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  • čas přidán 22. 01. 2024
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Komentáře • 149

  • @maffew_
    @maffew_ Před 6 měsíci +48

    I HAVE BEEN DREAMING OF THIS DAY. NOW I CAN FINALLY REST EASY

  • @JimFanAccount
    @JimFanAccount Před 6 měsíci +57

    Now you gotta do figure 8
    I found that the more rock adjacent stuff really grew on me after subsequent listens. I also felt like instead of just past romantic relationships, he was personifying his feelings of depression and suicide along with his substance abuse. One song in particular that I feel can be seen from that lens is tomorrow tomorrow. I would love to see you react to some Adrianne Lenker or maybe My Back Is Killing Me Baby by Car Seat Headrest

    • @rowanfunke
      @rowanfunke Před 6 měsíci +2

      yes yes yes i been saying songs by adrianne

  • @Not_Mii_Uus
    @Not_Mii_Uus Před 6 měsíci +27

    I think it says a lot that the only place Elliott says XO on the album is actually to his mom on Waltz #2. Elliott grew up w a lot of abuse in the home, so he moved out of his moms house and from Texas to Oregon when he was like 15, where he lived w his dad. Some of the songs could be about a romantic interest too but I do find a lot of the album really haunting through that lens, and that makes the songs that are about his drug addiction, or his struggle to find people who really care much more impactful; maybe being as a way to cope with the perceived loss of his parent. Not saying anything is forsure, I could be wrong about the different songs and what they're about, but watching this made me wonder just how much of this is a letter to his mom. Either way an absolute monster of an album, some of my favorite songs of all time.

    • @Not_Mii_Uus
      @Not_Mii_Uus Před 6 měsíci +1

      Sorry if this comes off parasocial, i obviously don't know this dude, but this is public info so im not like speculating super deep

    • @iq.playa.7771
      @iq.playa.7771 Před 6 měsíci

      @@Not_Mii_Uus If you are interested, I would recommend reading Torment Saint: The Life of Elliott Smith. There are lots of good details about not only Waltz #2, but his whole life.

  • @elliothoyes521
    @elliothoyes521 Před 6 měsíci +12

    Such a great album! Would love to see a reaction to Bright Eyes - I'm Wide Awake It's Morning. Kind of similar indie rock/indie folk vibe, but with a hint of country and emo

  • @katieryan1188
    @katieryan1188 Před 6 měsíci +24

    waltz 1 is a masterpiece tbh

  • @themadcow71
    @themadcow71 Před 6 měsíci +14

    Beck - Sea Change - gives some similar beautiful heartbreaking vibes on an epic level. Produced by Nigel Godrich (Radiohead)

  • @kays_cooking
    @kays_cooking Před 6 měsíci +6

    congrats on damn near a year of consistent music reactions, your way too underrated

  • @AlexHaitz
    @AlexHaitz Před 6 měsíci +8

    Figure 8 is my favorite ES album. Tons of incredible tracks on there, nice variety.

  • @trpackz2848
    @trpackz2848 Před 6 měsíci +5

    When I was in London not too long ago I was on a bus that passed through an area called ''White City'' and I remembered that I had heard ''White City'' in Bled White. I didn't think of it much but when I sat in the metro and looked at the tube map I realized White City was on the Yellow (tube) line. When looking into it it totally makes sense because Elliott also worked in London at Abbey Roads Studio. Rose City on the 409 is in Texas (Elliott Smith was born in Texas). By mentioning those locations in the opening of Bled White it conveys how great of a scale it was (in distance and time duration). Hidden in plain sight of saying everywhere and anytime (the city's been bled white).
    PS Some people mention Portland is the city of roses (it's not on the 409) but this could also could be a reference.

  • @edwinglenn
    @edwinglenn Před 6 měsíci +12

    Elliott never missed. While I have my favorites, I LOVE every one of his albums. The posthumous one is a little jarring for some, but it’s excellent. Also, people don’t always know to check out New Moon is. It’s a collection of B-sides, but it feels more like a cohesive album than most collections of that sort.

