@@admirallove6180 Yeah he's incredibly creative with the chord progressions, he uses the same chords a LOT throughout his discography but he always finds a way to make it sound different, one of my favourites (i dont know the name or whatever) is that one descending minor 9s progression you hear in a couple of his songs. the second part of Half Man Half Shark, Energy Fleets (it's ascending in this song tho) and its even in Tortoise of Indepedency which was soooo fucking nice
Didn't my man Archie chose his pseudonimn King Krule inspired by this character? EDIT: It was actually inspired on a movie directed by Elvis Presley, King Creole (1958). Read it on a short article.
Crazy how consistent King Krule has been throughout his career. Not one dud in his discography thus far imo. This new album is also brilliant, it’s amazing how you can hear his sound be translated into something a bit more optimistic while still sounding as good as ever. Not all artists who’ve attempted a more positive album after a slew of sad music have been successful, so it’s satisfying to see Archy pull it off so wonderfully.
The OOZ "straight up unpalatable", "repetitive", and "skeletal"? It's literally got the most immersive soundscape I've ever heard on wax. It may not be incredibly dynamic but it's definitely dynamic enough to the point where it remains congruent as a whole whilst still having its up's and down's sonically.
Much higher score than I was thinking you'd give it but stoked you enjoyed it! Though it still astounds me how consistently you don't enjoy my favorite tracks from multiple records, "From the Swamp" and "Seagirl" are some of my favorite Archy tracks to date!!
Yeah judging by his description, I was pretty surprised to see a strong 8. I'm excited for this album, and I agree overall with what Fantano says here. Not a perfect record by any means, but definitely a stand out album in the recent past for me
Got to meet Archy after seeing him in Vancouver during his tour for the Ooz. My friend and I were super drunk and my buddy offered him a cigarette, which he happily accepted. My friend used to smoke Viceroys, which I'm positive was only because of Mac DeMarco but he always claimed this was just coincidence and that he just loved them. Upon handing King Krule the cigarette, Archy responded with "Oh Viceroys? These are what Mac DeMarco smokes, right?" Cool guy. Most artists wouldn't accept a cigarette off a random fan. The same friend and I met both members of MGMT after one of their shows and he also offered one of them (Ben) a cigarette, to which he declined and said "No thanks, I've got my own." What an asshole. (Joking).
My fav King Krule album so far. I have been listening to him for quite a while now, when Man Alive! came out, I loved it to bits. I was kind of afraid he couldn’t top it, and I’m so glad I was so wrong. I’m gonna hold this album so close to my heart forever now.
I love each KK album more than the last, mainly because I love how Archies music changes as he ages, feels like an emotional journey. the saxophone and spaced out guitar cords are legendary on this new album
I love Archy man. He gets tighter and more locked in with every release (ftr, I love The OOZ, but it's been a complete upward trajectory his whole career from his debut onward imo)
Just saw him last night, i hope he releases live versions of these songs. You have no idea how much better it sounded live. It was definitely a fulfilling moment i wish i would’ve bought both New York dates
Been having a tough time with my music. Seems like I can't seem to find something to relax me or take my mind off things. Finally this came along and it really helped quiet my mind. Seems like my mind was always in the future and listening to this album really helped bring it back to the present.
I did enjoy this record, but I think Man Alive! is still my favorite out of the recent era of King Krule. Don't get me wrong, Space Heavy is solid and there are several tracks that I will return too, but I don't find myself throwing the whole thing on repeat over and over like I did with Man Alive! and Ooz.
i bounced off krule 2 years ago but this album stuck onto my brain like glue for the last few days since i listened to it. "when vanishing" is beautiful and i felt very at home in the place this record painted for me
can’t wait to see him live this July, I hope to hear a lotta these new tracks but I’m also excited for some classics like hearing Baby Blue or Dum Surfer live would be nutssss
it’s truly a good day when Anthony likes a new King Krule album. Personally loved it but thought he wouldn’t be so kind after 2 mehs in the weekly track reviews, pleasantly surprised 👏
anthony you gave it a good score because archy confessed that he nailed your girlfriend on the song pink shell, therefore mending your relationship into a more honest and accepting one.
“Where I think archy is comparing himself to a tortoise of some sort” bruh. Walking slow is in the lyrics-what about how it continues into space cadet?
