Porter Robinson - Nurture ALBUM REVIEW
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FAV TRACKS: LOOK AT THE SKY, GET YOUR WISH, WIND TEMPOS, MUSICIAN, DO-RE-MI-FA-SO-LA-TI-DO, MOTHER, SOMETHING COMFORTING, BLOSSOM, TRYING TO FEEL ALIVE
LEAST FAV TRACK: DULLSCYTHE
PORTER ROBINSON - NURTURE / 2021 / MOM + POP / ELECTROPOP, GLITCH, FOLKTRONIC
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Y'all know this is just my opinion, right? - Hudba
“This is the Discovery of this generation” man wow
Discovery was the first album I ever bought with my own money in 2001 at the age of 10. I am also a massive Porter fan. I transcended a little bit when Fantano said that because I have been thinking that since Friday.
@@brettbri5694 You made your own money at the age of ten? Its impressive if that's true but may I ask how?
@@jacksonjames6071 He just worked harder, better, faster, and stronger than most of us. Man’s built different.
@@jacksonjames6071 just outing yourself as a kid who never did their chores huh
@@jacksonjames6071 allowance from chores. By the time I was ten both of my siblings were in college and it was just my mom and I.
I can only imagine how it would feel to have your album described as the "Discovery of this generation"
Guess we’ll likely find out on Tuesday
@@brettbri5694 What's on Tuesday?
@@stevenluoma1268 He’s interviewing Porter
@@across7992 Fun!
I think Anthony’s exaggerating on that one. Nurture’s good but it won’t have the same impact Discovery had. If anything Worlds would fit that title better. I would personally nominate either Settle by Disclosure or In Colour by Jamie xx.
Dude the nurture = discovery connection is THE highest compliment porter coulda got for the album
Yeah discovery is his favorite ever album
Yeah he got scared after giving worlds a five
@@sakiaung LOL
@SODMG Blaqai thank you for your excellent contribution to this conversation
@SODMG Blaqai no they fucking aint
No joke here, just here to say Nurture’s an incredibly beautiful, heartfelt album that feels like a warm hug that we’ve all needed for quite some time.
definitely. was surprised by how tender the whole record was.
Look at the sky, I’m still here
I’ll be your light next year
I can make something good, oh,
Something good
With lyrics like that and with the angelic sound, I couldn’t help but feel like this was the bond between all of our desires to connect
@@irjonesy i mean you didnt get the lyrics right but i see your point
@@irjonesy "I'll be alive next year"
FT better
“The Discovery of this generation”
Damn that’s a pretty high praise
@SODMG Blaqai don’t care
Lmao dude is talking outta his ass
Too bad it's cap
@@SgtSmugleaf ratio
@@donotoliver i don't think so
The redemption arc I didn’t know I needed
This is better than fable 2
I am so glad my boy Porter is finally getting the Fantano brownie points he deserves.
shut up bots
You don't need a reviewer to agree with your opinions stfu
@@n3bbian ah yes because a bot would know about the last porter robinson review
I wouldn't call Nurture escapist in the same way that Worlds is. In fact, I feel the whole point of Nurture is that it's rooted in reality and facing one's inner demons and finding peace in the real world.
Good take
Porter said his inspiration for Worlds, was all his old favorite MMOs and RPG games shutting their servers down over time, resulting in the end of numerous online communties which in its own way felt like "the end of the world" for them
YES thank you exactly
nurture getting an 8 now i can sleep well
Dang... must've been an agonizing 7 years.
@SODMG Blaqai yes
do a porter robinson song lol
THE PEN-TAPPING LEGEND HIMSELF
Ikr
"It's like listening to some kind of artificial intelligence have a religious experience."
...he's not wrong lol
Makes sense. When the single released, I thought Something Comforting was about a robot/ai longing for a human experience.
It's funny he said that. I think the vocals in Wind Tempos are awful; only part of the album I feel compelled to skip. Maybe it will grow on me.
