This is one of the saddest songs ever written but also most beautiful. Jason Isbell in my opinion is the most talented songwriter alive today. Y'all should listen to more of his music. He's amazing

@aaronmclarnan5734

6 жыл бұрын

RT Shirley amen

@eee4666

6 жыл бұрын

Could not agree more. "24 Frames" is another one that you can tell was written from first hand regret or experience. Amazing lyricist.

@djslinkk

6 жыл бұрын

RT Shirley listen to some John Moreland.

@asolephoto7996

6 жыл бұрын

For me it's either him or John Prine.

@TheStone2531

6 жыл бұрын

Townes is long passed away, RIP. Check out Brent Cobb. Different style, but extremely talented writer and artist.

"There's one thing that's real clear to me: No one dies with dignity" - I cried

"There's one thing that's real clear to me, no one dies with dignity" - to me this is the single best quote I have ever heard in a song, maybe even anywhere. Jason isbell's lyrical abilities are beyond the borders of this world

@MegaKat

Жыл бұрын

I worked LtC for decades and this is tos true. We try to afford the dignity during postmortem --or last act of love-- but they're still dead Still. Vulnerable.

"I've buried her a thousand times, given up my place in line" best line in that song guys. Also, Tyler childers - nose on the grindstone

@243kywildcat

6 жыл бұрын

Tyler Downey I can't wait until they do a Childers song.

@daltonbrennan8242

5 жыл бұрын

Yes! Nose on the grindstone. Or follow you to virgie by Tyler childers

@sicsempertyrannis9024

5 жыл бұрын

That line both crushes me and makes the song for me. The obvious and popular interpretation of the song is about cancer but if you listen to the song with a different view it can open up so much more about life.

As a big fan of Jason Isbell, I watched this waiting to see The Moment when you realized what the song is about. Such a great song and a songwriter.

@ash231

6 жыл бұрын

G Johns me too, gradually their expressions totally changed

@craigschaffer828

6 жыл бұрын

The realization as it became clear to them. Love these guys!

@codybramble5913

6 жыл бұрын

Exact same thing here.. was awesome to watch someone else hear it for first time and relive that feeling of hearing it for the first time

@leslieryan6736

6 жыл бұрын

G Johns same

@leslieryan6736

6 жыл бұрын

Almost like hearing for the first time all over again.

Y'all "hit the lottery" picking Isbell!! He's been called (and I BELIEVE him to be) the greatest American song writer of this age. Every one of his songs paints a VIVID picture.

@nicolarushing9129

5 жыл бұрын

Mike Gebora Yes they did!

@chrissearcy3182

4 жыл бұрын

He is his generations Bob Dylan...

@brittaintrawick5851

3 жыл бұрын

No truer words have ever been spoken!!

@matthewbetz4866

3 жыл бұрын

I was just about to comment this. I'm glad to see they enjoyed it so much!

@MikeInABQ

3 жыл бұрын

@@chrissearcy3182 I would add Conor Oberst and his recording under "Bright Eyes" called "Im Wide Awake, It's Morning" in the Woody Guthrie tradition of Dylan.

"The elephant" is so real. Seven years ago I watched as cancer took my 11 year old cousin. It was so hard to fake a normal conversation when all I wanted to do was hold him and cry. The last time I saw him I fought back tears because I knew it was going to be the last time, and shortly after I balled my eyes out at the thought that he might have seen me crying when we're all supposed to be ignoring "the elephant."

@Ihateopp

4 жыл бұрын

That's deep man. I'm sorry for your loss.

I appreciate these reactions to "Elephant". What I love about this song is the depth of the story and characters. In the hands of a lesser writer, this would just be a song about cancer. But Isbell has created a song about *two people* effected by cancer and a reflection on death more broadly. The Andy "subplot" (if you will) is brilliant because Isbell doesn't waste the opportunity to add layers to the story. Again, lesser writers might have just used a neutral narrator, but Isbell gives us just enough to imagine a backstory - hence the opening line "she said Andy you're better than your past". I'm picturing Andy walking into a bar, trying to hook up with someone, but instead he gets talking to this woman and confesses his mistakes and burdens. I don't think Andy had more than this one night at the bar with the women - the rest is in his head - but he is changed by it and can't shake it ("I've buried her a thousand times"). I also like how "real" the female character is. Isbell doesn't make her into the stereotypical cancer patient - a saintly martyr, fundraising for a cure - she's a regular person dealing with her death the way many people might - by trying to forget about it for a while. It's true - no one dies with dignity - but there is such depth to these people. It's remarkable what a great writer can achieve in under 4 minutes.

