La Dispute- Wildlife ALBUM REVIEW
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La Dispute's Wildlife is a fantastic and rewarding gauntlet of emotional rock music. Even if post-hardcore isn't in your comfort zone, this album is worth a shot.
What do you think of this album? Love it? Hate it? Why? What should I review next, eh?
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FAV TRACKS: A DEPARTURE, EDIT YOUR HOMETOWN, KING PARK, SAFER IN THE FOREST / LOVE SONG FOR POOR MICHIGAN, I SEE EVERYTHING, EDWARD BENZ, 27 TIMES
LEAST FAV TRACK: THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BITTER FRUIT
LA DISPUTE- WILDLIFE / 2011 / NO SLEEP / POST-HARDCORE, PUNK, EMOCOREWHATEVER
Y'all know this is just my opinion, right?
"Can I still get into heaven if I kill myself?"
Was probably one of the most intense moments in music, I've ever heard.
john doe for real, I feel horrible for rbis but I’ve literally just heard that song on a TikTok and FUCKKKKKK. I don’t even listen to hardcore/rock music but I’ve never heard anything like that 30 or so seconds in my life
smokey you’re missing out big time
@@rossmusic25 idk not really. that moment is unmatched in music history. theres decent shit in in post-hardcore, but nothing like that.
@@jmbrow772 lol it sounded like you just contradicted yourself in your own comment. Are you saying he is or isn’t missing out?
@@rossmusic25 I guess misunderstood your comment. My bad. 👍.
"It's a track about a drive-by shooting and eventually ends with a stand-off with police that gets pretty... ppfffffikjnwsfv." Honestly the best description of King Park I've ever heard.
This is probably my favorite album, lyrically, that I've ever heard in the past ... ever.
I totally agree that the entire thing is like watching a film. Its so... so... so descriptive and gorgeous.
This is probably the heaviest album to ever be released... ever. Some people are surprised as to how much these lyrics can compensate for.
heaviest I'd say def not but most descriptive ever, most likely.
"King park". The only actual thing ever that has left me genuinely breathless. When he screams "can I still get into heaven" and the way his voice sounds and just wow.
One thing that’s not mentioned here, I see this album as a kind of concept album. I know it’s not explicit but there’s two main themes running through it. The songs that start with ‘a’ are his own tragedy. Then there’s the tragedies of others, King Park, Edward Benz etc. These reach a crescendo in All our bruised bodies where he talks about all of those experiences together, including his own and compares his situation to the tragedies of the others. You and I in unison is like his Atonement.
I think this makes an already great album, groundbreaking.
It’s 100 % very deliberately a concept album, such a gem of an album
Saw the 10 year anniversary tour of this album this week and they played it in its entirety. Once in a lifetime moment.
its the best concept album
ANOTHER SHOOTING ON THE SOUTHEAST SIDE
IT'S A DRIVE BY, MID-DAY
Stalton OUTSIDE OF THE BUS STOP, BY FULLER AND FRANKLIN OR NEAR THERE
Subhi Husien NOT FAR FROM THE PARK, ABOUT A BLOCK FROM WHERE THE OTHER SHOOTING WAS LAST MONTH
WeAreTheInsurgents (((((((OR WAS IT LAST WEEK)))))))
Rory Gibson SHOTS WERE FIRED FROM AN SUV
Jordan Dreyers lyrics on this thing alone would warrant a 10/10 rating, and the music is perfect as well. Been listening to it regularly since it came out.
Ahh King Park 😭. That song has soo many feels and makes me cry every freaking time
+TheSuperiana Such an intense song.
@222Sucram i think they are a little corny at times, but the dude's sincerity convinces me enough to enjoy a grand majority of what he's saying.
It's definitely an album where you need to pay attention and listen the words, it doesn't work as background music for me. It's more like a theatrical audiobook or poem reciting
"kind of like an emotional exorcism for me" Too true considering A Departure: "Not sure why I'm even writing this
But I guess it feels right
It sort of feels like I have to, like an exorcism"
The commentary Jordan did about this album brought me to tears. Truly a work of art.
Garrett S. Where can I find that?
king park holyyyyyy shit
Hearing Fantano talk such memes that have since deceased in 2018 makes me wanna cry
you look like a younger version of my therapist
@DanielBowden1975 understandable. i didn't think it'd be mine at first either. not saying you should force yourself to like it, but there are very few bands doing this style that i enjoy.