@@sirspanky3 oh man I’m sorry to hear that! Wind Tempos is probably one of my favorite tracks on the album! Those vocals are so pleasing to my ear
@@MAGonzzManifesto oh if you want to hear something to that effect go listen to Cranberry Cake by Ghost Data. That’s almost exactly what you described.
that was the most 9 sounding 8 i’ve ever heard in the history of fantano reviews
watch the Daft Punk - RAM review, I legit thought he would give it a strong 9 given what he said
for me this album is an 8-sounding 9 so it all balances out ig lmao
Been a thing this year. Black Dresses was the same
fantano's for the first time review was a 10 sounding 8 ngl
Sawayama absolutely sounded like a soft 9, but he gave it the strong 8.
saying that this is “the discovery of this generation” is probably one of the best things someone could say about your music tbh
probably will mean a lot to porter too since he said Discovery is his favorite album of all time i’m pretty sure
He will lose his shit if he hear this
@@soapyguy6483 Fantano is interviewing him in a couple days. He'll hear it.
＼(＾O＾)／
@@SweaterLive how you know that?
Porter getting the respect he deserves. I might just forgive Melon for his Worlds review.
Hell nah, Worlds is a fucking masterpiece. Never forget
@@javiercarrillo237 Nurture and worlds are amazing both but I feel like worlds is a mega banger, how is he gonna give it a 5/10 and stick to that
@@javiercarrillo237 True shit, Worlds is like the best album to come out of 2010s EDM literally the stand out of the genre.
might
@@dilliee Let's not get carried away there
porter changed my life as a little high schooler with the escapism of Worlds to keep my life worthwhile, now I'm a college grad out in the "real world" and Nurture is exactly the reality-affirming support that I needed.. I hope lots of people find comfort in his music thanks to this review
This is exactly me, were you born in 1997 too?
@@giulianogisotti4107 woah how’d you know
@@giulianogisotti4107 woah same, 1997 gang :)) 1 year of this amazing album btw!! it came right as i was finishing an intense 3 month course of therapy to work through some serious difficulties with opening up emotionally, and much like OP here it really helped ground me in the following months. and just last week i got to see porter live in dublin! forever grateful to him and all the fans, he's definitely changed my life
This is exactly what I’m saying
@@giulianogisotti4107 95 for me but we’re pretty close. This is def for young millennials & older gen z.
Cover art is a vibe
Unless you got allergies
Looks like the cover art of "Alarms" from Galileo Galilei, a japanese indie-rock band from Hokkaido.
@@RayVinyard porter said he loves that band, must be an influence !
i wanna lay in the grass while listening to the album, it really is a vibe
Cocteau Twins enjoyer what's your favourite album of theirs?
One of the best albums of 2021 imo. It's so rare to see Electronic music done so raw and passionately but with a brilliant ear for melody and sound. This is Porter pushing Electronic further beyond it's boundaries, perhaps even more so than Worlds did. It's such a stunning album filled with moments of pure genius and heartbreak. Definitely would reccomend even if you don't like Electronic Music, it's worth the listen.
Definitely a 9 for me
I know its an unpopular opinion but i personally disliked this album and especially a few songs in comparison to his other works i think often his ideas become too messy, not hating just trying to give a counter opinion without it being just straight out positivity
@@k1cs I agree somewhat. If I had to give one fault it's that the album lacks strong pacing and seems to have issue with being too foggy and a but over the place. I think it's Porter's way of showcasing his emotion and pure enjoyment of his music but I can see why people think the songs are a bit much.
I pushed electronic music past the year 4000 porter just took my style and ran with it I'll forgive him for it
No joke, i had to "grab some gut" for a couple of days after release to listen to the whole album, i knew i would just crumble emotionally if i heard it as it came out, had to find the right moment
This is an out of nowhere positive review
And we're all for it
I wouldn’t say out of nowhere as he pretty much liked every single but yea I see what u mean
Agreed, nowhere near as good as Worlds but gets a way better review. Opinions are opinions I guess
@@ldhdjzjjaklzjdbd6610 he gave Worlds a 5, i expected him to give this 4
@@IwinTHEGAMEOFTHRONES I find this miles better than Worlds!
i love how we were all prepared for a 5 or a 6, a decent 8 is a present from above
Everybody were expecting an 8
@@st.markkanen8796 Knowing he gave Worlds a 5, I thought this would be 6-7.
