Yeah I don’t know what he’s talking about this album is unique, divers, punchy, and enjoyable. Honestly thought he would have given it at least a light 8. Id rate it about an 8.8/10
Hot take: if fantano never existed community forums would rate albums exactly how online critics would on media publications. also not only that but the middle ground between good and bad would also be nearly nonexistent
Honestly, I thought this album was absolutely amazing and a 9/10, but after watching this I now think it’s merely decent enough at a 6/10. Thanks, Melon.
I definitely wouldn't give it a 6 but I'd call it a 7 or maybe 8, there are a couple tracks that just don't gel for me (especially Asha the First) and it could stand to be trimmed some because it doesn't vary enough musically to justify the long 1h26m runtime in my opinion. It can be pretty fatiguing to listen to all the way through in one shot.
I like how everyone is saying “you’re wrong” or “6 is too low” yet they don’t explain why. Like ignore the score and explain what exactly you disagree with in the review.
me personally bro i just like the way this album made me feel its not like the best jazz album technically or objectively but it was a fun listen. i wont say fantano is wrong because all music is subjective, but i do disagree with his thoughts here
@@Yayday4evr that’s fine you’re allowed to disagree with him, what I feel like pepople can’t do is blantantly disrespect or disregard him or his criticisms because they can’t agree, you can disagree without having to be a dick about it which unfortunately is something fantanos fans are yet to understand.
Ok I disagree with him but the best argument I’m going to make is to tell people to listen to the album themselves. Then ask them if they would seriously give that a 6/10. Easiest argument
@@jasondecember673 I mean you haven’t really given an argument, you’ve just told someone to form their own opinion on it. What if they agree with Anthony? What if they think it’s bad? Like I said give actual arguments instead of implying that Anthony’s being contrarian for giving a score threat isn’t even bad.
I like how 6 is an above average review and people still go mental. You don't need external validation to justify liking an album just shut up and enjoy it
I think it’s more the shock when fantano seems to have the vision of an album go over his head, then it’s like why do we even give him credibility as a reviewer?
@@jasondecember673 wdym, he's just a guy on the internet that talks about his opinions on music. Sometimes I agree with him, sometimes I don't. Not every project connects with everyone, and that's fine. It's not like his scores mean anything like... objective, about the music.
@@bmant123I can give you a few from this year alone I think are better, a decade would be too easy Maruja - Connla's Well: love the blend of jazz and punk Julian Lage - Speak To Me: explores a variety of different without ever leaving the jazz umbrella Amaro Freitas - Y'Y: some of the best piano you'll hear, let alone in jazz Jacob Anderskov - I Sang: a little more classic live album
Idk man, I think the switch up of styles amongst these tracks is great for keeping things fresh. Kamasi really ran his sound into the ground with his last LP and incorporating the different features and sounds into this album proved some fantastic versatility. I didn't want another Epic, and I'm glad he took a risk here
Even tho I personally disagree with this rating, people need to remember that you don’t go to a review to get your beliefs reinforced, you go for an opinion that you might disagree with. That again being said, Fantano your WRONG
Well Melon, I was getting upset, but when at the end you said "...And that was my best prank, this album is actually a 10" I gotta say you really got us
Yeah, I dunno if I agree with this review. I can see where a lot of the points are coming from, but to my ears, the "inconsistencies" are what made the album. Each track felt like it had different movements and arcs that kept me engaged through the entire experience. I agree with a decent amount of Fantano reviews but this one was a miss for me.
since 4AD wouldn't give 2K to melon for reviewing "everything harmony" he's pretended they don't exist through allll these awesome singles of all the tracks-of-the-week episodes he's done this year. genuinely upset.
Though I'd give it more than a 6, if I cared about number rankings. I guess I agree with much of what Fantano said, except my overall impression is more favorable than his.