@teachergirl41

5 жыл бұрын

I also love that it makes us question the story...and want more

@thrasherthetic

5 жыл бұрын

Damn, good shit. Gave me a whole new way to look at it.

@Tanmag11

5 жыл бұрын

I lost my wife in December to complications from Multiple Sclerosis. My wife knew she was dying and we would make jokes sometimes. This song hits close to home. Beautifully done.

@sicsempertyrannis9024

5 жыл бұрын

Great comment. I see this song with a backstory of lost love as well. They had a past that transcends the singular moment of cancer and dying.

@RonTuriello

4 жыл бұрын

I'm a cancer survivor and I love this comment. I know it was much harder on my wife than it was on me. I had to go through what I went through, she chose to go through it with me. She's the strongest person I've ever met.

Jason Isbell is the best song writer in the game right now. Paints really vivid pictures.

@e.t.phonehome6134

6 жыл бұрын

the real test would be to joyner lucas new song remixed from their favorite rapper who is really just fake and dancing around like a fake dude drake. drake the fakest dance around but these guys loved him because they are fake to. trust me the dude with glasses is not as smart as you think, go with you gut feeling.

@jonariaofthejonaries1705

6 жыл бұрын

Paints pictures every other country/pop artist paints. The lyrics are simple, country life and women/love

@justzanin

6 жыл бұрын

Trey Charles lol

@moonshinecamo9559

6 жыл бұрын

Sad song but I don't think it's country at all try some Cody jinks or Jamey Johnson or whitey Morgan

@wolfcreekboys7353

6 жыл бұрын

justzanin one of our favorite songwriters. Check our tunes and make fun of us

Jason is one hell of an artist, singer, and song writer. He has 4 Grammy awards and numerous other awards. He and Chris Stapleton don't get much commercial air play but are the real deal. Thanks guys for playing this and all the other REACTIONS. Outstanding!

Cover Me Up and Travelling Alone are also two excellent songs from Jason Isbell.

@montanalineman

5 жыл бұрын

Richard Burdette Cover me up, absolutely incredible

@publicemail6518

5 жыл бұрын

I love Travelling Alone. It never gets old.

@andrewharper831

3 жыл бұрын

Live Oak and Yvette are awesome too.

@hopegeiger

3 жыл бұрын

those are good ones! i also like if we were vampires and alabama pines

@sethie_shots

3 жыл бұрын

Codeine for me. He says it’s funny, then sad for a while, live longer and it becomes funny again. And now it’s just hilarious Love JI

I can't listen to this song without crying. One of the most powerful song ever

Yo I think the real story here is this. Its not about getting on the country train, or the metal train or the hip hop train. The reality is that good music is good music. Screw all that genre nonsense. Its good for the sake of narrowing things down, but wether its Pink Floyd, or the White Buffalo, or Ne Obliviscaris or Jason Isbell, if you love music and I mean really love music, you know the good shit when you hear it. Keep doing what you are doing guys.

@jwilsonhandmadeknives2760

6 жыл бұрын

amen

@LostInVegas

6 жыл бұрын

That's right!

@MrBrickslayer

6 жыл бұрын

Well said and Amen brother.

@Bloodfire936

6 жыл бұрын

This. Well put my friend ✌✌

@darealist5412

6 жыл бұрын

Well said!

This reaction sums up Jason Isbell. The stories are unpredictable and touching. His writing is on another level

@MikeInABQ

3 жыл бұрын

Yep. To steal your words "ANOTHER LEVEL".

Listened to 99% hip-hop growing up and now listen to mostly country/folk because I love good storytelling.

Jason Isbell is AMAZING. I'm not into country music but I've spent the last 2 years listening to his work and finally watched him live in the UK a few months back. His song-writing is PHENOMENAL, and you really get transported into a different world when you listen to his music. Its almost like watching a movie when you listen to all the different narratives in his songs.

I really enjoyed this. If you hadn't reacted to this I would have never heard this song. Ever. In my life. This kinda touched me in ways I can't still comprehend and it's saddened me, but I am grateful regardless.

@laurawhiting2259

6 жыл бұрын

His music is fantastic. This is truly the tip of the iceberg. You should check it all out.

@707king

6 жыл бұрын

Welcome to REAL country music. It just GRIPS you.

