My First Time Listening to Crosses (†††) | My Reaction
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- čas přidán 6. 08. 2024
- Watch me react to my first time listening to the debut album from Crosses (†††), the experimental side project from Chino Moreno of Deftones.
*all comments in this video are completely subjective and I am not a music expert.
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0:00 Intro
0:48 This Is A Trick
2:30 Telepathy
3:55 Bitches Brew
5:05 Thholyghst
6:05 Trophy
7:15 The Epilogue
8:29 Bermuda Locket
9:42 Frontiers
10:55 Nineteen Ninety Four
11:53 Option
13:19 Nineteen Eighty Seven
14:17 Blk Stallion
15:19 Cross
16:10 Prurient
17:28 Death Bell
18:49 My Final Thoughts
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One of the best kept underground secrets of music
Ultra by Depeche Mode is definitely one to check out to see where Chino got a lot of inspiration for his moodier sounds. It flows like water while still being very dark and brooding.
Sounds amazing! I'll be adding that one to my list for sure.
Edit: ok it's been 2 years but I finally did a reaction to Ultra if you're interested :)
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and Violator, which I've seen cited a massive inspiration to Chino.
Yep...Crosses into Depeche Mode and then life is complete.
Ultra is brutal, Depeche Mode slaps 24/7
@@mollyesanborn basically what we’re saying here is listen to a lot of Depeche Mode because their For The Masses record is awesome too lol
"Bitches Brew" and "This is a Trick" have to be some of my favorite songs that Chino has done. Also, their cover of "The Beginning of the End" is fantastic.
I will have to give that cover a listen to...
Yep - super good. Their new cover of Goodbye Horses is addicting.
@@mollyesanborn They also did a their own cover of Goodbye Horses, it's sooo good in my opinion
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So glad you gave this a shot! In my case, Crosses is what actually led me to Deftones (and not the other way around) and I wish people were more aware of this side project by Chino and his fellow band members. 'Telepathy' still gives me the chills, but the album is interesting all the way through.
Telepathy is a great track. I really enjoy the fusion of different sounds they play with on Crosses, makes for such an interesting listen. I definitely agree with you on more people needing to hear their music!
So glad you're enjoying this, it's such a fantastic project. Chino's love for Depeche Mode, The Cure, Duran Duran, New Order, it all shines through beautifully here.
This is the one side project of Chino's I support for reasons.
The whole album is great. Very dark. Drive -by -night -vibe. Sister you have good taste. Chino is brilliant. I almost listen to Chino exclusively. I've introduced Bitches Brew to people and watched the looks on their faces. Who wouldn't dig it.
I love this album, Option is such a good song, and the whole thing is just so unique and experimental
Check out this remix by Amor Entrave.
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Glad you got to this. "Option" and "This Is A Trick" are my favorites. I'm glad I had a chance to see them live back in 2012 at The Glass House in Pomana, CA. Amazing experience.
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I'm so happy you liked this album! Technically this is a combination of three EPs. Or rather two and then the third was never released and instead the band released the songs along with the other EPs as a full length album. This was one of those that just has great memories of late high school and early college attached to it as well as being a fun album. Spooky, poppy, electronic vibes. The Epilogue, Bitches Brew, and Option are some of my favourite all time songs. I even have a lyric from Telepathy tattooed on me.
Yeah, a few others have mentioned that this album is a sort of combination of several EPs. Kinda makes sense considering all of the different sounds going on, but they somehow made it all work so well!
I love how much you have grown to love Deftones. I can't wait to (hopefully) finally see them this year with Gojira!
Ahh, I hope you get to see them too! I'm sure that'll be amazing. I'm so glad I've discovered Deftones, they've quickly become one of my favorites for sure. Love everything they've done, including these other projects Chino is involved with.
Great review! Bitches Brew and Epilogue are golden songs. I always go back to those, but I also love This Is a Trick and Option a lot too. I love that Chino isn't afraid to explore different genres outside of metal. I'm so hyped for the next Crosses project!