Wow. Great to see so many Kamasi fans here. I love him and have seen them live twice in Australia. Still working my way through this new album. Some brilliant moments and a couple of parts that don’t resonate much with me.
Idk man… I’m sure there’s some bad Jazz records out there… not everything about the album is perfect…a “6” doesn’t mean terrible, but this is a pretty exceptional album Kamasi’s made. Obviously The Epic is his magnum opus..this is still great tho.
I wonder if he even listens to albums more than once. All do respect, over my years of perceiving art one thing I’ve learned is that I cannot fully form an opinion until I’ve witnessed said art more than once. This album has only gotten better the more I’ve listened to it, and Melon’s criticism’s just don’t make sense to me at all. I would’ve taken a 7, a 6 is just disrespectful.
tbh I think this review demonstrates the disconnect between your process and preferences and what jazz is up to these past few decades. The Epic was a rare confluence where a spectacular jazz album also really did it for you, and also got on your radar. I don't expect that kind of lightning to strike twice, us jazzheads will be over here diggin' on these tasty collab albums if you need us.
Thank god, as a person that regularly listens to jazz I'm glad there is some validation that this is an average album. I'd personally give it a 5 but Fantano's take is very fair
I really wanted to like this one, but I didn’t really care for it much. The disappointment of this one has got me craving some good jazz. I guess it’s time to finally listen to The Epic.
I'm with the majority in this comment section. Though a 9 would be too high for me, as I do agree that the rapping most of the time didn't mix great for me, but it wasn't bad nor was it around long enough for me to really be fazed that much by it. And I did find at times that some of the songs dragged out and stayed outside of the pocket longer than they should have. But those are just the couple gripes on what I otherwise think is a fantastic album and it was more of a strong 8 for me.
theneedledrop Thoughts on (any of) the following albums melon? Conway the Machine - Slant Face Killah Ghostface Killah - Set The Tone (Guns & Roses) Gunna - One of Wun Chief Keef - Almighty So 2 Childish Gambino - Atavista
i've found the best way for me to watch theneedledrop is to wait for a review, listen to the album and then watch because it's like we listened to different albums. dont think it deserves a 10 or even a a 9, but 6 is too low
I agree its a 6ish.. I haven't purchased anything after The Epic .. but still looking forward to his next lp. Can you please review the new My Dying Bride or Hamferd.
I completely disagree with Anthony about Computer Love, the song feels almost like it's eulogizing Roger as DJ Battlecat was a friend of his and this cover has a very somber yet powerful tone to it. I feel like with that thought process in mind the song feels a lot more coherent for the style of the album by treating the vocals as a texture, not something contributing to The narrative of the song.
This was a 6 100% Yussef Dayes- Black Classical Music Aura Safari - Sensory Blending Scott Mcmicken and The Ever Expanding - When it's happening Clement Bazin - Believe in spring Mildlife - Chorus Angelo Outlaw - Axis of time All better albums than this album in my opinion
ya, i like it more than you, but i don't really see what all the fuss is about. I'm not the biggest smooth jazz/ cool jazz guy tho and there's def some of that on here. It just has this self-awareness and insistence that i've found on the recent jazz stuff i've checked out. I was very disappointed by this album. I love Shibuboshi and Prologue gave me a lot of that plus a touch of headhunters.
I don’t agree with your opinion of this being inconsistent. I enjoy pretty much every song on this record. It is a jazz fusion album that has everything a jazz fusion album needs to be good. It’s organized chaos in the best way possible. I think that none of the songs sounds the same and overall every song feels very finished.
A decent six isn't a bad score, guys. Chill df out damn. Maybe listen to his criticisms and accept that this isn't a perfect album rather than dislike bombing this video for no good reason.
Forming my own opinion first has never felt better.
It's okay to be wrong
yes but its not ok to pretend like lemon twigs doesn't exist just cuz 4AD wouldn't give melon 2K for reviewing "everything harmony."
