Hey! Thanks for covering our track on your channel, I was directed to this via Twitter. You nailed it with the title. During the writing of this track, and particularly the composition of the sound design at the start, our bass player Nathan was plagued with a dripping sound outside his window that was keeping him up at night. He took the inspiration from that with the repeated snare sound. The title was almost a bit of a silly inside joke but I found it incredibly funny that you likened it to water torture because in part, thats kind of what was happening here. Anyway, just wanted to share a little story. Cheers!

@MrGmonkeywillruleyou

Жыл бұрын

Cool man lol

@JaySay

Жыл бұрын

That's an awesome story! The rhythms work really well with the rest of the track, I love it. I feel a little bad about not hearing anything from you guys beforehand! Great work on this song.

@chymchymx2351

Жыл бұрын

@@JaySay This whole album is phenomenal

@matteogiberti3297

Жыл бұрын

Always loved Rolo Tomassi! Happy to see a react video! P.S. Eva is amazing... P.P.S. Little story... I discovered Rolo Tomassi when they came out because a newsagent in my hometown (a relatively small italian one) to my request, decided to import Kerrang (the magazine) and started selling it to me...

@psychoelectric

Жыл бұрын

Love it !

Rolo Tomassi are a band that should be way bigger than they are. They’ve been putting out masterpiece albums for years and people should be talking about them more. This album in particular was my absolute favourite album of 2022.

The movement from Labyrinthine to Closer to Drip is one of the boldest mid-album transitions I've ever heard and I love it

To answer your question about the vocals, Eva does all the singing and screaming and her brother is actually the keyboardist in the band who also does some backing vocals occasionally but it's all her on this track.

My dad has been a fan of Rolo Tomassi for as long as they've been around and has tried to get me into them many times over the years. this was the track that finally made it click for me Also yes, she does the harsh stuff too

I love how the repeating snare in the beginning is revealed to be a 3/2 polyrhythm once the cymbals come in.

I'm trying to figure out how the hell I've never heard of this band when this song is so awesome. I absolutely love when bands can mix clean and harsh vocals in a way that sounds natural. I've definitely got to check out their discography.

@BlueCrayon77

Жыл бұрын

You'll love their music... for me, this track isn't even a highlight (even though it's great) Listen to this beauty! kzread.info/dash/bejne/epyXqI9sp6XSddo.html

@katieyeti4420

Жыл бұрын

Never mind their discography, get out there and see them live. It's absolutely electric. Eva's performance is like watching a furious pixie casting magic over a crowd. 10/10 would recommend.

You DEFINITELY would love the three track trifecta from their previous album: "Towards Dawn," "Aftermath," and "Rituals." Listening to those three is a spiritual adventure. The first two aren't heavy, but the third escalates things a bit.

@lprmesia2

Жыл бұрын

I can't even stop there and have to roll into the next track - "The Hollow Hour" is probably my favorite song from them overall. That ending grabs me.

@SpaghettiWithMeatSauce

Жыл бұрын

@@lprmesia2 I hear that. The whole album is hard to stop listening to any time I put it on (like I did just now lol). To me though, Rituals just kind of feels like the logical conclusion of Towards Dawn and Aftermath. And then The Hollow Hour starts us down another adventure

@xJaesa

Жыл бұрын

you're both wrong, you have to listen to all 6 between Towards Dawn and Alma Mater, they all flow. It would be wrong to just cut it off before Alma Mater

@anotherstupidhipster3551

Жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more. That whole album takes me on a trip.

These guys used to play all the time at my local venue when they were super young(think the lead singer was only 14 or 15 at the time) and they were so, so loud. Happy to hear they're still going.

Love Rolo Tomassi. Eva is one of my favorite screamers and is perfect live. Thanks for this one! You should check out more of their stuff!

So glad to see you react to Rolo Tomassi! I discovered them quite lately (a year ago) but they really struck a chord with me. Another one I would recommend is A Flood of Light (it has a music video).

You should listen something from Birds in Row, maybe Water Wings, Trompe L'oeil, We vs Us or Love is Political Great band! (Still waiting your Streetlight Manifesto slow burn reaction session ;) )

@Mumumumykul

Жыл бұрын

Birds in Row rips!

