First Reaction to Interpol - Turn On The Bright Lights (Part 2)
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So... uh part 2 of Interpol, "Turn On The Bright Lights" . I am taking a big risk here by changing my format like this, but I am going to take the risk.
Tracklist for Part 1:
1. Untitled
2. Obstacle 1
3. NYC
4. PDA
5. Say Hello To The Angels
6. Hands Away
Tracklist for Part 2:
7. Obstacle 2
8. Stella was a Diver and She Was Always Down
9. Roland
10. The New
11. Leif Erikson
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Personally this format is a bit confusing but i found it funny seeing three Brads singing
this format makes me feel like i'm in a zoom class and the teacher started a debate
With themselves
Present Brad: Naively optimistic
Future Brad: Wisely cynical
Future future Brad: Wisely optimistic
Kinda of truth.
and the way his outfits fit into each of these roles
the title "Obstacle" is just a working title Paul Banks came up with while the band worked on the songs. So Obstacle 1 and Obstacle 2 were literally two obstacles for finishing the album.
THE COUNCIL OF BRADS IS ETERNAL. ALL LPS SHALL SUBMIT TO THEIR WILL AND FACE ULTIMATE JUDGEMENT.
The Council of Brads singing Obstacle 1 over every track is the funniest thing.
Why is this lowkey the most interesting idea ive ever seen on youtube!!
Oh my god I love this
Brad went from thinking Radiohead was overrated to praising them as the main influence for every piece of music after 1997.
Future Brad is chaotic, Present Brad and Future Future Brad are lawful.
Future future Brad is neutral
I came here three months late to say that the brad's are a representation of the stages of life
@@sadplayer1418 and I came here 2 months after you to say that these are perhaps the most essential stages of grief, cutting down the process to the most impactful parts
@@Weestinn and I came here 7 months later just to say hi
you should listen to Antics, their second album. Its way less dark and it has a more diverse sound. Way more of a fun listen.
Paul’s lyrics are just so crazy good.
"Wasnt Stella the skunk in Over the Hedge?" "Oh, here we go"
I like the idea but you definitely can't be talking over yourself, if you're gonna do this, I think you should have the power to pause the previous video, say what you want, and then continue playing it and so on in the future future, and future future future reaction, etc.
this this this this
This would be perfect! Yes!
yup
Sexo drogas sexo drogas sexo drogas
I think panning FFB to far left and FB to far right would help also.
This format is hysterical. It's so trippy and unique.
It functions as a great piece of performance art. With these RUclips reactions of music, I'm left wondering how some aspects or tracks grow or change in the reactor's mind. This video speaks to that, lol
Great video! Paul Banks went to NYU for english & comparative literature so his lyrics are pretty dense for sure. but real fun to unpack. This is what I've gleaned (probably incorrectly) haha. All of this is just my opinion and I'd LOVE to read other peoples'! :) Sorry this is long, but none of my friends like Interpol and I have no one to talk about it with lol.
A lot of this album deals with sexuality and love. Some of it distorted. "Her love's a pony, my love's sublimal." The entirety of Obstacle 2. Paul Banks has said Hands Away is about a homosexual man who's into bondage. etc.
Stella: You're pretty spot on, but I don't think Stella's just on drugs. There's a lot of sexual innuendos in this song ie 'black blue serpent swells' 'crevices caressed by fingers.' 'Going down' or 'diving' being a euphemism in itself. So it seems, completely IMO, the narrator is in a sexual relationship with a broken or 'catatonic' lover and he's indulging in it even though he recognizes that she's broken. Dark stuff. There's a lot of references to a 'dark side' of the narrator, and this relationship is a direct look at that. There's a parallel in this song between going down on someone and feeling down or depressed. double entendre. When he shouts "oh stella, I love you" it's his 'climax' from her going down; Paul assumes the character in that moment; very cool stuff. Toni Morrison does that a lot. The song ends with him talking about something invisible you can't hide, ie death or depression. & how he can only 'detect' her in his sleep (dreams/memory) where he sees her wave goodbye. So it's inferred she dies or has become a memory in some way -- she doesn't have to be dead, just lost into the metaphorical ocean of memory. I think it's less of a story, more of an abstract examination of a character. It does say "love drug diver" but i think that's less of her being an addict, more of her being his 'love drug.' He's addicted in the way others would be addicted to drugs.