I fell in love with La Dispute when i heard their song "Such Small Hands" ... when i heard the lyrics i simply didnt care how they were presented, i then began to love the vocals and they are now one of my favorite bands .... laying down and looking at the sky while listening to La Dispute is an amazing experience :D
I do really relate to La Dispute since they came from a city near me. I know the feelings that come from King Park, because it happens so often where I'm from. It is just such an emotional ride.
Just discovered these guys. I don't think I've ever been this moved emotion by an entire album.
‘I see everything’ makes me cry on the last breakdown every. Single. Time.
Congrats to this album for making Anthony’s Top 200 of the 2010s!
At the beginning I wanted to scream ARE YOU CRAZY but I composed myself and I agree with the review
La Dispute is every aspect of passion to me. The energy, beauty, and tenacity is literally overwhelming at times, and always in a good way. I love La Dispute.
It's the first review that I saw about Wildlife and describes almost all my thoughts about Wildlife. The album is my favorite, even with the release of "Rooms of the House", I couldn't let Wildlife get out from the top of my favorite La Dispute's albums. Such a wonderful review and such words still can't describe my passion for this project.
They made it into the best of the decade. this feels somehow ancient
I still come back to La Dispute well over 12+ years later. I really hope Wildlife and Somewhere at the Bottom.. don't get lost to time, cause they're some of the most powerful pieces ever written
a Letter. Just fuck me up
Did trying to exercise you demons work?
@hoffhan then i've been mislead. do they have some demo or non-label album i don't know about? from what i understand, somewhere at the bottom was the band's first album. not true? are you counting some of their previous eps as albums or something? information?
This review was spot on. So many people are turned off by Dreyer's vocals but that determines whether you are in or out with this band. I wasn't the biggest fan of Wildlife but after my friend told me to sit down with all the lyrics in front of me and just read along, this album became a top 10 for me. It's a movie, a book, a play, and a CD all at the same time. This band is just incredible.
I love anthonys early reviews
When both La Dispute and Anthony were great
still are great :D
I would definitely give this record 10/10, but I would say I'm slightly biased considering they're one of my favorite bands. I really feel like what they did with Wildlife seemed pretty innovative (although, of course, I'm sure it's been done similarly before), and I feel like you don't fully understand that unless you listen to Wildlife's interview counterpart called Conversations. Conversations is basically Jordan Dreyer giving the story behind each and every song and how it fits into the narrator's story and why it's so significant. Listening to it really helped me find the love for Wildlife that I have now. This will forever be one of my favorite records of all time.
Thanks for pointing me in the direction of this interview, really put the album into perspective and revealed the real beauty woven through all of the lyrics:)
I'd give this one an 8 or light 9 if it were me, I love the band but I just see their previous and the album after this both having to be in that same 10 spot or at least around that as the music on this album I thought just was a minor step-down considering what they did with somewhere at the bottom... Plus I think I just was more provoked with the other two studio albums and even more so than not the split with Touche Amore was it I think, the album's kick ass tho
I saw these guys in a basement show when they first started. best show of my life. They were so grateful to just be there playing music.
King park is dope but I feel like the story with edward benz is just better and more interesting and the overall sound of the song is just better but thats just my opinion
This is the first video i've watched of yours and I subbed straight away. I've never seen someone review music so intensely. You sold this album to me, thank you.
My favorite track on this album has to be Safer in the Forest/ Love Song for Poor Michigan. Gosh, the images I get in my head from this song and the theme it's getting across is just soooo great. lkfjhlskdjhf. It's a good band.
As a Michigander. Holy fuck. That song PERFECTLY describes life in Michigan/the Midwest. It's such a beautiful fcking song full of great emotions.
When you mention King Park I got chills. I'm really glad you did a 180 on this band. When I got into this album by the end of many songs I'd just find myself yelling "F*CK!! This band is so good!!!" in my car. He's a storyteller and he loves words. I love words too. You, also have good words. Thanks :)
absolutely agree. I hated them when I first heard them because of how whiney they were and how ugly the vocals are. But I heard the bottom of the River album first. When I heard Wildlife, I fell in love with the lyrics and the stories and grew to love the rest.
i think the delivery perfectly matched the messages being sent in their music, raw and real.
Takes perserverence as the caustic nature of Jordan's vocal approach is initially offputting, but once it clicks, the scale of the narrative and "the stories as an undercurrent" just gets better and better with every listen. This album has worked it's way through hundreds to make it to my favourite rock album from a currently releasing artist. Jordan sets a new precedent for modern lyricists, and as one, it taught me to buck the fuck up and aim higher. Also the "a" songs as asides are incredible
@Mithicus you mean post-hardcore hasn't changed thanks to bands like refused and at the drive in? i didn't mean that in a negative way if that's what you're assuming. stating a fact. things are different. pre-2000 and post-2000 post-hardcore is different in a lot of ways.
