Love Unwound. Terminus goes so hard. I like their heavier post hardcore material for regular listening like The Future of What or Repetition but its all great.
It’s such a joy to watch someone listen to this album for the first time. This band is really special and maybe I’m biased but I think all of their albums hold up to this one. I’m really excited that you want to check out more. This was their last album and they had so much development as a band that I think you should go back and listen to their first album “fake train” or listen to “repetition” which is my favorite. But all of their albums are incredible and very different so I recommend listening to all of them. Great video!
What I love about unwound is that you always pick up something new whenever you re listen to some of their stuff since their discography is that vast, particularly one that came about in a music scene where bands would really only last 2-4 albums. The backing vocals in Demons Sing Love Songs, the bass chords in Laugh Track, and the hilarious jazz outro of Who Cares really showcase how unique they are.
this is a bit long: i'm going to finish this whhole thing soon since i was recommended this. you look really young but i just heard about them last year (i am 31) and it's so cool seeing much younger people get into them. this album is AMAZING aand if you get the chance i hope you can see them if you want-def people around my age, yours, older. i saw them twice (mar 10, 11) and the energy was AMAZING. and all of them are like in their late 40s, as vern would have been (not saying they can't rock you but ykwim!) it seems like you really liked scarlette so if you do i think you will enjoy their entire discography. like most people said fake train as an intro to them is WILD, i started with that and worked my way forward but i wonder how you would feel going backwards. tbh i've loved everything they ever made. they are also INFINITELY grateful bc they never thought people loved them this much. it really is worth it tio get into them. your face and reaction when you heard scarlette is relatable. 36:45 THAT IS THE MOST WONDERFUL FEELING TO SEE. unwound take you on this amazing turbulent journey and seeing them live i made so many of the same faces you did (also cried at the end!) it seems like you're just in awe, and that's what music/art should do. i hope you keep goin' these are really cool and i love seeing people care about this band. btw they were on kill rock stars with elliott smith! your excitement is amazing! one thing...their albums are LONG lmao. i LOVED seeing this video i really did lmao i hope you enjoy them if you ever care to listen to more. thank you for sharing! i look forward to seeing you listen to more. (btw they really arent just post hardcore truly. they were part of the washington grunge scene so kurt cobain had seen them play lol. there's no one like them) if you are still a teen or under 21 they always play all ages shows so if you can see them i would recommend it. look a ghost and scarlette live? you will be transported. also keep going, you're just getting started so your set up is going to be your set up but you're trying and that's what matters. i sound very old sorry :P
Just got to see them with my girlfriend last night, one of the best shows i've ever seen. This band means the world to me. They changed how I viewed music, especially when writing music. Interesting to hear you compare them to duster a lot, curious to see if you still think that when checking out their other albums. Vern will forever be one of the best bassists of all time and I don't care what people say. RIP VERN!!! Would love to see you review Mohinder or Calm (duster side projects) along with eifuawn.
So glad there's finally a reaction to this masterpiece out there on youtube, and from one of the best in the business at that! Setup is cool too, but maybe orient yourself more face-on towards the camera so your face doesn't get obscured by your hair!
Fantastic review Snowy. It's definitely very Slint in places, who were very influential to so many people. I know it's difficult to find the time sometimes to listen to a very long album, but I'm looking forward to your first listening of The Glowing Man by Swans. The title track is the penultimate piece, which is then followed by a short track that cleverly and perfectly wraps up the whole album experience. I think that it's their best album, and many of my friends here in England seem to say the same thing also. It comes after The Seer, and To Be Kind , and I think you can definitely hear elements in this album from the previous two. I'm not referring to melody, lyrics or song structure, but more towards general dynamics. The balance of the album is incredibly Satisfying. I know that you've heard the title track before, but maybe it's been long enough now, and you have nearly an hour and a half of new Swans material to hear before your head is blown off again by The intensity of The Glowing Man. Cheers Dude John, near Winchester in the south of England.