Roland: This one's weird and I honestly don't understand lol. But it has allusions to a Polish butcher w knives aka Aaron Kosminski (suspected of being Jack the Ripper; he was a barber). Ripper + Poland= Roland. I've read that it's about the narrator's dark side coming out (hence the stop and start beginning and the shushes). Changing the subject to 'look it stopped snowing' is the narrator trying to "act casual" so no one hears him talking about this side of himself. Imagine someone walking by him, so he casually goes "oh look it stopped snowing" so they don't hear. Paul, again, assumes the character. At some point, he gets caught red handed with his 'knives' aka evidence of his dark side i guess. "But the narrator starts to like his dark side "he was growing on me." Also, Karol Kot, a killer, was literally caught with 16 knives allegedly. Either way, specific killer aside, the 'best friend' is just a stand in for his dark side. "severed segments and secretly liked that" is abstract, but I think it's saying 'he only controlled me for brief periods, or segments, at a time. "He always took the time to speak with me and i liked him for that" could be saying it's less of a dissociative identity disorder, and more of a conscious decision.
The New: Pretty straightforward. He's been hiding his 'dark side' from his partner or friend and he's apologizing and coming to terms with the fact that he hasn't been a great partner. He talks about hiding himself and then the gnarly guitar interlude comes, so I think that is his dark side. Dark side meaning the 'part of me' he's talking about. The ending's ambiguous. But I think "I think we should go" with the same dark side guitars blaring could be him sharing his dark side with his partner and them living with it. They set off and we don't really get the resolution. Until the next song.
Leif Erikson: "It helps with the lights out": these lovers can't be intimate in the light bc they're not comfortable truly seeing the other person yet; it's purely sexual. "her rabid glow is like braille to the night" I think proves it's sexual, he's reading her body with his fingers. The next stanza is them waking up early to spend time with each other. This whole song is about the narrator overcoming his sexual addictions ("I'm prey for the female... I like to get hooked") and emotionally connecting to someone for the first time ("you and me in the jungle, it would be okay... it's like learning a new language.") at the end, he says "if you don't bring up those lonely parts, this could be a good time" is him still be wary about opening up to someone, or discussing the "keepsakes" left in his heart aka emotional baggage. But he's ready to hear his partner's "lonely parts... you come here to me, we'll collect those lonely parts (emotional baggage) and set them down...) so he's opening up. "her love's a pony" is like the world's biggest gift, getting someone a pony is very exciting and stereotypically the largest gift you can give someone. "My love's subliminal" is him saying the way he shows his love is less obvious than hers, but it's there. The icebox line: "she thinks my sentimental side should be held with kid's gloves. but she doesn't know i left my urge in the icebox." Is him saying that his lover thinks he's soft, but he's hiding his dark urges from her still. Literally putting a part of himself on ice, which is an idiom that means pausing something. At that point he's lying to her still., but later he opens up of course. Also, the line "I’ll bring you when my lifeboat sails through the night // That is supposing that you don’t sleep tonight" is him saying he'll let her in on his "late-night dark thoughts // sailing the ocean of his mind" if she stays with him. or stays awake with him. Hence leif erikson, he's a sailor.
So the album full of addiction, cynicism, and problematic sexuality actually ends on a somewhat optimistic note. He connects with someone more than he could at the start: "Surprise, sometimes, will come around." "I will surprise you sometimes, I'll come around." Which again is a double entendre bc he comes around by the end of the album, but he's also only partially 'there' at the beginning. ie, random hook ups, not being fully cognizant for your partners/friends, etc.
Paul's a dope writer. Listening to this album is like reading a Raymond Carver short story.
It Me hey thanks so much, what you’ve written is excellent. Extremely underrated, would love to read more of your song analyses.
It's sad that none of your friends like Interpol. Thank you so much for the analyses. That was so interesting. I agreed that Paul is an awesome lyricist, and Interpol is one of my favorite band forever haha. I'd like you hear more from you about other interpol songs as well~
One of the best comments I've read, thanks so much
hey i just wanted to tell u that i really appreciate how you deconstructed leif erikson. It has been a fav track of mine for almost 10 years now but i never bothered putting words to however it makes me feel but u managed to describe it almost exactly.