WOW honestly surprised you liked it considering you don't seem to be super hot on sleepy eyed music. I fucking love this record, leans into their subdued sound so well, and has been my nightly soundtrack as I wind down. Also how dare you slander the OOZ, that record provided me the perfect soundtrack to my days trying to survive in Manhattan years ago. I will always associate memories of that album with walking around downtown with an empty growling stomach in a city that wanted to swallow me alive.
My man melon failed to mention fatherhood and how it’s one of the main threads impacting the emotional and lyrical landscape on the album, too Still, thanks for the flannel!
"i find the instrumental arrangements and effects throughout this album to be really creative, unique and kind of surreal. the entire record sounds like it exists in a world of its own: a desolate and lonely plain where it's nightime and below freezing 24 hours a day". so you're basically describing The OOZ aswell. just listen to the Ooz again and make another review so you don't embarrass yourself with that video :)
He literally describes the ooz the same way IN his the ooz review. He said the difference between space heavy and the ooz is that space heavy just has better song structure feels more like actual songs instead of just barren nothingness.
Yeah I feel like I need to give this a few more listens, 6 feet and ooz are my favourites of his for sure, I thought this one was good but none of the tracks blew me away but maybe I'm overlooking something
@@jens2049 Don't get me wrong music as low and sombre as this record can still have a great impact on me (blow me away was a poorer choice of words in this context) but initially I didn't think much of most of the tracks.... however, I listened to it again today and I enjoyed it a lot more this time round
King Krule mentions the idea of being sublunary multiple times on the ooz the idea of being lost at sea and stuck in space which is why the ooz sounds the way it does i don't understand how you have not caught on to that The ooz W music. Needledrop L music review
Thank you for reviewing 6 feet all those years ago, after seeing him on letterman one night, I started watching your reviews I think starting with that album. I'm now going to see King Krule in Nashville for the first time, and while I disagree with some of your takes, you've introduced me into alot of amazing tunes and appreciate the dialogue you create
He didn't like the ooz? That albums still his best album. This albums is man alive (which was decent) and the ooz put together. I'd say it's his second best album to date
Not him hating it indeed, he just thought it was the weakest he didn't call it total trash or something. Raveena on the track is boring as hell tho tbh
Your review of The Ooz is my MBDTF moment.
I'm refusing to watch the rest of the video after that opening statement, "skeletal" lol
red light getting a 1
so true
So you hate The Ooz ..... but now all of a sudden Space Heavy sounds appealing to you?? 😂😂
Fking hipster 🎉🎉🎉🎉
He was literally high on Horse when he didn’t like The Ooz
A strong 8 is basically a light 9 and a light 9 is basically a decent 9 to strong 9 which is a 10 so King Krule did it again!
Do this for the 4 he gave The OOZ
Lmao fax😂
Archy's writing is so fucking pretty, I would have no problems if he decided to just write poetry from now on.
For sure but he's also an amazing songwriter musically, I love the chord progressions on this album as well as the guitar performances
Same, I was moved to tears ever since he delivered that beautiful line, "you're a bunch of fat bitches, you motherfuckin fat bitcheeeessssss"
@@admirallove6180 Yeah he's incredibly creative with the chord progressions, he uses the same chords a LOT throughout his discography but he always finds a way to make it sound different, one of my favourites (i dont know the name or whatever) is that one descending minor 9s progression you hear in a couple of his songs. the second part of Half Man Half Shark, Energy Fleets (it's ascending in this song tho) and its even in Tortoise of Indepedency which was soooo fucking nice
He actually has a poetry book from a while ago I’m pretty sure.
You would've given it a 10 if it was made by King K. Rool.
This is actually so real
Didn't my man Archie chose his pseudonimn King Krule inspired by this character?
EDIT: It was actually inspired on a movie directed by Elvis Presley, King Creole (1958). Read it on a short article.
Who wouldn’t
Solid mid-tier/10
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FANTANO COMMENTER SAID A CREATIVE FUNNY 🤣🤣🤣
Crazy how consistent King Krule has been throughout his career. Not one dud in his discography thus far imo. This new album is also brilliant, it’s amazing how you can hear his sound be translated into something a bit more optimistic while still sounding as good as ever. Not all artists who’ve attempted a more positive album after a slew of sad music have been successful, so it’s satisfying to see Archy pull it off so wonderfully.
The ooze was a dud
@@cody_lit9280 just wrong. arguably his strongest album.
