Lightning Bolt - Sonic Citadel ALBUM REVIEW

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  • čas přidán 21. 10. 2019
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    With Sonic Citadel, the two Brians successfully take Lightning Bolt's sound in a more melodic and accessible direction.
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    FAV TRACKS: BLOW TO THE HEAD, AIR CONDITIONING, HUSKER DON'T, BIG BANGER, HALLOWEEN 3, BOUNCY HOUSE, VAN HALEN 2049
    LEAST FAV TRACK: ALL INSANE
    LIGHTNING BOLT - SONIC CITADEL / 2019 / THRILL JOCKEY / NOISE ROCK
    8/10 www.theneedledrop.com/loved-l...
    Y'all know this is just my opinion, right?
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Komentáře • 520

  • @cheetosugar695
    @cheetosugar695 Před 4 lety +180

    When he's dressed like Elmer's Glue, you know it's gonna be good.

  • @shredderbetter1
    @shredderbetter1 Před 4 lety +455

    Saw them once almost died in a mosh pit twice

    • @olivermeakin7449
      @olivermeakin7449 Před 4 lety +70

      Just saw them at desert daze and there was a fucking crowd surfing couch in the mosh

    • @theartistformallyknownassp3347
      @theartistformallyknownassp3347 Před 4 lety +6

      im seeing them next month, cant wait!

    • @apothecurio
      @apothecurio Před 4 lety +5

      There is a video of dead cowboy live in Japan and there is a quick shot of a dude crowd surfing. Except you can only see his legs poking out above the crowd’s head.

    • @uncrownedoak7777
      @uncrownedoak7777 Před 4 lety +10

      Mosh pits are actually pretty forgiving. If you fall over dead there's always someone that comes over and resuscitates you.

  • @jamesdevine02
    @jamesdevine02 Před 3 lety +47

    A Lightning Bolt worst-to-best video would be greatly appreciated

  • @nigelsoriano4909
    @nigelsoriano4909 Před 4 lety +421

    husker don't is the best song title of 2019

    • @Oceanic83
      @Oceanic83 Před 4 lety +6

      The movie Meet Joe Dirt came up with it first tho.

    • @cpt.hatemonger1950
      @cpt.hatemonger1950 Před 4 lety +5

      StaySkeptic Yeah, I... I think Everyone got that - Hence why they... You know... Found it funny...

    • @TheGyrocop
      @TheGyrocop Před 4 lety +3

      @@stayskeptic3923 It doesn't really make sense though, since "Du" means "you" but eh...

    • @commerceserverservercommerce
      @commerceserverservercommerce Před 4 lety +2

      no that belongs to van halen 2049

    • @Bananahogie
      @Bananahogie Před 4 lety +1

      The band Huge Pupils released a song titled Husker Dont as well... 6 years ago.

  • @nikolademitri731
    @nikolademitri731 Před 4 lety +318

    “For over 20 years now” ... instantly feels the anxiety of aging hit me in the face with a guitar.. 😳💀♾

  • @ringkunmori
    @ringkunmori Před 4 lety +204

    Aren't you suppose to be hunting for tiger sharks in a Wes Anderson film melon?

    • @travis_redfern6771
      @travis_redfern6771 Před 4 lety +4

      MR. SMALLS I feel like Willem Dafoe has just always been amazing

    • @travis_redfern6771
      @travis_redfern6771 Před 4 lety +2

      MR. SMALLS Definitely, so much range from that guy. He can play like any kind of role from crazy, to sweet. Check out “At Eternity’s Gate” and “The Last Temptation of Christ” too if you haven’t. Both Oscar worthy as well imo.

    • @benhoyle8276
      @benhoyle8276 Před 4 lety

      Yeh but mainly spiderman 2

    • @danilogondim9300
      @danilogondim9300 Před 4 lety

      I like your comment, you got a like buddy

    • @leetorry
      @leetorry Před 4 lety +1

      Nah, he used to be a rapping dog

  • @thegroove14
    @thegroove14 Před 4 lety +403

    Don’t let this review make you forget that Fantano said Matty B has bars!