Very glad you reviewed this one! LD is from my hometown and I've been following em since about 06-07 when they were playing to rooms of 20 kids or less so they're really special to me. Glad you're liking it, my dude.
@Zippingfrog from what i understand, somewhere at the bottom was the bands first official full-length. i know they've released eps before this, but is that what you're referring to?
I thought that this was their third album?
In order of release (Oldest to newest)
Vancouver, Somewhere At The Bottom Of The River Between Vega And Altair, Wildlife.
I saw La Dispute a week or so ago and they were awesome. I'd listened to ...Between Vega And Altair, like, A MILLION TIMES, and I'm just now listening to Wildlife and holy shit. I seriously can't believe this is only their second LP.
I have loved La Dispute ever since I first listened to their first album, and I love this album as well. They're amazing, and I couldn't agree more with what you said.
The "cliched" post-hardcore he describes sounds exactly like Dance Gavin Dance
Is this kid trying to emosplain me?
LA DISPUTE FOREVER
Oh, and your description of King Park is perfect. That song is so intense. Everything they do is intense, but that takes the biscuit.
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BITTER FRUIT is my favorite track lol. After 21 listens I still think it the best.
One of my newest favorite bands for sure. I See Everything on Wildlife makes me cry
@ultraviolence6655321 give me an example of a band that's hardcore that i should be reviewing. shoot me a yt message.
@srolchi happy to hear you're loving it! :-)
@Hubahubatime should i? i heard it sucked.
LA DISPUTE FOREVER. And they were absolutely amazing in concert, so much energy and passion in their performance... it was really beautiful to be honest. And I met Jordan, he was so nice. Ugh. La Dispute. Yes.
You NEED to review Being As An Ocean.
'Dear G-d' if you could, but definitely 'How We Both Wondrously Perish'
and Hotel Books - I'm Almost Happy Here
omg i’m late but he would literally hate both of these albums
I love specific lyrics. And I love how well-produced this album is. Surprisingly good!
Please review The Things We Think We're Missing by Balance and Composure
@MaziMazi92 from what i understand, somewhere at the bottom... is the band's first official album. is there an unknown demo i don't know about? are you considering some of their eps to be albums?
Have you heard Vancouver?!
Dude..this album is amazing! I've only just discovered these guys. At first I was kind of like "what the fuck is this?". However I kept listening and these dudes have totally grown on me. I've been telling everyone who appreciates different music. I need to see these guys live!
In the realm of post-hardcore, you should review the album Being Without by a North Carolina band called Barrow. They're relatively unknown, but that album is pure awesomeness.
this has probably been mentioned many times, but Wildlife is their 2nd LP, so it really is their sophomore release.
@MrSplatterPlatter yes, the mewithoutyou comparison is a valid one. a great band, too!
the entire second half of this album is incredible
@LeosBlog you think the album is weaker cuz some of the songs transitioned?
this album has been controlling my moods for like a week. it is amazing. it made me cry last night
@wundrilu thank you for commenting :-)
Really good album. La dispute and Neutral Milk Hotel are the only two bands I got actually obsessive over.
This is EXACTLY how I felt about La Dispute when I first heard them, But, my bestfriend is obsessed and she really got me into it, now!
@WherethisAllStarted Yeah, I'm thinking about ordering this on vinyl myself.
Holy crap. Vancouver is a EP. Thank you Fantano for getting the fact correct. :) It's apprecated by those who know what they're talking about
On a side note, I'd just like to say this was my number 1 album last year, and I'd probably have to place it in the top 5 best albums ever recorded thus far. This right here is why music is called art. It is the one of the most rewarding pieces of media I've ever seen or heard.
Its a 10 for me.
Its Tenthony Yearoldtano for me
La Dispute is really the only important "post hardcore" band currently making music. Glad to know you liked the album, Anthony :)
Hope you're well, bud.
For some reason I only got to know these guys a month ago and I'm so in fucking love! God they're so amazing I cant put it into words yet, need to listen more
Hell yeah. I’ve been listening to them since this album came out. Just listened to it all the way through again. Be sure to check out their live performance of “9” as well as their other “Hear, Here” material. They’re a set of eps, pretty sure they’re not on Spotify or Apple Music.
@@lovemothernicholas9158 I definitely will. I need to devour everything they have and completely obsess over them. Thank you very much!
lucky you :p
I listened to Panorama and Vega before but I didn't get into those records, this one I just heard a few weeks ago and WOW.
