If Chinese Satellite sounds like the soundtrack to a Disney Movie, then Disney needs to get to making that movie immediately bc Chinese Satellite is easily my favorite from the album
Same, got me through my brother’s death, his opinion immediately pulled me out of the review 😅. Kidding to each their own but yeah I find it to be Phoebe at her most earnest and I love it
Couldn’t disagree MORE with your Chinese Satellite take. That is easily one of the most musically gorgeous tracks on the record IMO and the themes of lack of spiritualism and wanting to believe you can be reunited with those you’ve loved and lost but knowing deep down you can connect with me so hard.
ICU is probably my favourite honestly, the way she sings "I don't know what I want until I fuck it up" really hits me. I think Punisher is such a consistent album, I often find it hard to sit through an album front to back without jumping around or skipping but Punisher just keeps me engaged the whole time and ends on such an insane high note with I Know The End.
same. i love music and listening to albums but it usually takes me a couple days to fully listen to an album. with punisher i could listen it it fully through in one sitting. so many different sounds and feelings that i got from it that kept me wanting to listen. kyoto, punisher are some of my fav songs and i know the end is in my top 10 fav songs ever tbh
good reaction but i have to disagree about chinese satellite. its one of my favorites and the lyrics about her struggles with faith is something i definitely relate too
My man has depression but still chooses to give people joy by watching his videos…that’s something. God bless your heart, Brad. No matter what you believe in…
That line in "Halloween" is her subtly saying that she's willing to commit murder for love. In 2003, a fan was killed after a dispute over the teams because people feel too passionate about their sports teams and are willing to commit murder over them, just like Phoebe. "Always surprised by what I do for love Some things I never expect They killed a fan down by the stadium Was only visiting, they beat him to death"
i think what makes chinese satellite so good is how dramatic it is. it’s the sense of raw emotion you get from screaming and crying in your bedroom and that’s conveyed beautifully in the song. it’s not my favourite but it’s definitely up there, in fact my favourite line on the entire album is “swore i could feel you through the walls, but that’s impossible” just because of the sheer desperation in her voice. idk to each their own but i think there’s something to really enjoy in that song
Phoebe Bridgers is my favourite artist and i can fully relate to her feelings of emptiness and depression. When this album came out i just cried for hours, but i also realised that life is worth living while listening on the 2nd time and so on. I hope you feel better soon Brad as you are a youtuber who i look up to. Depression is one of the worst things ever and i hope you combat it very soon. Much love brother
@@throughthelensYT Sometimes people get jealous when they see others being passionate and earnest about something that means a lot to them. They’ll choose to mock and be dismissive when really they’re the insecure ones.
I Know The End is such a banger. I love this album and it feels good to know Phoebe still has a lot of room for growth. I can't wait to see what she does in the future. Shame I'm gonna miss her live when she comes to my city.
Love your take on these songs! Interesting to hear your opinion on Chinese Satellite, as it is my fav track on the album. But I know I'm a sucker for that sound and I REALLY connected with the subject matter. Goes to show how much connection to subject matter influences enjoyment :)
definitely, i found it interesting how brad didnt really connect to savior complex's lyrics but to me they're some of the most relatable verses in phoebe's discography. it differs with everyone
@@Mrfuzzypants26 yes. Guess what, using context clues, we know Phoebe Bridgers is known for her lyrics, and we also know when people talk about writing, they mainly mean words. So using elementary deductive skills, we now know, he clearly means her writing of lyrics. Tell me if you got that.
Brad, if you love this I beg of you to listen to Elliott Smith. He's the main inspiration behind this album and a lot of Phoebe's songwriting. If you want someone who's able to write gorgeous melancholy melodies and lines that hold so much emotion that it hits you like a truck, I couldn't recommend him enough. Maybe start with his self-titled.
The "their putting roses on a flatbed , you should see it I mean thousands" is a reference to the Rose Parade in LA. Phoebe and Elliott both lived in Echo Park and both wrote songs referencing that parade
I'm really sorry you're feeling down. But I know you can make it through this as you always have, and through it all. You still have concise and amazing analysis and points on songs. I hope when its all said and done. You'll feel better
Just listened to Punisher. Dear god, this album is really good! It feels like a sunset is massaging my brain. Also, sorry to hear that you're feeling down. Hang in there, Bradley!
i really hope you feel better, Brad. I know depression is tough, and im going through it myself, as well as anxiety and suicidal thoughts. I just want you to know that i love you so much, and so do all your fans, friends, and family. We all care about you so much. Sending all my love from the bottom of my heart. Love ya, Bradley. Thank you for everything. You always make me laugh and smile when i am down. Good luck out there, king :)
@@Joe-vz7llhey, sorry for now responding lol. im doing okay! ive been getting alot of help and ive been feeling better! i still struggle a lot but im feeling better. thank you for the concern, i appreciate it :3
I Know the End is intentionally the only song that builds in that way because it's meant to take all the ideas of the album and releases that energy in a cathartic way. It feels more powerful in contrast to the rest vs. if she were to do that in more songs it wouldn't have as much impact.
