The Drums....dude...I really love to hate that sound. It's so boring.....it's fresh? Yeah like a booger maybe...
As soon as a bands logo ends up as a Tipp to be real Hip while wearing their shirt in the freakin "Cosmopolitan" , it's just over man.
This Crap is so horrible man, I don't even like one single song on that album
This Song "Let's go Surfing" kinda haunts me, on evry party I go this is played and evrytime I look for something sharp to stab myself, just so I don't have to endure....XD
I must have missed this review somewhere down the line last year...you're still funny and awsome Anthony :-) The Drums are a lot of what exists out in this genre today, and unfortunately, some of it isn't as half as good as this, but it's still good.
Another reason why i like the drums is when thay started up (goat explosion first then elkland)it was through a shear love of music and good songs. Niether of them were classicaly trained musicians or anything, in fact far from it. in a interview jacob said the only songs he can play on the guitar are ones he has made up. So to make an album that millions of people have really enjoyed with the playing skills they had is amazing. They certianly know how to put great songs together thats for sure
Yes they are influenced a lot by good uk bands. As i saw in an interview once jonathan pierce and jacob graham were saying that they used to write letters to each other suggesting new british bands they have descoverd. So no matter what they did that influence is going to show through somewere. Personaly i dont think they sound like any of the bands mentioned in the review as a hole but obviously certain parts do yes. Overall they sound like the drums, whitch is a band with british influences!
ANTHONY FANTANO I DON'T PARTICULARLY LIKE THE DRUMS BUT I WANT YOU TO KNOW THIS:
You have a surface level knowledge of music and preach to the same crowd. The Drums sounds NOTHING like Joy Division. That is only the front man's stage posturing which is equally comparable to Calvin Johnson. Also there is nothing surf rock about The Drums's outside of a song that merely mentions surfing. There were much more accurate bands to compare them to like: The Field Mice, or the Wake.
You need to learn how to feel emotion behind the music you review and not just hear the music. :) but, more emotion comes from the lyrics. If you knew what made good or bad lyrics, you could bring your youtube music CD review show up to the next level of awesomeness. just saying.
I really don't like the Drums because I saw a live performance and the vocals were totally different, not bad, different. I haven't heard much of their music but the vocals have this "indie" sound that is quite popular and live it was totally different.
I like my vocals on key if someone is singing around me, like without a band or trying to sing a tune they know. But I don't mind recorded vocals that are all over the place that much (see: Girls - Album). I'll give this a listen
Smiths and Joy Division comparisons are too easy. That whole minimal jangly schtick is taken from the 80s British twee/C86 movement. Also there is no surf rock in their sound. That's just a misconception by people who think a song with the word surfing in it qualifies as surf rock.
Your a faggot. The drums album is a very good album, and all you can do is criticise it, i'd like to see you do better. the drumss are fucking awesome
the drums are a great pop band.they also like to copy older 80s pop songs. thats how they started trying to sound like the wake. they were amazing as elkland as well. with all the bands coming out sounding like the same old indie sound i think the drums are doing a much better job. people dont seem to notice how electronic they actually are.
I really think you can listen to the drums as a cheesey pop group or you can get into the serious nature of the music. Personally I LOVE the minamalist sound of the album, similar to joy division in that respect I think definately. The smiths are full stop my favorite band of all time no question and I would not compare them to the drums in really any way. I must confess I do feel a connection with Jonathan Pierce who i feel is incredibly honest just a great singer my fave new bandby a long shot
effing rad shirt. where'd you get it? PS. Good review too, after hearing 'Let's Go Surfing" I was curious to see what the rest of the album was like. Gonna check this one out.
I like these guys.Theyre not GREAT and certainly nothing special, but they have that nice feel to them.And also i saw them on mtv and that was great because it was really different from the repetetive crap they play 24/7.I think 8/10 was fair.
Also the lead singer runs like a fuckin girl. *For reference see the video for Lets go Surfing
I love this album due to their "New order" esque sound, and they add alot of their own style to some tracks. I can see where the negative criticisms come in, and they are fair points, its nice of you to lay your opinion in such a well spoken way. the band reminds me of General Public in ways, as their first album "All The Rage" also had two hits everyone knew that made the album.