@@revolverboy1314 nah
@@cody_lit9280i bet you only think that cuz fantano gave it a 3 or some shit…
@@revolverboy1314The Ooz is great, but not his best. I prefer this one as well as 6 Feet Beneath the Moon
The OOZ "straight up unpalatable", "repetitive", and "skeletal"? It's literally got the most immersive soundscape I've ever heard on wax. It may not be incredibly dynamic but it's definitely dynamic enough to the point where it remains congruent as a whole whilst still having its up's and down's sonically.
Don’t try to understand. Melon is lost af on this one
The OOZ was unbelievably boring, but maybe that’s because the debut was better.
@@James-nz8hpIt’s arguably his best… I have it right behind 6FBTM.
Eh, I stopped taking him seriously after he said Built to Spill and Devin Townsend were trash.
@@BloodPumpWhen did he say that?
Archie’s like half a second scream on hamburgerphobia made me realize how desperately I need a King Krule full blown punk record.
Yessss. There's still time yet
Listen to his 2018 we love green festival set . That scream is his signature live performance scream so happy he included it in this album.
This is what me and my cousin have been saying for years. The kid could pull it off too! ARCHY KNOWS 👀 lol
@@ffitz1409 Oh word Ill check it out.
The first time I heard the scream in The Locomotive I started to cry, ngl. Slush Puppy is also heart-wrenching.
genuinely how is seagirl your least favorite song it is ethereal and beautiful, best off the album
I feel like every time Melon chooses a worst track a memetic effect is released and it's suddenly everyones fav track
@@sophisticatedluna6503naw its just a good song
@@LJ-un1hb agree but not the best off the album.
@@sophisticatedluna6503 nah this one makes no sense
My least favourite and all tbf
Seagirl worst track??? What??? Did we even listen to the same song? It might b my favorite song this year so far. Fair album rating tho
Giving Space Heavy an 8/10 doesn’t make up for you giving The Ooz a negative review, Melon!
True that album is still great. All his albums are solid.
My album of the year, I’ve had this album on repeat.
I still have to wait until October 😔
MY BOY ARCHY FINALLY GOT THAT YELLOW FLANNEL LET'S GOOOOOO
Yo you’re a king krule fan? Common Spectre W
@@ringer1324 spectre is actually a team of 32+ people.
@@ringer1324 huge fan he's top 5 on my Spotify wrapped every year
Empty Stomach Space Cadet is by far my favorite song on this album. The whole album is 🔥
same!!! it’s so underrated dude
seagirl was one of my favs
Much higher score than I was thinking you'd give it but stoked you enjoyed it! Though it still astounds me how consistently you don't enjoy my favorite tracks from multiple records, "From the Swamp" and "Seagirl" are some of my favorite Archy tracks to date!!
It’s my favorite album of his yet so this score was well deserved
wow yeah it astounds you huh it “astounds” you that someone else doesn’t enjoy songs that you enjoy..
Yeah judging by his description, I was pretty surprised to see a strong 8. I'm excited for this album, and I agree overall with what Fantano says here. Not a perfect record by any means, but definitely a stand out album in the recent past for me
@@lordsaint4956stop framing him as elitist he was just surprised weirdo😭😭
When vanishing / seagirl 😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩
seaforth is easily my track of the year so far, had it on repeat since it released
its a god damn banger
Got to meet Archy after seeing him in Vancouver during his tour for the Ooz. My friend and I were super drunk and my buddy offered him a cigarette, which he happily accepted. My friend used to smoke Viceroys, which I'm positive was only because of Mac DeMarco but he always claimed this was just coincidence and that he just loved them. Upon handing King Krule the cigarette, Archy responded with "Oh Viceroys? These are what Mac DeMarco smokes, right?" Cool guy. Most artists wouldn't accept a cigarette off a random fan. The same friend and I met both members of MGMT after one of their shows and he also offered one of them (Ben) a cigarette, to which he declined and said "No thanks, I've got my own." What an asshole. (Joking).
My fav King Krule album so far. I have been listening to him for quite a while now, when Man Alive! came out, I loved it to bits. I was kind of afraid he couldn’t top it, and I’m so glad I was so wrong. I’m gonna hold this album so close to my heart forever now.
Agreed
There’s are great reworks of the Ooz on his live album, You Heat Me Up, You Cool Me Down
W comment
YHMUYCMD is his best album IMO
Empty Stomach Space Cadet might be the best produced track I heard this year
Hell yes. Now just need the Squid album to also get a yellow flannel.
How do you still not like The OOZ after all these years?!
kek
he has to stay consistent, for some reason… his opinion is so wack on that one
Never expected King Krule to bring in a string section, but When Vanishing exists. AOTY
Compliments his sound really well
right, I was freakin out hearing strings
so beautiful
From The Swamp put me in a mood I can't even describe. So good.