I’m not sure if someone has mentioned this, but the music that plays in DVD menu is what plays in I Know The End during its climax with the screams. Really helps connect the album for me (along with the lyrics in I Know The End that tie back to lyrics of previous tracks in the album). I appreciate your thoughtfulness into the album! I’m glad you liked it. And I hope you’re able to get back to a state of less numbness & dissociative symptoms soon. It is something I often encounter with myself & I get how exhausting being back at a place like that can be. I hope you can get some restful sleep, and time to reconnect with yourself & the things that have potential to bring joy. Good luck & I send many well wishes your way.
This is my AOTY for 2020. It’s a special record to me, I can’t hear it without remembering the isolating walks I took during the deepest parts of lockdowns. In some way it helped me feel both totally alone but also a sort of connection with Bridgers, which was much appreciated during that time. Also big disagree about Chinese Satellite, it hits the theme of spiritual yearning so hard, it almost makes me cry every time it hits that first chorus
It bothers me that not only was Brad pausing through I Know The End, thereby disrupting the flow and build of the track, but that he's also heard the song before outside of the context of the full album and the whole journey of reaching that end point. I think one of the most rewarding things about the song is being in the emotional current of the album and having no idea how colossal its going to become. The first time I listened to this album, the last song stopped me dead in my tracks, it was one of the most enrapturing experiences I've ever had and the screams absolutely rip my soul apart but leave me feeling almost purified in a way. I Know The End is like an emotional exorcism, it takes all of the dark, horrible feelings you've kept locked away and brings them to the surface and then violently tears them out of your body
Hey Brad, great video! I think you’d enjoy Lucy Dacus’s album Home Video. Lucy is in a band with Phoebe and Julien Baker, and you can hear her background vocals on Graceland, Too. I think you’d enjoy the sound of the album and the stories she tells!
i listened to this album on loop as my last proper relationship fell apart. its still hard to listen to. Having my boy brad along the ride made it a lot easier. much love ❤
hi brad, im so glad you did this video :) the excitement I felt when I saw it pop up in my recommended, man it made my entire day. i just wanted to let you know that your videos have always brought me so much joy, as ive grown up watching your reactions. i love your takes (even when I don't agree with them) and i hope you're feeling better as you've always managed to put a smile on my face⭐ i would love to see a re-reaction to a moonshaped pool, or a reaction to some elliott smith, boy do those make me sob violently! hang in there brad, we love you and are here for you
Chinese Satellite is not only my favorite of hers, it's among my favorite songs ever. I lost both of my grandfathers, as well as my dad, in the span of ten weeks last year. I've struggled with my faith ever since. And then, here comes this line: "But you know I'd stand on a corner, embarrassed with a picket sign, if it meant I would see you when I die." And that is all I have to say about that.
I’m sorry you’ve been having such a rough time, Brad. Love you man, but not enough to hold back from saying you’re wrong about Chinese Satellite; that song’s amazing.
savior complex and graceland too are some of my favorite songs ive ever heard, i hope you enjoy them as well also, hope things are getting better! hang in there brad, i look forward to your videos as fun breaks from work. please take care of yourself
i’ve been waiting for this aaaahhh! unfortunately i don’t have time to watch it rn, but i hope you liked the album! will watch your reaction asap. hang in there 💖
One of my favorites in a long time. This hit me hard during the pandemic. Glad you liked it as well. I’m going through some shit with my family too I’m with Brad. We get through
Hello Brad, hope you stay sane and well, love all of your reactions and I would really love to see you reacting to some Elliott Smith album, especially Either/Or or Figure 8, he has been instrumental in helping me with dealing with my depression and he also was one of the main influences that gave birth to this Phoebe album. Stay safe.