@HarleighsMommy7

6 жыл бұрын

Listen to all of it and try Sturgill Simpson and Tyler Childers!

@warrush

6 жыл бұрын

Check out his other songs, Cover Me Up, If We Were Vampires and Speed Trap Town.

@bernardshakey2609

6 жыл бұрын

That whole Southeastern album is amazing. A true masterpiece.

I am a metal guy and always have been. Your metal reactions are what brought me to this party in the first place. But Jason Isbell is a master and is one of my all-time favorite songwriters. He is a true lyrical craftsman. I practically squealed with joy when I saw you guys reacted to my favorite song of his. Thanks for the video and as always, keep them coming.

Isbell is a whole new level in songwriting .... Not many can touch the depth of his lyrics and the pain in his voice.

One of my absolute favorite songs in the world. Jason Isbell is one of the best song writers of our generation.

"If We Were Vampires" is one of the greatest Isbell songs. Fantastic storytelling.

every Isbell song is gold

Surrounded by her family, I saw that she was dying alone. That line hits hard! 😢

@michaelsimmons5505

Жыл бұрын

Devastating

The best thing about this song is that as amazing as it is it isn't even the best song he has written....The whole Southeastern album is incredible, especially the first five songs. He's done two more albums since this one. Check out "It We Were Vampires" which might actually be sadder (though more bittersweet) than "Elephant."

@tljluvr

6 жыл бұрын

disagree, it is head and shoulders his best

@mikerowland8004

6 жыл бұрын

I love the release straight after Elephant with Flying over water. It's glorious!

@tljluvr

6 жыл бұрын

Flying Over Water is on the same Album as Elephant...Southeastern. It's his best album.

@mikerowland8004

6 жыл бұрын

Yes I know that, I mean the release of tension that comes straight after elephant when flying over water drops in. The whole album is a proper album it should be listened to as one thing.

@tljluvr

6 жыл бұрын

ah, got it...I thought you meant "release" as in well "release" haha. And I agree the record is amazing, and especially the first side.

Jason Isbell is the best. Its more considered Americana music than country. He gets little to no radio play on major country radio stations but he is one hell of a song writer!

@buttbrowser

6 жыл бұрын

DLane600 Yeah that's probably why he gets no air play cause most of those stations are so preprogrammed to play soulless horseshit. They can't handle the real stuff.

@DLane600

6 жыл бұрын

Christian Walz 100 percent. He speaks about it in Nashville Sound

DAMN IVE BEEN REQUESTING THIS ONE FOREVER. YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST. What a songwriter Jason Isbell is. If We Were Vampires is another one of his greats..

Jason Isbell is one of the great songwriters of our generation. He's brilliant, poignant, witty.... I'm glad you guys appreciated the song and I loved watching your reactions. Thanks for sharing this! Two new Jason Isbell fans? :-)

One of the greatest songwriters of our generation. Truly a gift to us all.

This song helped me allot. My cousin and his wife took me in after I turned every bridge with drugs and drinking. 4 years after they took me in. she got cancer and cancer won 7 months after. I watched cancer rip a family apart. I still struggle with this and want perfect. It really breaks my heart every time I hear this song. But I'm drug free and have full custody of my daughter. Thank you Nikki Lynch and Shaun. I will love you guys more than you can ever know. I think of Nikki almost everyday and try to be the best with your daughter every time I see her. I'm glad you guys listened to this song. Please listen to his newer stuff. He makes amazing ballads. If We Were Vampires, Flagship, Speed Trap Town. Amazing song writer and guitarist.

@snoophogg1177

6 жыл бұрын

MusicaenLivo God bless you brother.

Very powerful song! Very refreshing to hear from a current country artist. That’s a flashback to the old school “Outlaw” days in the 60-70’s where those artists talked about the hardships in life. I might have to download this guys music!!

@BRO77TX

6 жыл бұрын

Guys, please play my request!! lol

@CallingDoctorUnk

6 жыл бұрын

You should definitely check out the rest of his stuff. This is about as sad as it gets, but there are also lots of good rockers and ballads, too, all with that 70's sort of shine to them.

He's my favorite songwriter ever. All of his music invokes such incredible emotion and thought!

Jason Isbell is a fabulous songwriter. I had to take this song off the album for a while - because it makes me cry for days.

When music makes you feel something... that's true, authentic artistry...