  • @parkeranderson7117
    @parkeranderson7117 Před 6 měsíci +8

    His debut Roman Candle is worth checking out too. Probably my personal favorite

  • @james_raymond222
    @james_raymond222 Před 6 měsíci +11

    Yooooo let’s goooo more Eliot Sniff 💀
    Yo Smags could you please do more Emo like I loved that you done Brand New but they are like more alt you could do some bands like Mineral or sunnyday rel estate

  • @WilkinsonGeorge
    @WilkinsonGeorge Před 6 měsíci +3

    Absolutely killing it with the reactions lately, thanks Smags!

  • @renerpups
    @renerpups Před 6 měsíci +6

    I've recommended this one a time or two. Tom Waits - Rain Dogs 🔥
    I feel like that's a great introduction to an expansive discography by a man who just might expand your understanding and appreciation of music as a whole. You might also tap into a kind of strange fan base that doesn't see a lot of representation in content like this. 🙂

  • @nostalgia_clinic
    @nostalgia_clinic Před 6 měsíci +8

    It FEELS like it’s time for another Animal Collective album 🍻

  • @SlowUnsteadyTV
    @SlowUnsteadyTV Před 6 měsíci +7

    Figure 8 is probably his most upbeat album. Would love to see your reaction on that one

  • @jaaqob2
    @jaaqob2 Před 6 měsíci +8

    Elliot Smith's music always hits different... just like the album 3D Country by Geese which I beg you again to react to :)

  • @vertyisprobablydead
    @vertyisprobablydead Před 6 měsíci +3

    I've heard this album hundreds of times but I've never read the lyrics. I appreciate you putting them up there.

  • @lem4655
    @lem4655 Před 6 měsíci +3

    I just relistened to this album this morning and it grew on me a shit ton, funny coincedence

  • @niandralades294
    @niandralades294 Před 6 měsíci +5

    You love to see it. More Elliott!!

  • @yoavelkayam2792
    @yoavelkayam2792 Před 6 měsíci +10

    i love elliot sniff man

  • @taylorjohnson763
    @taylorjohnson763 Před 6 měsíci +3

    once you've finished Elliott's solo discography you should go back and listen to his former band Heatmiser. their album Mic City Sons is probably what id start with since it sounds the most like his solo stuff.

  • @vertyisprobablydead
    @vertyisprobablydead Před 6 měsíci +3

    You gotta hear New Moon and Basement on the Hill now. It's the albums that came out after he died.

  • @shitkitty147
    @shitkitty147 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Just wanted to put this out here. Last week I listened to a 6 track EP by Bl4ck m4rket C4rt - Today I laid down. Came out last year. Home recorded beautiful electro /acoustic shoegaze. Done by a 17 year old named Kai, he sadly took his own life. I what he left behind should be put out to more music fans as it truly is a great piece of art.❤

  • @PinkDevilFish
    @PinkDevilFish Před 6 měsíci +2

    Check out The Lonesome Crowded West by Modest Mouse. Its a banger of a indie 90s album about the gentrification and industrialization of where the band grew up as well as the loss of identity of that community as well as living and travel in the western US.
    As Elliott said. "I'm familiar with Modest Mouse Music. I like em', I think they're good. They're emotional and cool."

    • @SnailPhone
      @SnailPhone Před 6 měsíci

      You're in luck! czcams.com/video/lqcnU0vE1mE/video.htmlsi=5LY3Y2hh1F9pxlpN

    • @tomcooks2562
      @tomcooks2562 Před 6 měsíci

      He already did that

  • @TheSpectr
    @TheSpectr Před 6 měsíci +3

    WHEN AMITY COMES ON AN THIS MAN IS LIKE 😨

  • @SinisterHalloween
    @SinisterHalloween Před 6 měsíci +1

    Was just listening to this yesterday and remembered that you still had to finish the second leg of Elliott's discog. Smags is able to communicate telepathically 👁👁👁

