I was lucky. I saw them in 1983 at the old Birmingham Odeon. Me and my mate were 14 and one of the security guards came up to us and i thought he was going to kick us out. He brought himself down to our height, realised we couldn't see very well and took us right to the front of the stage 😂😂. The Cutter, Villiers Terrace, the Back of Love, awesome songs.
Oh, boy, The Church open a big door, too! Then you gotta start talking people like Beautiful South, Waterboys, and so many others that I think of in that vein.
I rec’d that too, and reptile. A lot of 80’s gothy music is like 00’s emo on that it has a poppy sound with darker lyrics, but my fav are the songs that have that dark or haunting feel to go ith the lyrics. Also Siouxie and the banshees have some great songs. The whole genre is a personal fav.
I love this song. Also love that when you first started reacting to music you would say in almost every video how you had never listened to any music like that before, and now you're dropping the name of the vocalist from Talk Talk like it's the most obvious comparison in the world. I don't mean this to sound patronising but I think you started all this to discover new/old music and broaden your horizons, and you've definitely come a long way since then!
Hah, yeah, I picked up on that too. I'm like, "I wouldn't have made that comparison, that's great!" Yeah, I like that you, Jay, seem to have a really good head for remembering a lot of specifics of what you're listening to -- it's not a schtick, and it shows.
Not patronizing at all. You're pointing out something I've been saying for months now. That JV just seems to have a head for music, and something like the musical equivalent to a photographic memory. That he can draw all these "obvious" comparisons between bands and songs. He's really turning into a musical expert, and fast. It's definitely fun to watch.
Great comment, and I agree 100%. Ever since JV started exploring songs outside his comfort zone, he's picked up on a lot. He's gaining a real appreciation for many different genres of music and it's fantastic to see.
I know its not FROM this band, but a band called The Psychedelic Furs....Heaven...Love My Way...The Ghost In You...and Heartbreak Beat...And glad you did this one. Hanvt heard it in awhile. Thnx man
Jay you're my fav reactionist. Some others don't react or get the songs you have an appreciation of all genres and are open to them. That's a great thing
Echo & The Bunnymen are one of my favorite 80's New Wave bands and they are a Rabbit hole! They have so many great songs like "The Cutter", "Lips Like Sugar", "Bring on the Dancing Horses" and "Never Stop". So glad you finally Reacted to them !...More ECHO please!
I am in awe not only that you reviewed this song, but that you referenced Mark Hollis!!! You are exposing yourself to such a diverse, incredible collection of music. I love that you described wanting to just escape and listen to this song. Absolutely what we used to do. Thank you for all you do! Xo
I love your reaction to the Killing Moon, you put a huge smile on my face. Thank you my good man! As you can imagine they are my favourite band and from my very own city. Love and peace to you mate.
I can't believe it. I've been on an EATB nostalgia trip for the last few days. Listening to the full albums "Crocodiles" and "Heaven Up Here" then got this recommended to me. Perfect timing! 😃👍
Heaven Up Here has one of the strongest album openings ever - Show of Strength, With a Hip and then Over the Wall. I bought it on vinyl back in the early 00's when it was like £3 to buy an old LP. I still dip back in some twenty years later.
I loved seeing this reaction. It's taken me on my own nostalgia trip. I miss post-punk and frankly rock of any kind. I miss real emotion in music. When you had no idea what the song was really about but it didn't matter because the lyrics were genius and the emotions were unmistakable.
Ahhh you found the 80s alternative music. ❤️❤️❤️ Best genre ever. I saw them live and they were awesome. If you ever get a chance to see them, you should go. You will not be disappointed.
I love those haunting 80s voices too! I feel so emotionally invested when They sing with that deep soul. 80s goth was my favorite style all through college. If you want more but with a female voice try the band Souxie and the Banshees.
A couple of bands that are also is this genre you might like are The Psychedelic Furs “Love My Way” and “The Ghost in You” and Love and Rockets “So Alive.”
Oh,I've been following your channel for quite some time,like,every now and then.But every time I get the chance to see your reactions,you make my day man! And with this one!!! Oooh,did you make my day!!! Thank you for doing what you do and sharing your amazing vibes!!👏👏👏
I met them in the mid 90’s at a record store, and they played that song with just the two of them on guitars. Will was hilarious and out going, and Ian was more shy. They later used it for when they got back together, but originally it was writer for their side project Electrafixion.
We were blessed in the 80s with these indie guitar bands.. the smiths, the cure, echo and the bunnymen. Great lyricists with descriptive lyrics. Try a bit of Lloyd Cole and the Commotions. Or The Waterboys
I remember buying this in 1983, I think( I feel so old). It's a song that goes under the radar when people talk about great songs from the 80's. A very underrated song and so pleased you loved it.