Melon missed big time here
Yeah I don’t know what he’s talking about this album is unique, divers, punchy, and enjoyable. Honestly thought he would have given it at least a light 8. Id rate it about an 8.8/10
Turn the 6 upside down, it's a 9 now
But the 9 for The Epic also gets flipped, it's a 6 now :(
Thanks for the spoiler
@@CrypticlyEncrypted comment section = spoilers this should be common knowledge by now
DEVIL IS A LIE HE A 69 GOD
@@a_silly_birb I’m on iOS
Watch this shit drop 10 points on AOTY now
If brad gives a similar score it will drop by 10 too
@@dudemuja8293 Brad gave it a 90 dw
Hot take: if fantano never existed community forums would rate albums exactly how online critics would on media publications. also not only that but the middle ground between good and bad would also be nearly nonexistent
@@mpy6273 🙏
So true. Its basically his site at this point. U a user?
wow, his most controversial review of the year is already here
Not controversial
@@JIMY414 clearly it is based on these comments
CLANCY it's going To Be controversial too.
@@JIMY414 this album is like a decent to strong 9 if u haven't listened yet
Yeah I can’t decide if the St. Vincent or this take is worse
Wrongthony Wrongtano here
Honestly, I thought this album was absolutely amazing and a 9/10, but after watching this I now think it’s merely decent enough at a 6/10. Thanks, Melon.
Hahahahaha
he is wrong tho
He made you change your mind?
A 6 is criminal ngl
The 6 for Heaven and Earth was even more criminal
I definitely wouldn't give it a 6 but I'd call it a 7 or maybe 8, there are a couple tracks that just don't gel for me (especially Asha the First) and it could stand to be trimmed some because it doesn't vary enough musically to justify the long 1h26m runtime in my opinion. It can be pretty fatiguing to listen to all the way through in one shot.
@@theheresiarch3740 asha the first is like the best song on it
@@theheresiarch3740 we did not listen to the same song brodie
@@yesmk000
It's a great song with some really mediocre bars that distract from the master class going on in the instrumental.
welcome back MBDTF
the mbdtf of jazz reviews :(
You would've given it a NOT GOOD if it's called "Hairless Movememt"
I don't get this one ngl, best album of the year by a long shot for me
agree!
Potential album of the year
Another tragic fantano 6/10, thank you egg.
the jazz rap songs are amazing imo and some of the most intricate jazz rap fusion I’ve ever heard
I like how everyone is saying “you’re wrong” or “6 is too low” yet they don’t explain why. Like ignore the score and explain what exactly you disagree with in the review.
Because a number is all that matters to them and not the actuall opinions given in the video. Just a regular day of Fantano fans being shallow
me personally bro i just like the way this album made me feel
its not like the best jazz album technically or objectively but it was a fun listen. i wont say fantano is wrong because all music is subjective, but i do disagree with his thoughts here
@@Yayday4evr that’s fine you’re allowed to disagree with him, what I feel like pepople can’t do is blantantly disrespect or disregard him or his criticisms because they can’t agree, you can disagree without having to be a dick about it which unfortunately is something fantanos fans are yet to understand.
Ok I disagree with him but the best argument I’m going to make is to tell people to listen to the album themselves. Then ask them if they would seriously give that a 6/10. Easiest argument
@@jasondecember673 I mean you haven’t really given an argument, you’ve just told someone to form their own opinion on it. What if they agree with Anthony? What if they think it’s bad? Like I said give actual arguments instead of implying that Anthony’s being contrarian for giving a score threat isn’t even bad.
You would have gave it a 10 if it was called Melonless
To me, it felt like kamasi maybe played it a bit safe on a lot of the tracks. Still, a 6 is a bit too harsh melon
I like how 6 is an above average review and people still go mental. You don't need external validation to justify liking an album just shut up and enjoy it
That's what always amazes me about this community, ppl still take his musical opinions that personal.
statistically his average score is a 6, so not really above average, just the positive part of average
I think it’s more the shock when fantano seems to have the vision of an album go over his head, then it’s like why do we even give him credibility as a reviewer?