That smile at 12:40 almost made me cry, it was the exact same reaction I had when I listened to that part of the song for the first time, years ago * - *
I've always loved how this album sounds so dark and uplifting at the same time, I have no idea how they managed to do that but it's great! I remember being obsessed with this record for months after first hearing it, and seeing how much you enjoyed it brought me so much joy ^^
Also, here's a little fun fact about this album: it wasn't even supposed to be an album at first. Basically the band recorded 3 EPs and at some point they decided to fuse them in a single album: considering how cohesive it sounds, knowing this makes it even more amazing to me ^^
This was fun, your reaction videos are always super entertaining and I can't wait to see your next reaction, be it Palms or whatever you decide to listen to ^^
Your comment made me smile, so glad you enjoyed the reaction! Crosses is great and I loved this album from them, you put it perfectly in how it blends dark and uplifting so well. I'm looking forward to hearing Palms now!
No fucking way! You're now reacting to Crosses! I'm loving the suggestions you're taking on! I'm gonna binge a few videos now like last time. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Glad you enjoyed the reaction! Crosses is great, so glad I finally got around to hearing them.
After watching a number of your reviews of albums I love, I’m still reminded of how amazingly perceptive you are to little details and how receptive you are to new music. Also, your recall of tracks from other bands you’ve listened to before is remarkable.
If you haven’t done a video yet explaining your previous history with music listening/playing/etc, I think that would be really intriguing for those of us wondering where all this comes from
I really appreciate the kind words! As someone who's not technically trained in music or anything like that, I do sometimes question if I'm adding much substance to the music community. It's nice to know that these videos are resonating with other people. I've always just loved listening to music and how deeply music makes me feel, and really love sharing that with all of you! :)
Another awesome reaction vid! I’ve been meaning to get back to this one. Thanks for the dope content! Hope you and yours are well!
So glad you liked this album (almost impossible not to as it is very cool haha). Option always has been my favorite Crosses song but I love this whole album and it's whole beautiful vibe.
Is music that I would listen to while I'm out of the house in the city, while it's late when I'm leaving the cinema or when I'm just with someone. It's really puts you in a mood. Thanks for the video!
Finding out new bands that sound awesome, thanks for reacting to crosses
Yeah Crosses is pretty amazing, I'm glad I finally discovered their music!
I love feeling like I am nerding out with you while hearing music I love to listen to ,very calming,thank you.
Haha, thanks! Glad you're enjoying the channel. Nerding out over music is the best, I love discovering new bands to become obsessed with.
@@mollyesanborn I know you get a ton of requests,I've mentioned it before,but static x album Wisconsin death trip is fantastic,I think you would love it,the bands story is crazy, and the last album to come out , project regeneration,was compiled of the late singers last known vocals he recorded, with one more album coming up with his final vocals ever
Yes yes yes girl I'm so happy for this reaction to crosses. Glad you enjoy it!! Good vibes! See you soon 🔜
Yay! Glad you enjoyed the video :)
you have a very fun smile while listening to this beautiful music it matches perfectly
What a great review, I was excited for this video to drop! I was blown away when I heard this album. I'm really glad you enjoyed it. If you search youtube there's a version of "this is a trick" that a fan added deftones-type instrumentation to and it's amazing.
Oh wow that version is awesome! Sounds like it could be on a deftones album honestly... thanks for telling me about it :)
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Sometimes you just gotta listen to moody smooth pop Chino for that Chino fix 😂 It's such a treat to have all these different sides of his vocals to enjoy! There's some tuuunes on this album, definitely looking forward to the next one from them. Loving it Molly! ❤️
I agree, I love the variety of sounds across all of his projects. There's a song with Chino's vocals for truly and mood or occasion, haha!
When this album came out I got to see them live here in NC and it was such an amazing show. I wish they would do another album. The Epilogue is one of my favorite songs to listen to in the morning, driving to work in the dark.
Super reaction, you catch and analyze these songs pretty awesomely, truly great listening skills hahaha and it actually made me appreciate Crosses more, Option has got to be one of my all time favorite songs
Thank you, I really appreciate that! Option is fantastic, one of my favorites off this album too.
