The way you sit in the stool is pretty good posture wise. when I started watching your videos I thought you were standing

@nikpajic

2 жыл бұрын

Same here, I actually figured that out when I first saw that Brain EP review lmao

@man4437

2 жыл бұрын

Straight posture is overrated 😴

@platotle2106

2 жыл бұрын

I keep forgetting that he's not standing, and every time I notice it again I'm just as terrified by it as I was the first time.

@jilk22

2 жыл бұрын

HE'S NOT STANDING?!?!?!

@drinfernodds

2 жыл бұрын

@@jilk22 Nope. He's been sitting on a stool the entire time.

This record just confirms for me that Dan is one of the greatest songwriters of all time. Everything he touches is gold. Also a DAMN brilliant guitar player.

@emilioguzmanalvarez420

2 жыл бұрын

fr, the guitar passages are incredibly complex yet they dont sound like it. Beautiful compositions all arround

@joshuarivera9767

2 жыл бұрын

One of the best of our generation

Everything about Daniel Rossen is a masterclass in composition. Every level. His voice is gorgeous and sage, his lyrics are deep and contemplative, his guitar playing is virtuosic without being cheesy and showy, his strings and drums are dynamic and tasteful in how they roar at one moment and disappear at the next. He's the type of musician who might be writing his best material at age 50 or 60 like Ennio Morricone or Pendericki or people of that class, because he's not a pop musician trying to fit into a scene or time-period. He's a damn elite composer who grows and studies his art with each album. There's also an almost "vaudevillian" sense to his melodies, with the type of arrangements that nobody I've heard has even tried since the dawn of radio. Anyone know what I mean? Like REALLY early radio of the 20's and 30's that have a meandering whimsical quality that legit have been an untapped sensibility for 100 years. Just SUCH a unique talent. Damn.

@gilbata

2 жыл бұрын

A modern Stravinsky who happens to write in a alt rock context

@postemphatic6940

2 жыл бұрын

Well said. The man is a master. Waited a long time for this one, and it’s such a gift to hear. I hope he keeps going, getting bigger and bigger. Heard he’s doing some film scoring work, can’t wait for that.

@kpaukeaho6180

2 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean about his compositions having some essence of the vaudevillian. I’ve always had that exact same feeling. It’s hard to say exactly why. Something between the character of his voice and his melodic sense strikes a particularly old nostalgic chord. There’s the spirit of Ray Noble/Al Bowlly in there.

@grimsontube

2 жыл бұрын

Wow - really well said. Especially about the early 1920s character of the compositions. Feels like Rossen could have written Puttin’ on the Ritz

@Merlincat007

2 жыл бұрын

I really hope he continues releasing music for decades! I'm a bit worried that he might stop since he's obviously so anxious about his music. I wish we could get through to him how important and cathartic his music is for us, but I think our reactions will be filtered through his anxieties. I'm all too familiar with this kind of perfectionism and self-doubt. That's part of why his music is so important! You don't hear these sentiments get expressed very often because it's so hard for the most affected songwriters to push through and actually release music.

Literally been checking twice a day to see if you’d review this one, absolutely a 10/10 for me, glad to see that a humble dude like Daniel is getting his props for this one

"album is a light 8" yay! "keeper and kin is least fav track" ... but at what cost

@emilioguzmanalvarez420

2 жыл бұрын

keeper and kin is so gooddddddddd

Acoustic singer-songwriter record of the year atm

@bvua

2 жыл бұрын

ratio

@bvua

2 жыл бұрын

ratio

@thenoose9800

2 жыл бұрын

@@bvua webi wabo

@poosniff44

2 жыл бұрын

Donda 2 >

It's a Passage has to be one of the best opening songs on an album I've ever experienced. The rest of the album is solid, but that opener is a 10/10 for me

the april 8 releases were such highlights, melon's still reviewing stuff from that release date.

@bvua

2 жыл бұрын

ratio

@jamessandwich330

2 жыл бұрын

@@bvua but… why?