  • @adamclark5231
    @adamclark5231 Před 6 měsíci +2

    You gotta try out The Chameleons- Script of the bridge. It’s a sizzler

  • @kaysienothin
    @kaysienothin Před 6 měsíci +2

    the director of good will hunting found elliott and pretty much put him on for the rest of the world, also he got nominated for an oscar for miss misery!!! (elliott had mixed feelings abt the whole thing tho)

  • @goobertsnoobert9015
    @goobertsnoobert9015 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I have been waiting for this RAAAAAAHHHHHHH FIGURE 8 NEXT
    Edit: I think this album is definitely front loaded, and the sax on question mark just straight up sounds bad lol, but I still really enjoy this album a lot and like u said has some of my favourite highs from Elliott’s career. Glad u checked it out :)

  • @shibagillion9433
    @shibagillion9433 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Waltz #1 will definitely grow on you it’s so good

  • @diorblunt
    @diorblunt Před 6 měsíci +1

    Now that you’re an initiated Elliott Smith fan I would recommend watching the documentary about him called “Heaven Adores You”. It’s pretty good and drops some cool lore about him and his songwriting.

  • @hitrx8825
    @hitrx8825 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Yo, i wanted to ride on my comment on your last reaction and also reccomend Worry by Jeff Rosenstock. You'd love that album genuinely.

  • @SnailPhone
    @SnailPhone Před 6 měsíci

    Elliott Sniff 👃
    Was very happy to see you had posted this one!! 🙂 Big Elliott Smith fan! Either/Or is my favorite of his and a top 10 album for me, but I do love this one a ton also. Especially songs like Tomorrow Tomorrow, Pitseleh, Bled White and Bottle Up and Explode. I agree that the cleaner and more produced aspects of the vocals and instruments was really cool and a nice change up. Incorporating more instruments too in general. If you liked this one the most on first listen I think you’ll really like Figure 8.
    Though I gotta request again, if you want more indie singer songwriter stuff Ys by Joanna Newsom is great! That or more Fiona Apple! I know you really liked When the Pawn. I really think you should check out her album The Idler Wheel! Thank you David! Keep up the great work dude!

  • @leonl1559
    @leonl1559 Před 5 měsíci +1

    the first half of the album is so strong

  • @dillanferguson5261
    @dillanferguson5261 Před 6 měsíci

    This subscriber song thing you talked about in the vid is honestly so cool of you to do, I'd love to send in a song, but my music isn't done, my stuff sounds a bit like The Microphones/Mount Eerie stuff, really appreciate you doing that for people.

  • @perfectupper90
    @perfectupper90 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Saw somebody mention Sea Change by Beck. That album hits deep, definitely recommend that. One of Beck's best albums. I'd love to see you delve into the weird world of Beck. Chronologically if I'm being selfish :)

  • @dj_matty
    @dj_matty Před 6 měsíci +1

    Love me some Elliott Smith reactions let’s goooooo
    Suggestions:
    Sun Kil Moon - Ghosts of the Great Highway
    Third Eye Blind - Self-Titled
    Parannoul - After the Magic

  • @Bigboy-ex5bs
    @Bigboy-ex5bs Před 6 měsíci +2

    Holy shit i was waiting for you to react to more elliott, there's something about his songs that keeps getting better the more you listen to it, I used to skip baby britain because I thought it was way too upbeat to be an elliott smith song and it just didnt felt right, after like a few months I got in the mood to listen to it, it made perfect sense it and became like top top 5 from him instantly even though it sounds exactly the same
    (Also please listen to Figure 8)

  • @AhronLong
    @AhronLong Před 6 měsíci +1

    I think you’d really dig beck’s sea change. Sad and beautiful.

  • @agneebags
    @agneebags Před 3 měsíci

    when it hits in sweet adeline it’s just hits so hard. so good.

  • @happycrimson
    @happycrimson Před 6 měsíci +1

    basically a flawless discography. imo figure 8 is his best but i'd respect pretty much any choice for someone's personal favourite of his.