Yes, anthony! Glad you brought everything that is right with this band to the point!
Fully agree. I used to freaking hate this band, but now I really can't get enough, its great! P.s. review bring me the horizon's album 'sempiternal' when it comes out
Thank you for that review! Been a fan of the band from the start, but Wildlife overwhelmed me! This is one of most intense and emotional Albums i've ever heard. Definitely a candidate for "AOTY"
Ngl i was scared he was gonna rip this to shreds, pleasant surprise bc i love la dispute and this guy hates everything
How can you dislike Somewhere From The Bottom Of The River and love Wildfire so much? Bury Your Flame is probably the best song they ever wrote.
David Ugarte kek Wildfire.
David Ugarte And now I realise his least fav track on this album is my favourite o.O
+Jeremías Tofé dude same
+David Ugarte Never heard him mention specifically what La Dispute record he first heard, maybe he's talking about Vancouver
+David Ugarte I think he disliked vancouver. I'm guessing with any true music nerd, the best place to start with a band is their very first piece of work, or at least their debut LP.
I say it should be a nine, its seriously amazing, the lyrics are not like anything else, and the musical dynamics are just mind blowing, the sincereness of some lines just you can feel the passion, but there are some not so great tracks that wiegh it down as a whole
Great album, great sound, great lyrics, great singing, great production, but it's too damn HEAVY the WHOLE TIME. 8/10
@Thepatoexperience2 really?
The only song on this album that isn't an absolute 10 is Edit Your Hometown. This album was a masterpiece. I still listen to it all the time.
@Yaksniffer why must it be more? i think both bands have that quality to them.
@Damnated6mil did you put it there?
As a Michigan resident, I guess I should check this out! Thanks for the heads up either way. As for what you review. Still gotta push for a review for "Highlighter" by People Under The Stairs. They left behind labels to put out a fully independent release. They've been putting out records since 98 and are my favorite hip-hop act. Hope you at least check it out even if no review is done.
I love all their shit and i love this review
Thank you. I've been having online classes for two years because of covid, but this is the first semester where classes returned to being presential. I take a 2 hour journey from my home to the uni, so I have a lot of "spare time" to watch series on the metro and listen to music on the bus. I've been making a "rule" to listen to at least an album a day during this tragetory, and yesterday my pick was this Las Dispute record. Fuck. Fuck fuck. I listened to the entire thing three more times today. Its the best, most heartbreaking experience I've had with music in awhile. When "Safer in the Forest" started playing I knew I was in love. But when King Park played. Fuck. I had to just get to a bench and pay attention. This is something else. This album prooves how lyricism is an art form and can make or break an album, or even elevate it as godlike status. Poetry + Good Delivery, this is what defines Wildlife.
As the person who first played them in blogtv (metalrox555) I'm very happy to see that you like them now!
Really good review. I agree with just about everything you said here, except you forgot to mention the song "All Our Bruised Bodies and the Whole Heart Shrinks". That song sort of stood out for me because its basically just him asking these questions like "have you ever suffered" or "Did they tell you how cruel the world can be" or something like that, and it feels like he's speaking to me. Anywhoo, great review keep them coming!
The best album of the decade. Who agrees?
Nah
Love this album so much
Whoa! Somebody on the internet that is actually original! Omg, let me worship the ground you walk, because you have so much originality! I just, I can look up to you, bro. I can really look up you. You know how to come up with these really original insults that just burrrrrrrnsssss me! Whooaa! I'm so blown away right now. YOU GO CHAMP! YOU GO!
@BIGpav018 probably not gonna review remixes, though i do like some of 'em.
"LEAST FAV TRACK: THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BITTER FRUIT"
Surely you jest, that's the best song on the album.
Also. King Park is in his favorites while Baptist Church isn't.
I wholeheartedly disagree with the end-score of this album.
It seems as though he only listened to it 1-3 times because on my fist 3 or 4 listens I disliked this album, but now it's one of my favorite's and I find something new everytime i listen to it. Have it on everyday for 2 years now , never gets boring. 10/10
Have i really been watching the needle drop for 10 years?
im like. obsessed with your reviews dude.
Im glad you ended your description with King Park so people could enjoy they emotional shock it creates with the lyrics
Thank you so much for introducing this band to me Anthony! Just ordered the double LP off their web site. wow.... just wow...
Waited 2.5 months to get this from the library. Worth it!
As a member of da wildlife community I approve of diss review.
I also suggest reviewing David Lynch's new "Crazy Clown Time" as a track review!