@@mollyesanborn no, Molly, thank you, your content is super high quality, edition, selection, audio, picture, format, everything top notch, really awesome to see you doing all of this for music. I'm super thrilled Palms is the next and last on Chino's side projects, that's one special album to me. Greetings from Mexico!
Listening top this album on a summer night with the windows down just hits different. This album was a great find when i discovered it when it came out. The vibe is so amazing.
I never heard any of this and probably never would get the chance. So thanks. Cause it’s amazing. And I’m a fan🔥🙏😎
Nice, glad that I introduced you to Crosses! I agree, this album is really fantastic.
Interesante reacción 💞 saludos desde México :3
How have I never heard this? Didn't know there were side projects from him. Very cool! Now I have to go investigate lol
Yes, definitely check out Crosses! They just released two new singles too, I haven't heard them yet but they may be worth checking out :)
Been waiting for this. Great review! I absolutely love This is a trick and Option has to be my favorite. It’s a song about marriage which I believe Chino wrote for his fiancé. Wish they would release another album.
Glad you enjoyed the video! Those two tracks are both great, they're some of my favorites from this album as well. I think Crosses is planning on releasing something later this year?... so hopefully we'll be getting another album soon! That'd be pretty sweet.
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I love this album. It's literally so good.
crosses! finally! awesome video.
I know, this album has been one I've wanted to listen to for way too long. I'm glad I've finally heard Crosses now, it did not disappoint!
There mere idea of fusing M83's "Junk" with NIN's "Hesitation Marks"....analogies like these is why you've become one of my go-to music reaction channels. Also, I would LOVE to see your reaction to Chelsea Wolfe's "Hiss Spun" album.
Haha, thanks! Gotta share my love for M83 and Nine Inch Nails :D
I've actually heard Hiss Spun already, so I unfortunately couldn't do a reaction to it. I do love Chelsea Wolfe's music though, I'll definitely consider some sort of album review for that one or maybe an album ranking video for her!
Hey! haven't heard this one in ages although I was obsessed at the time, so many stand outs. Lots of 80's dark wave influences in the mix.
Maybe you could check out Drab Majesty for more of this vibe.
I do really love this sound, that 80's dark wave as you put it. I'll have to give Drab Majesty a listen, I've never heard of them!
Now you know that Chino is secretly a pop singer when he isn't screaming his head off! I think a lot of these singers in metal bands have burning desires to really be pop stars lol. And I applaud them for it, they should be allowed to explore their different musical sides. But yeah, this is a really fun album. It's kind of a mishmash of various sounds (these songs were originally released as a series of EP's and then combined into this album so I guess it's technically a compilation album) as you mentioned. 1994 in particular is one of my favorite songs of all time, something about that one just takes me to another world. I think more Crosses is supposed to drop this Spring, so definitely something to look forward to. As always, gotta give you a recommendation: If you like Crosses, check out The Black Queen. It's Greg Puciato of The Dillinger Escape Plan's side project, basically his version of Crosses. You'd be absolutely shocked it's the same singer - Dillinger is some of the most abrasive, harsh, insane metal ever recorded, yet The Black Queen is the same guy now singing with a gorgeous falsetto over lush, synthy electronics.
I really do love when singers branch out and explore different genres, it's really cool to listen to a different side of them. I'm really enjoying the poppier side to Chino's voice. More Crosses music this spring would be sweet! Definitely looking forward to that. In the meantime I'll have to give The Black Queen and Dillinger Escape Plan a listen...
I also recommend the track they did for the Batman: Arkham City soundtrack. Well, not sure if it was made FOR it or just given away but it's called "The Years". In the top 3 Crosses songs for me.
Ooh, I'll have to give that one a listen!
Can't believe I missed this video. 🧐
This album is such a banger!
Might be an unpopular opinion but Blk Stallion is my favorite. Also Frontiers and Trophy.
This is a fantastic album. They have a new one on the way . Can't wait ! Chicago Love 😁🤘
I can't wait to hear a new Crosses album! Definitely excited for that.
Finally :D crosses, amazing band
Time to listen to Palms, last Chino side project. Love your reactions
Yes! Can't wait to hear it.