Also I hope you check out this year’s Yo La Tengo album, it really reminds me of this album. The intro track is quite similar to October All Over if it was more Krauty
Dude. Unwound are one of my favorite bands, up there with Nine Inch Nails. You got them right as they broke up. My favorite album of theirs is "New Plastic Ideas", but be warned: the further back you go the more hardcore (or post-hardcore if you prefer) you get. And "Summer Freeze" is my favorite song on this album. :)
love this album. may i recommend Hold Your Horse Is by Hella? featuring the drummer from death grips! Friend Opportunity by Deerhoof is another I think you'd probably love
Damn dude you rock for this. I remember when i got into unwound and i had a pretty solid understanding of their music but hadn’t listened to this album yet. I listened to it driving around in my car in oregon at night while it was raining. I remember having to check if it was the same band, i was completely confused and i just thought “what the fuck.” One of the most special first listens for me ever. The evolution of this band is beautiful.
Love this album! Super happy you reacted to it. I'm pretty sure no one else has, so kudos for going into uncharted territory! Terminus is in my top 3 for sure. That last part of the song 😫 I used to listen to it on repeat.
It’s so weird to see unwound reaction videos pop up 20 years later. Same with duster and hum and failure. Can we make Heavy Vegetable or Thingy reunite next? The internet is pretty great.
Wow! Love your selections of artists to review/react to! Never thought I'd see Unwound in a reaction video. So good. Reminds me a bit of Fugazi and The Jesus Lizard.
Hey bro! I love your channel, you have a good vibe, I saw your Cocteau twins reaction and think you should try out Blue Bell Knot, that album is from 1988 and it sounds lightyears she’s dog it’s time, it’s a much different album than heaven or Las Vegas which is an amazing album, but this album is transcending, her vocals on every track is on point everytime, if it’s not the instrumental making the tracks it’s the vocalist taking charge. But the instrumentals often swell into these amazing crescendos, it’s really an amazing album
I love this album. But you seem to love it even more! I did not expect your favorite tracks to be what they were. I wish you would have kept the overlaid footage/filters you had in your previous videos, I always thought that was a nice touch. But I can understand if you want to move away from that.
Yeah I was heavily debating on using all the fancy editing or not but it takes so incredibly long to make a single video, so I think I might do it from time to time but not all the time. Thanks for the feedback though :)
I just want to say that if you've never stood in front of a bunch of amps and been blasted by synthesizers cranked to 11 it is absolutely an incredible and life changing experience
please listen to new plastic ideas next! it’s my favorite of theirs and every song is incredibly memorable in its own way, a lot heavier than this but just as great
Get some more things into your room, either you're using the wrong mic or it sounds like you're recording in a bathroom lmao. Anyway, really happy to see you react to this album, it's one of my favourites for sure
@@snowy6301 i concur with lemms comment, you probably just need more soft stuff in the room u know covering walls and corners and stuff, it sounds much more like it's the reflections of the room rather than the mic
It seemed to me that your reaction was unnatural, because you often praised moments that have no value and expression. Perhaps these moments are just like that for me, but logically the losses with the main guitar, which have been repeated many times, sound familiar and are like the basis of the sound, and not some catchy part of the song. Probably it's a taste.
If you pay more attention you can hear how much tighter they get post Fake Train, which is crazy good, the future of what sounds different from New Plastic and Repetition. It's all 👍🏽
Hey. Love that you are giving Unwound the time of day. This band started in 1991 and they have released absolute unclassifiable, mind melting bangers since their first release. Sounds like no one else on this planet and they were beyond innovative and inspirational and fierce in their approach to their unique vision and way with a song. So go back to one of their first masterpieces. It was called Fake Train and it will blow you away. The album hits you like a tornado with its jagged, sharp edges and cut-throat attack on yr once ordered life. They did things their own strange and bewitchingly chaotic way with absolute determination and dirty grit and grime. I love this band and their lo-fi, Independent spirit. So much they released over the years were in a league of their own. How about reacting to some absolute legends of the underground independent music scene like Big Black or Sonic Youth? J
i honestly was floored when i discovered them last year. vern inspired me to pick up the bass. everything you said is so true, i swear the more people find the band the more they will realize. i'm actually shocked at how fucking innovative they are. fake train is HOLY FUCKING SHIT. i'm so jealous of all the people that got to see them when they first came out, even pre sara (who is amazing, dont worry i'm not dissing i just love antifreeze). love your description, hopefully you got to see them n their tour!