I’m a 38-year-old hardscrabble masculine white southern male. 10 years Army, cavalry scout in Rusafa during the surge. There’s one song I can’t sing along to without my voice eventually cracking. That song is called Elephant. I first found you guys when you covered 46 and 2 by Tool. I’ve been a hardcore Tool fan for more than two decades, and it hurts to admit it, but it took my basic ass 20 times of hearing that song before I understood it at the level you guys picked it up on the fly. Since then, you’ve run down a list of my favorite songs, expertly digesting each as you took it in its own terms. Lateralus. Rooster. Living the Dream. Tennessee Whiskey. Elephant. Metallica and Coheed and Pantera. The reason Lateralus is my favorite song ever is because it talks about reaching out for the random. My tagline on my Twitter is “Spiral out. Keep going.” There is nothing material I love more than music. I have it playing at every moment of every day, and have for almost 40 years. You guys are at the place where my love of music intersects with my love of seeking new experiences and perspectives and understanding and knowledge. I stick it out with you through videos of music that you politely seem uncomfortable with, and I wonder how the fuck people can listen to, because I know you’re going to sit in the pocket and experience it honestly. I might not see the value in a song, but I don’t know everything or get everything, and the important thing is to be willing to listen. I don’t know how much you get told this, but you mean a lot of it to a lot of us. I love your shit. Keep rocking the motherfuck on. Oh, and if you ever get the chance, cover a Shawn James song. I know he’s not mainstream, probably nobody else is going to tell you his name, but if you get a wild hair up your ass, do that shit. Flow, Pendulum Swing or Through the Valley. Unbelievable voice, unbelievable talent.

@anoldmannameddave7455

6 жыл бұрын

Jeremy Hurtt my Son, Jackson, was a 19D. 👍

@michaelvondrake7489

6 жыл бұрын

19K... Thank you for joining us in service.

This song absolutely tears me up every time and so I couldnt wait to see how you guys reacted when you see the Elephant. Thanks guys...great review

1st time I've ever subscribed to anyone. Jason Isbell is top 3 favorite writers of all time and I'm glad you guys dug the song. You guys are informative and fun to watch!

@walmartden6602

2 жыл бұрын

Who is your other favorites

@PolarHighRoller

2 жыл бұрын

@@walmartden6602 sadly Isbell is out for me. I just can't get into his last couple of projects. This track and album are phenomenal though. Check out John Mooreland if you haven't had the pleasure of that yet. Dude is unreal talented in song writing.

@walmartden6602

2 жыл бұрын

@@PolarHighRoller in the throes is actually one of my favorite albums of all time I love gospel blacklist your spell 3: 59 am so many great songs if you have not yet check out American aquariums burn flicker die album produced by isbell it has a lot of great songs

A lot of Isbells songs get to the heart, If We Were Vampires, Cover Me Up, Goddamn Lonely Love, Decoration Day. His songs always seem to paint a vivid picture. I mean lines like 'Girl leave your boots by the bed, we aint leaving this room til someone needs medical help or the Magnolias bloom' that just draw a picture and set the mood.

Jason Isbell's 'Speed Trap Town' is another one of his songs that hits hard. It's about realizing that it's time to move on when 'there's no one left to ask if I'm alright.' (Father's death)

The song touched home so harshly and so gently, it became very personal. If you've ever experienced such things, it's one of those songs you feel you could have written yourself. After 25 years with a wonderful wife, the same elephant moved into our home. You can't just leave it behind, it follows everywhere you go. It rides with you in the car. Long after she had passed, the elephant remained. I'm not entirely certain when it went away and it still comes back to visit. Bittersweet.

My oldest brother Doug passed of cancer this last February. He fought it like hell for over a year, and through it all, his was strong for all those around him. But, like the lyrics of the song say “He knew he was dying alone”. And I did too. My other brother was listening to this song and shared it with me when we left the hospital one day. This song will always have a special place in my many memories of this journey called life. It humbled my ass for sure. I think it got you guys as well. Get the stuff done on your bucket list guys... Because one day you’re going to be trying to avoid that damn elephant in the room. We all will.

As someone who almost lost their daughter to cancer, this song bought me to tears. This song perfectly describes a father trying to be strong for his daughter, knowing there was a good chance she might die. Thanks guys, got me crying at work and shit. Lol. Great job as always. Also- Mudvayne- Not Falling.