I have been a religious Phoebe fan for years and constantly thinking about and reading people’s interpretations of the lyrics, and so many of your interpretations are things I’ve never thought or heard anyone else think of, and they’re all so damn smart!
ahhh my favourite album ever my ranking: 1) Saviour Complex (my fav song of all time) 2) Moon Song 3) Halloween 4) ICU 5) Chinese Sattelite 6) I Know The End 7) Garden song 8) Graceland Too 9) Punisher 10) Kyoto 11) DVD Menu I give it a 10 because every song on this album is just pure bliss
im sorry youre feeling this way :( this album honestly got me through my worst because it felt good having someone to relate to. i hope you feel better dude
"Which means this is the prime time to listen to the PHOBE Phoebe... sorry, Phoebe Bridgers album PUNISHER"' has me dying every time! I have waited patiently for this review and I am SO happy it is here. I hope you feel better soon Brad! Going through it is no fun! Take some time off if you need! We'll be here when you come back!
I’m SO glad you liked this. This album means a lot to me and it is a grower indeed. Each time I listen to it I connect to it more and more! love your comments on it :)
I don’t know why but I get more teared up while listening to Phoebe when Brad’s reacting to it. I don’t know why. I guess it’s like showing someone this thing you love so dearly and then it hits you all at once why you love it. and afterwards the songs make me cry even more.
Idk what it is about Punisher, but this is the only album I’ve ever listened to that I’ve unironically said it hits different. Something about the emotion here feels so tangible in such a unique way and I don’t know any other music that hits the same for me. It’s one of the very, VERY few albums that’s actually made me cry
I'm sorry you're going through depression dude. I've went through it before and it sucks and I hope yours don't last that long. Sending all love to you Brad.
Please please react to Elliott Smith!! In my opinion he’s the greatest lyricist oat and he’s such absolutely incredible!! His entire discography is god tier! Also it’s interesting to see how much phoebe references him in her work
Hey Brad, I am on my path of recovery and I just wanted to say that your streams and content have always been a positive palate cleanser to tune out the noise of my flashbacks. I keep existing week to week surprised that I am still here. Thank you for being here.
If you fully interested in Phoebe's work, I can also recommend to check Better Oblivion Community Center and supergroup Boygenius along with Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus. And also thank you Brad for Punisher reaction, been waiting a long time for it.
I think the killed a fan down by the stadium line is directly related to the “always surprised what I’d do for love” , kind of using that obsessive fan as an example of someone who is willing to kill for some thing they love. also the obsessive fan kind of relates to the punisher theme.
you have really interesting takes on her work. I don't always agree with you, but your opinions have given me cause to analyze my feelings about my favorite phoebe songs
Hey brad, excited to see another upload from you. I exercise excessive caution with parasocial relationships, I don't know you as a person, but I just wanted to give you some encouragement. I know it can be hard to feel anything at all sometimes when depressed, but I appreciate you making this video even though you've been struggling. Watching your videos helps give me an escape from intrusive thoughts sometimes. Maybe try exploring some new interests or hobbies? That seems to help me break through the fog for a bit. Best of luck
I love hearing your emotional connection to the music. I think it makes you not only more relatable and interesting as a person, but a better critic. Brad is the current GOAT in the critic game!
this is why it's so interesting to watch others' reactions!! what u think is the most forgettable track is easily my favorite of her entire discography. "graceland too" hits me like no other song has ever been able to. i can't even listen to the opening chords without tearing up. something about the gentle melancholia of it makes me feel more alive than any other track on this album. "she can go home, but she's not going to" -- the implication here being that u don't have to go home, u can go to the people u love instead. "said she knows she lived through it to get to this moment" -- the implication _here_ being that one day when u do find the people u really love, all the pain and heartache will have been worth it just to eat a sleeve of saltines on someone else's floor. there's something so incredibly hopeful about this track that i don't think any of her other songs really manages to capture. it's interesting that the more reactions i watch, the more i notice that people in general don't tend to love this song. absolutely crazy to me since i bawled my eyes out upon hearing it for the first time. anyway, great reaction!!!!
Found your channel yesterday it's so funny because Graceland Too really grew on me and became one of my favorite songs just because of how I relate to it. The song is about her spending time at a mental health facility and being able to leave and do whatever she wants with her life now.
can't wait to see Brad's reaction to Savior Complex Edit: yeah, the violins are what put it over the top for me. Love the pop-off on the violins. Don't entirely agree, just because this is one of those patented Phoebe Bridgers songs that have me apprehensive at the start and then knock me down like an old brick wall past the first chorus. RUclips recommended it to me, and it was the first Phoebe Bridgers song I ever heard. There's a lot there. But yeah, I hope you've had a good time with the album so far. You seem to be liking it :)
I'll have to disagree with you on Chinese Satellite. Out of all these songs, the lyrics spoke the most to me, and I interpreted it differently on my sixth listen compared to my fifth. The meaning is always expanding in my mind. It's so general yet specific at the same time and it paints a picture that's gonna stick with me.