@@anewplasticidea Thanx. Appreciate the compliment. Been head over heels in love with this band since hearing You Speak Jealously on the Kill Rock Stars compilation from 1991. It's the best track on that album(which says a lot considering that album had tracks from Melvins, Nation of Ulysses, Bratmobile, Nirvana, Witchy Poo and Jad Fair). Never saw them live unfortunately. I live in Johannesburg, South Africa so my chances of seeing a band like that in this shit hole was always zero. I could only dream... J
Love Unwound. Terminus goes so hard. I like their heavier post hardcore material for regular listening like The Future of What or Repetition but its all great.
New Plastic Ideas too!
Future of what rules
don't forget fake train
It’s such a joy to watch someone listen to this album for the first time. This band is really special and maybe I’m biased but I think all of their albums hold up to this one. I’m really excited that you want to check out more. This was their last album and they had so much development as a band that I think you should go back and listen to their first album “fake train” or listen to “repetition” which is my favorite. But all of their albums are incredible and very different so I recommend listening to all of them. Great video!
Justin and Sara reunited with a bass player not long ago
What I love about unwound is that you always pick up something new whenever you re listen to some of their stuff since their discography is that vast, particularly one that came about in a music scene where bands would really only last 2-4 albums. The backing vocals in Demons Sing Love Songs, the bass chords in Laugh Track, and the hilarious jazz outro of Who Cares really showcase how unique they are.
Super cool! Can't wait for a Soundtracks for the Blind reaction though haha
theres no way he didnt already listen to it in his life but id love a reaction too
All time classic. Definitely their Magnum Opus. Great taste, sir!
YOOOO!! I've been listening to this album like crazy recently, got very excited when I saw this pop up in my sub feed. Keep up the good content man :)
This album grows on me more and more as I age. I've always loved their earlier music, but this shows how special this album is
this is a bit long: i'm going to finish this whhole thing soon since i was recommended this. you look really young but i just heard about them last year (i am 31) and it's so cool seeing much younger people get into them. this album is AMAZING aand if you get the chance i hope you can see them if you want-def people around my age, yours, older. i saw them twice (mar 10, 11) and the energy was AMAZING. and all of them are like in their late 40s, as vern would have been (not saying they can't rock you but ykwim!) it seems like you really liked scarlette so if you do i think you will enjoy their entire discography. like most people said fake train as an intro to them is WILD, i started with that and worked my way forward but i wonder how you would feel going backwards. tbh i've loved everything they ever made. they are also INFINITELY grateful bc they never thought people loved them this much.
it really is worth it tio get into them. your face and reaction when you heard scarlette is relatable. 36:45 THAT IS THE MOST WONDERFUL FEELING TO SEE. unwound take you on this amazing turbulent journey and seeing them live i made so many of the same faces you did (also cried at the end!) it seems like you're just in awe, and that's what music/art should do. i hope you keep goin' these are really cool and i love seeing people care about this band. btw they were on kill rock stars with elliott smith! your excitement is amazing! one thing...their albums are LONG lmao. i LOVED seeing this video i really did lmao i hope you enjoy them if you ever care to listen to more. thank you for sharing! i look forward to seeing you listen to more. (btw they really arent just post hardcore truly. they were part of the washington grunge scene so kurt cobain had seen them play lol. there's no one like them) if you are still a teen or under 21 they always play all ages shows so if you can see them i would recommend it. look a ghost and scarlette live? you will be transported.
also keep going, you're just getting started so your set up is going to be your set up but you're trying and that's what matters. i sound very old sorry :P
Below the Salt is my favorite, too! Loved your reaction to it c:
Also, heads up, Unwound are touring! It's a short tour and there aren't many cities they're going to, but maybe you're one of the lucky few 🥲
Just got to see them with my girlfriend last night, one of the best shows i've ever seen. This band means the world to me. They changed how I viewed music, especially when writing music. Interesting to hear you compare them to duster a lot, curious to see if you still think that when checking out their other albums. Vern will forever be one of the best bassists of all time and I don't care what people say. RIP VERN!!!