    • @countdooku7152
      @countdooku7152 Před 4 lety +23

      RiceGum should have been on that “Worst Rapper List” instead of Matty.

    • @jimbo2897
      @jimbo2897 Před 4 lety +8

      Count Dooku machine bun kelly should’ve been on the list also

    • @thegroove14
      @thegroove14 Před 4 lety +6

      @@jimbo2897 And Nav

    • @fivehourenergy6159
      @fivehourenergy6159 Před 4 lety +6

      @@thegroove14 the guy who makes these lists always forgets Cal chuchesta. He does the raps. He's a rap man

    • @barbutahelmet8966
      @barbutahelmet8966 Před 4 lety +6

      @@fivehourenergy6159 Cal's the one making the list though, isn't he?

  • @abetterhandle
    @abetterhandle Před 4 lety +52

    No flannel had me worried got a minute

  • @johnstewart2981
    @johnstewart2981 Před 4 lety +39

    I don’t think Lightning Bolt can ever outdo 2 Towers. One of the best noise rock songs of ALL time.

    • @tylersquanto8938
      @tylersquanto8938 Před 2 lety

      Great song, sounds like the soundtrack to anime running up a skyscraper

    • @sitcomenjoyer7950
      @sitcomenjoyer7950 Před 2 lety +2

      13 monsters and captain caveman too

    • @juanvazquez5836
      @juanvazquez5836 Před 2 lety +6

      I personally think Dead Cowboy is unmatched, the first half of the song is excruciatingly heavy and loud and the second half is just straight up psychedelic and hip

    • @scoru
      @scoru Před rokem

      2 Towers has one of best transitions at about 4:30, but nothing compares to Dead Cowboy. That shit is an adventure

  • @arianag.5148
    @arianag.5148 Před 4 lety +113

    Melon just had a vibe check before the review.

  • @elijahleighton1390
    @elijahleighton1390 Před 4 lety +51

    Imma need that clipping review to come out sir

  • @ashlowe2217
    @ashlowe2217 Před 4 lety +45

    This is up there with Wonderful Rainbow and Hyper Magic Mountain for me, I can't stop listening to this thing!

    • @georgewhite1972
      @georgewhite1972 Před 4 lety +2

      Totally agree :)

    • @__iconoclast7744
      @__iconoclast7744 Před 4 lety +2

      love you guys saying this, haven't listened to them in years. Can't wait to jam this.

  • @pineapplecharm1700
    @pineapplecharm1700 Před 4 lety +45

    There Existed an Addiction to Anthony Fantano reviewing There Existed an Addiction to Blood by Clipping.

  • @vulpesgraham218
    @vulpesgraham218 Před 4 lety +75

    Get better soon my sweet prince, you'll need your strength for the revolution

    • @Sam-uj1ri
      @Sam-uj1ri Před 4 lety

      Is that a GOT reference. I recognise it but not sure where it's frlm

  • @Karthik_Tiruv99
    @Karthik_Tiruv99 Před 4 lety +240

    THERE EXISTED AN ADDICTION TO MELON

    • @anuel3780
      @anuel3780 Před 4 lety +3

      @@bolanddewsnap5698 i think it is most likely an 8 to a 9, as much as i loved it, there are tiny issues that add up.

    • @Karthik_Tiruv99
      @Karthik_Tiruv99 Před 4 lety +4

      i think it’d go:
      1. CLPPNG
      2. TEAATB
      3. S&M
      4. Midcity

    • @anuel3780
      @anuel3780 Před 4 lety +1

      @@bolanddewsnap5698 i do believe it's going to be a high 9, but 10... idk

  • @michaelbarrett9061
    @michaelbarrett9061 Před 4 lety +39

    That facial expression on the thumbnail scared me. I was so happy to be wrong.

  • @_alex_y.not_
    @_alex_y.not_ Před 4 lety +42

    Fun fact, they've been playing Halloween 3 live for many years.