@@jasondecember673 wdym, he's just a guy on the internet that talks about his opinions on music. Sometimes I agree with him, sometimes I don't. Not every project connects with everyone, and that's fine. It's not like his scores mean anything like... objective, about the music.
If you received a 6 out of 10 on a final exam, would you feel good about that? Bless your little heart though 🫡
Definitely more coherent than their last project. An unexpected release, but a welcome entry and one of the best Jazz releases in the last decade.
No lol, maybe one of the best of the year so far, only maybe though
@@luismgoncalves source: trust my biased opinion, bruh
@DefenestrateYourself
As opposed to the first comment which is verifiable fact?
Name a better jazz album in the last Decade
@@bmant123I can give you a few from this year alone I think are better, a decade would be too easy
Maruja - Connla's Well: love the blend of jazz and punk
Julian Lage - Speak To Me: explores a variety of different without ever leaving the jazz umbrella
Amaro Freitas - Y'Y: some of the best piano you'll hear, let alone in jazz
Jacob Anderskov - I Sang: a little more classic live album
Idk man, I think the switch up of styles amongst these tracks is great for keeping things fresh. Kamasi really ran his sound into the ground with his last LP and incorporating the different features and sounds into this album proved some fantastic versatility. I didn't want another Epic, and I'm glad he took a risk here
Not controversial if everyone is unanimously against you
Asha the first is such a creative and jazz heavy piece of jazz rap
yessss bro
I have never disagreed with you as much as I do here
Even tho I personally disagree with this rating, people need to remember that you don’t go to a review to get your beliefs reinforced, you go for an opinion that you might disagree with.
That again being said, Fantano your WRONG
Strongly disagree Mr melon man
Hey this isn’t the lemon twigs
u aint feeling it?
Well Melon, I was getting upset, but when at the end you said "...And that was my best prank, this album is actually a 10" I gotta say you really got us
All a matter of taste y'all. I found this one easier to listen to than Epic, maybe the length or the tone is more palatable.
I think 6~7 is a fair score.
set such a high standard that none of his works surpassed it after that.
We’re just not gonna get that Lemon Twigs review are we?
REVIEW THE RAP ALBUM CALLED "THE HOLLYWOOD LIFE" BY RAP ARTIST "DSJ" FROM LOS ANGELES.
Such a colorful release, it’s a shame you’re colorblind
omg what a banger
Yeah, I dunno if I agree with this review. I can see where a lot of the points are coming from, but to my ears, the "inconsistencies" are what made the album. Each track felt like it had different movements and arcs that kept me engaged through the entire experience. I agree with a decent amount of Fantano reviews but this one was a miss for me.
Curious what u think about the new uncle acid and the deadbeats record?
new Lemon twigs review when?????>?>?>?>?>?>
since 4AD wouldn't give 2K to melon for reviewing "everything harmony" he's pretended they don't exist through allll these awesome singles of all the tracks-of-the-week episodes he's done this year. genuinely upset.
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Well now how do you feel after he posted the lemon twigs review@@jennydeaf9O9
I agree with Melon here - I liked the lead-up tracks, and some but not all of what I heard so far of the rest of the album.
Though I'd give it more than a 6, if I cared about number rankings. I guess I agree with much of what Fantano said, except my overall impression is more favorable than his.
Yeah, same here. It's a good record, but it's starting to sound like Kamasi is on autopilot.
Wow. Great to see so many Kamasi fans here. I love him and have seen them live twice in Australia. Still working my way through this new album. Some brilliant moments and a couple of parts that don’t resonate much with me.
