Would love to see you do a Xiu Xiu tier list. It would be a big vid, but they have one of the most intriguing discographies in modern music and are probably worthy of one.
Totally agree. I think Xiu Xiu must have one of the most consistent long-running discogs of any music artist. Even their relative lows are pretty damn good.
You Might Think He Loves You for Your Money but I Know What He Really Loves You for It's Your Brand New 13" Frank Beltrame Italian Stiletto with Bison Horn Grips
It’s amazing how much Xiu Xiu can go back and forth between several styles and can still make fantastic albums. Like this compared to Girl With Basket of Fruit is nuts but it’s just as, if not even better. Possibly my 2nd favorite from the band behind A Promise
kinda feel like this should have been a 9 but that’s just my personal opinion. I think this album has some of my favourite xiu xiu songs of all time on it, arp omni is incredibly powerful, piña.. and T.D.F.T.W are both serious bangers with great lyrics and themes and venficium is an interesting big sonic leap from most things they have done in the past. Angela really shines on this album sometimes and I love that too, she really brings a great dynamic with Jamie as always, love their genius synth artistic chemistry.
Saw them a couple days ago, still killing it on stage. Last time I saw them was 15 years ago - Jaime is a vampire. Also watching Angela scream "DON'T MAKE FUN OF MY NIGHT OUT" while smashing a symbol over and over again was fucking chilling.
"DON'T MAKE FUN OF MY NIGHT OUT" did they play Wig Master or what? They have such amazing setlists with abyssal deep cuts, one of the only bands where I never check setlists anymore just because I want to go in with childlike wonder into whatever horrors they may unleash.
Really love that *almost* blown-out sound this album has, on the edge of breakup but still so warm and lovely. When I found it was Jon Congleton behind it, made perfect sense. Don't know how he does it. Like Cymbals Eat Guitars' "Pretty Years" it just has this warm fizz that just wants to go over your beer glass and land on your coaster of joy.
jaime was on this weeks episode of the podcast Depresh Mode. an amazing episode that goes into what they were dealing with before and during making this album
This channel needs to hire some proper mods. Comment section is just filled with idiotic people spamming mindless copy pastas who can't engage in intelligent conversation about the review being displayed. It's a step back in evolution in my opinon.
I would honestly give this album a 10, but I'm still so damn happy to see that yellow flannel!!! Jamie Stewart is one of my all-time favorite artists. Truly one of the greatest musicians of our time.
I've been trying to get into this band sometimes because their music is always so weird and abrasive, so maybe this is the one i'll finally click with.
Listening this makes me understand why you don't like the new fontaines dc album that musch...this is really loud, delressing and romantic at the same time, I love it
I’m a huge xiu xiu fan since 2011 but I can’t enjoy any of their work after about angel guts era. It doesn’t click for me. Still one of my favorite bands ever.
it’s interesting how there’s kind of a generational split in the fanbase. I got into them with Angel Guts, and the decade after it is my favorite run of their career
bro I want to get a Kris from Frank beltrame so bad but I feel like I'd look like a douchebag getting a knives that isn't really good for anything. I'm more of a grohmann bird & trout knife guy or idk even just one of the 80s bucks knives typa dude. also big on the buffalo skinner
You would have given it a 10 if it was called “You Might Think He Loves You for Your Money but I Know What He Really Loves You for It's Your 13" Frank Beltrame Italian Stiletto with Bison Horn Grips”
Would love to see you do a Xiu Xiu tier list. It would be a big vid, but they have one of the most intriguing discographies in modern music and are probably worthy of one.
I already know Angel Guts will be too low
such a immaculate discography
They haven’t released anything below a 7 imo
Totally agree. I think Xiu Xiu must have one of the most consistent long-running discogs of any music artist. Even their relative lows are pretty damn good.
I'd also be interested in this. Last album I heard was Fabulous Muscles and it looks like I have some catching up to do.
You Might Think He Loves You for Your Money but I Know What He Really Loves You for It's Your Brand New 13" Frank Beltrame Italian Stiletto with Bison Horn Grips
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The new banger from Xiu Grips
Just wait until the Xiu Xiu/Death Grips/Bob Dylan/Deathpile album comes out
The G.R. profile picture, the blonde on blonde reference on a xiu xiu review. You might be the most intersting person in the world
Xiu Xiu/Death Grips collab record when??
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I LOVED YOU THIS HARD FOR TWELVE YEARS
I NEVER THOUGHT I COULD LOVE THIS HARD FOR SO LONG
IT MAKES ME INNSAAAANEE
YOU CANT REFUUUUSE LOVE LIKE THIS IT IS CRIMINAL!!!
