of my top songs of 2020. So different for the band, yet it fits them so well.
Reminds of Kid A kinda
👍
I’m not exactly sure why “Ode to the Mets” hits me so hard.
When I first heard this I was in a terrible place, I was feeling so down and as if I had all these emotions I wanted to feel but couldn’t. When I got to the song I was loving it but no feeling ecstatic about it, but then came the last 1:30 of “Ode to the Mets” and it was a climax but for the album and for me, I felt so emotional with that last verse that my memory of it has become ingrained in my mind. Maybe I don’t like the song itself but what it did for me.
Same for me. It's like it brings up nostalgia and any regret you've had in your life.
Im a simple guy, i see the strokes and then click it.
Im a big fan of this album. I feel like Ode to the Mets gives you the feeling of something always being there for you even though it’s disappointed you before. I think it’s one of the most beautiful pieces of music I’ve ever heard. Always glad to see someone enjoying new strokes music
When I first heard Ode to the Mets, I thought "I've definitely heard this chord progression before, but this is how I've always wanted it to be played".
For God's sake listen to Interpol's Turn On The Bright Lights... it's life changingly good
Agreed
Yup
04:13 three words no spaces
Amazing stuff, thanks six lol
The Strokes lead singer is how cool I wish I sounded.
Ode to the Mets is the best song in this album!!!!!!!!
The Adults are Talking, and Ode to the Mets are the best tracks, but the entire album is fantastic! Greetings from Bogotá, Colombia.
Those and selfless r my top 3
Yesss I’ve been waiting for this video!🙏
My mercenary bro! Goddamn how I miss those full live genuine reactions (without so much editing), hope we get to see them soon!
Most chaotic review I've seen. Subscribed lmao
I love how chaotic this is
YESS. Finally.
To me personally it's the album of the year. Hands down. And I say that as a huge Tame Impala fan. But -The Slow Rush- The New Abnormal just does everything right for me, I love it.
Can't wait to get into your reaction #6.
Edit: Whoops, talking about Tame Impala made me accidentally praise the album I liked less lol
Depends on the music category. To be honest, despite living the record and being super hyped for a good The Strokes album after First Impressions Of Earth and Comedown Machine, it didn't have the long-lasting effect on me that Is This It or Room On Fire had. Still an excellent album which I hold dearly, but not nearly as impactful as their earlier work.
On another note, I feel like Freddie Gibbs' newest record Alfredo deserves a mention in the album of the year discussion (I don't know if you were talking about indie rock or in general, I assume you were speaking of indie music because of the Tame Impala reference). The production on Alfredo is top tier, as per usual, and it has a lot of replay value. If we're speaking of indie rock, I'd agree that TNA is the best of 2020 so far.
@@joaopedrofreitas6638 Oh yeah I was just coming from an entirely personal standpoint. Admittedly I currently don't listen to enough artists to have any say in what the objective album of the year would be haha. It's just that as a huge Tame Impala fan I was pretty sure that he would take the cake this year but this album turned me from a Strokes lurker to a fan. Every song works for me. And very well at that. But I'll check out the artist you mentioned, it's always nice to discover some new sounds.
@@joaopedrofreitas6638 their best album?
Really cool you finally did this video.One of my fav albums this year.
I agree. Probably my favourite album in a long time!
Omg I just found you! You’re flipping awesome!!! ✌️🤓
Damn! Just found this video, found you through your Travis Scott & Kanye reactions, dope to see you rock with The Strokes too! Absolute best of the best
been waiting for this
Love your energy!!
great review! greetings from chile :)
This album saved 2020 for me. It’s beautiful.
So cool to have the Strokes and Mercurial No6 being active on the same period of time haha ! Great dis cover !
Ode to the Mets is the best song on the album
Yet I think it's the worst... well, on a first listen at least. That's the good thing about music I suppose... like life in general. Everyone has a different take. My opinions on everything change over time. These first listens are kinda interesting in that they are genuine initial impressions. I can't fake it.
Love your channel dude
I'm down for this.
I enjoyed your drunken review of Virtue by Julian's side hustle The Voidz.
An excellent album too.
I love it, was waiting for this review, some songs are meh but there are some that blew me away, first listen i didn't really enjoy it but i listened some more and have grown to love it, Ode to the mets is a brilliant song and should take time to grow
Listen to Turn On the Bright Lights by Interpol
YES
Classic. Obstacle 2 all day.
What's the password for the dis-cover on your website?