He gave Good Faith a 6 I think, so I was expecting a 7 max.
@Ethan DeMille What are you talking about? Madeon's musical knowledge and composition is incredible, plus he's an incredible mixer and producer. Good Faith might not be my favorite album of all time, but I'd easily give it an 8 or 9.
@Ethan DeMille I guess that's a fair opinion, but overall, I personally love Good Faith, it feels focused and very polished. The effects and synths are some of the best I've heard. Nurture is great too, but feels a little more spread out in some parts. Overall I think both albums are great, but Idk which I would say is better.
YES SIR I'll ignore your comments on Worlds but YES Nurture is AMAZING
LETS GO BOYS
LETS FUCKING GOOOOOOOOO
WE'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOR SEVEN YEARS
KRUNKER BOYS
:)
EYYYY~~
Damn, saying it’s the Discovery of this generation is high praise considering that Porter’s favorite artist is Daft Punk. Glad he liked this one even though Worlds didn’t grow on him.
I thought daft punk was madeon's favorite artist, not porter
@@tylerspain9513 porter has repeatedly said his favorite two artists are Daft Punk and Kanye West.
lol whats even crazier is that discovery is his favorite album, god i can't imagine how that would feel after all the years it took to get it finished. good fuckin vibes\
Album of the year IMO. Life-affirming, beautiful, inspiring, and encouraging. The world needs more of whatever Nurture is.
Absolutely agree.
Yes ^
I don't think there is any more of what Nurture is
@@frankwhoishe7401 check out phritz
@@frankwhoishe7401 there's plenty of it if you just look
Timestamps:
Background: 0:00
Lifelike: (not present)
Look At the Sky: 2:50
Get Your Wish: 3:39
Wind Tempos: 4:13
Musician: 4:57
Do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti-do: 5:12
Mother: 5:33
Dullscythe: 5:44
Sweet Time: 6:11
Mirror: (not present)
Something Comforting: 6:24
Blossom: 6:29
Unfold: 6:32
Trying to Feel Alive: 6:42
Final Thoughts: 6:46
Score: 8:40
Tran: 8:44
Mirror is my favorite song ever and Im sad he didnt say anything about it.
The best part about nurture to me is that it's an album about artistic growth that embraces the aesthetics of literal, natural growth. After 7 years of waiting, we got something that felt like a huge step forwards in every way, and it takes that fact to heart.
4i
Ah yes, now I can finally watch Fantano again because he finally gave Porter the score he deserves, feels good to be back after 7 years!
@@WrenCubes I miss you so much man....
@@WrenCubes act like u dont know me tho this is a private account
@@WrenCubes Hopefully we can get in touch better in the future, I really do miss talking to you :(
@@WrenCubes Hopefully someday. A Worlds collab would've been sick honestly and maybe a prequel review with Bonito Generation... i dont wanna get more ideas since i dont want to get my hopes up or anything. We all miss you in the Nurture chat I hope you know that
What is this wholesomeness in the comments? Wow. Heartwarming indeed.
I know that it’s just Fantano’s opinion, but dullscythe is a freaking banger, its second part is so beautiful and it has so much nostalgic vibes.
Yes the second part is amazing but the first part is not good
@@augustmoonradio the first part isn’t supposed to flow or have a melody. It’s simply an expression of the way Porter was feeling through sounds instead of words. It’s comparable to fellow feeling in that at first it’s not supposed to make sense, and almost seems uncalled for, though the natural progression of the song into that subtle yet hard hitting piano on the back end of the track really hits it home for me coming from an artistic perspective rather than a musical ear, making it one of my favorite tracks on the album.
@@augustmoonradio the first part is literally my favorite part of the entire album. but then again i like weird electronic music
@@augustmoonradio I was originally a little put off by the glitchiness in the beginning. But if you view it as a puzzle that is slowly being put together, it makes the first part make a lot more sense. It was a little weird at first, but it is now my favorite song on the album
Agreed. Mother was the low point if anything. I felt like dullscythe got things back on track
Fantano not liking dullscythe all that much makes a lot of sense given he wasn't a huge fan of Worlds, and dullscythe is by far the most Worlds-esque song on the album. It fits right in with Polygon Dust and Fellow Feeling.