'a desolate and lonely plane, where it is nighttime and below freezing 24 hours a day'
Melon he's from England, don't be so harsh.
I love each KK album more than the last, mainly because I love how Archies music changes as he ages, feels like an emotional journey. the saxophone and spaced out guitar cords are legendary on this new album
I love Archy man. He gets tighter and more locked in with every release (ftr, I love The OOZ, but it's been a complete upward trajectory his whole career from his debut onward imo)
Adore this album. Seeing him live in August, so so stoked
Me in September!! First time so I'm stoked
SAME IM GONNA SEE HIM IN OCTOBER im so hyped
Seeing him in October for the first time!
Saw him a couple days ago at 100 club in London…you won’t be disappointed
Just saw him last night, i hope he releases live versions of these songs. You have no idea how much better it sounded live. It was definitely a fulfilling moment i wish i would’ve bought both New York dates
God I love Wednesday Overcast. Going through some things and this song just hits like a truck.
Especially the last two lines of the song!
Fav song off the album
Wasn’t too invested on first listen, but been replaying it every day since. It’s been a go-to past couple days!
Melon's still on the A New Place 2 Drown erasure huh? Still my fav thing Archys ever made.
I remember my skype status back in the day was "easy easy" so it's nice to see that King Krule is still making music for me to be moody and sad about
9/10 for me. I think it’s his best album. From the swamp and seagirl are some of my favorites I can’t believe they were ehh to you antwan fantwan
The people want a re-review of The OOZ!!!!!!!!!
Been having a tough time with my music. Seems like I can't seem to find something to relax me or take my mind off things. Finally this came along and it really helped quiet my mind. Seems like my mind was always in the future and listening to this album really helped bring it back to the present.
I did enjoy this record, but I think Man Alive! is still my favorite out of the recent era of King Krule. Don't get me wrong, Space Heavy is solid and there are several tracks that I will return too, but I don't find myself throwing the whole thing on repeat over and over like I did with Man Alive! and Ooz.
Sea girl being your least favorite is insane
My favorite track from this album was “Gangsta’s Paradise”, by Krulio
Space Cadet & From the Swamp got me loving this project. Also Seaforth is arguably the nicest song by King Krule
seeing him live was so amazing. beautiful record and i love flimsier + seagirl
This album is a straight 10.
3:12 "very sharp but soft melodies"
well said, melon
i bounced off krule 2 years ago but this album stuck onto my brain like glue for the last few days since i listened to it. "when vanishing" is beautiful and i felt very at home in the place this record painted for me
i was not expecting the track with no lyrics to make me cry
can’t wait to see him live this July, I hope to hear a lotta these new tracks but I’m also excited for some classics like hearing Baby Blue or Dum Surfer live would be nutssss
Sameeee im seeing him at pitchfork in chicago
The album is good af the way the songs bleed into one another, King Krules music is something to be experienced as a whole
He said "heavy space" instead of space heavy at 00:10 and covered it with a dub😂
Kinda funny that you interpreted Seaforth as a positive song kdjdjdjdkdk
"this faith is all i have" to me is such a scary statement
This new King Krule record will definitely give you seasonal depression in the best way.
It's not better than The Ooz, which melon completely shat on
Wow. It's been almost 10 years and now I can enjoy TWO Archie's records!
No mention of the title track is kinda crazy that song does wonders for my brain
2023 is the year of Strong 8s
in comparison to 2022, which is the year of Light 8s with a dazzle of Decent/Strong 9s
Archy doesn't miss.
Flimsier is the best.
it’s truly a good day when Anthony likes a new King Krule album. Personally loved it but thought he wouldn’t be so kind after 2 mehs in the weekly track reviews, pleasantly surprised 👏
Least favourite as seagirl is crazy but great review
Yeah I gotta say.. The OOZ take is whacked tf out. One of the single best albums ever written
Melon’s review of The Ooz is still one of his worst takes of all time.
anthony you gave it a good score because archy confessed that he nailed your girlfriend on the song pink shell, therefore mending your relationship into a more honest and accepting one.
“Where I think archy is comparing himself to a tortoise of some sort” bruh. Walking slow is in the lyrics-what about how it continues into space cadet?
Krule has been in an upward trajectory since the OOZ in Anthony's eyes, I wonder if he'll be even more positive when the next album comes around.