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Honestly a classic review for A Promise or Knife Play would be amazing
A Promise definitely deserves classic status, it’s been out 20 years and there’s still nothing like it
@@StudioScarecrow for sure. It’s one of the most devastating yet gorgeous things I’ve ever heard. Apistat Commander is a masterpiece in itself
I feel the top of the roof come off
@@peeposleep7470 ____ everybody there
@@peeposleep7470 it’s censoring me from typing the next lyric sry
Common Loon feels like one of the most accessible songs they’ve ever made, but it’s still one of the best songs of the year
I wish I got the hype
Accessible is often good
It gets me in my feels, which is the reason I got into Xiu Xiu in the first place
@@BroMENCE listen harder
What do you like about the track?
It’s amazing how much Xiu Xiu can go back and forth between several styles and can still make fantastic albums. Like this compared to Girl With Basket of Fruit is nuts but it’s just as, if not even better. Possibly my 2nd favorite from the band behind A Promise
SAME! A PROMISE TOP TEIR BUT ILOVE THIS ALBUM SM
YAYYYYY i adored this album it reignited my obsession with xiu xiu
kinda feel like this should have been a 9 but that’s just my personal opinion. I think this album has some of my favourite xiu xiu songs of all time on it, arp omni is incredibly powerful, piña.. and T.D.F.T.W are both serious bangers with great lyrics and themes and venficium is an interesting big sonic leap from most things they have done in the past. Angela really shines on this album sometimes and I love that too, she really brings a great dynamic with Jamie as always, love their genius synth artistic chemistry.
I agree this was more deserving of a 9 but an 8 is still good. One of their best albums for sure.
Saw them a couple days ago, still killing it on stage. Last time I saw them was 15 years ago - Jaime is a vampire. Also watching Angela scream "DON'T MAKE FUN OF MY NIGHT OUT" while smashing a symbol over and over again was fucking chilling.
I saw them perform their covers of Twin Peaks in Aus and it changed my life, they are so fucking intense live
@@ropesquid2085 id give anything to see those twin peaks shows live
"DON'T MAKE FUN OF MY NIGHT OUT" did they play Wig Master or what? They have such amazing setlists with abyssal deep cuts, one of the only bands where I never check setlists anymore just because I want to go in with childlike wonder into whatever horrors they may unleash.
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fantano forgiven, that’s why!
Incredible fucking album
Totally agree! This one is a 10 for me.
I need to know which side of the band you prefer, Xiu or Xiu?
Both good.
Schwee Schwee
Wouldn't Xiu like to know
Though Xiu is so evocative with its intricacies and attention to details, I'd still prefer Xiu for its simplicity and catchiness
You can't have Xui without Xui.
Really love that *almost* blown-out sound this album has, on the edge of breakup but still so warm and lovely. When I found it was Jon Congleton behind it, made perfect sense. Don't know how he does it. Like Cymbals Eat Guitars' "Pretty Years" it just has this warm fizz that just wants to go over your beer glass and land on your coaster of joy.
Melon With Flannel of Yellow
Schwee Schwee my beloved
You’d have given the Album a 10 if it was called “13’ Frank Beltrame Italian Stiletto with Bison Death Grips”
This is going to be the top comment im calling it
Exceptionally unfunny
This is awful
This would've gotten a 10 if.... people stopped beginning comments like this.
Nah overused. It’s cool to see what people think would improve an album to a perfect rating even if they can be wrong.
4:14 so true! this is why melon is the best critic
Thank you for this time stamp. Truly some of melon's best work
underated comment
jaime was on this weeks episode of the podcast Depresh Mode. an amazing episode that goes into what they were dealing with before and during making this album
WHERES MELT BANANA MELON
how is this how i find out they did a new album
@@LtZeen It’s so fire 🔥
FUCK THAT SHIT WHERE’S SOPHIE
@@LtZeen I'M SO MAD
He said in a previous live he didn't feel the need to revisit the album in a review
These comments are some of the most uncreative and unfunny comments I've seen under any of his videos in a long time.
it's been like this for a decade, it'll never end.
all ive seen is people talking abt the album
You’d have given these comments a 10 if melon death grips melon melon death grips.
This channel needs to hire some proper mods. Comment section is just filled with idiotic people spamming mindless copy pastas who can't engage in intelligent conversation about the review being displayed. It's a step back in evolution in my opinon.
They kicked off the tour in my home town, loved seeing them X
This would have gotten a 10 if the album name was 15" Frank Beltrame Italian Stiletto with Bison Horn Grips
I’m going to find you
@@mapledemon5601 I’ll be waiting.
I'm not going to find you
I will never find you
Anthony's back to normal and ready to review!
Fantano balls
Yes!
🤤
the title sounds like an episode of it’s always sunny in Philadelphia
Just saw them last night in NYC. Had to. Not many bands I get excited about anymore. FANTASTIC show! Love the small venue too. LPR
I love myself some xiu xiu
I really liked forget when it came out and immediately hit a wall with the rest of their discography. I'm excited to check this out.