Would love to see you review Mohinder or Calm (duster side projects) along with eifuawn.
Rest easy vern rumsey
So glad there's finally a reaction to this masterpiece out there on youtube, and from one of the best in the business at that! Setup is cool too, but maybe orient yourself more face-on towards the camera so your face doesn't get obscured by your hair!
Fantastic review Snowy. It's definitely very Slint in places, who were very influential to so many people.
I know it's difficult to find the time sometimes to listen to a very long album, but I'm looking forward to your first listening of The Glowing Man by Swans.
The title track is the penultimate piece, which is then followed by a short track that cleverly and perfectly wraps up the whole album experience. I think that it's their best album, and many of my friends here in England seem to say the same thing also. It comes after The Seer, and To Be Kind , and I think you can definitely hear elements in this album from the previous two. I'm not referring to melody, lyrics or song structure, but more towards general dynamics. The balance of the album is incredibly Satisfying.
I know that you've heard the title track before, but maybe it's been long enough now, and you have nearly an hour and a half of new Swans material to hear before your head is blown off again by The intensity of The Glowing Man.
Cheers Dude
John, near Winchester in the south of England.
hell fucking yeah
Below the Salt is a masterpiece, make sure to check out their other records! Pleased you finally got around to checking this out
Also I hope you check out this year’s Yo La Tengo album, it really reminds me of this album. The intro track is quite similar to October All Over if it was more Krauty
Dude. Unwound are one of my favorite bands, up there with Nine Inch Nails. You got them right as they broke up. My favorite album of theirs is "New Plastic Ideas", but be warned: the further back you go the more hardcore (or post-hardcore if you prefer) you get. And "Summer Freeze" is my favorite song on this album. :)
I'm surprised he didn't like Summer Freeze more, but I'm sooooo fucking happy Justin, Sara, and Vern are getting some credit for their art
You'd love Deerhoof and Blonde Redhead
love this album. may i recommend Hold Your Horse Is by Hella? featuring the drummer from death grips!
Friend Opportunity by Deerhoof is another I think you'd probably love
I second these reccomendations
such a great album one of my favorite post hardcore projects
Damn dude you rock for this. I remember when i got into unwound and i had a pretty solid understanding of their music but hadn’t listened to this album yet. I listened to it driving around in my car in oregon at night while it was raining. I remember having to check if it was the same band, i was completely confused and i just thought “what the fuck.” One of the most special first listens for me ever. The evolution of this band is beautiful.
Love this album! Super happy you reacted to it. I'm pretty sure no one else has, so kudos for going into uncharted territory! Terminus is in my top 3 for sure. That last part of the song 😫 I used to listen to it on repeat.
Didn't expect this one! Great choice
It’s so weird to see unwound reaction videos pop up 20 years later. Same with duster and hum and failure. Can we make Heavy Vegetable or Thingy reunite next? The internet is pretty great.
love ur content man, imma check this album out sometime soon.
this is one of the best albums of all time
YES
i recommend you dive into their full discog, its all great!
Yea man
You gotta check out June of 44's engine takes to water and oceansize's effloresce
Wow! Love your selections of artists to review/react to! Never thought I'd see Unwound in a reaction video. So good. Reminds me a bit of Fugazi and The Jesus Lizard.
Hey bro! I love your channel, you have a good vibe, I saw your Cocteau twins reaction and think you should try out Blue Bell Knot, that album is from 1988 and it sounds lightyears she’s dog it’s time, it’s a much different album than heaven or Las Vegas which is an amazing album, but this album is transcending, her vocals on every track is on point everytime, if it’s not the instrumental making the tracks it’s the vocalist taking charge. But the instrumentals often swell into these amazing crescendos, it’s really an amazing album
awesome that you actually listened to this one, great reaction too!!! i asked for this one like 8 months ago so I'm really glad c:
Your reaction to One Lick Less made me so happy!!!