@sockwithaticket

Жыл бұрын

Birds In Row are great, helping keep post-harcore alive.

this album is so damn good omg

I suggested this band some months ago and it feels good to see them here on the channel! I have seen them live and they absolutely kick ass, Eva is elegant and menacing at the same time and the whole band is very tight

I’m still here. That first part reminded me of 90s noise bands. I haven’t heard this band before. Geebz, I have to say I lol a couple times with your reaction, thanks😊

This was one of my favourite songs from 2022! Pretty sure it came out the year before, but last year was when I listened to it about a hundred times :)

Hell yeah. I recently listened to this album from front to back, the lyrics themselves are top notch and aid to the overall tone of each track seamlessly. Labrynthine was my favourite track on the album.

Yeeesssss. One one fav bands. Was fortunate enough to see them on this last US tour amazing stuff

such an underrated and emotional band

Instant sub! Rolo is my favorite band of all time, love their stuff. They retweeted your post of this video and thats how I just found you but I’m definitely here to stay, especially since you mentioned Periphery as well!

I've just put together this weekend my top albums from 2022 and among the 150+ I've heard last year, this one ended up on the 9th spot. Really well thought-out album, lots of intelligent and bold decisions, great contrast between dreamy pop vibes and filthy, dark aggressive moments.

@nobetter7747

Жыл бұрын

nailed it. wish more people gave rolo a shot. same with the band eths.

So cool to see Rolo Tomassi on your channel. I went to school with the original lineup and their music has gone under the radar for way too long. Incredible band and super duper nice people. I would love to see decompose one of their older album ending tracks highly recommend Cosmology, Illuminaire and Fantasia

Crazy! I just recently discovered this band and love them, then... Ta Da ! You are reviewing them.

yooo! cool to see this band on here. I listened to this album online and forgot about it. So i'm happy to rediscover them via your reaction.

These guys are amazing! I've been jamming there most recent album, the album that this song is from, ALOT for the past few months.

This was one of my favorite releases in recent memory. And the song is all in. This isn’t a second part to something. Love this! Keep it up!

This definitely is among their more conventional songs and they're a long way from the chaos of their early years in general at this stage of their career. If you wanted to do another reaction to them an older song that contrasts with where they're currently at would be interesting. I'd suggest Tongue In Chic or Illuminaire. Pleasant surprise to see them covered here, criminally underrated band and any additional expsure they can get is welcome.

Hell yeah, this is one of my favorite releases of last year. You’re the best, Geebz! Don’t forget to do a Coheed slow burn sometime!

Awesome review; I love this song!

Ohhh - my old guitarist was really into these guys, but I never got round to listening. I really dig the repetition element with the dissonant vibe - the relief/contrast from light to heavy - if I had money, I would part with it for this. Good stuff, right "up my street".

I am still here. Death Wish Coffee and Rolo Tomassi, what a way to start a Wednesday.

Love that you've gotten to Rolo Tomassi, they're one of my favourite bands ever, I just saw them live last year and they killed it. Your comment about the depth of their musicianship is interesting because they've really evolved a lot over the years, starting out they were a mathcore band, with way more polyrhythms and weird time signatures, getting more progressive and spacey and filling out over their career. It's a real treat to go through. You should check out one of their older tracks like "I Love Turbulence"

These guys are awesome live

Oh my goodness! So amazing you reviewed this bad ass band. Do “A Flood Of Light” next!!!

Geebz does some of the best music reactions on KZread. Been watching his videos for a while and it's so nice to see him tackle smaller, really creative bands. I proposed a long time ago Unexpect (Quantum Symphony) and Zeal & Ardor (Blood in the Rivern Devil is Fine, Götterdämmerung), which (if I am not mistaken) he has not listened to yet, and I cannot wait to see him listen to those bands.

Loved the perspective as always. It took a while for this band to "click" with me too - but once it did there was no turning back and it all felt delicious. \m/

@KeyOfGeebz

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow - thank you so much man. Really, thank you!!!

Rolo Tomassi will always be the band I discovered through my ancient greek teacher. He recommended me the band years ago because they are such a genre-bending band. And Eva is really a great vocalist who can switch easily between growling, screaming and singing.