@clintonwatkins3718

Жыл бұрын

when my son was 3 he was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. Trying to act normal for him while simultaneously planning his funeral and dealing with chemo, surgery, and radiation was hard. Through the grace of God and great doctors he is still with us today and we pray " the elephant" never comes back. Sorry for your loss brother.

Really cool how you guys attentively listened to a song in a genre that probably isn’t your first and foremost. Going to have to check out more of your channel.

Man so many great Isbell songs.... so so many. Cover Me Up, Travelin Alone, 24 Frames, Flying Over Water, Relatively Easy, Last of My Kind, TVA...

Jason Isbell sure knows how to paint a picture with his lyrics...folk's like him seem to be more and more of a rarity now

Never heard of this guy before, actually I haven’t heard of pretty much every country song you guys have been reacting to haha but I think this guy has the perfect balance between blues/Country. I’m going to check out more of his music. Thanks!!

50 year old rocker here. Never paid country much attention. But you guys have made me realize that some of it's actually pretty damn good. Carry on freeing minds my friends

Even that very first line - "Andy, you're better than your past" - says SO much. She's dying, but she's trying to let her friend know that he has to think better of himself, forgive himself and expect better for himself in the future. It's such a kind, meaningful, selfless gesture. I don't think any of that is by accident. I just think Isbell is one of the best songwriters alive right now.

@aronroberts

4 жыл бұрын

This is a great interpretation of that line, EdD5. Hadn't previously thought of it in that way.

I am so glad you guys review country! This is one of my favorite songs of all time, and I love how thoughtfully you actually consider SONGWRITING. So few do that!

its so honest and pure, music truly is the greatest conveyor of human emotion (in my opinion). listening to this song i couldn't help but think of the loved one's who are gone and even the one's who are still here but lost. thank you for this, an absolutely beautiful song which allows us to feel something real and remember where we are, amazing! peace, love and joy to you all!! xxx

@LostInVegas

6 жыл бұрын

Well said!

Awesome video. Thanks for taking the time to do the review. Its a great song and he's a great artist.

Jason Isbell is one hell of a singer/songwriter - he is the real deal. I was so excited to hear your opinion.

Jason is a 4 time Grammy winner & has many more great songs. You guys should check out "If We Were Vampires" too.

@deadpocketss

6 жыл бұрын

Oh god, that song. Yes

Jason Isbell was the lead singer from the Drive-By Truckers. He is awesome. So I am going to recommend that you guys review my favorite song from them. Drive-By Truckers - Goddamn Lonely Love

@jasmaxi1

6 жыл бұрын

Special K He shared vox with Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley in the Truckers, another great band. Agreed, Isbell is a rare talent.

@remileclair

6 жыл бұрын

2nd any DBT song! My vote is for The Righteous Path, or What It Means. Or The Living Bubba!!

@bornagainpagan2353

6 жыл бұрын

DBT is killer. I think their three best albums were the ones with Isbell. They had three guys who write great songs, three guitars, and a dynamite rhythm section. They also had a common vision. It's good stuff.

@wsd469

6 жыл бұрын

Bornagain Pagan and pizza deliverance and gangstabilly. Patterson is prolific.

@bornagainpagan2353

6 жыл бұрын

and cooley really blossomed as a songwriter

Isbell's writing is AMAZING. Found you because of my love for him. Great reactions guys. Love it.

This is really becoming one of my favorite channels. I love how you both give each song your whole attention. As a songwriter - this is the perfect situation. Thank you both. I love what you do. The amount of respect you give music is so unusual these days. So good. Thank you.

WoW....Great song..never heard of this artist. I Luv Lost in Vegas for exposing us/me to different artist and different styles of music. Great people in this community. Different strokes but One Love❤

@aaronfowler8339

6 жыл бұрын

Jason Isbell is a fantastic song writer. All of his songs tell a story and there's very few that don't hit you in the feels.

@jasongallman2032

6 жыл бұрын

He and his wife are awesome. If you like this go listen to "live oak".....wow.

@jasongallman2032

6 жыл бұрын

\m/ MARI \m/ Also give John Moreland a listen. Very good stuff.

@treadtyred9742

6 жыл бұрын

\m/ MARI \m/ Heard Live Oak and was hooked. I want to list all my favourites but just go find them it's better that way.

@anoldmannameddave7455

6 жыл бұрын

\m/ MARI \m/ try Songs That She Sang In The Shower,, Cigarettes And Wine,, Cover Me Up just for a start.😊

Southeastern is a masterpiece.