For Chinese satellite I much prefer the live from sound city version it's way less dramatic and it's so much more feeling to the point where it's my favorite song of hers, it feels like it's the way the song should be.
Phoebe’s producer who is responsible for most of the unique timbres is Ethan Gruska. If you can, check out his album En Garde and you’ll be blown away with the electro-folk production
A comment to the line in "Halloween" mentioning the fan killed at the stadium: The line before states that she's "surprised what she'd do for love". Bringing this to the extreme, you could say people killing people over their "love" for their team is comparable.
i don't know why but recently i've been connecting to graceland too so much. i feel like my favourite always changes depending on my mood and this song is just so comforting and relatable to me
13:55 I think what she’s saying here is that people will do crazy things for love, “Always surprised by what I do for love” and then she gives an example about sports fans killing an opposing teams fan out of the love for their own team.
one of the most beautiful things about this album is that one bit in chinese satellite. where she was saying how she may not believe in god but hell she would be one of those people on the corner of the street preaching about him if it meant there was a chance at an afterlife where shed meet them again. thats how i interpreted that bit at least
always so interesting to see just how subjective music is because i think chinese satellite is one of the best songs ever written lmao and is my favorite on this album by a good margin (although i love every song), but to each their own!
Hey Brad! You should react to Oasis’s “Definitely Maybe” 1994 album and “What’s the Story Morning Glory” 1995 albums. Probs top 10 albums of the 90s. Much love take care x
I felt kind of similarly about Chinese Satellite, but the Copycat Killer version of it on spotify is a much more stripped back version with most of the instrumentals aside from strings taken away, and I find that version hits way harder for me. I think the original is gorgeous, but I feel the emotional impact way more with just her voice and some really stunning strings.
I find all of the fire and murder lines fascinating, just because I feel like no one ever talks about those kind of intrusive thoughts or impulsive reactions, and the fire lines are in reference to Phoebe's childhood home burning down, which translates beautifully in her music (like how it effected her)
Hey Brad, great video. I don't think anyone has suggested it yet, but you should totally listen to Phoebe Bridgers' album "Punisher"
Good suggestion!
Yeah Brad would like it
Nahh
He already listened to Stranger in the Alps a week ago so I think he will listen to Punisher some time this week or later
DYING 😂
If Chinese Satellite sounds like the soundtrack to a Disney Movie, then Disney needs to get to making that movie immediately bc Chinese Satellite is easily my favorite from the album
Same, it resonates so deeply on so many levels
Same, got me through my brother’s death, his opinion immediately pulled me out of the review 😅. Kidding to each their own but yeah I find it to be Phoebe at her most earnest and I love it
Honestly the best sounding song off the album for me. Hits all the notes
Couldn’t disagree MORE with your Chinese Satellite take. That is easily one of the most musically gorgeous tracks on the record IMO and the themes of lack of spiritualism and wanting to believe you can be reunited with those you’ve loved and lost but knowing deep down you can connect with me so hard.
Agreed, was honestly surprised by his take. But hey, to each there own
I think the copycat killer version would ring more successful with him
I think he was just not in the mood lmao
yeah i was super disappointed in his reaction
OMG I AGREE HOW IN THE WORLD DOES HE FEEL THIS WAY
ICU is probably my favourite honestly, the way she sings "I don't know what I want until I fuck it up" really hits me. I think Punisher is such a consistent album, I often find it hard to sit through an album front to back without jumping around or skipping but Punisher just keeps me engaged the whole time and ends on such an insane high note with I Know The End.
her vocals on "I used to light you up" and the swell of the drums is just DAMN
same. i love music and listening to albums but it usually takes me a couple days to fully listen to an album. with punisher i could listen it it fully through in one sitting. so many different sounds and feelings that i got from it that kept me wanting to listen. kyoto, punisher are some of my fav songs and i know the end is in my top 10 fav songs ever tbh
same, just for a different line "i feel something when i see you know" cus comes off so sincere, confessional and beautiful i love it
good reaction but i have to disagree about chinese satellite. its one of my favorites and the lyrics about her struggles with faith is something i definitely relate too
Yeah , that's my favorite Phoebe song because I heavily relate to the lyrics and make me feel not so lonely. Gives me a little hope.
My man has depression but still chooses to give people joy by watching his videos…that’s something.