LETS GO POSITIVE KING KRULE REVIEW! Good/solid album easy 8/10
Okay but Seagirl is fire though
Dude can make getting a burger depress tf out of me.
Damn, this was a way higher mark than I thought Anthony would give! 😮
Was definitely not expecting this based off his reactions in the track roundups lol
finally Fantano loves king krule
that first track flimsier reminds me of some duster bro.
Lukewarm take: I think tortoise of independency is a poem based in his experience of the early years in becoming a father
I actually didn’t love this one too much . I feel it’ll grow on me though
4:09 anthony YET AGAIN hating on sleepy music
Re-review the Ooz
Would have loved more meat in this review! Really enjoy your perspectives and just wish you dived in more. Loads of love Melon. Xxx
when vanishing and seagirl are easily my favorites from this album
WOW honestly surprised you liked it considering you don't seem to be super hot on sleepy eyed music. I fucking love this record, leans into their subdued sound so well, and has been my nightly soundtrack as I wind down.
Also how dare you slander the OOZ, that record provided me the perfect soundtrack to my days trying to survive in Manhattan years ago. I will always associate memories of that album with walking around downtown with an empty growling stomach in a city that wanted to swallow me alive.
Took me a while to settle into, but man is this album sonically captivating!
2023 and King Krule is still getting great reviews. Good times…
damn from the swamp is top 3 on the album for me
calling the ooz unpaletable is... bold
I USED TO ONLY DREAM ABOUT TIMES LIKE THIS
My man melon failed to mention fatherhood and how it’s one of the main threads impacting the emotional and lyrical landscape on the album, too
Still, thanks for the flannel!
"i find the instrumental arrangements and effects throughout this album to be really creative, unique and kind of surreal. the entire record sounds like it exists in a world of its own: a desolate and lonely plain where it's nightime and below freezing 24 hours a day".
so you're basically describing The OOZ aswell. just listen to the Ooz again and make another review so you don't embarrass yourself with that video :)
He literally describes the ooz the same way IN his the ooz review. He said the difference between space heavy and the ooz is that space heavy just has better song structure feels more like actual songs instead of just barren nothingness.
I actually think this record is inferior to the others, I give it like a 6/10, the ooz is still peak
Yeah I feel like I need to give this a few more listens, 6 feet and ooz are my favourites of his for sure, I thought this one was good but none of the tracks blew me away but maybe I'm overlooking something
@@wagersgrooves its not an album thats supposed to blow you away. Its a low key record
@@jens2049 Don't get me wrong music as low and sombre as this record can still have a great impact on me (blow me away was a poorer choice of words in this context) but initially I didn't think much of most of the tracks.... however, I listened to it again today and I enjoyed it a lot more this time round
I thought the same, but after listening to it quite a few times I think it’s one of his best
King Krule mentions the idea of being sublunary multiple times on the ooz the idea of being lost at sea and stuck in space which is why the ooz sounds the way it does i don't understand how you have not caught on to that The ooz W music. Needledrop L music review
Thank you for reviewing 6 feet all those years ago, after seeing him on letterman one night, I started watching your reviews I think starting with that album. I'm now going to see King Krule in Nashville for the first time, and while I disagree with some of your takes, you've introduced me into alot of amazing tunes and appreciate the dialogue you create
Earl swe
Wow bro didn’t even mention empty stomach space cadet 😤😤
How did you not like Seagirl lol ofc my favorite
You would've given it a 10 if it was called "To pimp a heavy spacefly"
He didn't like the ooz? That albums still his best album. This albums is man alive (which was decent) and the ooz put together. I'd say it's his second best album to date
you’ve been spared, for now
This project struck me as a serious knee slapper upon first listen. Glad the yellow flannel made an appearance for this one
Please take this back
Not him hating the raveena track-
Not him hating it indeed, he just thought it was the weakest he didn't call it total trash or something. Raveena on the track is boring as hell tho tbh
DJ Saltynutz is in the house
Nice fake out with the yellow flannel. Giving it a 3 simply because of the lack of melon-related lyrics is pretty low, man...
oh u didn’t understand seagirl like i did..
Yes an 8 I’ll take it melon man!!! This almost makes up for The OOZ review
Nah the ooz is an amazing record and it being 'repetitive' is such a small brain critique
its his best album, I listened to it so much already...it's fucking insane that you don't like Seagirl ??? his best track ?
Glad this is a 10, my favorite track is sing about me, I'm dying of thirst.