@justzanin

6 жыл бұрын

Derrick Rowe 💯%

@keithlacey8101

6 жыл бұрын

Yes it is...my fave album of the last decade..

During a time when marketing has taken over the music industry, this KZread channel is fantastic for helping people discover new artists. It's a shame that the majority of people out there don't have any idea that Jason Isbell exists and have no idea what they are missing. It's such a treat being able to sit alone in your car and listen to his albums front to back. It's a very emotional experience.

Finally broke down and subscribed. I just love your breakdowns, your both highly intelligent, and always catch things in songs that go over my head. Thanks Guys. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Never heard this ever! Dude on a local sports radio station loves him and I’ve never given him a chance! What a great song and review

Yes!! You did Elephant!!!!

So glad you did this song! I'm a huge Isbell fan. Saw him live last month in Durham, and I swear seeing him live is like a religious experience. He's one of the best song writers of our time. Absolutely captivating.

I was just searching for new Isbell videos when I found this. You guys are great!!! I"m a huge fan of Jason's and watching you move through this with your emotions and love of great music was a great way to start the day. You have a fan in me!!

In Color- Jamey Johnson. Just like that guy suggested. It's my favorite song of all time. You guys will love it

The craziest part is that almost every song on the whole album is this good.

You guys are fucking legends, so cool to give this song a chance. One of the most gut wrenching, but beautifully written, songs I've ever heard.

You gents just stumbled upon one of the greatest song writers of our time. What an amazing song. Really entertaining watch you guys go on the journey to discover what the songs about.

Great to hear Jason get some play been a big fan of his for years when he was with the Drive by truckers should check them out and I recommend the album the southern rock opera to anyone who wants to hear some more of him

@TTTac

6 жыл бұрын

Decoration day for me

@off-kiltervapors4634

6 жыл бұрын

Panties In Your Purse.

@wsd469

6 жыл бұрын

Jason wasn't on southern rock opera. He didn't start with the truckers until decoration day. He was still a writer at FAME Studios when southern rock opera was released and not in the band yet.

@KevCuy

6 жыл бұрын

W Sd I did not know that thank you but I still Recommend that album and now I learned more about them Again thanks for the correction it was never my intent to mislead

@wsd469

6 жыл бұрын

Ah man, you're all good! Didn't want to come off like a know-it-all. Hard to get inflection on a message board lol. Patterson, Cooley and Isbell are the holy Trinity!

Wow I am floored that you picked one of my suggestions! Great reaction I was waiting for you both to get deeper into the song where the story starts to come together. I don't have a chance to watch every video but I love what you're doing guys keep up the good work! Dive deeper into Jason Isbell if you get a chance, probably the best song writer out there in this genre. Southeastern is a 10/10 album!

I have the pleasure of seeing Isbell in in concert here in SA TX in May.. Looking forward to it even more now!

Guy Jason Isbells new Album is amazing. He Won a Grammy and got inducted to the Country Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. My mom is getting her Cancer surgery tomorrow. This song Hits hard first time i heard it! Bad ass live too. Saw him in Dallas @ The BOMB FACTORY

Y'all hit me with this one.. I just left the Hospital where my mom is. She had a lemon sized Tumor removed in November but they found more today... thank you for this Jamey Johnson High Cost of Living Explains me

@Cobruh116

6 жыл бұрын

praying for your mom!

@lovewinslovewins796

6 жыл бұрын

user 116 thank you very much

@Bloodfire936

6 жыл бұрын

Sending prayers

@darealist5412

6 жыл бұрын

Fight like a warrior, mom! Prayers your way

@torijohnson6792

6 жыл бұрын

Craig Morgan “this ain’t nothing”

One of Isbell's best. Incredible.

2:29 is when George realised something was off in the song

@BGDTX

4 жыл бұрын

You can watch his face melt.

My favourite song from an underrated artist. Very glad to see you guys talking about this. Keep it up!

You guys should check out Live Oak by Jason Isbell as well, one of the best story tellers out there!

@justzanin

6 жыл бұрын

Dylan Dickenson hell yeah I think he’s the best song writer out there right now.

@dylandickenson3004

6 жыл бұрын

justzanin Yeah in country anyways, I’m more into Metal and heavier music in general but I appreciate quality music of any genre.

@phillyphan11266

6 жыл бұрын

Live Oak is one of my favorite Jason Isbell songs. I love the way he can tell a story through his songs. Not many others like him.