Chino is huge into old 80's synth music and here I am really hearing that love. Im a sucker for synth too so totally making sense. I wonder if he's doing the programming and writing or just Vox? Ima have to dig deeper into this album was neat, thanks for sharing with us!
Chino's voice paired with that dark synth sound is gold. I'm addicted, haha! On wikipedia it just lists "Crosses" for production, so I'm gonna guess maybe all three of them do a little bit of everything, maybe? But yeah, this was a really great album and I'm excited to hear their next project possibly later this year!
@@mollyesanborn That’s rad then, that means they consider all of them writers for each song I like that cause it’s a team effort anyhow :)
And Dude! You really gotta do a Dance Gavin Dance album just pleaseee don’t start with their first or you’ll hate it. Downtown Battle Mountain 2 or Instant Gratification. I have a feeling you’ll love IG as much as I do.. it’s a super special album and the musicianship is just nutty. Anyways, til the next one ☝️🥇
I love your video!, you should check out the cover "the beginning of the end", Chino really shine there. i'm waiting for you Palm's review. keep going Molly, greetings from Mexico!
Thanks for watching! I'm looking forward to hearing Palms now :)
It should be noted that the main songwriter in Crosses is Shaun Lopez who was the guitarist for another great Sacramento band Far which you should also check out. The 2 main albums "Tin Cans With Strings To You" and "Water & Solutions" are pretty easily available online, and i think you would really enjoy them. Shaun also was one of the producers on the "Saturday Night Wrist" album, as well as the producer on the Crosses album.
Somone above mentioned The Black Queen and they described it well, and you absolutley should check them out too but first you gotta go on that Dillinger Escape Plan journey!
Yeah, I did notice that Shaun Lopez is another member of Crosses. That's cool that they collaborated, I know Deftones and Far used to tour together. I'm just starting to delve into Far's music and have really enjoyed what I've heard so far. I didn't know he helped produce Saturday Night Wrist though, that's cool. Maybe why Crosses reminded me a bit of that album at times sonically.
Great review as always! If you are looking for something with a similar vibe, maybe you could check out The Black Queen, another Greg puciato's amazing side project.
That band has been mentioned quite a bit in the comments, I'll definitely have to check them out!
Yes this is one of my favorite albums.
clicked so fast been waiting for this. I love this album very good for sex. I saw them live and Chino never sounded better live that I've seen in 30+ deftones shows and 1 crosses.
They have put out 2 covers "The Beginning of the End" & "Goodbye Horses" a new album will be released this year i'm so excited
@08:55 that eyebrow raise 😍
The reaction to bitches brew is so relatable...i wish i could listen to that album but SPECIFICALLY that song,for the first time again.
Bitches Brew is by far my favrorite track on the album. I don’t know why but I can’t listen to upbeat music for too long. It makes me more agressive than listening to music that has a certain level of melancholy. But I appreciate your videos because it is another listen to me and I check if my opinion has changed or not. Picking a few gems out of an album is definitely a good idea, although I am more of an «listen to the whole album» listener than to single songs.
Bitches Brew is fantastic, definitely one of my favorites from this album too!
Easily one of my favorite albums
You *NEED* to check out the album El Cielo by Dredg. Same drummer from ✝️✝️✝️
Incredible concept album.
Hey! Big Deftones/Crosses fan here. Absolutely love your videos! Could you do a reaction to some of Crosses newer songs? There's been an EP (Permanent.Radient) a George Michael's cover and a few other new songs that's going to be leading up to their brand new album coming in October!
EDIT:NVM, just got recommended your reaction to Permanent.Radient haha! See you in Oct for the album!
I cannot WAIT for their new album! Now I just gotta restrain myself and not listen to any singles off of it until the album drops so I can do a reaction.
Love crosses
awesome job!
Thanks! :)
Would love to see some reaction videos to Cocteau Twins's albums. They're a shoegaze band. Their earlier stuff is more Gothic sounding, which I love! Might be your kind of music style. :)
Thanks for the suggestion! Sounds like something I'd be into, anything combining gothic and shoegaze I'm sold on haha :)
@@mollyesanborn They're amazing and definitely different! Deftones did a cover of one of their songs Wax and Wane. :)
Ooh, I'll have to check that out!
