I made the first Comment on Anthony's channel in a very long time. I was hoping some other people would remember some things from early on. Unfortunately, people only left negative comments. Think positive! Seek medical treatment for depression.
I've loved Soccer Mommy's stuff up until this point (Color Theory was a top 10 album of 2020 for me), but with this album she really brings a lot of new ideas to the table. Loving all the haunting and eerie vibes. OPN's production truly adds so much flavor to her sound. Solid album all around.
Unholy Affliction drew me in IMMEDIATELY as a diehard Björk fan. It sounds like something she could have written on Post or Homogenic. It’s like a cool mashup between Enjoy, Army of Me, and Pluto.
loved the shoegazey and overall more drenched spin on the signature wistful and twinkly indie rock songwriting of soccer mommy. the production is so well suited in its risks for a style of music that often plays it very safe and measured. lovin it
I only discovered Soccer mommy this year in a random spotify radio playlist and after listening to her albums and especially this one i became an instant fan. she's different and unique in her songwriting imo and she knows how to create some catchy tunes that blends well with the lyrics. favorite song in this album is "Don't ask me" love that one 😊
@@johndeleonardis901 circle the drain was the soundtrack to the summer of 2020 for me. Would recommend rechecking yellow is the colour of her eyes from that album as for me theyre pretty similar in sound.
note: you are no different from anyone else whose fav artist receives poor reviews from anyone. really attempt to face that, and understand your position.
I loved this. I was expecting it to be very mid with a few bangers, but no, this whole thing is excellent pretty much imo. songwriting really is next level, and THAT I was not expecting. but with that, Lupe Fiasco, and i quite liked the MUNA, this week was a good one
Having thought SM has just been meh in the past: While I still have to give it beyond my first listen, my first impression of this new album has not changed my mind at all. Daniel felt massively underutilized IMO - but again, maybe that was just me not noticing on first pass.
@@johndeleonardis901 i personally thought that there was just the right amount of OPN here. he can easily overpower whoever he's working with but this album strikes the perfect balance of sophie's rock sound and dan's production wizardry. it still feels very much like a SM record rather than another garden of delete for instance, which i appreciate
This album proves that Daniel Lopatin just be doin' shit The dude worked with The Weeknd, worked on Uncut --Cock-- Gems, literally created vaporwave, made the Juno Synth his bitch, and now is helping make Lo-Fi Bedroom Pop You just can't stop him
Feel It All The Time is my favorite track 😢 Surprisingly dug this album and I didn’t even realize it had OPN behind the production. As someone who also wasn’t really a Soccer Mommy fan beforehand, I’m actually looking forward to future stuff now!
Yup, review's on point. I wasn't aware that Lopatin was producing this album. Bones was a solid opener and I immediately felt drawn in, only to be pleasantly surprised by the whole experimental, imminently dark mood in With U so that when Unholy Affection started playing, I... I felt dazed and funny. I had never heard Soccer Mommy like this before. Great endeavour. Looking forward to more from Soccer Mommy (and maybe more interesting crossovers?!)
I thought color theory had some of the best indie rock songwriting of that year tbh, and a really great sound to the production too. Some interesting instrumental flourishes as well like some glitched out guitars and interesting ambient electronic moments in like section risers. This record is also great though :)
I loved Color Theory and this album might be my AOTY. Her sound takes a lot from tried and true alternative rock but she busts out of the norm with amazing poeticism and melancholy. This latest record is no slouch with its dreary and dreamy electronic touches.
This last album is great but a bit too experimental for me. I can't listen through the album without skipping a few songs... For me the points are: Color Theory - 9 / Clean - 8 / Sometimes Forever - 7
I really love this album, bought the pink vinyl and tickets to her show in september. Absolutely love her music and it’s good that she’s getting the recognition she deserves.
I completely agree. However, I honestly think that shotgun should be up for best rock song this year. It's the best thing I've heard so far other than some of the new Coheed and Cambria which was released within the same day
00:02:52 _don't ask me feels a bit too measured the production on this one's a little one note as well it just kind of runs like this a very old school piece of slow emotive 90s fuzz_ 00:04:40 _bones as an opener i think is a pretty strong beginning to this lp2 especially with those very rich and heavy shoegaze guitars kicking the record off right_ HuH? I think he has these descriptions reversed.
pls make review of X by Ken Carson i really want your opinion on this , imo is incredible but i may not be perfect to reviewing it cause im big fan of all opium artists
Unholy Affliction is a cool, dark track. But why leave those speaker popping noises in the mix?? what is that doing for the song? Idk weird choice imo. Newdemo has a very cool key (?) change from verse to chorus.