Lmao yes
The only thing Anthony does all day is play his Pure Comedy vinyl just to hear the line “Bedding Taylor Swift every night inside the oculus rift” and then returns it back to the shelf
Lmao true he always talks about it
Nice SKM avatar ❤️
Don't we all
Porter Robinson is the intersection in the center of a square with vocaloid, anime themes/osts, JRPG osts, and Daft Punk for corners.
Heck yes he even had a Music Video mad eBay the Anime Studio A.1 Pictures
I'd argue that Nurture is a continuation of Worlds, where Worlds felt like throwing yourself and losing yourself in a digital works, Nurture feels like a being violently pulled from a digital world that you've spent so long in that you forgot what is real and what isn't. The acoustic sounds from Nurture are almost grounding you to reality while the glitching almost feels like an afterimage or a ghost from this unreal world we were trapped in during the early 2010s of electronic music (Worlds).
Yeah, which makes me wonder if he'll make an album where there was a balance between digital world and reality.
Oh my god... we have unlocked
*the good ending*
PORTER GAAAAAAAANG
Edit: “The Discovery of this Generation” I’m so happy for Porter and his album, that’s such an amazing praise
dude he forgot mirror and that’s like the whole point of the album
He did a live reaction when it came out and didn't really like it at all so that's probably why
Mr. Rioes yo you got vods of it?
@@user-cc8qq9yu6y unfortunately not and it's not on CZcams either I think (just looked for it) but I still remember that it didn't even get over 50% from viewers in the poll which pissed me off
@@MrRioes Yeah I remember he said he wasnt a fan of the vocals on that track despite that those high pitch vocals are all over this record
@@ANDR3alfaro Ye
I really hope Nurture serves as a shift for EDM/Pop music - if the euphoric soundscapes of this end up permeating the mainstream I’d be so goddamn happy.
This is one of the most beautiful albums I’ve heard in a while. 10/10 imo.
From a 5 to an 8, this truly is something comforting
Porter Robinson made the one best comebacks of ALL TIME I'm so happy for him ngl, he's in the HALL OF FAME of electronic artists/musicians for sure 🐐
I feel like the sound palette of this album is pure 2000’s singer-sogwriter; Baths, Imogen Heap, glitch-era Get Scraped deadmau5, plaid. The way the drums are textured is absolute perfection by my sensibilities.
Also, like, there’s these lil high pitched glitch sounds (zippo lighter being opened sounds??) that are completely out of the acoustic range of the entire song. Sweet time and mother would be waaay too consistent otherwise but the lil sounds snap my ears to attention and reset the fatigue every time. GOD I love this album.
Glad someone brought up Baths, there’s moments on this album that remind me of Cerulean or Romaplasm’s bright textural detail
Baths omg it's been a minute since I listened to that
2014: meh
2021: literally daft punk
Porter deserved more credit for Worlds. This album is just a natural progression of a great artist.
F o r e v e r
DULLSCYTHE ENJOYERS RISE UP!!
One of those songs where you can go "yeah, I totally understand why some people might not like this" but at the same time being one of your favorite songs on the album because of the beautiful melodies it provides in such a unique and interesting way.
The final two minutes... ✋😔
@@rusinsr that's what i want to say, agreed
✊
unironically my second favorite track after wind tempos. I feel like its one of those songs where you kind of "understand" more and more with each listen, so i cant blame melon
Anthony Fantano finally admitted his favorite anime show he's been watching for a while.
Yasuke
I would have thought Demon Slayer, Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid, or Attack on Titans for some reason.
@@TheTrueJuan fam im not sure how i feel ab u putting the idea of fantano sitting and watching dragon maid into my mind hahaha
@@okaye7779 I feel like Anthony is the type of dude, who would surprise you with something like that.