God bless your heart, Brad.
No matter what you believe in…
That line in "Halloween" is her subtly saying that she's willing to commit murder for love. In 2003, a fan was killed after a dispute over the teams because people feel too passionate about their sports teams and are willing to commit murder over them, just like Phoebe.
"Always surprised by what I do for love
Some things I never expect
They killed a fan down by the stadium
Was only visiting, they beat him to death"
i think what makes chinese satellite so good is how dramatic it is. it’s the sense of raw emotion you get from screaming and crying in your bedroom and that’s conveyed beautifully in the song. it’s not my favourite but it’s definitely up there, in fact my favourite line on the entire album is “swore i could feel you through the walls, but that’s impossible” just because of the sheer desperation in her voice. idk to each their own but i think there’s something to really enjoy in that song
Phoebe Bridgers is my favourite artist and i can fully relate to her feelings of emptiness and depression. When this album came out i just cried for hours, but i also realised that life is worth living while listening on the 2nd time and so on. I hope you feel better soon Brad as you are a youtuber who i look up to. Depression is one of the worst things ever and i hope you combat it very soon. Much love brother
lol
@@cl8804 what’s funny?
@@throughthelensYT Sometimes people get jealous when they see others being passionate and earnest about something that means a lot to them. They’ll choose to mock and be dismissive when really they’re the insecure ones.
The song Coyoto by Foebe Bridgers is one of my favourites
i too enjoy the song coyote by fetty badgers
I Know The End is such a banger. I love this album and it feels good to know Phoebe still has a lot of room for growth. I can't wait to see what she does in the future. Shame I'm gonna miss her live when she comes to my city.
Love your take on these songs! Interesting to hear your opinion on Chinese Satellite, as it is my fav track on the album. But I know I'm a sucker for that sound and I REALLY connected with the subject matter. Goes to show how much connection to subject matter influences enjoyment :)
definitely, i found it interesting how brad didnt really connect to savior complex's lyrics but to me they're some of the most relatable verses in phoebe's discography. it differs with everyone
the writing on this album is the strongest part. I'm glad you recognize the gorgeousness of it
do you mean the lyrics?
@@cl8804 how do people make lyrics? By writing
@@mocapcow2933 writing can mean songwriting or writing lyrics ya goofball
@@Mrfuzzypants26 yes. Guess what, using context clues, we know Phoebe Bridgers is known for her lyrics, and we also know when people talk about writing, they mainly mean words. So using elementary deductive skills, we now know, he clearly means her writing of lyrics. Tell me if you got that.
Brad, if you love this I beg of you to listen to Elliott Smith. He's the main inspiration behind this album and a lot of Phoebe's songwriting. If you want someone who's able to write gorgeous melancholy melodies and lines that hold so much emotion that it hits you like a truck, I couldn't recommend him enough. Maybe start with his self-titled.
@@Alrightdee there really isn't a wrong place to start with elliott, your opinion is as good as mine
The "their putting roses on a flatbed , you should see it I mean thousands" is a reference to the Rose Parade in LA. Phoebe and Elliott both lived in Echo Park and both wrote songs referencing that parade
@@Alrightdee wrong his self titled wipes
Yes, definitely
Either/or and figure 8 are one of the best albums of the 90’s and 2000’s
@@amireal5458
All his albums are fire, but those are my personal choices )
I'm really sorry you're feeling down. But I know you can make it through this as you always have, and through it all. You still have concise and amazing analysis and points on songs. I hope when its all said and done. You'll feel better
Just listened to Punisher. Dear god, this album is really good! It feels like a sunset is massaging my brain.
Also, sorry to hear that you're feeling down. Hang in there, Bradley!
i really hope you feel better, Brad. I know depression is tough, and im going through it myself, as well as anxiety and suicidal thoughts. I just want you to know that i love you so much, and so do all your fans, friends, and family. We all care about you so much. Sending all my love from the bottom of my heart. Love ya, Bradley. Thank you for everything. You always make me laugh and smile when i am down. Good luck out there, king :)
hi r u ok?
@@Joe-vz7llhey, sorry for now responding lol. im doing okay! ive been getting alot of help and ive been feeling better! i still struggle a lot but im feeling better. thank you for the concern, i appreciate it :3
I Know the End is intentionally the only song that builds in that way because it's meant to take all the ideas of the album and releases that energy in a cathartic way. It feels more powerful in contrast to the rest vs. if she were to do that in more songs it wouldn't have as much impact.