    • @iangoodisDMX
      @iangoodisDMX Před 4 lety +1

      Tom thump and bouncy house too

    • @frederickfumblefinn8919
      @frederickfumblefinn8919 Před 4 lety

      Blow to the head was a played by Brian Chippendale alone at a few black pus gigs a few years before this record came out too

  • @nightcr_wler
    @nightcr_wler Před 4 lety +43

    “THE BRIANS”

  • @Supergupo
    @Supergupo Před 4 lety +174

    Hey Melon, read your review of "There Existed an Addiction to Blood" over at Pitchfork. Not quite sure I agree with the 4.5/10 you gave it over there. Hoping you could do a video to elaborate on the score.

    • @griffinbatcheller8659
      @griffinbatcheller8659 Před 4 lety +49

      Super Gupo I genuinely don’t think that reviewer even listened to the album. Half of his critiques were not even opinions and were just inaccurate

    • @Dethmaster64
      @Dethmaster64 Před 4 lety +28

      At this rate, clipping will never earn praise from Pitchfork regardless of what they create

    • @Supergupo
      @Supergupo Před 4 lety +63

      @@griffinbatcheller8659 "As a vocalist, Diggs has the charisma of a metronome and the expressive range of a sock puppet." Yo what the fuck was this guy on about.

    • @griffinbatcheller8659
      @griffinbatcheller8659 Před 4 lety +34

      DLilly getting a bad review from pitchfork means you made something good

    • @hh950
      @hh950 Před 4 lety +3

      DLilly same with Algiers ngl

  • @username-1999
    @username-1999 Před 4 lety +74

    when's the Mario Kart DS OST Review Anthony??

  • @nkezeife
    @nkezeife Před 4 lety +15

    Best LB album since Hypermagic Mountain.

  • @FatherDragonMusic
    @FatherDragonMusic Před 4 lety +41

    This is one of the first bands I ever saw live. It must have been 2003, and they literally played in someones back yard. I didn't know who they were at the time, my uncle asked if I wanted to go with him, and it was a bit life changing tbh, I've been in my own bands ever since

    • @scoru
      @scoru Před rokem +1

      I've been a huge fan for about 15 years and I'm finally going to see them next month. I cried when I bought tickets.

    • @nervepilot
      @nervepilot Před 11 měsíci +1

      hope it was wonderful :)

    • @kruzedarling9347
      @kruzedarling9347 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@scoruhow was it?

    • @scoru
      @scoru Před 4 měsíci +1

      @kruzedarling9347 it was AMAZING. I recorded the whole set and put it on my page. Also, I got to meet Chippendale after the show

  • @BOSKD
    @BOSKD Před 4 lety +15

    I'm glad PaRappa the Rapper remained in the music industry, a real cultural icon.

  • @adrian292k
    @adrian292k Před 4 lety +26

    Anthony, Halloween III is actually one of lightning bolt's oldest tracks

    • @joshsmithson7955
      @joshsmithson7955 Před 4 lety +11

      Madre292k yeah lmao when he said it sounded like their old stuff I was like they’ve been playing it since the 90s

  • @wickedhyperstyler
    @wickedhyperstyler Před 4 lety +6

    2:11 - Hüsker Dön't, Don Henley In The Park, All Insane
    2:24 - USA Is A Psycho
    2:28 - All Insane
    2:57 - Hüsker Dön't
    3:28 - Don Henley In The Park,
    4:15 - Big Banger
    5:06 - Blow To The Head
    5:29 - Air Conditioning
    6:01 - Halloween 3
    6:15 - Tom Thump
    6:29 - Bouncy House
    6:31 - Van Halen 2049

  • @maxholmes7793
    @maxholmes7793 Před 4 lety +5

    Wow Anthony, that's an amazing drawing! I see you're so proud of it that you decided to put it on your wall, well done!

  • @alistarhaak9212
    @alistarhaak9212 Před 3 lety +3

    Bruh, thanks for bringing up Hypermagic Mountain, I got turned onto it through you and it's getting me through this year.