Lucoa tho 😳
I absolutely love this album, but I don't think Porter gets enough credit for his lyricism in it, especially how nearly every song has a counter in the album. Get Your Wish and Musician really contemplate how success took away his love for music and Musician describes how he got it back. Mother and Sweet Time comes from a mother's, then father's, perspectives of their child and their love for them. Then you have Mirror and Something Comforting, the former talking about how critical your inner thoughts can be yet how uplifting those voices can be too, giving you that "encouragement" you hear at the end of the song, only to be drowned again into his depression and fear of giving up his sadness at the cost of possibly losing who he is, desperately wanting that voice to come back. Unfold and Look at the Sky are oddly enough counters as well, because in the lyrics of Look at the Sky he describes how he was as a child vs. how he's changed growing up, looking up at the sky as a way to regain that childhood wonder and to get through the difficult times. Unfold is the climax of the album, telling us how he went through the changes he did and how this album was him taking us with him through it all. He's not the same as he was, we saw the sky and the world move on. I think needledrop is spot on with Trying to Feel Alive being the closing credits, how Porter almost missed the magic of his music through his depression, but then using that same music to bring himself back. That feeling both motivated and scared him in a way that is meant to be understood after listening to the whole record. Blossom really throws me for a loop, but it might be my favorite song on the track; it's absolutely beautiful, and nearly makes me tear up hearing how somber it is. Two people having to say goodbye and learning to let go. The saddest and probably most unnoticed thing about the track is that only the male voice says "I love you" in the track, the female voice is silent for that line. Honestly this is one of my favorite albums in years and I can't stop listening to it. Definitely grateful to be able to listen to this on repeat for days now lol
Not to mention Wind Tempos and dullscythe. Can't believe Fantano didn't like that one. Dullscythe is unbelievable in the way it captures the feeling of writers block/a flower bursting forth out of soil/coming about of a depression into self expression. I love the way its so glitchy but you can just feel a melody trying to burst forth and the way it partially resolved at the end but isn't so heavy handed.
I am SO glad Porter's getting positive attention here before and I hope it'll turn many on to his music. For me, on lonely nights, not even in the edgy or over the top doomer way, I find myself VERY deeply connected to his music. There's an instant wave of reminiscent nostalgia of a better time I can't quite put my finger on that very few other artists replicate for me. You feel simultaneously a melancholic wave wash over you while feeling hopeless. It always leaves me feeling different emotions with moods each time, and it's not uncommon for the aesthetic to completely swap my perspective in the span of two listening sessions. Sometimes, Anamanaguchi scratches the same itch...but not nearly to the same degree, haha. I think you put it the best way you could: Spellbinding. Simply spellbinding.
I’m glad he’s back. I always forget that he was really popular around the time of his last album. This one is his best and I haven’t stopped listening to it.
Porter’s music is super emotional man
I agree. He scratches that melodic itch that I’ve been longing to hear. It really feels like I’m listening to nostalgic music from happier times. & yes, it’s very therapeutic.
holy crap by his expression on the beginning i thought he was gonna give it a 10, still good album
I'm still waiting for you to review "Smooth" by Carlos Santana and the singer of Matchbox Twenty, Rob Thomas. The 1999 hit single to win Grammy of the year, album of the year, and record of the year! Proving that it was the hit single to close the last millennium!
2:49 he never says the name of the song he's describing but I'm almost certain he's talking about look at the sky as its the first full song on the album and it comes before the next song he talks about (get your wish)
Noticed that too I kept waiting for him to say it but at least it's obvious it's look at the sky
Hahaha same I was like do I not understand english? I even reversed and tried to find the mention
As an avid fan of both porter robinson and daft punk I genuinely couldn’t be more pleased
Wind Tempos is song of the year.
that transition from strings to pianos.. holy shit
“This is the ‘Discovery’ of this generation” - holy fucking shit, what a compliment!
Oi oi pump out more reviews mate!!
Jk do it when you feel like it bro but I enjoy your content.
Seeing this video pop up during Porter’s Nurture tour visuals had me in tears. I wish I could see it again.
Technically that was the Worlds review
Honestly what a great review. The word choice you used was intriguing but very accurate. It was to the point but still gave enough insight to these songs and the album as a whole. The more critical points of the review felt deserved (even if dullscythe is my favorite song of both the album and the year). Overall, very enjoyable and glad to see you enjoyed this album as much as you did. (also you did a better job of explaining the issues with worlds here than you did in you review so nice)
All the real ones love dullsythe
It's amazing
This album has been my self care for the last 6 months. Been to see Porter's live show featuring Nurture twice now since April, and its an absolutely positive, feel good, sensation. So grateful to have been re-discovering his music at this time and to be there for the live performances.