It's thevegananus lol
I got through saying password lol
I need friend that listen to the strokes 😔
How do we watch on your website?
Hey six, could you tell us how to watch on your site? Much love
Nice reaction bro . Solid album
Ode to the mets is my favorite. The album came out during quarantine and i was stuck at home with my family ( unfortunately ) so i listened to this song on repeat for days and it helped me a lot. i dont know what it is but something about this song hits different for me.
Why are Sundays so depressing? Is definitely the highlight for me. Just beautiful.
I really, really like this album. Isn't music just the best thing sometimes?
The Mercurial Number Six yes! Specially when you have it on repeat and doesn’t get old!
i'm sad you can't post the full albums reactions anymore. I would have loved to see your reaction to certain parts.
Well, there are ways and means...
Its amazing how the sound is something different but they managed to pull it off damn...I had to give it a few listenes but all the songs grew on me and i think its one of the best albums in the last 10 years
It grew on me too. I liked it a lot on the first listen, but during the edit I realised it was absolutely astonishing!
I eagerly await the moment as you continue listening to the album when you realize the last track is probably the best track. I'll watch the full version later tonight when I'm ready to have a couple of beers. Very happy to see a Disc-over again. Hope your doing well Six.
Well, maybe. While listening to it again and again while editing the things I didn't like started to become a fading memory. And often the song I dislike most strongly becomes a favourite. We'll see. It's not impossible.
@@mercurialno6 I hear you. Some songs can be like that. I thought the album was good when I first heard it. It has gotten better with each listen to the point where it's probably my album of the year so far.
Needed one more rocker on side 2, but hey it's the Strokes and they made a record that was different and new for them. I love it.
Fun fact homie. The cover art is by the late legendary artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. Luckily I’ve been fortunate to see his pieces in person. Definitely recommend looking into him. Very interesting.
Fantastic art!
Hey Mercurial, just found out about your channel and loved it. The reaction to Beach House is priceless. The New Abnormal is my second favorite album of this year (behind Jessie's Ware What's Your Pleasure). But anyway, I wanted to recommend you Weyes Blood's "Titanic Rising". I think you may enjoy it. Hugs from Brazil! :)
Absolutely love Titanic Rising!
I really enjoyed this record for the most part.
My opinion:
Top tier: Selfless, Why are Sunday's So Depressing, Not the Same Anymore.
Mid tier: Adults are Talking, At the Door, Ode to the Mets
Low tier: Bad Decisions, Eternal Summer, Brooklyn Bridge to Chorus.
Low tier I'm really not fussed about. Mid tier I like but I'm not mad keen on. Top tier I really think are stellar tracks.
This isn't an Is This It level record though for me. I feel the songs lack a bit of direction in theme / lyricism. Could have done with some faster paced / rockier style tracks as well. Can feel a bit too mellow overall. But hey that's just me of course.
Selfless definitely is the best song in the record and at the top 5 of their discography
@@JAYproductions15 It's a good song. Although now it's been a fair few months since the release of this record I gotta say I'm pretty disappointed overall. I've not found much relistening value in it personally. I love this band, this record just didn't do it for me all in all.
omg this vid is totally me. esp the ode to the mets but it grows to me like fuccckk. now ode's is my favourite
the only thing I didnt like about this album is how I almost cut off the sides like most people but the new abnormal logo comes off.
My Album of the year!!!!
Hi Merc,
Fun vid idea: I assume, considering you're part of the TH-cam Album Review community, that you've heard of Theneedledrop. He's reviewed a lot of the stuff you've reviewed. Do you agree with his opinions? Would be fun to see you react to his reviews of some of your favourites from your reactions on this channel. Would also be interested in hearing your opinion on his sort of looming presence in the music review world. Love the vid :).
That's not a bad idea. I might just do that. I'm not sure I'm part of the TH-cam Album Review community though? I know where you're coming from... but I've never thought of myself like that. Perhaps I'm wrong?
@@mercurialno6 well, you're giving your opinion on new music and doing discussion videos with your audience so you're providing a similar experience, I suppose
Best álbum of the year
Yes, it is certainly up there!
Yes!
More strokes！！！
where did you get your vinyl?
Really good album this from the Strokes - defo a contender for AOTY 2020
Sinking like a stone
Use me like an oar
Get yourself to shore
Strokes, hermoso ❤️🤧
Ode to the mets es el mejor cierre de todos sus discos y mi favorita también 👌
Can you put the link to your site in the description?