I swear none of melons reviews hit anymore😢 this sexy redd era of needle drop is crazzzyyyy
I'd say light 7 but this is fair
Jazz for people who don't like jazz
Mediocre saxophonist
Bland "spiritual" atmosphere
I got to see him live and meet him Friday night. He killed it was a great show
Everyone is so mad at Anthony they didn't notice Cal has gone missing again
Wow… St.Vincent, Eunuchus and now Kamasi… DID YOU DECIDE TO RATE ALL MY FAVS A 5 OR 6!?
ANTHONEY FANDANGO REALLY FELL OFF WITH THIS ONE
Just because it took 6 years to come out doesn’t mean it’s a 6 you silly little goose.
This album is amazing. Definitely not as impressive of an undertaking as The Epic but not that bad bro
How is giving a "6" means bad??
@@bruh......2005 "that bad", 6 is positive, but not positive enough in my personal opnion. The wording was a little weird, I guess.
excellent album, and it's always exciting to see an Andre 3k feature
Too late Melon, I have already formed my opinion on this album
thanks brother for recommending my EP
i don’t need to see the dislikes to know this is controversial
don’t worry anthony, there’s still time for this to grow on you before the 2024 top album list 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
WE'RE GETTING CLOSER TO NOT GIVING A FUCK ABOUT HIS REVIEWS WITH THIS ONE 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I was thinking a 7 or higher, I like this album.
Common Fantano L. Now I'll wait for the redux review in 2029 where you'll give this the light to decent 9 it deserves.
Quite nice record. But ‘fearless movement’ sounds like the tag line for a tampon commercial.
Nah, it's a medication that stops anal leakage.
Where is the new Shabaka Hutchings album review? :c
Idk man… I’m sure there’s some bad Jazz records out there… not everything about the album is perfect…a “6” doesn’t mean terrible, but this is a pretty exceptional album Kamasi’s made. Obviously The Epic is his magnum opus..this is still great tho.
Not just a 6/10, but you only gave Kamasi five minutes for the review? This channel has gone downhill quick!
and pretends that lemon twigs doesn't exist cuz their label wouldn't "donate" 2K to the show for the free press of last year's release.
@@jennydeaf9O9 why TF you have that as a pfp?? Scared me for a sec
I wonder if he even listens to albums more than once. All do respect, over my years of perceiving art one thing I’ve learned is that I cannot fully form an opinion until I’ve witnessed said art more than once. This album has only gotten better the more I’ve listened to it, and Melon’s criticism’s just don’t make sense to me at all. I would’ve taken a 7, a 6 is just disrespectful.
He does listen to it more than one time
His 2017 6 track EP Harmony of difference is incredible but often gets missed because its not an album.
Incredible that this and the lemon twigs’s album dropped the same day, both aoty contenders
tbh I think this review demonstrates the disconnect between your process and preferences and what jazz is up to these past few decades.
The Epic was a rare confluence where a spectacular jazz album also really did it for you, and also got on your radar. I don't expect that kind of lightning to strike twice, us jazzheads will be over here diggin' on these tasty collab albums if you need us.
I see where you're coming from Melon but this is a decent 9 for me
this one of those reviews to pop up in a short in 2 years
Thank god, as a person that regularly listens to jazz I'm glad there is some validation that this is an average album. I'd personally give it a 5 but Fantano's take is very fair
You’re certainly entitled to that creative opinion 🫡
@@DefenestrateYourself if you want some jazz recommendations I can give them, no problem
I really wanted to like this one, but I didn’t really care for it much. The disappointment of this one has got me craving some good jazz. I guess it’s time to finally listen to The Epic.
He's right that the album isn't perfect, but it's stronger than a 6. I feel like his critiques were mostly "I didn't care for this" lol
I'm with the majority in this comment section. Though a 9 would be too high for me, as I do agree that the rapping most of the time didn't mix great for me, but it wasn't bad nor was it around long enough for me to really be fazed that much by it. And I did find at times that some of the songs dragged out and stayed outside of the pocket longer than they should have. But those are just the couple gripes on what I otherwise think is a fantastic album and it was more of a strong 8 for me.