  • @connorcraven9671
    @connorcraven9671 Před 4 lety +29

    1:10 Almost got me! XD

    • @GuysOfFilm
      @GuysOfFilm Před 4 lety +10

      I felt a bit of shit dribble out during that part. Luckily it sucked its way back into my asshole when he twisted the plot

    • @dirksenargon2402
      @dirksenargon2402 Před 4 lety +9

      Thank you for that image failed meme.

  • @fish5215
    @fish5215 Před 4 lety +8

    This is the third time Anthony has talked about how Magic Mountain hurts his head lol.

  • @InfamousQwaQwaFruit
    @InfamousQwaQwaFruit Před 4 lety +15

    Sick album. Their set at Desert Daze last weekend nearly killed everyone I went with.

  • @stevebob240
    @stevebob240 Před 4 lety +15

    Waiting for There Existed An Addiction To Blood

  • @samberg2558
    @samberg2558 Před 4 lety +4

    Thank you for turning me on to fantastic music like this. Would probably never discover discover this band without your channel, thank you Fantano!

  • @ThePragmaticMusic
    @ThePragmaticMusic Před 4 lety +95

    *on phone*
    So no clipping?
    *stomps skateboard in half*

    • @sputnikdx
      @sputnikdx Před 4 lety +3

      I didn't even know there was a new Clipping. How am I supposed to know about this stuff if Fantano doesn't review it?

    • @MrBrawl
      @MrBrawl Před 4 lety +2

      Just be patient b

    • @alientree9366
      @alientree9366 Před 4 lety

      @@MrBrawl no

    • @davebone8821
      @davebone8821 Před 4 lety

      I think Melon wants to avoid the clipping. album because he can’t force himself to give an experimental rap album a 4.

    • @ellie-ys3qz
      @ellie-ys3qz Před 4 lety

      @@davebone8821 shut the fuck up he gave it an 8 lmfao

  • @Molteniceee
    @Molteniceee Před 4 lety +9

    "2014's Fantasy Empire"
    it was 2015, melon. imma head out

  • @swarm69
    @swarm69 Před 4 lety +5

    "demented person screaming at you through a mcdonalds drive through!" wow nailed it. good job melon

  • @OkaySoShit
    @OkaySoShit Před 4 lety +9

    >air conditioning on worst
    >now in the best
    p.s. stream version better than Bandcamp

  • @lennyrose5852
    @lennyrose5852 Před 4 lety +4

    Anthony’s reviewing video game soundtracks now? Holy cow!

  • @user-bx1bv6ng9t
    @user-bx1bv6ng9t Před 4 lety +5

    This isn’t the Clipping. 9/10 I’ve been waiting for, Anthony.

  • @danielbarreto4167
    @danielbarreto4167 Před 4 lety +4

    looking good anthony, loving the casual look!

  • @Spaghettaboutit
    @Spaghettaboutit Před 4 lety +1

    Digging the Polaris album in the background~ Pete & Pete Forever

  • @sneakaholic011
    @sneakaholic011 Před 4 lety +2

    saw them play "air conditioning" live. wild shit

  • @IzDawg813
    @IzDawg813 Před 4 lety +13

    That mustache gettin DUMMY THICC 🤤

  • @NeXvatit
    @NeXvatit Před 4 lety +1

    I feel blessed that I was once present on a Lightning Bolt show on a BOAT, they're insane(ly good)

  • @blastosist
    @blastosist Před 4 lety +30

    A great ear douche to flush out all the mediocre 2019 releases.

  • @julesceezy9694
    @julesceezy9694 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for the reviews Tony. Keep it up

  • @evan8894
    @evan8894 Před 4 lety +3

    easily one of my favorite albums of the year. amazing

  • @SoreTvGamer
    @SoreTvGamer Před 4 lety

    Great vid! Feel better soon!