@keithlacey8101

6 жыл бұрын

One of his many masterpieces...guy is a lyrical genius...and one of the best guitar players you will ever see..mteuly world class.

@marinusprimus7785

6 жыл бұрын

"Yvette" makes me emotional every time. I also like his work with the Drive-By-Truckers, especially "Goddamn Lonely Love" and "Decoration Day."

Every time I watch you guy's I'm just floored... (in a good way haha!). I never thought I would be this drawn to a reactions/review channel but I absolutely love you two! While you guys discover amazing new artists and music a lot of us discover and learn with you. My playlist is all over the place since I stumbled on your channel a while back. Thank you for what you all do. Also... I wouldn't be a true Free Thinker if I didn't throw in a shameless request. Maybe third times the charm! Parkway Drive - Dedicated. You guys won't be disapointed!

@LostInVegas

6 жыл бұрын

We appreciate that Ryan! Great name by the way sir! lol

I got a chance to speak with Jason after a concert in 2014, and I asked him if he knew the person in the song. He told me that the song was a composite of a few peoples' stories and he mixed them up a bit to protect identities. Great song; touches you every time I hear it.

Jason Isbell is widely regarded as the best songwriter of this generation. I'm glad you guys could recognise the genius in his lyrics. He's considered more in the "Americana" genre than country, but has some great country songs. Far, far better than any of the crap on country radio these days. 4 Grammys with almost no radio play. The guy is a poet.

I'm so glad y'all finally did Jason Isbell! He's an incredibly poetic songwriter another really good one from him is Cumberland Gap. Or any of Myles Kennedy's (lead singer of Alter Bridge) solo stuff he's finally releasing!

Yes! One of my faves!

It's a brilliant piece of writing. The way it tricks you into thinking it's about one thing but then completely surprises you with the reveal.

Jason Isbell is a great teller of stories and, in my opinion, is the songwriter of his generation.

Very deep story and writing in this one really didn't expect it to catch the feels man. Really well done performance from Jason Isbell he really captured the essence of the story he telling and not only that but did he do the main instruments as well because I know Country singers tend to be proficient at more than one instrument Im assuming but correct me if I'm wrong. Also it really got me to take a step back and take a better look at my surroundings. Well done from Jason and I enjoyed yall reaction on this Country record Lost In Vegas.

@CallingDoctorUnk

6 жыл бұрын

Hey man, Jason sings and plays lead guitar, but his full band the 400 Unit is backing him here. I hope I understood the question, and I hope that helps!

Great choice guys. knowing the song, it was awesome to know the big reveal coming after the pause in that first verse, that had you thinking it was headed in a completely different direction. Love you guys

Very thoughtful remarks. These guys have real insight. Jason Isbell is the greatest writer in music right now.

from a huge Isbell fan this was really cool to watch. Thanks glad i found your channel

As a country fan I'm surprised I haven't heard of this artist. Thanks for introducing me to him! I would love for you guys to do Chris LeDoux- This Cowboys Hat

@dannyberry8725

6 жыл бұрын

You haven't heard of him because he doesn't play bro country and a lot of his stuff really isn't country. He is an Americana artist and was the grammy for best Americana album for both of his last 2 albums.

@jameshare5342

6 жыл бұрын

Da Realist the fact that you mentioned Chris LeDoux is why you haven’t heard of him lol. Great song, but country has moved in a different direction from back in he days of the greats like LeDoux.

@darealist5412

6 жыл бұрын

James Hare I guess so lol

@darealist5412

6 жыл бұрын

Danny Berry bro country?

@deanmass

6 жыл бұрын

Da Realist Dude. Dig in. Isbell is the King right now. Also, a friend was LeDoux’s guitar player. Tragic story :(

Isbell is the Bob Dylan of our generation.

@tomtccarpentermusic1

6 жыл бұрын

Jason Isbell is great. Check out James McMurtry next for songwriting (Hurricane Party, Ruby and Carlos, Choctaw Bingo would be good starts).

@michaelbolen2118

6 жыл бұрын

But way better singing voice, and plays some nice guitar. Like Dylan, love Isbell.

@TheWaffleThief

6 жыл бұрын

That's more Ryan Adams' territory, he's put out a ton of material. Easily more than Isbell.