Your description of stella gives an even darker feel to it than I thought. Like basically him taking advantage of a broken drug addict. Don’t know if I’m gonna be able to listen to it the same way.
I like these Brad don't be so hard on yourself man, this is a unique idea for a video so I hope you do more.
Brads*
how future future brad is annoyed at 3:23 when future brads yawning makes him yawn
What a moment
when brad says "there's a deep lore behind this song" the future future brad says "actually yes" and future brad immediately says "not really" at 7:18 is so fucking funny to me
@@kingofcarrotflowers2930 You're right, great moment too...
I really liked the idea for three brads as a one time thing, but IMO it’s not something I’d wanna see every time
Okay nvm, this is great
@@rashotcake6945 i love how u came back and corrected yourself lol
this new format is like a mindf*ck Nolan movie.
shoutout to this guy who introduced me INTERPOL every like is a thanks.
Controlled chaos! This format is dope
i love the 3 brads just boppin to a song
I don't ever want to tell someone how to listen to music, and I enjoyed your review of this album and think you're right in a lot of ways. The weird thing about this album that I've found is that you need to listen to it with your attention reversed. Lyrics are last here, bass lines are first and drums are second. If you listen to this album as a rhythm section with some other cool elements, you might enjoy it for almost 20 years like I have.
Andrew S this is exactly the right idea.
The lyrics are definitely last, for me 😂 I absolutely love this album.
absolutely correct
new format: Brad and his paralysis demons
TOTBL is incomplete without Specialist.
Specialist is a top 3 Interpol song
SOOOO TRUE
and Precipitate
@@collapsingspace precipitate, specialist and gavilan (TOTBL version) are so good, also the second demo of a time to be so small
Agree agree but put some respect on song seven!
This concept is so funny
I think that all the songs could sound like Obstacle 1 because the entire album is a really cohesive one, especially the second part. But I also think that Kessler, the guitarist, is phenomenal here and does a wonderful job setting the atmosphere (Stella is the perfect example). Like you said, it's more of a mood than everything else. And I feel like The Velvet Underground are a major influence over Radiohead on this one. Keep it up man!
no one:
brad: this sounds like radiohead
I mean the strokes and Radiohead do sounds similar in some way shape or form
@@jesusluna2428 but this is interpol lol
@@fitterhappier2666 I know man but I love them all lol I got like 2 vinyls and a couple CDs had to buy turn on the bright lights lol both formats
@@jesusluna2428 yeah they are great radiohead it's my favorite and I really like the strokes too
Radiohead sounds nothing like these album, just because it's sad doesn't mean it sounds like it haha
holy shit... having 3 Bradleys on my screen really changes the game
This is like when a character has one little devil and an angel, except they’re all bradley
The fact they keep singing Obstacle 1 over everything lmao
also really liked this style of review!
Present Brad: “There’s a ladybug on my wall”
Future Brads: 😳🙄🧐
Antics would be an interesting reaction to do. The album overall is lighter and some tracks really seem to aim for the 'replayability' factor you mentioned (in my opinion). It's quite an interesting jump in sound for a sophomore album.
do think the production dropped off in comparison to TOTBL tho
Liam Gage agree. TOTBL has the right amount of spaciousness
Obstacle 2: Electric Boogaloo - 1:15
Brad listens to Obstacle 2 for a second time - 4:17
Stella Was A Diver And She Was Always Down - 6:19
Roland - 12:22
Brad listens to Roland for a second time - 13:32
The New - 14:59
Leif Erickson (Hinga Dinga Durgen) - 18:25
Lmaooooo I love future future brad complimenting future brad’s yawn and singing.
It's like 2 classmates heckling someone presenting it's so funny lmao
I kind of love the chaos, the mini brads worked way better than constantly cutting would be. I'd say its a good format for meme-ier reviews
I also think future future brad should have present brad muted to merely react to future Brad lmao
This album has a joy division vibe. Spectacular album, not one bad track on it
never thought ab that but I think thats the best way ive seen someone describe it
Interpol gang here
Benzo party
ANTICS PLEASE !!!!