I love how you end up sweating profusely in every video lol
This album is EVERYthing I wanted in a new Strokes album.
There was no need to cut the plastic, it's adhesive to the plastic cover. You just needed to remove it and put it back on whenever you'd like
Oh. Well now it's in two halves! Ha ha! :-D
I didn't like ode to the mets the first time I heard :) now I just cry listening to it cuz It's so beautiful
At the door is 🔥🔥🔥🔥
So I just got this on vinyl but the sound sucks. Some of the guitar parts are super quiet to the point of barely being able to hear them (like the lead on Selfless). Is that just how the vinyl is mixed or did I get a bad copy of the vinyl? That seems to happen sometimes with vinyl but idkwtf
This is vinyl. Does it sound like yours? You've probably got a duff record player.
@@mercurialno6 Hmm. I think mine is good, most records play perfectly. I got the Voidz new album too and that plays perfectly. Idk vinyl is a strange thing sometimes. Maybe I'll return it and get another copy.
i think selfless may be my favourite from the album :)
A little question about your website Six, are these passworded Videos usually meant for paying viewers? Or are they free and you just drop the password in the correspondent video like you seem to have done here?
Because I don't want to cheat you or anything.
There are no paying viewers. Everything's free. I just sometimes mess about with passwords for fun. I might end up having to password everything to stop people stumbling upon anything!
@@mercurialno6 Ah I see, that's good to hear. So I'll take my vegetarian rear end to the site and enjoy the full version haha Thanks.
You should react/listen to the band Black Midi, a rock math band
Lmao. Richard Hammond catching strays for no reason at all.
React to Notes On A Conditional Form by The 1975 please. Love to hear what you think (one of the albums of the year personally)
one of my fav albums. Can you listen to the killers new album imploding the mirage?
8:29 hahahha
Just started the video!!! Omg please don’t cut the plastic lol
I almost cut it and realized it flaps open, it’s very confusing pancaking to be honest
You have to do a review of Out In The World by Gum (Jay Watson)
Listened to that yesterday. Very nice.
I second that
Can you listen to Jethro Tull - aqualung if you haven’t already. Its a folk/blues/prog fusion and their best album
You look healthy. Why don’t you try the new Suspiria movie? I liked it a lot, maybe more than the original.
I liked the original. I'm going to try the new one... but I get caught up in bloody nonsense.
Hey man- you should react to the band FUR: watch their music video
The artwork is basquiat
You didn’t have to cut it!!!!!! It peels off from the back of the album. It’s like a rap around🤣🤣🤣😭
Just out of interest... does the sticker end up looking tatty after being undone/redone/undone? I'm just wondering if cutting it might have accidentally been the best option? Anyway... bloody silly way to package an album if you ask me!
The Mercurial Number Six actually you might be a genius. Bc I try to put mine back on and it wraps but it’s hard to get rid of the air bubbles lmao! So maybe cutting it was a good choice
The Mercurial Number Six damn millennials and their god damn hipster album packaging
layton N the strokes are like in their 40s tho lmao
I've never noticed how out of this world his editing is. If he does it all himself thats a talent in itself beyond music!
LOL you werent meant to cut it
Please give subtitles I couldn't understand your accent
I've subtitled the intro for you.
Hahahah so weird just got this on vinyl today
You opened it horribly btw haha
Is sticking and unsticking any better? Such a strange way to seal an album!
Bro... Ode to the Mets is fookin great. But Eternal Summer is the only skip which sucks because I love everything else on this album
The tracks I didn't much like grew on me in the edit. Great album!
The Mercurial Number Six if you haven’t listened to the Voidz yet give them a go. It’s Julian Casablancas other band they are quite good. A bit more experimental than the Strokes I might say
th-cam.com/video/1QRtfrm5Vuc/w-d-xo.html
Don't know how tf you didn't like ode to the mets..
Just thoughts during a first listen. Like tears in rain.
Why are you all sweaty?? lol!
Because I sweated.
Oh no! You don’t cut the plastic side! It peels off the back and re-peels. That’s a shame you cut it
I don't like tatty replaced stickers anyway... so I probably win.
Can you be my dad please?
Bloody 'ell, open the damn thing... it's warped now... what the hell is a "Ringo beat"... the drums is the only interesting thing... buying this album was a bad decision... Pink Floyd should sue... the Beatles are overrated... too bad they didn't run out of songs sooner... I'd give it one zero...
Ringo beats are the best. Ticket to Ride, Come Together, A Day in the Life. He was the man!
bruh moment