Nurture has changed my life. Makes me cry every time
This video is part of nurture live now
Mirror is the biggest grower. Give it a few more listens you will realise it's probably the best track on the record.
it's interesting that i've heard a few people say this. for me personally, I loved it the very first moment I heard it and it's still my favourite song on the album.
@@me_ish feel the exact same way :))
It's so good but my favourite is still Musician
Mirror is my favorite
Exactly! At first i was like "oh not sure about this one" but then I caught myself singing the melody and listened it more and now I absolutely love it so much
9/10 one of the best, most impactful edm records I've heard
Could have sworn we were cruising toward a 9 but glad you enjoyed it too. The album actually did inspire me to stop living selfishly and start taking care of myself for the sake of my loved ones.
Unfold was absolutely beautiful I’m sorry
Yep, so emotional!
It's my favourite album of all time - and i'm not a huge EDM fan, but something about this album - just hits spots i never knew needing hitting
I adored it. I'd be really interested in hearing the unreleased KKB/Porter collab that was heavily sampled in the track Musician.
The piano piece on wind tempos and blossom is some of the best music I’ve heard in a minute.
When I have found his music and started listening to his album sometime earlier this year it was such a different type of music and it completely changed my life and the way I view music. The music has also made me become more one with nature because of that laying in a grassy field feeling that the album gives you. I do agree there are some songs that don't make sense but other than that it's a beautifully written and composed album.
Who’s here after seeing “worlds strong 5” on the big screen on the nurture tour. This fan base will never let that down 😂
I'm glad to see planking is making a comeback
damn right!
IIRC it stopped when people started to die cause they were planking on stupid places, but now everybody is dying anyway, so why not
You know you've achieved your magnum opus when Fantano rates your album above 5
Also the fact that Fantano at times couldn't describe the feeling that some of the songs conveys only proves my point and for this album as well. Truly a magical and otherworldly experience from Porter👌
My man, thanks for reviewing this. Was great to hear your takes after listening to this over the last few weeks. First electronic album in a while I've come back to again and again to listen to. Been loving your Twitch stuff lately too.
hearing this album for the first time felt like one of the most intimate experiences of human emotional connection i've had since this whole disaster started fourteen months ago
it's the kind of music that puts a hand on your shoulder and says ‘hey man, i know things are rough now, but they'll get better, and it'll all be okay in the end’
THANK YOU ANTHONY. THE PORTER COMMUNITY APPRECIATES YOUR VALUED INPUT.
MY HEART LITERALLY JUMPED OMG
Same
WTFFFF
Bro I’m so happy right now!!
Ikr
SAMEEEEE
I really appreciate your unbiased take on this. I pretty much agree with everything you said. If I had anything to add, I would say this record is WHOLESOME AF. Thank you for coming to my TED talk.
Proceeds to be snubbed by the Grammys
EXACTLY
this album was an emotional roller coaster.
Am I the only one that seems to appreciate dullscythe? It’s not necessarily a “song” per se, but it’s craziness makes it so great and beautiful
i love that song. clearly lots of imagination at work
melon just doesn’t understand dullscythe yet, it’s one of the most concussively glowing songs i’ve ever heard
4:15 I loved your comment on wind tempos - its probably one of my favorite tracks on nurture, such an incredible song that defines the album imo
"this is even more groundbreaking than speeding bullet to heaven 2" is definitely the best compliment this album could've gotten out of him. very touching.
Wind Tempos actually made me cry when the halfway point hit like gods damn it hits the high that that recent Wolf Alice track Last Man On Earth tried to do but didn't pull off
Probably my favorite review of yours, definitely captured a lot of my feelings on the record (once I listened to it after your detailed review), so I have much gratitude Melon for this extremely quality review.