In my opinion this album has some of the best bass lines. So good!
wow I didn't expect this format but it is really good
You should try to accept all the first impressions, feelings and thoughts you get over certain songs, albums,etc. Don't stress out if they change, they shouldn't be stationary, It's ok for things to be in constant motion, one might even say, pretty much everything's in a forever moving state, try giving less fucks, I can understand ,that you might want some things to be as good as possible, sorts of perfectionism aimed at some of the things you do, but when it comes to forming an opinion you'll like and agree with over time, I don't think it's quite possible, you might form one, that's more or less the same one, but there still will be some nuances,tones, colors, that are gonna be completely different after time, the more time will pass, the more different everything will become, well, at least that's kinda my opinion and pseudo-philosophical way of giving a helping hand you didn't ask for(yes, I'm a huuuge asshole) good luck!
Yeah, it's how I feel about this situation, I support his improvement of criticizing music and not judging an album solely because he's not interested, but he shouldn't be too harsh on his first reactions, even if he doesn't get much, it's a first opinion on the album, and that's just how it is. Basically what I'm saying is that he shouldn't really change his First Reaction format, but improve and evolve it with his new way of criticizing.
My favorite part is when all three are talking, making a cacophonous mess of words that get tangled up and come out unintelligible.
"wow there's some deep lore behind this song man jesus"
"actually yeah"
"not really.."
Wow, this really works actually. A contemporary reaction style that reacts to itself over a longer term. Good job Brad!
Brad: this sounds like Obstacle 1.
Future Brads: every song sounds like Obstacle 1.
For that moment alone, I back this 3 brad format.
So, imo this format it's pretty cool and I think you should keep it if you want to. My only suggestion would be this: balancing the volume of the voice of each brad, it's difficult to keep on track when the three versions of you speak at same time. Maybe pausing the original video to do a commentary would be a viable solution too.
Anyway, I'm loving your videos and the experimentation of new formats, congrats brad
This reminds me of drifting in and out at a house party whilst overhearing a druggy conversation about music
This is like having a second stroke when you haven't recovered from the first one yet
I wasn't ready for three Brads, love it.
the greatest sequel of all time
as a fan of brad this is hilarious
Brad, you should listen the album "Silent Alarm" by Bloc Party. Give it a try!
oh my god yes what a great idea!!
Personally though I enjoy that album but I feel like it looses momentum hard around the half way point. It has some phenomenal songs on it, but as a whole it's not that satisfying for me.
@@mrflibble1259 So just like Bloc Party
@@mrflibble1259 some titles that will hang forever are Like Eating Glass, Helicopter, Positive Tension, Banquet, She's Hearing Voices, This Modern Love, Price Of Gasoline and So Here We Are, which I think is enough to make this album a solid experience counting the rest of the songs are decent ones
Agree!!!
i am trying so hard to listen just to the middle brad
I LOVE this format.We all have different feelings in different moments, and time is an antidote to our impulsivity. I can see the agreement and criticism in real time, and it's really interesting. I have no clue whether you tried this again, but it's worth revisiting. I had a blast watching this. I know the album well, and you opened up things I only hinted at in my own mind.
Great job Brad on both parts of this review. The creativity kept me powering through all the ads to the end. I’m older than you and TOTBL did for me in 2002 what The Clash did with London Calling in 1969 - reinvented Rock. It stands the test of time, depressing but totally original.
Yo keep this format!! This is the coolest reaction/review of an album I’ve ever seen, no joke !!
I think you’ll really enjoy the first album by Bloc Party. Bush-era indie post punk in a similar vein to the Arctic Monkeys, Interpol and the Strokes. Loud, stabbing duel guitars, crazy drumming, and some really gorgeous moments throughout. Kele Okereke is one of the best lyricists too imo.
This idea is so silly yet amazing and I want more of it !
You can definitely go somewhere with this Brad, this is a very trippy yet interesting concept! Also, thank you for introducing me to this album, I’ve had the first 3 tracks on repeat for days.
I can only listen to this album front to back, such a moody masterpiece.
this is the most accurate depiction of self-awareness anxiety
When the three of them bop their heads and start singing I kind of half expect it to become an acapella cover or something 😂
Watched it again and had to post a second comment, this concept is making me weep with laughter at times, you're mental
I'm surprised you didn't notice that the ending of Leif Erikson also sounds exactly like the chorus of Obstacle 1.
