New Spiritbox is BEAUTIFUL!!! - "The Fear of Fear EP" Review
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- Опубликовано: 30 июл 2024
- What an incredible EP from Spiritbox! They are not afraid to make the music they want, and it shows with this project. This EP was a mix of HEAVY, complex, and beautifully crafted concepts that left me truly inspired. I can't wait for more new music!
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Intro 0:00
Cellar Door 1:30
Jaded 11:42
Too Close/Too Late 18:48
Angel Eyes Reaction 29:29
Angel Eyes Analysis 32:58
The Void 40:44
Ultraviolet 46:20
Final Thoughts 1:01:01
Outro 1:02:44 
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Courtney explained the concept of the EP. It's one six part song about a character becoming self-aware, then seeing their fate, initially resisting it before accepting it. That is why every song transitions into the next and why the last song transitions into the first song on the EP... because the narrative is a loop.
I noticed that the end of Ultraviolet led back into Cellar Door the next day when I was editing haha very cool concept
The Void makes me giggle. It's the darkest song on the album. It sounds "happy." But it's pretty much about willingly falling into your grave because it's a place made for you and only you.
I am a fan of juxtaposition hahaha
I loved your commentary on the EP. I lost my best friend of 39 years to cancer this past June and we had the same thoughts you did (@14:30) about Courtney finding her stage presence once they started their "Eternal Blue" tour. Now I hear their new music and know that he would have loved who they have become. Thank you for the genuine reaction. It means a lot since Spiritbox was unknowingly one of our last shows before he passed.
I'm sorry for your loss, I'm happy to know that this you some joy :)
That was fun to watch, wish I made it to this video sooner.
You've basically covered all the lyrical self-references, the only thing I'd like to add is that the topic of 'too close/too late' is present in every single song on the EP while others only appear occasionally (velvet sky, crimson key, thousand lifetimes, hourglass, etc).
Another fun thing to note is the moment in the second pre-chorus in Ultraviolet where Courtney sings about seeing the shining of the reflection of the crimson key, and when she turns towards the camera we can see an open door to the right with a bright red light shining through it. The open door itself could also be a reference to Too Close/Too Late.
Overall, Ultraviolet might be one of the most beautiful metal songs ever written, and there's so much going on in it, both musically and vocally. It sounds like there's a million vocal layers in the chorus, and coming up and recording all these parts must've taken a shitload of time lol
Love this band so much ❤
Yo thank you for the comment! I'm gonna be listening for too close too late now haha the detail about the red door is insane, thats the kinda shit i love haha
New sub here! Loved the video and your thoughts. Its wild to think how far theyve come in the short years. Her dance moves in UV reminded me of Belcarra and sparked that thought on how far theyve come as far as production wise and as performers, you love to see it.
Thanks for subbing and checking out my videos! :) Even from Eternal Blue they have grown and evolved. I love seeing bands evolve into their best versions, I need new spiritbox now hahaha
this video made me realise that no only Spiritbox intertwined all the videos lyrically but also visually and audibly which is just crazy!
Isn't that so cool!
@@Reaper_Queen_Music yes ! it requires so much more creative mindset plus all the immense amount of work to put the idea into reality!
To put it simply.. you get it. Awesome reaction.. Spiritbox is unmatched
Yes! Thank you!! :)
a remora is the little fish that you see hanging on sharks.
Thank you!! Hahaha
Josh (bassist) is such a good performer because he spent over 10 years with As I Lay Dying. He is a fantastic bassist and an even better vocalist. Glad to see him hooking up with Spiritbox! Fantastic reaction!
I had no idea that was his former band! Yea, he is amazing :) Thank you for watching!
As a bassist and harmony Vocalist, I'm fkn jelly. Imagine the thrill of getting to harmonize with Courtney!
@@ericpeterson7512 I'd die hahaha
i stumbled upon you. girl, you.... you get it. I love your appreciation for amazing music! subscribed!
Thank you so much!! I love connecting with people on music, it means everything to me ☺️
@Reaper_Queen_Music yes, truly. Music is truly an immersive euphoric experience. When i was 4, a had a blind friend, my mom was cleaning for, put these big ol' head phones over my ears and he told me to close my eyes and really listen. He fiddled with the 90's stereo equalizers and shania twain sounded and felt as if she was in the room singing infront of me. I chase that high from music every time lol. I look forward to more music break downs with you! This is vibe, for sure!
That is so cool! A love for music from such a young age, that's a DEEP connection.
Josh & Mike sing with Courtney on that Too Close/Too Late part where you said you heard a male voice.
Nice! Thanks :)
How do you only have 515 subscribers? Anyway, I am here for it.
Just starting out :) hopefully, my channel will grow a lot in 2024! Thanks for subscribing!
Remora is a giant sucker fish that attaches itself to other bigger fish
New subscriber here! Always good to see a fellow person have a genuine reaction to a great EP. Keep it up!
Thanks for the sub! I appreciate it :)
Have you heard "A Gradual Decline In Morale" by Kim Dracula? Fantastic album. I discovered them when I saw Avenged Sevenfold and Kim Dracula opened and I went back and listened to the album and was blown away. I'd love to hear your take on it
I haven't but I'll check it out!
E.P.: often 4-5 songs and L.P./Album: often 10-12 songs. What you said about the acknowledgement/acceptance of fear as well as transcending and growing, not only can you apply that statement to this E.P. but also to Spiritbox's career a whole. For me the transformation began with the Rotoscope E.P. and now it's come full circle and blossomed into something great and beautiful
I agree, I think their music is really evolving and it keeps getting better!
I have a certain feeling that some of the lyrics lead into her feelings about being in the industry, like basically "this is what y'all wanted right" and like a feeling of keeping her ideas trapped incase it doesn't go well because all eyes are on her
Could be the case...I'd love to get some insight on what that is like
This song tell me on how I feel since 2017 when I lost my wife Kelly all the lyrics that it makes me cry every time I hear it Spirit Box the new definition of metal
I see spiritbox, I hit subscribe
I'm here for it haha ty
Seems to me like those zombie like people came from the music video for Hurt You.
Yes!!!! Agreed
Yooooo!!
@@Reaper_Queen_Music In that video, one of them also swallows a key for no reason and it looks like the crimson key from this EP.
just less songs on an ep.great reaction and analysis 👍🏻 if a band were to do a video for each song on an lp i’d hope it would be these lot .
It almost makes it feel like it has more weight to it because they all had music videos too
Also, you look like you should be famous.
It may or may not be what I go for hahaha
Im pretty sure that the idea behind EP is so that as soon as you have a little bit of a creative material , which in this case was 6 songs you wouldnt have to sit on it and collect dust on it just because you dont have another 10 songs for a full album. That way you can release it and be done with it.
Good point! Thanks :)
@@Reaper_Queen_Music And in this case incorrect. She wrote the middle song first, then had the concept. All six songs are essentially one song in six parts.
I came here for spiritbox and found you ! Lol your commentary was chefs kiss 🤌you had me laughing so much thank you i subscribed
Thanks for subscribing! I love making people laugh :)
Ultraviolet is the best song since Constance.
I legit have had this EP on repeat since it came out, maybe even more than Eternal Blue...I die everytime I hear Ultraviolet
My least favorite videos they've done. Ultraviolet and Cellar Door were decent vids. They all looked great. The concepts just kinda fell flat. Especially the Angel Eyes one. But i LOVED the songs. And Courtney always slays.
Yea I think Cellar Door was sick, and Angel Eyes didn't have much going on but I do think it was cool for what it was.
Watch them all together in EP order. It's one story.