I’m not sure if someone has mentioned this, but the music that plays in DVD menu is what plays in I Know The End during its climax with the screams. Really helps connect the album for me (along with the lyrics in I Know The End that tie back to lyrics of previous tracks in the album).
I appreciate your thoughtfulness into the album! I’m glad you liked it. And I hope you’re able to get back to a state of less numbness & dissociative symptoms soon. It is something I often encounter with myself & I get how exhausting being back at a place like that can be. I hope you can get some restful sleep, and time to reconnect with yourself & the things that have potential to bring joy.
Good luck & I send many well wishes your way.
hope you’re doing well dude, depression sure is a bitch 💜 sending you my love.
This is my AOTY for 2020. It’s a special record to me, I can’t hear it without remembering the isolating walks I took during the deepest parts of lockdowns. In some way it helped me feel both totally alone but also a sort of connection with Bridgers, which was much appreciated during that time.
Also big disagree about Chinese Satellite, it hits the theme of spiritual yearning so hard, it almost makes me cry every time it hits that first chorus
It bothers me that not only was Brad pausing through I Know The End, thereby disrupting the flow and build of the track, but that he's also heard the song before outside of the context of the full album and the whole journey of reaching that end point. I think one of the most rewarding things about the song is being in the emotional current of the album and having no idea how colossal its going to become. The first time I listened to this album, the last song stopped me dead in my tracks, it was one of the most enrapturing experiences I've ever had and the screams absolutely rip my soul apart but leave me feeling almost purified in a way. I Know The End is like an emotional exorcism, it takes all of the dark, horrible feelings you've kept locked away and brings them to the surface and then violently tears them out of your body
Totally felt the same way. When he said he had heard it before I literally went 😑
Hey Brad, great video! I think you’d enjoy Lucy Dacus’s album Home Video. Lucy is in a band with Phoebe and Julien Baker, and you can hear her background vocals on Graceland, Too. I think you’d enjoy the sound of the album and the stories she tells!
would be awesome
i listened to this album on loop as my last proper relationship fell apart. its still hard to listen to. Having my boy brad along the ride made it a lot easier. much love ❤
Damm dude hopefully things have been getting better.
lol
hope you’re feeling better now man 💜 you got this.
@@joeymills5827 awww
hi brad, im so glad you did this video :) the excitement I felt when I saw it pop up in my recommended, man it made my entire day. i just wanted to let you know that your videos have always brought me so much joy, as ive grown up watching your reactions. i love your takes (even when I don't agree with them) and i hope you're feeling better as you've always managed to put a smile on my face⭐ i would love to see a re-reaction to a moonshaped pool, or a reaction to some elliott smith, boy do those make me sob violently! hang in there brad, we love you and are here for you
Chinese Satellite is not only my favorite of hers, it's among my favorite songs ever.
I lost both of my grandfathers, as well as my dad, in the span of ten weeks last year. I've struggled with my faith ever since. And then, here comes this line:
"But you know I'd stand on a corner, embarrassed with a picket sign, if it meant I would see you when I die."
And that is all I have to say about that.
I’m sorry you’ve been having such a rough time, Brad. Love you man, but not enough to hold back from saying you’re wrong about Chinese Satellite; that song’s amazing.
savior complex and graceland too are some of my favorite songs ive ever heard, i hope you enjoy them as well
also, hope things are getting better! hang in there brad, i look forward to your videos as fun breaks from work. please take care of yourself
glad they both got smiley balls ‼️
These ones I was confusing for a long time
@@anatoly7382 i connected with them immediately personally LOL
i’ve been waiting for this aaaahhh! unfortunately i don’t have time to watch it rn, but i hope you liked the album! will watch your reaction asap. hang in there 💖
One of my favorites in a long time. This hit me hard during the pandemic. Glad you liked it as well. I’m going through some shit with my family too I’m with Brad. We get through
this is my favorite album of all time and nothing will ever change it
Hello Brad, hope you stay sane and well, love all of your reactions and I would really love to see you reacting to some Elliott Smith album, especially Either/Or or Figure 8, he has been instrumental in helping me with dealing with my depression and he also was one of the main influences that gave birth to this Phoebe album. Stay safe.
Damn dude, sorry about your depression. Hope you get better!
I have been a religious Phoebe fan for years and constantly thinking about and reading people’s interpretations of the lyrics, and so many of your interpretations are things I’ve never thought or heard anyone else think of, and they’re all so damn smart!