Honestly what a great album. Feel like I'm revisiting yellow house era.

Daniel Rossen is a great musician; glad Melon is gonna make him famous now.

@mastarminds4042

2 жыл бұрын

This ratio is gonna make you famous

@R-H-B

2 жыл бұрын

@@mastarminds4042 the fuck?

@falconmain8616

2 жыл бұрын

@@mastarminds4042 damn this is just depressing

@mastarminds4042

2 жыл бұрын

@@falconmain8616 cant you get a joke

@falconmain8616

2 жыл бұрын

@@mastarminds4042 can’t you?

Department of eagles records are also superb, In ear park is so good.

@rallokkcaz

2 жыл бұрын

In Ear Park is a fucking masterpiece. Floating on the Lehigh is quiet possibly one of the best neo folk songs ever written. Same with Waves or Rye.

@luisj.m2471

Жыл бұрын

@@rallokkcaz Around the bay, his whole albums are waiting to be unraveled.

@basehead617

6 ай бұрын

@@rallokkcazi can’t believe nobody ever talks about that song, it’s like a beautiful lost song from 1800s americana with a timeless melody

I was afraid you weren't gonna get to this one, Melon. Glad you were able to give the album it's props, cause god damn does it deserve them. I can already tell this one's gonna be a "Best of the Year" contender. Definitely looking forward to more from Daniel.

Keeper and Kin as worst track is a fucking historic tragedy

@dtomenchok

2 жыл бұрын

That was my main disagreement too, I love that track!

@gab_luc

2 жыл бұрын

right???

It’s interesting that you make the comment about how he lyrically describes losing something. In several interviews he talks about losing confidence in his talents, or not feeling the same fervor or excitement for writing songs as he did in his twenties during the early days of grizzly bear and department of eagles. Which is insane because his music is gorgeous. Even the little blips he puts on Instagram are magical

@jameshansen8684

Жыл бұрын

ya he's my fav ever but even so I always got the sense that he (like me, so I get it) is apparently chronically insecure, has not figured out how to deal with how many people recognize his genius, or that he has it at all.

Daniel is my favorite artist of all time, yet I think you really hit the nail on the head with this review. That being said, I still deeply respect his process and definitely understand that this album was made more so for himself than anyone else. Adding that into the mix, while my favorite stuff from Dan is spread across his catalogue from all of his projects, I think this stands as the single greatest display of his craft and lands at a strong 9 for me. I just absolutely love this guy and can't get enough of him. Funny enough, listening through this album a few times has inspired me to revisit a bunch of GB's earlier stuff such as yellow house and Friend EP, and of course DOE's In Ear Park which is just an absolute masterpiece front to back.

@jameshansen8684

Жыл бұрын

the hell you on about this was made more for himself than anyone else, this is what i consider to be the magnum opus from my favorite contemporary artist, no exaggeration whatsoever - so listening to it actually made me feel a sense of gratitude - I was like "thanks dan!"

@luisj.m2471

Жыл бұрын

@@jameshansen8684 it's a privilege to listen to the album. Everytime I find new things in it.

I don't even listen to music, I just like to turn on the video with sound off and stare at the album art the entire time while I eat my food

@YodasPapa

2 жыл бұрын

Huh. I normally stare at my bathroom tiles when I eat but I might try this if feel up to it.

I was waiting for a Daniel Rossen album I'm glad we also get to enjoy Christopher Bear's drum as treat. The sad part is he prolly won't make another album in 100000 years

@NtionicoM

2 жыл бұрын

Please check out Chris Bear’s latest album. Is a phenomenal collection of vibey instrumental tracks called Fool’s Harp Vol. 1

Yellow House is one of my favorite records from that era of indie

Saw him live in chicago a few days ago. Great album, great performance. Love this bastard.