  • @offbeatkiki
    @offbeatkiki Před 4 lety +3

    This band was the loudest concert of my life

  • @TheMetalTempestYT
    @TheMetalTempestYT Před 4 lety +1

    Hell yeah! I gave it an 8/10 also! I wasn't too keen on Fantasy Empire--felt like bubblegum. Didn't really stick with me as much as I might've liked it too. However, Sonic Citadel just sounds so ferocious. It sounds like the duo in top form once again. I also am loving the dense production of it. Really getting those Daughters You Won't Get What You Want vibes from those drums, haha. Really glad to see Lightning Bolt still kicking absolute ass! That simplicity is what I love to hear. They do so much with so little, yeah? lol.

  • @dialect64
    @dialect64 Před rokem +1

    this is still my favorite album of theirs... always worth letting it all play out

  • @goveryfast7014
    @goveryfast7014 Před 4 lety +6

    Ah-thony Chootano

  • @girlinghallofknives
    @girlinghallofknives Před 4 lety +14

    Phew, I was right to like this one. Thanks Melon!

    • @avalon5821
      @avalon5821 Před 4 lety +3

      Squirmbopulated That’s... please form your own tastes my dude.

    • @landonmccarlson
      @landonmccarlson Před 4 lety +7

      And at that moment, we couldn’t feel the tides- it’s a joke

    • @avalon5821
      @avalon5821 Před 4 lety +2

      Landon Reviews I feel stupid lol

  • @Zeark
    @Zeark Před 4 lety +20

    Anthony Fansneezo

  • @Vibakari
    @Vibakari Před 4 lety

    Damn that Elmer’s Glue costume is pretty good. We going trick or treating?

  • @hunterdavis3003
    @hunterdavis3003 Před 4 lety +1

    Thought this was bolt thrower never heard of lightning bolt except the 70's legendary surfboard

  • @dragostego
    @dragostego Před 4 lety +2

    Hey fantano, one thing wrong you get a headache. A constant stimuli induced tension in the head is a headache.
    A migraine is a state where all stimuli (sound, light, movement touch) is debilitating.
    Great review though

  • @troyarmstrong434
    @troyarmstrong434 Před 4 lety

    Anthony, I went to see jónsi & Alex in Chicago at the copernicus Center last night.- It was transcendental.
    Going to see Angel Olsen in Chicago on the 14th of November. -

  • @dihmsrecords
    @dihmsrecords Před 4 lety +1

    Hey Badtano, drink some tea and get some rest. While you are at it listen to Valasse Eruva's album Ascending Phoenix!

  • @northern_limit
    @northern_limit Před 4 lety +3

    I was definitely hoping you'd love this, it's such a great record even by their standards

  • @PFDadReacts
    @PFDadReacts Před 4 lety

    That no flannel gave me a decent amount of shock for a sec.

  • @pizzatrub9
    @pizzatrub9 Před 4 lety

    Glad to hear you liked this album! You should check out the new Battles record, I'd love to hear what you think about it

  • @ghostofoke1839
    @ghostofoke1839 Před 4 lety

    I was just thinking about how every time I take a shit and get on CZcams you release a video.

  • @jlwaddey9579
    @jlwaddey9579 Před 4 lety +1

    'crushing and psychedelic': 2 huge compliments

  • @CandleFlameFilms
    @CandleFlameFilms Před 4 lety

    I'm extremely excited to see that Polaris record getting some screen time

  • @chrisb8698
    @chrisb8698 Před 4 lety +1

    That mustache is the plan

  • @brunolima-vk8xr
    @brunolima-vk8xr Před 4 lety

    amazing direction mr. capannini

  • @ktfjulien
    @ktfjulien Před 4 lety +4

    Lighttony Bolttano

  • @undercovercop559
    @undercovercop559 Před 4 lety

    look at the good consistent content boy doing his best thank you boy I love you

  • @theviolentblue
    @theviolentblue Před 4 lety

    Fuckin love that bright eyes record don't you melon? Always on the shelf.

  • @swagulationstation5278

    I’m impatiently awaiting clipping. review but would also love to head your thoughts on the new L’Orange and Jeremiah Jae album

  • @AIXONA
    @AIXONA Před 4 lety

    Wow just found out about this band yesterday and then see this in my feed

  • @BrokenWingman
    @BrokenWingman Před 4 lety

    someone left this on another video and I can't unsee it: your mustache looks like the Pizza Hut logo.