Also I dig the format! It was weird but became fun to watch and Interesting since I get to see/hear all your thoughts on the album as apposed to just one like most people~
It’s great watching 3 Brads nodding to the songs 😂😂
Hey man don’t get so self conscious we know that you’re not gonna get everything right first time that why we watch the video
This sounds like my last three brain cells laughing at me fucking it up I love it
"8+"?
yeah, more like 8+2
jokes aside, super interesting review concept and understandable opinions, though i have to disagree about the part where it's not relistenable! this album has such an amazing and consistent sound and it all blends together so well in it's soothing sort of angst. it fits so many moods: sadness, anger, loneliness, just sort of..boredom. it's hard to explain why i love this album so much, but it's without a doubt my all time favorite and it's almost a little unfortunate that not everyone can love it as much as me! we've all got our preferences though. definitely earned a sub from me!
Let it be said, that Brad has been experimenting heavily recently with his format. No matter what the quality of the outcome is, the guy should be commended for breaking monotony. Re2pect
I still love this video 3 versions of brad freaking out simultaniusly
Yesss, the three Bards are back!
This is really entertaining, although, I have to say it's cOnfUsInG af, since i can't understand a single word when the three Bards are talking at the same time... I really wanna know what's your first reaction bc I wanna understand what you are correcting ab it, but I can barely hear the first Brad lmao
(It makes it even harder given the fact English is not my native language).
But don't mind me, I love your vids and again, this is a really cool idea (yes, it is, don't be so hard on yourself), fun to watch.
Cheers from Argentina!
Yo, I really enjoy the three Brads jamming out to the music. To help them stand out, maybe have the future Brads pop up when they comment, so they don’t get lost while other Brads are talking up. Loving the channel. Keep up the good content 💪❤️
I think Future Brads pausing Past Brads before talking could really help this. I like the idea a lot, and I think continuing to pursue and improve this concept could produce some really neat results!
You should listen to Antics and Our Love to Admire, also amazing albums by Interpol
Can’t wait for you to react to Antics lol
You should listen to “Specialist”, its a bonus track from Turn on the bright lights. It’s amazing!!
3 brads yawning at the same time would be pretty funny
one of the most refreshing and fun channels (and formats) i've found on youtube. thanks a ton for your content. as i'm new to your channel i'm not sure if you take requests but i'd be super happy about a review/first listen on Have a Nice Life - Deathconsciousness
New format is actually really cool, could just use a bit better timing for the three so they don’t necessarily interrupt or speak over each other
Nice to see a representation on me hanging out with my last 2 braincells
THIS IS A GREAT FORMAT!
This is one of the BEST videos I’ve ever seen, this format is immensely entertaining
I think what you did in part one was actually the best way
Just listening a couple of times till you feel like you formed an opinion
And update it in the end with this fairy thing
yep definitely agree with you there
Hands down the new is the best song of the album
5:43 the future brads going into an impromptu nirvana sing along was really funny
Damn you would absolutely hate The National hahaha god I love this style of review. It is so perfectly chaotic and I really hope you keep it
dude you're a pioneer! you've created a totally new style/potential for youtube videos here, it's really kinda fascinating
This is fucking hilarious maybe not having every vid be like this but every now and again is gas
ngl thats a great idea this three brad shit it makes my brain fuctions actively thanks brad.
this format is pretty rad, this is the second video I've watched, and I'm all in
Hey Brad. Keep the crazy shit coming. C ya later Innovater
Their second album is far less depressing and has a number of upbeat tracks like Evil and Slow Hands. Doesn't have the same album-feel to it though, more a collection of songs
I loved this video and u did a great job being courageous and releasing this ABSOLUTLEY
3:36 Future Brads agreeing with Past Brads
- "Yep!..."
- "Yep..."
btw, if TOTBL is too depressing for you, check out their sophomore album Antics. It's a much brighter album in terms of sonic and thematic atmosphere.
I actually really appreciate Brads want to experiment with format. Even tho this is becoming a little bit meta
Ah reminds me of Julian Smith's old videos. This format's genius by the way Brad.🔥 It shows that you've invested your time and really delved into Interpol's music. Props bro.
There was a time that Interpol (especially this album) and The Killers were heavy in my rotation, so I found it very interesting every time you mentioned them.
I think in a way, I did treat each like an upper/down to counteract the other, especially during some truly depressing times in my life.
I'm really glad you listened to this :)