  • @jimbo4658
    @jimbo4658 Před 6 měsíci

    Hey, man! Recently came across your channel with some DG & RH Reaction vids!!
    I’m glad to see you’ve had such a grand consistency in the albums you react to, super happy to have come across it!
    If you’re interested in somethin’ late nineties and extremely melancholic, I heavily suggest the song “Novacaine for the Soul” by the band eels. You may know them from all the movie songs they did with Shrek and similar! The album Electro-shock Blues has painfully real lyrics on the nose. I have NOT seen any reaction channel when looking up for any full-album reaction by the eels, and feel this song and a lot of the discog of the band is EXTREMELY underrated and deserves some recognition and love. Novacaine for the Soul is from their debut and one of the breakout songs for ‘em!

  • @owenequinox6
    @owenequinox6 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I think you'd also really like Hover by the sleepover disaster, or Hurry Up, We're Dreaming by M83 :)

  • @comeasurotmg8387
    @comeasurotmg8387 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Love Elliott Smith!
    Suggestion: Ben Folds Five - The Unauthorized Biography of Reinhold Messner

  • @danielmontgomery7657
    @danielmontgomery7657 Před 5 měsíci +1

    i cant share elliot smith songs with other people. its too personal

  • @Scoobles1
    @Scoobles1 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I think you'll like figure 8 alot but i'm hoping you get through all his albums.

  • @atomiste4312
    @atomiste4312 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Recommending The Residents - Not Available (1978)

  • @friendlystranger9662
    @friendlystranger9662 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Haven't watched your reaction yet but wanted to mention some albums that were in your polls but that you haven't reacted to so far (I'm only listing the ones that I would personally like to see, maybe there were more):
    Bon Iver - S/t
    Swans - The Seer
    Joanna Newsom - Ys
    Portishead - Third (this one's very recent but still)

  • @iliketostayhome
    @iliketostayhome Před 6 měsíci +3

    Hello, Smags. Pls check out Grizzly Bear's "Veckatimest" 🙏😔

  • @rowanfunke
    @rowanfunke Před 6 měsíci +2

    yesssssirrrrr please do figure 8 next it’s different

  • @spr1691
    @spr1691 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Hey smags! i was wondering if you would at some point react to Singles (like single track album)?
    It would be a cool idea to take some and make some sort of compilation up to 15 songs maybe? (my favourite is The Smiles - Bending Hectic)
    Some recs:
    Desert Sand Feels Warm At Night - New World Disciples
    Anyways, keep up the amazing work in your music career and take care! ♥️

  • @hippierip6695
    @hippierip6695 Před 2 měsíci +2

    waltz 1 is a masterpiece

  • @q11s28
    @q11s28 Před 6 měsíci +1

    You should start doing some of The Beatles albums they were big inspiration for him

  • @d3adn1x85
    @d3adn1x85 Před 6 měsíci

    Yooo smags posted!!

  • @ismellcrack6108
    @ismellcrack6108 Před 6 měsíci +1

    this album is so cool , independence day is such a good song

  • @milquetoast_tony
    @milquetoast_tony Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great analysis as usual. Is there a proper way to request album reviews? I'd donate to help you do 3D Country by Geese (unquestionably one of the best albums of 2023).

  • @alexgbiggestfan
    @alexgbiggestfan Před 6 měsíci +4

    pitseleh is the best song on this album fs

  • @PJ-se6ue
    @PJ-se6ue Před 6 měsíci +1

    This album takes me back to the single darkest part of my life… goated fr fr

    • @ijustneedmyself
      @ijustneedmyself Před 6 měsíci +1

      I'm glad that's past you. Is it hard to listen to now as a result or is it more of a "Thank goodness it's not so dark anymore" kind of feeling?