I feel like you should really check out POLVO. :)
Can you post like a list of albums that you plan to react to?
I love this album. But you seem to love it even more! I did not expect your favorite tracks to be what they were.
I wish you would have kept the overlaid footage/filters you had in your previous videos, I always thought that was a nice touch. But I can understand if you want to move away from that.
Yeah I was heavily debating on using all the fancy editing or not but it takes so incredibly long to make a single video, so I think I might do it from time to time but not all the time. Thanks for the feedback though :)
Below The Salt WILL change your LIFE :)
IT'S THAT TIME AGIAN.
I just want to say that if you've never stood in front of a bunch of amps and been blasted by synthesizers cranked to 11 it is absolutely an incredible and life changing experience
great reaction!
its called post hardcore, check the whole discography unwound is amazing
honestly LTIY is a masterpiece but I wouldn't label it as post-hardcore
@@Onche518 thats your problem, 👋🏻👋🏻
This is the last album I’d start with as an introduction to Unwound. It would be like showing a Radiohead virgin AMSP first.
please listen to new plastic ideas next! it’s my favorite of theirs and every song is incredibly memorable in its own way, a lot heavier than this but just as great
Get some more things into your room, either you're using the wrong mic or it sounds like you're recording in a bathroom lmao.
Anyway, really happy to see you react to this album, it's one of my favourites for sure
Yeahhh this mic is kinda weird but it’s all I have to work with rn, I’ll try to eventually get a better one lol. Thanks for the feedback though :)
@@snowy6301 i concur with lemms comment, you probably just need more soft stuff in the room u know covering walls and corners and stuff, it sounds much more like it's the reflections of the room rather than the mic
please do a video for fake train
It seemed to me that your reaction was unnatural, because you often praised moments that have no value and expression. Perhaps these moments are just like that for me, but logically the losses with the main guitar, which have been repeated many times, sound familiar and are like the basis of the sound, and not some catchy part of the song. Probably it's a taste.
every unwound albums sounds the same, except for this one
Yeah and they all sound amazing!
If you pay more attention you can hear how much tighter they get post Fake Train, which is crazy good, the future of what sounds different from New Plastic and Repetition. It's all 👍🏽
it absolutely does not unless yr not listening
That's not true
bro thats a fucking lie. you can't tell me fake train and repetition sound the same
Hey. Love that you are giving Unwound the time of day. This band started in 1991 and they have released absolute unclassifiable, mind melting bangers since their first release. Sounds like no one else on this planet and they were beyond innovative and inspirational and fierce in their approach to their unique vision and way with a song. So go back to one of their first masterpieces. It was called Fake Train and it will blow you away. The album hits you like a tornado with its jagged, sharp edges and cut-throat attack on yr once ordered life. They did things their own strange and bewitchingly chaotic way with absolute determination and dirty grit and grime. I love this band and their lo-fi, Independent spirit. So much they released over the years were in a league of their own. How about reacting to some absolute legends of the underground independent music scene like Big Black or Sonic Youth? J
i honestly was floored when i discovered them last year. vern inspired me to pick up the bass. everything you said is so true, i swear the more people find the band the more they will realize. i'm actually shocked at how fucking innovative they are. fake train is HOLY FUCKING SHIT. i'm so jealous of all the people that got to see them when they first came out, even pre sara (who is amazing, dont worry i'm not dissing i just love antifreeze). love your description, hopefully you got to see them n their tour!
@@anewplasticidea Thanx. Appreciate the compliment. Been head over heels in love with this band since hearing You Speak Jealously on the Kill Rock Stars compilation from 1991. It's the best track on that album(which says a lot considering that album had tracks from Melvins, Nation of Ulysses, Bratmobile, Nirvana, Witchy Poo and Jad Fair). Never saw them live unfortunately. I live in Johannesburg, South Africa so my chances of seeing a band like that in this shit hole was always zero. I could only dream... J