I hope you feel better soon dude. Stay strong 💪
ahhh my favourite album ever
my ranking:
1) Saviour Complex (my fav song of all time)
2) Moon Song
3) Halloween
4) ICU
5) Chinese Sattelite
6) I Know The End
7) Garden song
8) Graceland Too
9) Punisher
10) Kyoto
11) DVD Menu
I give it a 10 because every song on this album is just pure bliss
im sorry youre feeling this way :( this album honestly got me through my worst because it felt good having someone to relate to. i hope you feel better dude
"Which means this is the prime time to listen to the PHOBE Phoebe... sorry, Phoebe Bridgers album PUNISHER"' has me dying every time! I have waited patiently for this review and I am SO happy it is here. I hope you feel better soon Brad! Going through it is no fun! Take some time off if you need! We'll be here when you come back!
I’m SO glad you liked this. This album means a lot to me and it is a grower indeed. Each time I listen to it I connect to it more and more!
love your comments on it :)
I don’t know why but I get more teared up while listening to Phoebe when Brad’s reacting to it. I don’t know why. I guess it’s like showing someone this thing you love so dearly and then it hits you all at once why you love it. and afterwards the songs make me cry even more.
Hey Brad, Great video. Idk if anyone has mentioned it yet, but you’re wrong about Chinese Satellite.
In this album, Phoebe and Marshall really showed how much their slice of life lyric writing style grew.
Brad I haven't watched one of ur vids in a minute and I'm sad that ur sad but catching up on ur vids is gonna be worth it for me! keep it up!
Great video and I wanna say that the Punisher background was the best one you had yet.
I mean, the image behind you. I want this album poster on my wall.
Idk what it is about Punisher, but this is the only album I’ve ever listened to that I’ve unironically said it hits different. Something about the emotion here feels so tangible in such a unique way and I don’t know any other music that hits the same for me. It’s one of the very, VERY few albums that’s actually made me cry
YAY omg thank you for recording despite your depression you just made my night bless brad, :•)
I'm sorry you're going through depression dude. I've went through it before and it sucks and I hope yours don't last that long. Sending all love to you Brad.
Please please react to Elliott Smith!! In my opinion he’s the greatest lyricist oat and he’s such absolutely incredible!! His entire discography is god tier! Also it’s interesting to see how much phoebe references him in her work
Hey man, I hope you feel better from your depression
i think the “they killed a fan down by the stadium” line in halloween fits bc in the first verse she talks about the ambulance sirens going all night
Phoebe's childhood house burned down and i think alot of the fire imagery comes from that
SUGGESTION : Julia Holter - have you in my wilderness
Like if you want him to see
Hey Brad, I am on my path of recovery and I just wanted to say that your streams and content have always been a positive palate cleanser to tune out the noise of my flashbacks. I keep existing week to week surprised that I am still here. Thank you for being here.
If you fully interested in Phoebe's work, I can also recommend to check Better Oblivion Community Center and supergroup Boygenius along with Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus. And also thank you Brad for Punisher reaction, been waiting a long time for it.
thank you for reacting to this! you should check out briston maroney or hippo campus
I think the killed a fan down by the stadium line is directly related to the “always surprised what I’d do for love” , kind of using that obsessive fan as an example of someone who is willing to kill for some thing they love. also the obsessive fan kind of relates to the punisher theme.
you have really interesting takes on her work. I don't always agree with you, but your opinions have given me cause to analyze my feelings about my favorite phoebe songs
Hey brad, excited to see another upload from you. I exercise excessive caution with parasocial relationships, I don't know you as a person, but I just wanted to give you some encouragement. I know it can be hard to feel anything at all sometimes when depressed, but I appreciate you making this video even though you've been struggling. Watching your videos helps give me an escape from intrusive thoughts sometimes. Maybe try exploring some new interests or hobbies? That seems to help me break through the fog for a bit. Best of luck
I love Graceland Too, that one makes me cry. At first I overlooked it but now it’s one of my favs.
same
I love hearing your emotional connection to the music. I think it makes you not only more relatable and interesting as a person, but a better critic. Brad is the current GOAT in the critic game!
Been waiting on this one for a while, glad you liked it Brad!
this is why it's so interesting to watch others' reactions!! what u think is the most forgettable track is easily my favorite of her entire discography. "graceland too" hits me like no other song has ever been able to. i can't even listen to the opening chords without tearing up. something about the gentle melancholia of it makes me feel more alive than any other track on this album. "she can go home, but she's not going to" -- the implication here being that u don't have to go home, u can go to the people u love instead. "said she knows she lived through it to get to this moment" -- the implication _here_ being that one day when u do find the people u really love, all the pain and heartache will have been worth it just to eat a sleeve of saltines on someone else's floor. there's something so incredibly hopeful about this track that i don't think any of her other songs really manages to capture. it's interesting that the more reactions i watch, the more i notice that people in general don't tend to love this song. absolutely crazy to me since i bawled my eyes out upon hearing it for the first time. anyway, great reaction!!!!
i LOVE graceland too so much
Found your channel yesterday it's so funny because Graceland Too really grew on me and became one of my favorite songs just because of how I relate to it.