  • @artemshmelev123
    @artemshmelev123 Před 6 měsíci

    Great video! I am a huge fan of Elliot Smith.
    A couple of recommendations :
    Lift to experience - Texas Jerusalem crossroads
    Asobi Seksu - Citrus
    Silver Jews - natural bridge
    Shallowater - there is a well

  • @ZenixRulez
    @ZenixRulez Před 6 měsíci

    still loving the videos my guy
    a few recommendations:
    Process - Sampha (experimental r&b, great production)
    Nurture - Porter Robinson (light summer electric with fun production)
    Koi No Yokan - Deftones (very heavy, sexier and heavier radiohead imo)
    Hypochondriac - Brakence (very experimental emo rap, glitch pop)
    Reading Writing And Arithmetic - The Sundays (the smiths ish, with beautiful female vocals)

  • @jorraw
    @jorraw Před 4 měsíci

    XO is my favorite too. The other have highlights but this is overall very consistently good. Love the harmonies.

  • @hmoment661
    @hmoment661 Před 6 měsíci

    YOOO SMAGS THE GOAT
    REVIEW FIGURE 8 NEXT 🙏🙏

  • @bigchickentime7391
    @bigchickentime7391 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Figure 8 reaction gonna go crazy

  • @jackstuhley1745
    @jackstuhley1745 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Can't listen to Waltz 1 without blubbering like a baby.

  • @Qwertyuiopaz
    @Qwertyuiopaz Před 6 měsíci +1

    Yo smags, Morgan Freeman came to me in a dream and said the world will end if you don't react to ode!ay by beck. Sounded like some serious stuff, I wouldn't risk it if I were you.

  • @ESTcor
    @ESTcor Před 6 měsíci +1

    Alex G - God Save the Animals next!!!

  • @Sianothis
    @Sianothis Před 6 měsíci

    YES! please check out the rest of his albums, i am begging lmao

  • @mrmcllama0322
    @mrmcllama0322 Před 6 měsíci

    if you like this you'll love figure 8, this album was definitely him trying a lot of new things he hadn't done in the past but on figure 8 he kinda puts it all together like the better production and the guitar solos it sucks elliott died so young he was still getting better and better as an artist on every album (also you should check out the song miss misery its a great song and one of his most popular but its only on the deluxe edition of this album because it was made for the movie good will hunting and it was even nominated for an oscar)

  • @gulliver1755
    @gulliver1755 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I know I am in the minority here because it seems like most people pick this album as their favorite and it certainly has higher production on it but it's honestly my least favorite. However my least favorite Elliott Smith album is still a really good album because it's fucking Elliott Smith and he is just amazing. As always I will put my recommendations. PRAYING you check out Lil Ugly Mane soon because you are gonna shit yourself.
    Lil Ugly Mane - Volcanic Bird Enermy and the Voiced Concern
    Oneohtrix Point Never - R Plus Seven
    Arca -- Kick I-IIIII

  • @ColombianThunder
    @ColombianThunder Před 6 měsíci +1

    LETS GOOO🗣️🗣️💯🗣️💯🗣️💯 WTF IS A BAD SONG🗣️🗣️💯💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥 FIGURE 8 NEXT💯🔥

  • @sealex6890
    @sealex6890 Před 6 měsíci

    We love us some Smithyman here!
    Suggestion (What's with these homies suggesting some albums): Weezer - Blue Album.

  • @zachm3264
    @zachm3264 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Gotta hit Figure 8 now

  • @ChristopherGun
    @ChristopherGun Před 6 měsíci

    im here today expected to stay on and on and on ❤

  • @ryanmcbride3806
    @ryanmcbride3806 Před 6 měsíci +1

    we need a muse absolution reaction

  • @Landofbrokenhearts16
    @Landofbrokenhearts16 Před 6 měsíci

    Day two of asking Smags to react to Little Oblivions by Julien Baker
    Also Elliot was such a genius, there isn’t a bad album of his. Phoebe Bridgers song/album Punisher is kind of about how she’s a super fan of his

  • @beedawk
    @beedawk Před 6 měsíci +1

    Oh Well, OK is such a masterpiece

  • @axlwrld5122
    @axlwrld5122 Před 6 měsíci

    Smags, It’s time to do Filosofem. You cannot hide anymore. (I love your channel)