MY SCORE: Strong 8 to 9. Daniel Rossen is a master in transporting you into another atmosphere, thanks to the layering, and his intricate finger picking patterns. The arrangements he made, especially in Shadow in the Frame, really brought me back to my childhood. A bit like a smell that teleports you back to a memory. Rossen also always sings about things that hit close to home, but I guess that’s because we have a similar point of view towards the world. Pretty pessimistic, slightly bitter, but at the same time in awe of this world. For me, the themes he touches on always feel really relatable. He puts things into perspective, while also not minimizing the pain. Rossen is just able to unlock memories of the past, in a way that I can’t really describe. Well, it’s just an album I can cry, but find comfort at the same time. Faves: It’s a Passage, Shadow in the Frame, Unpeopled Space, Celia, I’ll Wait For Your Visit, Repeat the pattern Least: The Last One

I got to see him perform in Austin for the first show of his tour. He was selling records before it was released so it felt really special to see him perform all these new songs. I noticed you didn't talk much about the Department of Eagles stuff - he performed some of those acoustic versions at the show - which in my opinion some of the best indie rock out there. He's got a CUTE MAN vibe about him and it was such a pleasure to see him be his guitar virtuouso self in person. Also looking forward to more of his releases - perhaps with some more collaboration

I like Yellow House, but Veckatimest is a fucking legendary album.

@mastarminds4042

2 жыл бұрын

Ratio then

@chrilborn4138

2 жыл бұрын

Both legendary albums really

@dtomenchok

2 жыл бұрын

Also Shields!

@zactishgarten7703

2 жыл бұрын

@@K4neki_CNTP painted ruins is great too imo

@chrilborn4138

2 жыл бұрын

@@K4neki_CNTP I need to revisit Shields, love Sleeping Ute but everything after that song feels kinda vanilla by Grizzly Bear standards to me.

If MBDTF was a chamber-folk album, the history of humanity would be hella different

@buckleygeneration

2 жыл бұрын

This comment has layers.

@joesosa41

2 жыл бұрын

💀

Personally this album is a 10/10 for me, this trumps albums like Carrie and Lowell and even Helplessness Blues in how intricate and heartfelt Daniels guitars and other subtle instruments are arranged. Also Daniels vocals are catchy yet chilling at the same time. Good review melon.

@oneupglitch2582

2 жыл бұрын

It knocks Carrie and Lowell out of the park IMO. I loved CAL, but it didn't give me its infamous emotional impact on first listen (that took the concert film). YBT on the other hand gave me chills moments into the first song. This is by no means a dig on Suf; I just think that Daniel made a more immediately accessible album. Also, thanks for reminding me to listen to Helplessness Blues. I've been meaning to get on that.

@diaperwarfare5138

2 жыл бұрын

With all due respect Helplessness Blues can’t be trumped that album is one of the best albums of last decade

@joeboonmusic4004

2 жыл бұрын

@@oneupglitch2582 Funny, I found the opposite. Interesting how music can hit people in different ways. I love this record by C&L is a contender for my favourite album of all time, never had such an emotional response to a record so instantly...

@oneupglitch2582

2 жыл бұрын

@@joeboonmusic4004 And that is a completely valid opinion! We all have different reactions to music: personally, I never cried to an album until I heard Ants From Up There. I'll have to listen to it again with this in mind.

@joeboonmusic4004

2 жыл бұрын

@@oneupglitch2582 Ants From Up There is just ludicrously good, glad to hear plenty of others had such a visceral reaction to it too! I remember buying the CD of Carrie And Lowell and driving home listening to it... By the time the disc got to 'Eugene' I had to pull over and have a moment haha

“Kreeper and Krin” was best song on the neat album. Very scrary song for grizzly guys.

💯 with you on Yellow House, I like what came after, generally, but that’s my favorite, and I actually prefer what came before it to what came after it. Also, those Department of Eagles albums Daniel did with whoever (I can’t remember) were important as hell to a younger me. Been a minute since I listened to anything Daniel Rossen has done, but I’ll definitely check this out! ♾

@ramirendall8665

2 жыл бұрын

“In ear park” will forever occupy a special place for me…

@nikolademitri731

2 жыл бұрын

@@ramirendall8665 Hell yeah! I was 21 when that came out, and for a little while I think I preferred it to GB. It’s definitely a classic, one of the best albums of the aughts, easily.