@LouisR56

Жыл бұрын

Damn, most badass ancient greek teacher lol

One of my fav songs from one of my fav albums of 2022. Stoked to see it!

top tier band pick you have here on this one. they're so good.

Geebz, you're like the dose that kicks in for us KZread fans 😉

After this, you should DEFINITELY react to " Oathbreaker "10:56" / "Second Son of R." (Official Video) ". I would love to hear what you have to say about this track. Peace out!

No way you’re reacting to Rolo Tomassi! They’re a great band live. I think I was at their like 5th ever gig back in like 07 or so, and am seeing them next month - they’ve come a long way. Their previous album is also really worth checking out, probably their strongest. FYI - it’s Eva who does both the metal style and ‘proper’ singing

Sup Geebz, early morning for you. I'm in Oregon on vacation. Closer in timezones lol. Anyway, Patreon suggestion, Awwwright 🤙. Oh man I love these drums and bass!! Stellar! Vocals come in and turns it up to 11. 🤘🤘#stillhere

The rise from 10:51 onwards, culminating in that single china hit (i think it's a china) is amazing.

Rolo rules. One of the few bands where every album is spectacular and hardly a song in the whole discography I skip. And they are INCREDIBLE live. Not a incredible vocalist for a; "woman" in metal. She's one of the best vocalists in metal, period.

FINALLYYYYYYYYY 💖💖💖

"rolo tomassi - a flood of light" is the best!! definitely need to make a reaction to it.

Great band; not the biggest, but really creative and interesting. I love the way their sound has evolved. Cloaked; the second track from this album, is a really awesome soundscape!

This whole album is a goddamn masterpiece!

Nice choice and great album!

Found this band because of the movie L.A. Confidential and I'm forever thankful for it. Really creative band and definitely deserves more of a spotlight on them.

Tigran hamasyan - Drip Also, wretched - exodus of autonomy Please give a thumbs up so we can see some next lvl shit \m/

I'd love you to hear A Flood of Light by Rolo Tomassi, after the intense anxiety of Drip.

I always get happy seeing a new Geebz video, but there's always a slight tinge of disappointment because you have not yet discovered the Melvins. I look forward to seeing the joy they will bring you Geebz. With over 1500 songs to choose from, I will avoid the maybe 5 or so that had enough commercial success to show up repeatedly in your requests. I will go with lesser known masterpieces today...please try "National Hamster" or "Electric Flower"...The latter should be enjoyed with the music video, it's hilariously creepy/silly and inspiring. God bless ya Geebz!

I’m still here!

Great tune- the playlist is getting longer! 🤘🏼

I definitely suggest Alma Mater from their album Time Will Die and Love Will Bury It

Great reaction. Another great track that came out recently is Ne OblIviscaris, Equus. You should check it out it's epic

I'm still here! these guys sound a bit different to when I heard them several years ago

Eva does the clean and harsh vocals.

Geebz is The Man when it comes to awesome and wholesome reactions. He knows what he's looking for, and has great taste in music. Anyone don't like what he has to say? say bye bye... You like? SUBSCRIBE!!! 300K is super close and he deserves it! Just like I deserve a decomposing of a CANNIBAL CORPSE SONG >:( Geebz.......maybe Priests Of Sodom would be a great start...

When can we catch your twitch streams

Awesome to see this track here, it's one of my favorites from this album.

Cosmology next please

please " a flood of light" or "contretemps

Thanks! and look forward to some Cannibal Corpse brother!

@KeyOfGeebz

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

watch the live version, please

You should check out Hi Ren by Ren! Think you'll enjoy it!

Would be great if you went back into their earlier work which is a lot more.... err... zany! Ha

🙂

I was half expecting this to be a Shrüm cover. Shrüm is an interesting band. Instead of guitars, they use 2 Basses.

Just call me Soup cuz I'm still here like a case of syphilis, damaging your internal organs long before all the sores start alerting all your peeps as to what you really do with your spare time.

Geebz, you have to pause more.

@markfrancis4250

Жыл бұрын

No way, one needs time to sink into the music. He does it just right.

Thank God you stopped doing that annoying intro lol

I really dislike it.