  • @abongile464
    @abongile464 Před 6 měsíci

    The waltz tracks are some of Elliot’s best

  • @evinwondersol1732
    @evinwondersol1732 Před 6 měsíci

    if you want some more cool rock stuff, check out happy bivouac by the pillows.
    really great album by an older japanese rock band

  • @naumchomsky8840
    @naumchomsky8840 Před 6 měsíci +1

    From a Basement on the Hill next? @_@

  • @visage161
    @visage161 Před 6 měsíci

    9:12, the happiest elliot smith song (despite the name) is definitely "suicide machine". its not on any streaming platforms but its definitely a banger and i recommend it to all elliot smith fans! :)
    czcams.com/video/3VivPgfY-7Q/video.htmlsi=GqHJklLTap3pOxYt

  • @caivean2337
    @caivean2337 Před 6 měsíci +1

    please react to this is happening by LCD sound system 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @themadcow71
    @themadcow71 Před 6 měsíci +1

    czcams.com/video/i1IG3CnRL68/video.html My band's single from last year

  • @MrBaumGeo
    @MrBaumGeo Před 6 měsíci

    You know I've commented this a lot because I always watch your videos, they make my day 😊 : please react to Jim O'Rourke "Live at Japan 2002.9.16"!! It's one of my favorite live albums!!!

  • @patrickoneil3277
    @patrickoneil3277 Před 6 měsíci +1

    you should react to the new hit song taking you it’s a banger

  • @C-Llama
    @C-Llama Před 6 měsíci +1

    +1 vote for Roman Candle!

  • @pazuzu1
    @pazuzu1 Před 6 měsíci

    i never really got him until i heard this album

  • @haverfeje
    @haverfeje Před 6 měsíci +1

    If you react to Figure 8 pls do the deluxe edition❤

  • @yesterdaymorning2
    @yesterdaymorning2 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Smags, if you react to Violent Femmes' self titled I'll release Epstein's plane logs.
    I also like to associate Elliott Smith with a particular Morrissey lyric (two of my favourite artists which you seem to enjoy dearly): "Others conquered love, but I ran I sat in my room and I drew up a plan"
    Ah, did I tell you to listen to Violent Femmes' self titled? You will love it hah, pure teenage angst

  • @soyface6160
    @soyface6160 Před 6 měsíci +1

    please listen to r plus seven by oneohtrix point never it is such an insane electronic album and there is almost no reactions on youtube to oneohtrix point never anywhere PLEASE

  • @ESTcor
    @ESTcor Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great album choice!

  • @louisbhtanner7503
    @louisbhtanner7503 Před 6 měsíci

    Probably not the right vid to recommend this on but you just definitely check out depeche mode’s songs of faith and devotion

  • @perfectupper90
    @perfectupper90 Před 6 měsíci

    Where can people send you their own music? Asking for a friend 😅

  • @RedKingJ23
    @RedKingJ23 Před 6 měsíci

    I won't rest until you review the stone roses self titled

    • @smags1082
      @smags1082  Před 6 měsíci

      I have, unfortunately if you can’t see it it’s probably blocked where you are located

  • @tiarwa581
    @tiarwa581 Před 3 měsíci

    LETS FUCKING GOOOOOOO

  • @RoryYoung
    @RoryYoung Před 6 měsíci

    Hey man love your reaction vids and music! I have a song called FREE NOW by Rory Young if you want to listen:)

  • @MrBaumGeo
    @MrBaumGeo Před 6 měsíci

    Please could you react to Jim O'Rourke "live at Japan 2002.9.16". It's unbelievable!!

    • @MrBaumGeo
      @MrBaumGeo Před 6 měsíci

      Sorry though my other comments got deleted

  • @CoolcatzCorner
    @CoolcatzCorner Před 6 měsíci

    Figure 8 is my favorite from him. Very Beatles-y at times

  • @Lnninpz
    @Lnninpz Před 6 měsíci

    I get that you don't like Amity..but Waltz 1?😢😂