@Wezuhley

6 жыл бұрын

I feel like Ryan Adams doesn't use irony in the way that Dylan and Isbell do. Sincere, self-aware... Southeastern is full of that sad tongue-in-cheek: Songs She Sings in the Shower, Stockholm, Super 8. But Dylan is peerless in this generation. From political anthems to absurdist musings to scattered dreams and infectious rock... I think that Isbell is the best of the current generation but it's just unfair to compare anyone to the greatest songwriter of all time. PS: If you like Dylan, check out Harry Nilsson!

This is one of the few songs that will put a lump in my throat... Every time... Even listening to this "review". I only just stumbled upon the video, and I was just waiting for the reaction when you realized what he "elephant" was. Well done.

He’s one of the best songwriters out there today. Loved watching along with you to you discover what the song was about.

Not usually my cup of tea, but good voice and heartfelt

Great reaction! That song definitely hit very very close to home for me. For you next Country song, I would recommend one of the following: Jamey Johnson - In Color Jamey Johnson - Hight Cost of Living

Finally Jason Isbell! One of this generation's best storytellers.

I really don't follow reaction youtubers or anything most of the time, but yall are actually adding intelligent insight in your videos, yall got me.

Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson, and now Jason Isbell you guys are going to get spoiled listening to these amazing artists none of their “contemporaries” come close to the talent of these gentlemen. Isbell and Sturgill get virtually no love from Country radio bc they sing about some pretty taboo subjects for country...Or should I say for what passes for country these days. Y’all should check out Sturgill Simpson - turtles all the way down and Jason Isbell - cover me up.

@dio52

6 жыл бұрын

Radio just sucks man, whether it's pop, rock, country or hiphop. I can't remember the last thing I heard on the radio that I really enjoyed. Damn near everything I really love from the past 15 or so years I got through word of mouth recommendations.

@stevenjones2570

6 жыл бұрын

dio52 agreed but country is unique in that Nashville (music row, Dixie mafia etc) can and will blacklist artists that don’t conform to what they want and what they want are spins on the radio. Luckily I live in Texas and there are stations that only play Texas country (red dirt) like Aaron Watson Cody Jinks Cody Johnson etc. Texas country is a hell of a lot better than the crap coming out of Nashville.

@captainnegativity9269

6 жыл бұрын

"One of the reasons country radio sucks these days is they're afraid to play songs about killing people." -Steve Earle, playing with the Del McCroury Band on Austin City Limits back in the late nineties. I would add that there are MANY more reasons to hate modern country radio. Real SHIT for life.

@tzeavet9972

6 жыл бұрын

Top 3 fave country singers

@stevenjones2570

6 жыл бұрын

TZeavet Mine too,I got to see all 3 play three years at Williie’s 4th of July picnic in Austin right before they started getting big. It was an amazing show

No other genre of music can pull that song off. Appreciate what you have while you have it..... real talk.

@khellendross3573

6 жыл бұрын

every genre can, you just have to know where to look to find it.

So glad to see Isbell on this channel. Haven't seen your reaction yet, but this man is one of America's greatest songwriters, now or ever. I believe I once requested a reaction to his song White Mans World. He was once part of Drive By Truckers, these boys are rockers and they truly get it. Good humans. Isbell is a true story teller and poet, and as good as it gets at it. I saw him in January and before his set started I couldn't help but notice a heavier middle aged woman with crutches on her arms, alone and struggling to drag herself to her seat, which was in the front row of the balcony, imagine that struggle. He sang this tune and when I glanced over at her...she was in church, eyes closed, belting along with every word, and I immediately realized how important to her that night, artist and song was. I could feel it. It was beautiful. He was singing it for her and you couldn't tell her otherwise. This man has a real gift.

@aaronmclarnan5734

6 жыл бұрын

Rundown of the artist for anyone interested.. Https://kzread.info/dash/bejne/g6WV1a2CpaiZqZs.html

@aaronmclarnan5734

6 жыл бұрын

PLEASE do a reaction to White Mans World. If We Were Vampires would be an enjoyable reaction too. Dress Blues will break your heart too. It takes a special type of artist to deliver a heartbreak and leave you wanting more. He isn't all heartbreak though, dude can rock your socks right off. Easily the best guitarist and lyricist in all of country music for my money, personally..I'm talking shredding. Try to remember to visit his friends in his former band Drive-by Truckers too, What It Means is a powerful song with a heavy message. Ok, I'll shut up now, just thrilled to see him on this channel.

One of the greatest songwriters of our time. God Bless Jason Isbell.

Jason Isbell - Cover Me Up or Traveling Alone