Could you consider reviewing "Versions of Modern Performance", the first full album by Horsegirl, released on June 3? The young Chicago trio of friends (18-19 y/o) got some attention with singles in 2020 & 2021 - Ballroom Dance Scene, Sea Life Sandwich Boy, Billy - and were signed to Matador, so lots of anticipation for this one and mostly rave reviews. I'm liking what I'm hearing so far, with some reservations. I'd be interested to get your take. (BTW - I'm just a fan of your work and subscriber to your channel - NOT a music-industry plant.) Thank you.
why u no give the classic review treatment to some cranberries stuff? would love to hear your thoughts about them and the albums, I especially like to the faithful departed
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If this was by Football Mommy you would have given it a 10
Melon Mommy
footie mum
This might be the most positive sounding 7 he's given. He barely criticized anything...
he did also say light 8 tho
He basically said it looped too much
I made the first Comment on Anthony's channel in a very long time. I was hoping some other people would remember some things from early on. Unfortunately, people only left negative comments. Think positive! Seek medical treatment for depression.
@@bigideas3 plot twist you're JP
@@johnchavez8386 Think positive! Seek medical treatment for depression.
I've loved Soccer Mommy's stuff up until this point (Color Theory was a top 10 album of 2020 for me), but with this album she really brings a lot of new ideas to the table. Loving all the haunting and eerie vibes. OPN's production truly adds so much flavor to her sound. Solid album all around.
Unholy Affliction drew me in IMMEDIATELY as a diehard Björk fan. It sounds like something she could have written on Post or Homogenic. It’s like a cool mashup between Enjoy, Army of Me, and Pluto.
The production on this album is so gorgeous and technicolor- it deserves an 8!
It's technicolor?
@@ahhhhyes I can't believe some people don't recognize a Kinemacolor music production when they hear one.
@@perlundgren7797 wdym
loved the shoegazey and overall more drenched spin on the signature wistful and twinkly indie rock songwriting of soccer mommy. the production is so well suited in its risks for a style of music that often plays it very safe and measured. lovin it
Every time I read Soccer Mommy I hear it in Bernie’s voice in my head
Same lmao
I only discovered Soccer mommy this year in a random spotify radio playlist and after listening to her albums and especially this one i became an instant fan. she's different and unique in her songwriting imo and she knows how to create some catchy tunes that blends well with the lyrics. favorite song in this album is "Don't ask me" love that one 😊
I actually enjoyed Soccer Mommy’s last album Color Theory, didn’t even know she dropped a new one. Thanks Melon.
It was one of my favorites from 2020 -- helps that it dropped right before the pandemic hit, which means I was really able to sink my teeth into it
It helped me during my sad boy era
The first 3 songs on Color Theory are awesome. The rest is pretty okay.
@@Ripcookiethief “Circle the Drain” was the only gem for me
@@johndeleonardis901 circle the drain was the soundtrack to the summer of 2020 for me. Would recommend rechecking yellow is the colour of her eyes from that album as for me theyre pretty similar in sound.
Wow a Soccer Mommy record you finally gave a chance. That’s character development
hell hath no pretentious passive aggressive condescending fury like mediocre indy fans
lmao the saltiness
yes her character development
note: you are no different from anyone else whose fav artist receives poor reviews from anyone. really attempt to face that, and understand your position.
@@HO-yc3pv that's how I see it. She has grown as an artist and it shows.
I loved this. I was expecting it to be very mid with a few bangers, but no, this whole thing is excellent pretty much imo. songwriting really is next level, and THAT I was not expecting. but with that, Lupe Fiasco, and i quite liked the MUNA, this week was a good one
Don’t Ask Me as least fav track is an L; it’s easily one of the top 3 tracks here.
Wasn’t planning on listening to this one, but seeing Daniel Lopatin’s name attached to it made me do a double take. I’ll definitely check it out.
Check it out
Having thought SM has just been meh in the past:
While I still have to give it beyond my first listen, my first impression of this new album has not changed my mind at all. Daniel felt massively underutilized IMO - but again, maybe that was just me not noticing on first pass.