Ya I don't feel like I have even come close to cracking this album, which is exciting

Loved this record! I was happy to hear your review and description of the tracks, what a virtuoso Daniel is!

Brilliant record. Get him on for a interview please Mr Melon

Glad you liked it, feel like it's the kind of record alot of critics wouldn't untangle in time for a review. There's so much there.

Didn't know this existed. I love grizzly bear thank you Tony!

@mastarminds4042

2 жыл бұрын

Ratio

album of the year for me

@joshuarivera9767

2 жыл бұрын

Jk Kendrick dropped

I saw him live in Toronto days after this came out. He was great, he played until he ran out of songs.

Keeper and Kin is my favorite, thought you would have thought it was amazing

@SomeSong2

2 жыл бұрын

I've come to expect the literal opposite.

@roshanpaul8548

2 жыл бұрын

It was my second least favorite but you're definitely not alone in your opinion. I'm surprised people connected with this one but musically it didn't hit at all for me.

@konsens

2 жыл бұрын

thats the song i had to skip already the first time i heard it.. so boring and irritating...crazy how musical tastes work.. ;)

yeaaaahhhhh this record was pretty incredible

I think "Shields" and "Painted Ruins" are incredible. Never was a fan of "Yellow House," "Friends," or much of "Veckatimest." Sorry, I love Grizzly Bear when they're grandiose and ultra-catchy.

@g91diarra

2 жыл бұрын

All of their biggest hits with “ultra catchy” hooks are on Veckatimest

YESSSS HE REVIEWED IT Edit: A LIGHT EIGHT YESSSSSS

There’s so much fucking music man

@itsallenwow

2 жыл бұрын

I have heard every song and album

@LordLucario99

2 жыл бұрын

@@itsallenwow whats your favorite

@bvua

2 жыл бұрын

ratio

@theseoldhomes

2 жыл бұрын

@@bvua u dont have a single original thought

@itsallenwow

2 жыл бұрын

Transatlanticism by Death Cab for Cutie is my favorite. But that’s been with me since childhood. Peripheral Vision by Turnover is my favorite album from the past 10 years. I thought of answering in a memey way but thanks for asking!

This album is fantastic! It might be the 2th best album of 2022. It has such amazing melodies. The 1st is "Hellfire" by Black Midi.

@luisj.m2471

Жыл бұрын

Gonna listen to them.

I'm so glad Melon liked it, it's my favorite album of the year by far

Was so glad you reviewed this. It kinda came out of nowhere. Dans guitar playing is unreal.

Did not even realize you reviewed this. Unbelievably rich album, hugely inspiring, and I like it a lot better compared to most Grizzly Bear, which is nuts.

This reminded me a lot of Turin Brakes in parts. Especially on the song 'The Last One'. Fantastic album

Such a yellow house-y vibe, so happy were able to get some stuff reminecent of that.

What a great album. Thanks for reviewing it. I'm happy I have this in my life now.

Fantano - New Meshuggah WHEN?!!!

Broadcast deserves a Tender Buttons' classic review!

Where is the yellow flannel Melon is your ironing board OK ?

Easily a strong 8 to a light 9 for me, one of my favorites of the year so far

Great review! please god let us saw Melon interview Daniel

8.0. I pretty much agree with all of this review, except maybe the parts comparing this album to the Grizzly Bear catalog. I've only heard Shields and Painted Ruins, both when they were fresh, and haven't gone back to them since.

It’s a master piece

Beautiful review! Thank you!

Finally!!!!! And it deserves a 9 sorry

@man4437

2 жыл бұрын

More proof yall will complain about anything smh...

9 out of 10, review it again!

Are you gonna do the new Redveil album?

That new HEALTH album just wilting away rn 😔

@SomeSong2

2 жыл бұрын

Right?