Cool, quirky soundscape with guitars, then the drums kick in!! Then that haunting timbre or tonality, the plaintive quality of his voice and singing...great performance, cool song.
You'd never expect that voice coming from him, either. He looks like a kid in this video, so young, and then that voice comes out and something isn't adding up.
I know you might not see this, but I had to just say, I was fascinated by your reaction to this song. The way you said his voice was haunting. And how you could get lost in this song. I think that's the reason I keep watching your channel. You're great.
One of my favorite songs. Good to see the younger generation appreciate the decades before their own (music-wise at least). I think J is genuine and for that you deserve my sub.
Love how genuine your love of music is. Makes me remember what I loved about these songs too. Also - I have to say I appreciate your thumbnails and the fact that you don’t have ridiculous over exaggerated expressions to promote your videos.
aww my teen years. echo and the bunny men, the cure, sisters of mercy, damned, depech mode, and souxie and the bansees. tis makes me happy. oh and the smiths how soon is now maybe try that one
I still have the mix tape my brother made me. He worked at record bar in the 80s and really had a lot of music knowledge. It was a tape of Echo and the Bunnymen and The Cure. I had no idea what I was listening to and now I’m so grateful. He also gave me a cut out of Mr. Roboto from Styx. It scared the hell out of me. (And yet I still kept it in my room).
On of the top 3 songs of this era and time; the other 2 are "How soon is now" by the Smiths and "Love will tear us apart" by Joy Division. My favorite Echo song is "My Kingdom". This is a GREAT BAND!
I love you reaction and I so glad you are finally listening to the Bunnymen ! They were the first band I saw live back in the mid 80's and they are still amazing ! Thank you to listen to a lot more of them, you won't be disappointed by this Liverpool band.
E & TB don't play around. Their lead is an Uber intellectual and teeters on the prophetic. Fate.... up against your Will. Through the thick and thin until you give yourself to him. Guard your soul always.
The Killing Moon is a timeless classic. Beautiful and haunting. 80's New Wave is 🔥💪 I would like to recommend another 80's gem - "Lie To Me" by Depeche Mode and also "Ceremony" by New Order. I absolutely 💖 those songs and could listen to them all day long. I loved your reaction to this masterpiece👍
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Oh hell yeah! Lips like Sugar, Bring on the dancing horses, The Cutter.
Yessssssss. Pretty in Pink!!
@@pattricklewis Psychedelic Furs are a swanky choice too!
Yes and more yes!!
Yes Lips Like Sugar great tune!
Yes! Seven Seas, too!
Criminally underrated group. Was lucky enough to have caught them live a couple times in the 80's.
Me too.
I was lucky. I saw them in 1983 at the old Birmingham Odeon. Me and my mate were 14 and one of the security guards came up to us and i thought he was going to kick us out. He brought himself down to our height, realised we couldn't see very well and took us right to the front of the stage 😂😂. The Cutter, Villiers Terrace, the Back of Love, awesome songs.
I never got to see them in their heyday, but i have seen them twice since 2010. Amazing!
I saw them at the Mayfair in Newcastle in the late 80s which.is.no more now xx
They still tour and still sound great!
80s. Echo... The The, Talk Talk, XTC, The Smiths, New Order... many 80s band in the alternative genre
XTC too
80s alternative was the best. Don’t forget Cocteau Twins and Dead Can Dance
@@elegantirony78 XTC was so underrated in the US!
Might as well check out Joy Division whilst he's at it.
Ha just checked he's already listened to Love Will Tear Us Apart.
Saw them live in 1981 at a small club in Toronto.
"Under The Milky Way" - The Church is another similar song, and featured in the same movie, worth reacting to.
Oh, boy, The Church open a big door, too! Then you gotta start talking people like Beautiful South, Waterboys, and so many others that I think of in that vein.
I rec’d that too, and reptile. A lot of 80’s gothy music is like 00’s emo on that it has a poppy sound with darker lyrics, but my fav are the songs that have that dark or haunting feel to go ith the lyrics. Also Siouxie and the banshees have some great songs. The whole genre is a personal fav.
The Church, Metropolis, is one of my favorites
@@Comrade_mommy the church were more retro psychedelic ..not goth at all....
Starfish is a great album
You are a lucky person to just be discovering the Bunnymen. May you enjoy many more.
Great band. My favorite song by them is "Bring On The Dancing Horses".
Yes, my favorite by them as well.
Mine too
YES.. but NOT the official video. One of the BEST songs with the worst videos.