This album is my love language.
I like your review. You should try listen to Ulver, an extreme metal band from Norway that were incorporating electronic elements through their discography and nowadays sounds to a total different artists closer to Depeche Mode or Nine Inch Nails.
Sounds really cool, I'll have to check out their music!
Oh snap!!! Just from the first song "This is a Trick" I'm immediately going to Spotify to add this album!! Sounds Dope AF!!! 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥
Ooh, I'm introducing you to Crosses, that's awesome! Hope you enjoy it. My current favorites are Bitches Brew, Bermuda Locket, Option and Prurient. The whole album is great though.
@@mollyesanborn Facts 💯 I just love your channel so I can listen to new music and peep how you review it! So Dope keep it up and "This is a Trick" "Bitches Brew" "Option" are my Top Favorite so far!!! 🤘🏾🤟🏾💯✨
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Frontiers & Prurient are two of my most played songs ever!
Both are such great tracks!
Frontiers is my favorite on this, but I like the whole thing.
In addition to this being 3 EPs, the songs are arranged as: ep 1, ep 2, ep 3, 1, 2, 3 etc etc (not in exact ep order though)
Cool Video, really enjoyed it. BTW, is the Saxon - Unleash the Beast album reaction coming soon?
I hear you, I love your commitment to Saxon! That album is on my list. Glad you enjoyed the video :)
@@mollyesanborn They are my fav band. P.S. love your channel.
I listened to this album for months haha I think they will release a new one soon.
I hope they do! I can't wait to hear new material from them.
They released two covers in a years period, so I'm keeping my fingers Crossed.
You’re the first person to listen to this band love it
And I'm so glad I did! I really enjoyed this album, hopefully they'll release another one soon :)
That album or eps recorded whenever 2013. The Dark theme there because Deftones lost CHI Cheng in 2013 which makes sense.
Great Choice.
Yes! It certainly was.
Hi Molly! I really like your channel. I would love to see your reaction to And The Glass Handed Kites by Mew. They're a Danish proggy poppy rock band and one of my favorites. I think you would enjoy their sound.
Thank you for the suggestion! I've not heard of Mew, I'll definitely add that album to my list :)
You need to react to any IGORRR album
Love your reactions 😆
I've never heard of IGORRR before, thanks for the suggestion! Glad you're enjoying the videos :)
I haven't listened to this entire album in a while but man it's nothing but bangers. Some are a little weak but they're still good
Seems like it was just yesterday when this came out wow 2014 time flies
More Korn plz 😎
also
black queen
dillinger escape plan
Spooky ruben
why not lol
Please do Deftones - B Sides & Rarities sometime soon. Lots of hidden gems and a Smiths cover!
Absolutely, can't wait to give that one a listen!
Molly you will be getting a shoutout vid my next time I do it. Also, please listen to The Black Queen they are just as good.
Oh thanks!! :) And I'll certainly have to check out The Black Queen, I know they've been suggested by a few others as well.
Hope you react to his other side project palms.
I'm planning on it!
i always listen telepathy along with don't delete the kisses by wolf alice, electronic nightlife vibes
Yes! I love Don't Delete The Kisses also, such a great tune.
Do you think for one of the next rabbit holes you’ll try an early 2000s emo band like Brand New The Used or Underoath?
I'll definitely keep those in mind. I've actually been getting into Brand New lately, they've got some GREAT stuff from what I've heard so far.
A band i think you'd really like is The Birthday Massacre. They are a darkwave/goth-rock band from Canada.
I'll check them out, thanks for the suggestion!
@@mollyesanborn I would recommend starting with the "LP version" of their second album "Violet". the "LP version" (13 tracks) contain 4 updated versions of tracks from their 1st album "Nothing and Nowhere" and "Violet" is when they found their sound and settled their production style. Alternatively, you could start with "Imagica", which contains remasters from their early demo tapes, but i found them a bit jarring in terms of production quality when compared to "Violet". Cheers
You should react to Rage Against The Machine self-titled album 1992. Great album to listen
Lots of people keep mentioning Rage Against The Machine! I'll definitely plan on giving them a listen :)
Yes please do that 💯💯
@@mollyesanborn omg you haven't heard them yet. Yes please do. The lyrics are going to be a trip to analyze.