  • @TheAndrewc5120
    @TheAndrewc5120 Před 4 lety

    Hypermagic Mountain is my #1 lightning bolt album, but this one SOLIDLY places at #2. Was looking forward to your review.

  • @thambidave
    @thambidave Před 4 lety

    Ohhh that clipping record going on YUNOREVIEW

  • @elsike
    @elsike Před 4 lety

    we need that clipping review

  • @wertjoe
    @wertjoe Před 4 lety

    Wonderful Rainbow for classics week

  • @ZaneFowler
    @ZaneFowler Před 4 lety

    Fantano are you okay? This is like the fifth video of the past month with Lifted as one of your background vinyl

  • @donnie6198
    @donnie6198 Před 4 lety

    Fuck yeah! I'm glad you enjoyed it melon, I've been loving this album!!

  • @vellycanelly7429
    @vellycanelly7429 Před 4 lety +1

    Blow to the Head already killed me when I listened to the album.

  • @Archangel125
    @Archangel125 Před 4 lety +1

    Your beany makes me want to listen to sonic youth

  • @game-pj5bs
    @game-pj5bs Před 4 lety +1

    Qué gran canción de Mecano, de las mejores que tienen. Gran cover

  • @Heysahs007
    @Heysahs007 Před 4 lety +1

    Don't wear an Orange beanie without giving Parapa the Rappa props.

  • @AceHardy
    @AceHardy Před 4 lety

    Taking notes 📝

  • @DC1_
    @DC1_ Před 4 lety +6

    Okay now review clipping.

  • @howlbound5600
    @howlbound5600 Před 4 lety +1

    Please do a review of White Reaper’s new album You Deserve Love!

  • @RationalGaze010
    @RationalGaze010 Před 4 lety

    Melon reppin' the Pete n Pete Soundtrack in the background

  • @SomeKindOfScum
    @SomeKindOfScum Před 4 lety +1

    I swear if this Melon makes us wait until Halloween for the new Clipping review....

  • @streeteatz2722
    @streeteatz2722 Před 4 lety +3

    Review Wilco!

  • @BaronVonHaggis
    @BaronVonHaggis Před 4 lety

    Thumbnail had me wondering what happened to Parappa the Rappa.😂

  • @Cub3ulr
    @Cub3ulr Před 4 lety +1

    Wait a second, this isn't Battles - Juice B Crypts ALBUM REVIEW

  • @mntomovi
    @mntomovi Před 4 lety +2

    *inhales* THEREEXISTEDANADDICTIONTOBLOOD

  • @freepotatoez1189
    @freepotatoez1189 Před 4 lety +1

    Melon looks like the guy who’d text a girl “hey I saw you at the concert and I thought you were cute but I was too nervous to say hi”

  • @dlwseattle
    @dlwseattle Před 4 lety

    Yay lightning bolt we played with them probably 19 years ago they were amazing live the fact that this guy is reviewing them gives me a lot of respect for him even if he likes but doesn't love it how could they possibly put out 7 albums in 20 years that are all amazing I hadn't listened to anything they put out in 10 years

  • @OkaySoShit
    @OkaySoShit Před 4 lety +1

    surprisingly good album

  • @UltimategamerTim
    @UltimategamerTim Před 4 lety

    The notorious orange beanie

  • @torstenatterberg5788
    @torstenatterberg5788 Před 4 lety +3

    ALL INSANE WAS A GREAT TRACK

  • @eltonwebb5530
    @eltonwebb5530 Před 4 lety

    In an alternative universe, Anthony uses beanies instead of flannels

  • @AhmedElkon
    @AhmedElkon Před 4 lety

    oloff untitled part 5 comes out on sunday, concludes the whole series

  • @JH-dr4xo
    @JH-dr4xo Před 3 lety

    You had The Rona!

  • @peanutbutterpikachu
    @peanutbutterpikachu Před 4 lety +3

    Review the jazmin bean EP, and clipping.