@fraundakelmbrilpondaprost90

2 жыл бұрын

They need it a tad less urgently than Rossen did, this is his first solo LP and first release in general in five years Health has a steady release pipeline/fanbase

Those opening lyrics you posted are from It's A Passage

This is easily a 9

Have to give this a listen I’m always looking for new music and Artist to me to listen to…

Getting some black midi vibes at times. Ween vibes at others. And a lot of Rossen's own, of course. Good one.

Never heard of this Melon artist, he sounds good! Hope his new album gets the credit it deserves

@bvua

2 жыл бұрын

ratio

@chrisr1091

2 жыл бұрын

@@bvua no

Keeper and kin in least fav tracks should be a unrequitable sin.

So glad you loved this ! I will say tho I wish you would’ve pointed out that Celia is a Thelonious Monk cover!

@emilioguzmanalvarez420

2 жыл бұрын

wait really? i cant find it :(

@dramaticbananathemovie6889

2 жыл бұрын

really? of what song?

These first two tracks, especially Shadow in the Frame, reminds me so much of another track from another band and it's been killing me for days not being able to figure out what it is.

Great production and drumming

please make a review of the best metal record of the year Evil Invaders - Shattering Reflection!

Love the show dude! What are the chance that you would review Trevor Hall - In and Through The Body. 🙌

Hey Anthony could you review the new spiritualized album "and everything was beautiful" I'm interested to hear what you think

Great album. Very dense, lot to wrap yr mind around.

I keep forgetting that you're not standing, and every time I notice it again I'm just as terrified by it as I was the first time.

What an amazing album review.

dan's the man!

would you please do a video on your top 50 records worth buying on Vinyl specifically??!

Can we get a classic album tier list next classic week?

Tears for fears’s The tipping point

The first 2 minutes of this review is exactly where i stand for Grizzly. Yellow House is just a complete masterpiece. This record really resonated off that vibe and I loved it. He's an amazing musician.

BANGER

“you belong here” fantano mumbled, placing this album in the “loved it” last

hey needle drop I love your videos and your personality is great however I have an idea for something you could review if you could please do a video on flex entertainment I swear if you think angelic 2 the core is bad...

where is the guerilla toss review pantano

"unfold [...] like an onion" - Anthony Fantano, 2022

keeper and kin🥺

Should really do the new fontains dc album!!

When is Anthony fantano gonna review his reviews

are u gonna review the new haru nemuri?

Melon, where Pusha? Serious question.

Cool and good album, cool and good review but hey did you know that a new king gizz album dropped yesterday??? It has been over 24 hrs and I haven’t seen a review for it, I’ve listened to it 7 times and I still don’t know if it’s good or not!!

Can anyone recommend similar music? I haven't heard such a beautiful record in years. His album gave me the same feeling as discovering Joanna Newsom's Ys for the first time...

@luisj.m2471

Жыл бұрын

Maybe try William Doyle and Douglas Dare

@imDezrt

Жыл бұрын

Go listen to Song Cycle right now!! Van Dyke Parks is a huge influence on Daniel. He also did the string arrangements on Ys :-) all around legend

Feels like 2010 again, good review btw

since you're checking out new releases. Maybe check out Daniel Johns new album Futurenever, its something else!

@Taylor_King

2 жыл бұрын

if by something else, you mean complete and utter shit, then yes it is certainly something else haha

Please review "Lieve" by Holy Other.. I know it came out in last November, but please.

Hey Anthony I-

@bvua

2 жыл бұрын

ratio

It seems like most reviews are very positive in the last 4ish months

Google says King Gizzard&The Lizard Wizard has a new album. Is it worth listening?

Just checking to see if melon put Keeper and Kin as the worst track.

Christopher bear with the drums tho

Where is the ‘it’s almost dry’ review Melon boy

hey man love ur vids, could you look at either a) Night Gnomes by Psych Porn Crumpets or b) Omnium Gatherum by Gizz? xx

Please review Shadow Academy’s new self titled album!