@@juliefox1743 I agree. Also there's a
longer version of the song that's
even better than the radio edit one
they use for the video.
@@josephsmall4270 indeed
Most underrated bands along with XTC in music history
I like them, but MUSIC HISTORY? No, man.
I appreciate the sentiment but XTC unfortunately has to take first prize.
Beautiful song!! So great to see you immersed in it!!!! Oh, Sugar Lips!! That's a wonderful one, too!!!!
I love this song. Also love that when you first started reacting to music you would say in almost every video how you had never listened to any music like that before, and now you're dropping the name of the vocalist from Talk Talk like it's the most obvious comparison in the world. I don't mean this to sound patronising but I think you started all this to discover new/old music and broaden your horizons, and you've definitely come a long way since then!
Hah, yeah, I picked up on that too. I'm like, "I wouldn't have made that comparison, that's great!" Yeah, I like that you, Jay, seem to have a really good head for remembering a lot of specifics of what you're listening to -- it's not a schtick, and it shows.
Absolutely agree! Mentioning Mark Hollis and Morrissey caused me to pause!
Not patronizing at all. You're pointing out something I've been saying for months now. That JV just seems to have a head for music, and something like the musical equivalent to a photographic memory. That he can draw all these "obvious" comparisons between bands and songs. He's really turning into a musical expert, and fast. It's definitely fun to watch.
I would have mentioned The Cure and New Order - I find this song very reminiscent of both bands.
Great comment, and I agree 100%. Ever since JV started exploring songs outside his comfort zone, he's picked up on a lot. He's gaining a real appreciation for many different genres of music and it's fantastic to see.
"Lips Like Sugar" is a great song by this band.
I made it my best friend's ringtone for 15 years, lol!!
and Crystal days!!
I know its not FROM this band, but a band called The Psychedelic Furs....Heaven...Love My Way...The Ghost In You...and Heartbreak Beat...And glad you did this one. Hanvt heard it in awhile. Thnx man
The Psychedelic First were epic. I just to follow them all over the Midwest. Good times...
I am 48 and this is one of my favorite songs from my little junior high school heart beginnings into alternate music forays.
Check out their version of People are Strange from The Lost Boys soundtrack, excellent soundtrack BTW!
They also do a good cover of the Stones' "Paint It Black"
I'm 61..forgot this song but it lilted back into my mind. Very nice review :)
"Bring on the Dancing Horses ". That voice. I know. That voice!!
Hauntingly yet very calming song.
Oh wow, I was so shocked by how much you loved this. One of my favourite bands and so underappreciated.
Now try “The Cutter”, “Never Stop” and “Do It Clean”
Jay you're my fav reactionist. Some others don't react or get the songs you have an appreciation of all genres and are open to them. That's a great thing
I noticed one was mouthing to the words subconsciously, so had obviously pre-watched the videos. I unsubbed and now only sub to JV.
Echo & The Bunnymen are one of my favorite 80's New Wave bands and they are a Rabbit hole! They have so many great songs like "The Cutter", "Lips Like Sugar", "Bring on the Dancing Horses" and "Never Stop". So glad you finally Reacted to them !...More ECHO please!
I am in awe not only that you reviewed this song, but that you referenced Mark Hollis!!! You are exposing yourself to such a diverse, incredible collection of music. I love that you described wanting to just escape and listen to this song. Absolutely what we used to do. Thank you for all you do! Xo
I love what you are doing, young man. I'd have taken you out with me to see all these great bands at their zenith, if I could turn back the clock.
One of my favourite bands growing up in the 80s.
Saw the Bunnymen live in 1984. What a great band. "The Killing Moon" still remains a stone-cold classic 37 years after its' original release.
One of the best songs ever written
I love your reaction to the Killing Moon, you put a huge smile on my face. Thank you my good man! As you can imagine they are my favourite band and from my very own city. Love and peace to you mate.
ECHO are so great! been waiting for someone to react to them.
Have you done Sisters of Mercy - "This Corrosion". You'll love that one too.
Love that song
J, you have to react to Sisters! Legendary band
He should try Marian, or Walk Away, or Emma instead. Better more powerful songs imo.
Or Bauhaus, or Nick Cave.
Good call
I can't believe it. I've been on an EATB nostalgia trip for the last few days. Listening to the full albums "Crocodiles" and "Heaven Up Here" then got this recommended to me. Perfect timing! 😃👍
Heaven Up Here has one of the strongest album openings ever - Show of Strength, With a Hip and then Over the Wall. I bought it on vinyl back in the early 00's when it was like £3 to buy an old LP. I still dip back in some twenty years later.