Fearless Movement sounds like a big trip to the bathroom!
"It's not The Epic, it's not The Epic" Fantano screams as he slowly shrinks into a bass guitar
theneedledrop Thoughts on (any of) the following albums melon?
Conway the Machine - Slant Face Killah
Ghostface Killah - Set The Tone (Guns & Roses)
Gunna - One of Wun
Chief Keef - Almighty So 2
Childish Gambino - Atavista
i've found the best way for me to watch theneedledrop is to wait for a review, listen to the album and then watch because it's like we listened to different albums. dont think it deserves a 10 or even a a 9, but 6 is too low
I screamed out in public, dropped down to both of my knees and tore my shirt off, thanks anthony.
I understand what you're saying here but it still feels like you've underrated it slightly especially after being such a huge fan of the epic.
I agree its a 6ish.. I haven't purchased anything after The Epic .. but still looking forward to his next lp.
Can you please review the new My Dying Bride or Hamferd.
I completely disagree with Anthony about Computer Love, the song feels almost like it's eulogizing Roger as DJ Battlecat was a friend of his and this cover has a very somber yet powerful tone to it. I feel like with that thought process in mind the song feels a lot more coherent for the style of the album by treating the vocals as a texture, not something contributing to The narrative of the song.
Well, despite this review, I still think Kamasi has some sax-y tunes.
This was a 6 100%
Yussef Dayes- Black Classical Music
Aura Safari - Sensory Blending
Scott Mcmicken and The Ever Expanding - When it's happening
Clement Bazin - Believe in spring
Mildlife - Chorus
Angelo Outlaw - Axis of time
All better albums than this album in my opinion
ya, i like it more than you, but i don't really see what all the fuss is about. I'm not the biggest smooth jazz/ cool jazz guy tho and there's def some of that on here. It just has this self-awareness and insistence that i've found on the recent jazz stuff i've checked out. I was very disappointed by this album. I love Shibuboshi and Prologue gave me a lot of that plus a touch of headhunters.
When are you reviewing the new Mount Kimbie album?
WHAAAAAAAT 6?
When’s the 4batz album review coming out
Bro I didn’t get into Spirtual Jazz as a kid cause of Kamasi Washington. I got into Spiritual Jazz cause you got me into Kamasi Washington as a kid
this is real! fantano introduced me to The Epic when I was 16 and it changed my life, so idk what the bad take now is all about
I don’t agree with your opinion of this being inconsistent. I enjoy pretty much every song on this record. It is a jazz fusion album that has everything a jazz fusion album needs to be good. It’s organized chaos in the best way possible. I think that none of the songs sounds the same and overall every song feels very finished.
Wow. Wooooow. I know you have your tastes Fantano, and that is what makes you a interesting critic and enjoyable and such and such… BUT WOOOOOOW.
We need to make Fantano learn the sax so he can give this album a nine
As a hip hop fan himself its reasonable that he doesnt like that much a jazz musician attempt to add rap on his jazz fusion tracks...
I think this album is quite remarkable
Fantano are you okay?? A 6???
Fantano what did you think of Bubbles by Bear1Boss?
I really hope he doesn't do any more rap collaborations on his personal albums
Asha the first #1 song of all time
I hear Kamasi, Washington is pretty this time of year.
A decent six isn't a bad score, guys. Chill df out damn. Maybe listen to his criticisms and accept that this isn't a perfect album rather than dislike bombing this video for no good reason.
WHAT DID LEMON TWIGS DO TO YOU, ANTHONY?!
Anthony, this isn't a Knocked Loose, You Won't Go Before You're Supposed To review 🤧
Man, it's at least strong 7
Fearless Delusion
You would have gave it a 10 if....... people stopped posting these types of comments seriously people please be more creative with your comments.
he still never gave 10s without the lame-ass joke comments either tho