I would honestly give this album a 10, but I'm still so damn happy to see that yellow flannel!!! Jamie Stewart is one of my all-time favorite artists. Truly one of the greatest musicians of our time.
Great album! I was getting worried that Jamie didn’t have it in him anymore, but I was pleasantly reassured that he’s still got it! :3
First listen of the album and the band. Great stuff. Need to spend more time with it.
Their show last night in Austin was mind blowing.
Kinda weird of you to give it a 8 just because it has "Italian" in the title but i respect it
Xiu Xiu and Danny Brown has to make a collab happen.
Very fun album
This album is quickly becoming one of my favorites of Xiu Xiu
I love Xiugaze!
Ya! Same!
This album is growing on me!!
Just bought this record off of the strength of this review alone. 👏
Love this Album. Xiu Xiu for life!
arp omni reminds me alot of sea power and the disco elysium soundtrack, in a really good way
Great album review.
Def copping this on vynil
I get a subtle Sunset Rubdown vibe on this one. Now I don't know who might've influenced who.
Please do a xiu xiu tier list
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love this but where's the nilufer yanya review?
Definitely a top 3 record for me beneath GWBOF and Ignore Grief. The opening and closing tracks are my favourites
Finally managed to score a ticket to see them live. Hype is real.
If this album was called 13” Frank Beltrame Italian Stiletto with Bison Death Grips, you would’ve given it a 10.
GOATS
watched the whole thing, thanks anthony
It's a 9 and you know it, Anthony.
wait...does this mean you could play this album backwards like it's DAMN. and get a new story? i might try that sometime lmao
Actually i feel like this might work super well I'm gonna have to give it a try\
I would love to see a Xiu Xiu tier list
I've been trying to get into this band sometimes because their music is always so weird and abrasive, so maybe this is the one i'll finally click with.
Do A Promise classic review!!
2:51 :))))
It was fucking epic. Fun and catchy but still keeping their pitch black edge. Piña hits hard honestly
You can't just make up album names and give them Yellow Flannels, Anthony.
amazing album! we gonna get a Foxing review? >:(
We are so back
The xx have really switched up 🤯
Xiu Xiu with the fetish albium titles.
0:04 Blue raspberry airhead. Iykyk
Aint no way melon man js posted
I saw the title of this album and immediately had to stop what I was doing and watch this.
Where's the Nilufer Yanya review at Anthony
Listening this makes me understand why you don't like the new fontaines dc album that musch...this is really loud, delressing and romantic at the same time, I love it
i bet if it was called to xiu xiu a butterfly melon head wouldve gave it a 10/10
👍 agreed, mr fantano. seeing them live in less than 48 hours :)
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I’m a huge xiu xiu fan since 2011 but I can’t enjoy any of their work after about angel guts era. It doesn’t click for me. Still one of my favorite bands ever.
it’s interesting how there’s kind of a generational split in the fanbase. I got into them with Angel Guts, and the decade after it is my favorite run of their career
Will you review Sophie’s new album?
Great album.
13" Frank Beltrame Italian Stiletthony with Bison Horn Gripstano, internet's busiest music nerd.
when are we getting a xiu xiu album for classics week tho 🤔🤔
Hey Melon can you say something good about Girl with Basket of Fruit. It's 79 on AOTY, maybe you can bring it back to 80+
Hey Mellon, where's Nala Sinephro's Endlessness review??
bro I want to get a Kris from Frank beltrame so bad but I feel like I'd look like a douchebag getting a knives that isn't really good for anything. I'm more of a grohmann bird & trout knife guy or idk even just one of the 80s bucks knives typa dude. also big on the buffalo skinner
would’ve given it an 11/10 if it was called 13” Anthony Fantano Italian Stiletto with Bison Horn Grips
yes
Most normal "experimental" RYM-core album title
How many 8s are you gonna give out this year man
Is he ever gonna review the new Spirit of the Beehive :(
It's fucking incredible
This should be called "The Return of The Soronprfbs" except they left in the more experimental noises that were cut from that album.
please review the new SOPHIE album 🙏
Fantastic album
Could you review one of my songs on the weekly track roundup?
hey werido, brazilian here, when you gonna review CAJU from amazing brazilian artist LINIKER?
4:14 - What will be the “most replayed” part of the video. 🤣
You would have given it a 10 if it was called “You Might Think He Loves You for Your Money but I Know What He Really Loves You for It's Your 13" Frank Beltrame Italian Stiletto with Bison Horn Grips”
are we not getting a five dice all threes review melon?
Can someone tell me me what the red thing is that is always on the top of the album covers
It is a clip attached to a green screen
@@Rod808No way. I have been stumped on that for so long. Thanks
xiu xiu nation rise up
Melon. Asking again, please do the new JD McPherson album. Also the new Tennyson and Leslie album.
8 is such a great representation of this album. I approve of this melon rating
Who here actually watched the whole review front to back?