Discovery is now a 10 for him. Which only makes this praise even more amazing
Nurture is easily better than Worlds imo, although I love both
Nurture is my album of the year and easily one of my favourite albums of all time
Redemption arc, you love to see it
The very subtle cut and screwed Kero Kero Bonito feat. on “Musician” is fantastic
As a fan of worlds, and someone who discovered Robinson through Shelter originally, I fully agree Nurture is leaps beyond these. This whole album is a masterpiece, it’s so beautiful, every song deserves its own praise, from soft and atmospheric to the unique and experimental like dullscythe. I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of this album, nothing has touched me more then “Trying to Feel Alive”.
this makes me so happy 🥺 i adore porter so much, can’t wait for the interview
Probably my album of the year. It’s exactly what I personally needed after this last year and a half. Gave me the escape I needed
Didn't know of this artist but I listened to some of the songs and WOW. I am pretty happy to find another new artist this year that gave me that spark. It's pretty rare I get a spark from artists I haven't listened to before so I'm glad I watch your reviews. Good and bad!!
Most 9 sounding 8 i’ve ever seen
funny fact:
“Musician” is a unreleased collab of Porter Robinson and Kero Kero Bonito. He just sampled his own unreleased. Lol
Oh Anthony I've waited 7 LONG YEARS for your redemption and you did me so proud. Worlds is amazing but Nurture feels like the turning point into a new generation of EDM in general.
This album is legitimately great. I can only find 2 songs that I don't really find playlist worthy but there's banger after banger here.
You know the album was worth the wait when even Fantano is in love
Nuture>worlds....nostalgia cant redeem itself
Not a prior fan of Porter's, but really been enjoying this album a whole lot. I know I should go back and check out Worlds at some point too and give it a fair chance with an open mind. In terms of favourite tracks, I'd be quick to put Unfold up there, take Dullscythe out of least fav, and replace it with do-re-mi.
dullscythe is probably one of the most important from nurture it's an art crafted beautifully and done really well. Dullscythe shows what changes he did with his sound or what is going to be the next direction for his music.
Porter’s doing some of the most good right now in electronic/pop music... very nuanced record. My AOTY so far...
This has become my favorite album of all time
Man, I absolutely loved this album. I’m happy I’ve have it an 8 because I think it deserves a lot of credit in my opinion. For me, it was a solid 9, but I do understand the points made in the video.
Nurture is by far Porter's best album yet! Personally, I think he has refined his style and established a new direction into his career by making his music more intentional and personal Which I think is the best move for him! As for Worlds I respect your opinion but I think Worlds was pretty good but not to the level as Nurture is.
The only criticism I think I can come up with for nurture is his reliance and use on vocaloids seems to be a crutch for him which I think the usage of vocaloids can bring character to the songs but it can be distracting at times. Personally, I would like to see him use his natural voice more often in the songs which can possibly bring more meaning and impact to his songs. I really think Porter has a really great voice and has the potential to use it in a way where it can bring his music to a whole new level.
As a long time Porter fan since the release of Spitfire, who loved Worlds with songs like Fellow Feeling, Sad Machine and Goodbye to a World bring some of my all-time favorite songs I will say that I feel that Nurture is a vastly superior, more personal, more emotionally resonant, more original, more experimental and musically mature release, while yes Dullscythe dips the littlest bit I greatly enjoy the odd progression and experimental sound palate, and really that's my biggest complaint with the LP.
I thought it was gonna be tough picking my album of the year, but unless anything impresses me as much as this it might stay my favorite.
P.S. check out See Through by Kumi Takahara, one of my favorite artist debuts of the year, who you might enjoy it you like classical/orchestral/instrumental music, WLUWD by Tristam, which I've been waiting for forever and has some incredible songs on it, Decade by Dream Machines, which has great jazzy funky electro rock songs one after the other, Drugstore Heaven by Houses, an artist I've greatly enjoyed for a few years now who seems to have a great grasp on Electronic Rock and is one of the few albums I haven't been disappointed to hear songs from a past work repackaged for a new one, and Lost Aria by Elliot Hsu, with beautiful fantasy anime/videogame feeling instrumentals and natural feeling sound mixed with electronic-esque sound patterns and lovely wind and string instrument sounds.
he didn't mention this but Yvette Young (Covet) played the acoustic guitar part in Look at the Sky