I loved seeing this reaction. It's taken me on my own nostalgia trip. I miss post-punk and frankly rock of any kind. I miss real emotion in music. When you had no idea what the song was really about but it didn't matter because the lyrics were genius and the emotions were unmistakable.
This song is soo tight!!oh my I'm in love!!that voice:)))
Ahhh you found the 80s alternative music. ❤️❤️❤️ Best genre ever. I saw them live and they were awesome. If you ever get a chance to see them, you should go. You will not be disappointed.
thank you, Echo and the Bunnymen are so underrated
I love those haunting 80s voices too! I feel so emotionally invested when They sing with that deep soul. 80s goth was my favorite style all through college. If you want more but with a female voice try the band Souxie and the Banshees.
Check out some Siouxsie and the Banshees. Cities in Dust is a great song.
Yes I love siouxie. Peek a boo is my fav.
Kiss them for me ,! …..love a bit of Siouxsie !
Yes
And "Christine"...
Spellbound!
If you love this check out The Waterboys.
The Waterboys Hole in the Moon
Whole of the Moon
This is the sea is my favorite 💙
A couple of bands that are also is this genre you might like are The Psychedelic Furs “Love My Way” and “The Ghost in You” and Love and Rockets “So Alive.”
I was going to suggest both of those bands. 👍
Yay! Next you HAVE to listen to "lips like sugar" by this band
definetly a must !!!!
A great song but sort of their pop phase...so many better earlier songs like "Never Stop" "The Cutter" "Do it Clean" "Rescue"...all hits!
@@Stevethesearcher yess that's a great song too!! He can react to any Echo and the bunnymen song and i think he will love all of them!
@@saintsataniko2116 Seven Seas is a personal favourite of mine..
@@slimboy00000 I can't think of a bad song by them !
'Bring on the Dancing Horses' is another beautiful song by them.
Ocean Rain is a great album and the title track is one of my favorites by them. Seven Seas was another hit from this album.
One of my favourites from my youth. Ahh those Goth years! lol
Mate - I have to say - you play a great mix of tunes. Love your channel.
REAL LIFE "SEND ME AN ANGEL"
Big Country “In A Big Country”
Oh,I've been following your channel for quite some time,like,every now and then.But every time I get the chance to see your reactions,you make my day man! And with this one!!! Oooh,did you make my day!!! Thank you for doing what you do and sharing your amazing vibes!!👏👏👏
Definitely one of the best tracks from the '80's.
Bunnymen are THE band, anything from them is class
Echo and the bunnymen - nothing lasts forever is probably my favourite song of theirs
Same! Such a good song.
I met them in the mid 90’s at a record store, and they played that song with just the two of them on guitars. Will was hilarious and out going, and Ian was more shy. They later used it for when they got back together, but originally it was writer for their side project Electrafixion.
Excellent! I played this constandtly when I was 13¬
Under The Milky Way Tonight by the Church & Uncertain Smile by The The are similar songs & voices.
I'd absolutely second those.
The The in particular.
Finally, great choice. One of the best singers of his generation and never got their due.
You've discovered the greatest UK post-punk band. Their other top songs: Bring on the Dancing Horses, Seven Seas, and The Cutter😎
We were blessed in the 80s with these indie guitar bands.. the smiths, the cure, echo and the bunnymen. Great lyricists with descriptive lyrics. Try a bit of Lloyd Cole and the Commotions. Or The Waterboys
Yes, “The Big Music” by the Waterboys, “Rattlesnakes” by LC&TC, & “The Kiss” by the Cure are three of the most immortal songs of the ‘80s.
I remember buying this in 1983, I think( I feel so old). It's a song that goes under the radar when people talk about great songs from the 80's. A very underrated song and so pleased you loved it.
Crikey, is it really that old...I was 16 that year but seems like yesterday.😃
Ocean Rain is a great album, played that to death💀
In the 90s a band called Pavement did a great lo-fi cover of this song which is also brilliant
Cool, quirky soundscape with guitars, then the drums kick in!! Then that haunting timbre or tonality, the plaintive quality of his voice and singing...great performance, cool song.
please try FEELS LIKE HEAVEN by Fiction Factory.
And ghost of love yan van
Such a beautiful song
He does have a haunting beautiful voice...love this band's sound. thx for sharing Jayvee :)
I absolutely adore this hauntingly beautiful song. Nice reaction video, man.
Lips Like Sugar is just as catchy.
Check out, 'Breaking The Back Of Love' by them.
This song is very interesting, the singer has such a rich voice.