@@johndeleonardis901 i personally thought that there was just the right amount of OPN here. he can easily overpower whoever he's working with but this album strikes the perfect balance of sophie's rock sound and dan's production wizardry. it still feels very much like a SM record rather than another garden of delete for instance, which i appreciate
This album proves that Daniel Lopatin just be doin' shit
The dude worked with The Weeknd, worked on Uncut --Cock-- Gems, literally created vaporwave, made the Juno Synth his bitch, and now is helping make Lo-Fi Bedroom Pop
You just can't stop him
Every time I hear the word "uncut" my brain automatically adds the word "cock" after
He also produced a track on Charli's last album.
@@dylanarthur5526 Which song is it?
@@bachnguyen9212 Every Rule, you can hear those slight OPN vibes coming through.
@@dylanarthur5526 Don't hold that against him.
I was waiting for fantany to say "soccer mommy - sometimes, forever... forever" at the end
Definitely feels like an opportunity wasted
don’t ask me was i song i heard and loved, yet immediately knew it would be your least favorite track
It’s really cool to see Daniel produce something that sounds a lot different than his OPN stuff
loveless is literally his favourite record of all time, makes sense he'd eventually dabble in producing shoegaze-adjacent stuff
Feel It All The Time is my favorite track 😢
Surprisingly dug this album and I didn’t even realize it had OPN behind the production. As someone who also wasn’t really a Soccer Mommy fan beforehand, I’m actually looking forward to future stuff now!
darkness forever is one of the best examples of the indie rock/experimental rock vibes in this album, love how atmospheric it is
That's by far my favorite on the album
Yeah, kinda trip-hop-y too I think, reminisence of Portishead
Yup, review's on point. I wasn't aware that Lopatin was producing this album. Bones was a solid opener and I immediately felt drawn in, only to be pleasantly surprised by the whole experimental, imminently dark mood in With U so that when Unholy Affection started playing, I... I felt dazed and funny. I had never heard Soccer Mommy like this before. Great endeavour. Looking forward to more from Soccer Mommy (and maybe more interesting crossovers?!)
I thought color theory had some of the best indie rock songwriting of that year tbh, and a really great sound to the production too. Some interesting instrumental flourishes as well like some glitched out guitars and interesting ambient electronic moments in like section risers. This record is also great though :)
I loved Color Theory and this album might be my AOTY. Her sound takes a lot from tried and true alternative rock but she busts out of the norm with amazing poeticism and melancholy. This latest record is no slouch with its dreary and dreamy electronic touches.
This last album is great but a bit too experimental for me. I can't listen through the album without skipping a few songs...
For me the points are: Color Theory - 9 / Clean - 8 / Sometimes Forever - 7
this album has me in a chokehold rn I’ve loved soccer mommy for years and was blown away by this
Bones is such a great song
Anthony finally releases his inner furry when he said "ruff ruff ruff" in the intro
Don't Ask Me is the best track, not the worst 😭
Fire In The Driveway is better
Still >>>
I really loved this album. Some really good songs.
I'm listening to Anthony's reviews more and more and appreciate his detailed insights. Really enjoying this album.
I really enjoy a lot of the lyrical concepts on this. The horror of Following Eyes feels very unique for the genre.
never thought i'd see the day soccer mommy get a fantano review, let alone a 7. glorious day
I really love this album, bought the pink vinyl and tickets to her show in september. Absolutely love her music and it’s good that she’s getting the recognition she deserves.
Her one song with bj burton was the only reason I wasn't completely surprised by opn's collaboration
I completely agree. However, I honestly think that shotgun should be up for best rock song this year. It's the best thing I've heard so far other than some of the new Coheed and Cambria which was released within the same day
Oh gosh, did you like the new Coheed as well?
For me it’s their weakest release yet, and by a wide margin :(
Still fucked me up dude holy fuck. Great album but was not expecting such a heavy ending damn dude.
The ADR for “Daniel Lopatin”… GOTCHA MELON!! Gotcha so good, Melon.
0:49 neat overdub of the producers name. I wonder if you initially said a slur or something
Excellent shirt Anthony appreciate the complimenting colors with the record
Whenever you want me I'll be around
Whenever you want me I'll be a round
Wow I'm slow.
Good choice of shirt Anthony! Very stylish!
Splashing the Cá$h
YES!!!! I REALLY LIKED THIS RECORD!!!
FIRST*
I’m trying to be someone
Melon can love and understand
But I know that I’m not
Your telling me he is sitting there 🧢
Where is your first porcupine tree review? How long does it take? Is it written yet? What can we do about it? Where is it?