I love Crosses! Check out their cover of Goodbye Horses!
I'll have to do that!
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6:34 “beachy” 🏝️😎👍🏻
You should review palms, another side project by chino
I'm planning on it :)
Option was an anthem for myself and my former partner when we first started trying a long-distance relationship. It didn't work out (my fault)
I'd planned on marrying that woman. Can't listen to Option anymore even over 5 years later haha :(
Fun Fact: Black Stallion is also a name of the remix album of White Pony, that was released for the 20th anniversary of WP. Maybe you could check that one out too :-)
I'll have to do that, I know I've already heard both the Passenger remix and Knife Party remix that are on that album. I'll have to give the whole thing a listen now.
You really need to check out chinos other project team sleep. Their live studio album Woodstock sessions is absolutely amazing and honestly might be some of his best work. It has a vibe like no other.
I actually did a reaction video to Team Sleep too, before the Crosses one. That album is really great as well, a sort of mellowed out version of Crosses in a way. I've heard a few of the Woodstock Sessions tracks from it too, although I still have to listen to the whole thing.
You + this album = nearly what dreams are made of.
Btw, I love the way you pronunciate and your vocabulary
Not sure how often you hear that, but you should a lot haha
haha, thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video :)
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Aw thanks! :)
I like Chino's side projects, but Im not invested on them that much. Maybe Palms. 'Future warrior' is my fav Chino non Deftones song. The first time I heard that song, it hit me so hard, I had goose bumps the whole time. Btw, Frontiers is so freakin good.
I'm looking forward to hearing Future Warrior when I give Palms a listen!
I feel like some of these songs deserve a little bit of recreational edibles/alcohol to really unlock the emotional spectrum these songs embody. :D I wish Molly was buzzed with mood lighting around her, that's how I would do this. Haha! Thanks for your reaction!
Very true, mood lighting would have fit the vibe of this album perfectly!
you still gotta check out the album Unstable by Tetrarch. It's totally Korn, Linkin Park and Slipknot thrown in a blender and a killer album.
Definitely sounds like something I'd really enjoy!
Check out the High End Of Low by Marilyn Manson. Super underrated record.
Hey Molly can you react to a Thrice record? Please and thank you.
So I guess Palms Album is next. Chino Moreno with the instruments from the band ISIS. nice tropical vibe experience
Yep, I've got my Palms reaction coming very soon actually ;)
Re-listening to Death Bell, it reminded me of Smashing Pumpkin's Adore
I've gotta give the Smashing Pumpkins a listen soon!
@@mollyesanborn oh that's some awesome news! Much like Deftones, SP have different sounds from album to album, Adore is the 4th album and it was very misunderstood at the time of release but it's actually my favorite, the most popular is Mellon Collie and it is truly a masterpiece, also the first two Gish and Siamese Dream are pretty well acclaimed
How about Rush - 2112 Album
As far as Blk Stallion goes, Crosses crossed and play with numerous genres. Anyways Blk Stallion was basically like an 80s song written decades later. Sounds like that song to the breakfast club to me lol
Check out the Palms CD
I'm planning on it :)
How about his other band Palms ? Released only 1 album
I'll definitely plan on doing a reaction to that one! :)
Next due Palms
Can I please suggest you a Biffy Clyro album called “Puzzle” a go!
I guarantee you won’t be disappointed!!
My of my all time favourites. They are form Scotland. 👊🏻👊🏻
Someone else mentioned Biffy Clyro too, I'll definitely have to check out their music!
Have you listened to Palms? Please give it a try :D
No, not yet! I'm planning on it though :)
@@mollyesanborn ty, loving the reviews ;)
can u react to team sleep? it’s also a band led by chino moreno
Ooh, I have actually! The video is up on my channel I think from about a month ago. Team Sleep is great too, kinda like a more melodic version of Crosses imo.
Already reacted to, bud.
@@mollyesanborn Oh sorry I didn’t realize but thanks!