Ian McCulloch, a Liverpool England lad
You'd never expect that voice coming from him, either. He looks like a kid in this video, so young, and then that voice comes out and something isn't adding up.
One of the most haunting songs ever.
I know you might not see this, but I had to just say, I was fascinated by your reaction to this song. The way you said his voice was haunting. And how you could get lost in this song. I think that's the reason I keep watching your channel. You're great.
One of my favorite songs. Good to see the younger generation appreciate the decades before their own (music-wise at least). I think J is genuine and for that you deserve my sub.
Love how genuine your love of music is. Makes me remember what I loved about these songs too. Also - I have to say I appreciate your thumbnails and the fact that you don’t have ridiculous over exaggerated expressions to promote your videos.
aww my teen years. echo and the bunny men, the cure, sisters of mercy, damned, depech mode, and souxie and the bansees. tis makes me happy. oh and the smiths how soon is now maybe try that one
Did you wear anything but black when you were a teen, lol! I know exactly what you mean!
I think jv already did the smiths
@@nataliebriant3947 he's only reacted to this charming man
How Soon Is Now.. top tune
Another GREAT rabbit hole👍
Stunning song. Try their song The Cutter next.
Check out their version of The Door’s “People are Strange.” Great stuff.
Yup. From The Lost Boys…
Absolutely love their version of this song!!!
Better version than the Doors IMO
I saw them live in a small club in Little Rock once and they did not do any slow songs like this one. They totally rocked out.
Goosebumps every time I hear this song!! 🥰
👉 Echo & The Bunnymen - Bedbugs & Ballyhoos (1987)
Their best song? Maybe. An '80s deepcut that'll move your hips & nod yer head.
I still have the mix tape my brother made me. He worked at record bar in the 80s and really had a lot of music knowledge. It was a tape of Echo and the Bunnymen and The Cure. I had no idea what I was listening to and now I’m so grateful.
He also gave me a cut out of Mr. Roboto from Styx. It scared the hell out of me. (And yet I still kept it in my room).
One of my favorite bands of all time. Nothing ever lasts forever, the cutter. So much good music.
Echo And The Bunnymen also did a cover of "People Are Strange" by The Doors for the soundtrack for "The Lost Boys".
Love this!!! Whoop whoop!!
Try the song ocean rain. Talk about getting lost!
On of the top 3 songs of this era and time; the other 2 are "How soon is now" by the Smiths and "Love will tear us apart" by Joy Division. My favorite Echo song is "My Kingdom". This is a GREAT BAND!
I love you reaction and I so glad you are finally listening to the Bunnymen ! They were the first band I saw live back in the mid 80's and they are still amazing ! Thank you to listen to a lot more of them, you won't be disappointed by this Liverpool band.
British bands are beyond any others! Not in a super show off way, but they just are
As an american myself, one of America's legends Jimi hendrix loved British tunes. You guys are one and only
E & TB don't play around. Their lead is an Uber intellectual and teeters on the prophetic. Fate.... up against your Will. Through the thick and thin until you give yourself to him. Guard your soul always.
Another one of those amazingly haunting songs. I miss these. 💕🖤💕
You need to listen to Bring on the Dancing Horses by them.
Banger
"The cutter" is my favotite of them after this one
Go and listen "Bring On the Dancing Horses" You will love it
"Silver" and "The Puppet" are some other great Echo and the Bunnymen songs
My two favorites!!!
I love that you love my favorite band of all time. This reaction validates my life long obsession!! 🤗
One of those legendary bands from the 80s!
First wave on Sirius…sick music
Agree, even though they have a tendency to play the same songs over and over again.
A song that rattles along at a decent clip, along with haunting vocal and lyrics! Perfect!
Great track thank you for playing 😀👍
The Killing Moon is a timeless classic. Beautiful and haunting. 80's New Wave is 🔥💪
I would like to recommend another 80's gem - "Lie To Me" by Depeche Mode and also "Ceremony" by New Order.
I absolutely 💖 those songs and could listen to them all day long. I loved your reaction to this masterpiece👍
Echo & the Bunnymen do a fantastic version of “People are Strange” by The Doors another big hit was “The Cutter”
love this group, Ian's voice is fab
Oh yeah!!! You know what it is!!! That "Killing Time" and that "Give Yourself to Him" gets ya every dang time.
Awesome song❤👍
In my top ten fav songs EVER!! ❤️🔥
Thank You for taking a listen.
One of my favorite bands. They were really great live
GREAT SONG!!!! Echo has many wonderful songs! Bring on The Dancing Horses and The cutter to name a few!
Yey ! You finally checked out the best band in the world. They are even better live !! 💕💕. Next try Stormy Weather 👍🏻