Wow thats been a green screen
Finally melon gets it
welcome to soccer Mommy at last, king
00:02:52 _don't ask me feels a bit too measured the production on this one's a little one note as well it just kind of runs like this a very old school piece of slow emotive 90s fuzz_
00:04:40 _bones as an opener i think is a pretty strong beginning to this lp2 especially with those very rich and heavy shoegaze guitars kicking the record off right_
HuH? I think he has these descriptions reversed.
At least Soccer mommy got a full review. High 8/light 9 for me but then again I already really like soccer mommy.
Fair enough. Two thirds of this album are great but then there's tracks like Unholy Affliction and Darkness Forever that I can't help but skip.
That shirt is so nice
Dont Ask Me is your least fav?😭 its literally one of my favorites if not my favorite off the album
turn the 7 upside down, it’s a 9 now
nah he ain't sitting
MELON MOMMY LIKED A SOCCER MOMMY RECORD
you don't put a bullet in a shotgun. but still a good song.
So happy with this review, to me is a 9 tho.
You gave it a chance and it impressed let’s gooooo
Was really hoping you would end the video with:
Sometimes, Forever, forever
not soccer mommy, its American football mommy now.
I have tickets to see her here in Stockholm in September, so excited
pls make review of X by Ken Carson i really want your opinion on this , imo is incredible but i may not be perfect to reviewing it cause im big fan of all opium artists
I liked the video immediately when you started barking
Hey Anthony, you should do a classic review on Björks Vespertine
I could really use a soccer mommy rn
Unholy Affliction is a cool, dark track. But why leave those speaker popping noises in the mix?? what is that doing for the song? Idk weird choice imo. Newdemo has a very cool key (?) change from verse to chorus.
Could you consider reviewing "Versions of Modern Performance", the first full album by Horsegirl, released on June 3? The young Chicago trio of friends (18-19 y/o) got some attention with singles in 2020 & 2021 - Ballroom Dance Scene, Sea Life Sandwich Boy, Billy - and were signed to Matador, so lots of anticipation for this one and mostly rave reviews. I'm liking what I'm hearing so far, with some reservations. I'd be interested to get your take. (BTW - I'm just a fan of your work and subscriber to your channel - NOT a music-industry plant.) Thank you.
Still waiting on the review of the new Porcupine Tree Closure/Continuation. Thanks!
Destined to be a YUNOREVIEW cuz melon hates giving prog the time of day
Still is a great great closing track
She had worked with bon iver prior so it makes sense she’d pursue another experimental electronic artist
don’t ask me is my favorite though 😩
Anthony don't forget OPN had Alex G on a track all the way back in '18. It's not that farfetched
loving this record
Hey Anythony, whenever you get a moment, can you review Elucid’s I Told Bessie please?
Man’s got the fear and loathing in Las Vegas drip on.
Love the record!
Will you review the Conan gray lp that came out last week? :)
Next pls review Lloyd Banks upcoming album COTI 2.
Anthony I am immeasurably disappointed you didn’t say “sometimes, forever” at 5:41
why u no give the classic review treatment to some cranberries stuff? would love to hear your thoughts about them and the albums, I especially like to the faithful departed
Thumbnail looks like a romcom arc of a Needle Drop anime or something.
hellll ya. Had a feeling youd like this one...
ok, I won't ask you what your least favorite track is
Was hoping for a "not bad" review for the new Porcupine Tree.
Love the new flannel Melon
@theneedledrop
You should check out Cemetery Drive, no albums just a lot of singles
you should review the westside boogie album. thank you have a great night
Yep, I'm feeling we r not going to get our Tim Bernardes review
The FACT that Anthony this end this video with “uhhh sometimes… forever”
Sometimes, 5:42
The most cursed 10 seconds of any Fantano review
OPN going off this year and it's great to see that
PLEASE review the album Mother or Rose in the Dark by Cleo Sol ! Underrated artist!!
Saw them at beale street music festival
Good stuff
saw soccer mommy opening for paramore before they were at all known. they sounded so good live
The first time you've legitimately reviewed one of her albums lol
agree score wise but Don’t Ask Me is sick, definitely not the worst song here.
Amazing. Now please please review the new MUNA album 😭❤️
Wow... a 5-minute vid explaining that Soccer mommies are an automatic 7. Wow.
newthony shirtano looking good
Damn, so close to a triple yellow
Really appriciate your coming out as a furry in the intro of the video Anthony