The song is about her spending time at a mental health facility and being able to leave and do whatever she wants with her life now.
Sending you a virtual hug Brad, depression is tough af
Idk why brad, but this was one of your most enjoyable videos you've made in a while! Keep it up
can't wait to see Brad's reaction to Savior Complex
Edit: yeah, the violins are what put it over the top for me. Love the pop-off on the violins.
Don't entirely agree, just because this is one of those patented Phoebe Bridgers songs that have me apprehensive at the start and then knock me down like an old brick wall past the first chorus. RUclips recommended it to me, and it was the first Phoebe Bridgers song I ever heard. There's a lot there.
But yeah, I hope you've had a good time with the album so far. You seem to be liking it :)
hope you feel better soon. thank you for the awesome video, it really made my day
I'll have to disagree with you on Chinese Satellite. Out of all these songs, the lyrics spoke the most to me, and I interpreted it differently on my sixth listen compared to my fifth. The meaning is always expanding in my mind. It's so general yet specific at the same time and it paints a picture that's gonna stick with me.
For Chinese satellite I much prefer the live from sound city version it's way less dramatic and it's so much more feeling to the point where it's my favorite song of hers, it feels like it's the way the song should be.
great video brad! sending you all the love i can
i feel personally disrespected by the chinese satellite reaction
i love you brad
Phoebe’s producer who is responsible for most of the unique timbres is Ethan Gruska. If you can, check out his album En Garde and you’ll be blown away with the electro-folk production
A comment to the line in "Halloween" mentioning the fan killed at the stadium: The line before states that she's "surprised what she'd do for love". Bringing this to the extreme, you could say people killing people over their "love" for their team is comparable.
i don't know why but recently i've been connecting to graceland too so much. i feel like my favourite always changes depending on my mood and this song is just so comforting and relatable to me
YESYESYES!
13:55 I think what she’s saying here is that people will do crazy things for love, “Always surprised by what I do for love” and then she gives an example about sports fans killing an opposing teams fan out of the love for their own team.
Have you heard Injury Reserve - By the time I get to Phoenix
I been waiting for this one
But does she know "The End" by The Black Eyed Peas?
Would recommend the Copycat Killer version of Chinese Sattelite
one of the most beautiful things about this album is that one bit in chinese satellite. where she was saying how she may not believe in god but hell she would be one of those people on the corner of the street preaching about him if it meant there was a chance at an afterlife where shed meet them again. thats how i interpreted that bit at least
I love you brad! ❤️
omg i just watched u react to stranger in the alps and u just uploaded this YAY
hope u feel better take breaks if u need it u come first 🤍
This album is wonderful, she is one of best songwriters around.
Chinese Satellite is the start of what I like to call Phoebe's "Sicko Phase"
always so interesting to see just how subjective music is because i think chinese satellite is one of the best songs ever written lmao and is my favorite on this album by a good margin (although i love every song), but to each their own!
Take time off if you need it, you've been giving us more than enough content recently
you have amazing taste and great analogies
12:00 my favorite part
Hey Brad! You should react to Oasis’s “Definitely Maybe” 1994 album and “What’s the Story Morning Glory” 1995 albums. Probs top 10 albums of the 90s. Much love take care x
Time to either continue this theme and react to Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus or pull a total 180 and finally check out some The Mars Volta
Look at her work with her band Boy Genius
"I hope this project continues to be consistent" on track one
i love phoby bridgers
ICU is one of the best tracks on the album
my first time listening to this album i was almost in tears.
I felt kind of similarly about Chinese Satellite, but the Copycat Killer version of it on spotify is a much more stripped back version with most of the instrumentals aside from strings taken away, and I find that version hits way harder for me. I think the original is gorgeous, but I feel the emotional impact way more with just her voice and some really stunning strings.
I find all of the fire and murder lines fascinating, just because I feel like no one ever talks about those kind of intrusive thoughts or impulsive reactions, and the fire lines are in reference to Phoebe's childhood home burning down, which translates beautifully in her music (like how it effected her)