Overly-contrived, stylised hipster-bullshit. I would also love to punch all of them in the face, especially the singer and the drummer. They make me embarassed to be a human being.
I am obsessed with this album. For me, it's the perfect summer album. Obviously, the hooks are incredible, so much so that I think just about every song on the album has been stuck in my head at some point. But my favorite thing about the album would have to be its carefree nature. They're clearly not trying to be the most meaningful or deepest band out there; they're just playing music they love. And because of that, I love it too.
@S5H1 Listening and not hearing much of any, dude. Plus, the band is billed as being two guitarists, drums, and vox. There are some points where there are some bassy notes played, but it's w/a keyboard.
hey anthony, long time fan, first time commenter. sweet review. i think this drums album is pretty good, but it was obviously going to be impossible for these guys to live up to the hype around them.
also, hate to add to the request pile, but i'd love to hear what you think about sun araw's "on patrol." i've been digging it quite a bit lately, but the only review i've seen was a super pretentious TMT one.
@bishicutu Wouldn't you prefer a well thought out delivery instead of some dude sitting there saying "ummmm" every 2 seconds as he thinks of what to say?
people keep flagging this band because they are "unoriginal" . Really? This is the most original shit i've heard in a long time. No one sounds like this band, not even the smiths joy division, ect. Of course you are going to hear the influence of these band in their sound, but the same is said for every other band. The strokes are considered very original, but you can definetly hear the velvet underground in there. Influenced? Yes. Unoriginal? No.
I feel the same way about the Drums as I did the "Girls" record....it feels a little fake or put on....decent pop songs but not ernest, but I will give it another chance...
@199385369 Fortunately, no. I try to do my best to take care of my hearing. I don't listen to my music too loudly, and I always bring ear plugs to concerts. I'm like an old man. :-P I also wear ear protection if I'm @ the shooting range.
Didn´t work for me. Really repetitive, thin layers, boring and uninspiring lyrics. Surely trying to be very cool, hipster.I would say its very light, simple music, but there are bands doing it better this year. Beach Fossils! I don´t see this band having much of a career, nowhere to go. Maybe I´m wrong and they will grow in the future, just not seeing based on this effort. Their singles before this album were nice so maybe its because of that Im a bit down on this. 5/10
I love the album, also loved the ep, but this new, more emotional direction they've taken is even better. I don't mind the whinyness of the vocals, it really adds more emotion to the song for me.
Are they minimalist then, like those other bands you mentioned? I like that quality, 'cause my favourite band is Interpol, and because of that simplicity, you can hear each part of the band.
Was quite surprised you gave it an 8 after everything you said. I like parts of this album but it does get very samey after a few listens. Light 7 IMO
Skippin' Town was my favourite song, but I was kind of disappointed that they didn't change anything on Let's Go Surfing. It sounds exactly like it does on the Summertime EP, which isn't a bad thing, but I guess I just expected them to change it around somehow.
Every video I've seen of theirs (the awkwardness/dancing of the singer in particular)... plus their stripped down sound... always scream to me "BEAT HAPPENING" ....
There's something about The Drums that just doesn't catch me, I just can't really see what it is that people see in them. I guess it maybe is the lack of the bass guitar.
Is it weird that I can hear traces of Weezer on 'It Will All End In Tears'?
MrDeviousPixie 1 month ago
LOVE Joy Division and The Drums thanks for the great recommendation, I am now a subscriber :D
monicerrr 1 month ago
down by the water is my favorite.
silverskittles50 2 months ago
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ToolsnFire 4 months ago
Oh Hai Lowqualitydrop
mk741 5 months ago
the needledrop 240P
skippingboy123 5 months ago
1:57 anthony sounds like a loal newscaster haha
doc998 6 months ago
@doc998 local*
doc998 6 months ago
The Drums....dude...I really love to hate that sound. It's so boring.....it's fresh? Yeah like a booger maybe...
As soon as a bands logo ends up as a Tipp to be real Hip while wearing their shirt in the freakin "Cosmopolitan" , it's just over man.
This Crap is so horrible man, I don't even like one single song on that album
This Song "Let's go Surfing" kinda haunts me, on evry party I go this is played and evrytime I look for something sharp to stab myself, just so I don't have to endure....XD
thaincrediblemaier 8 months ago
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ToolsnFire 4 months ago
What happened to the video quality?
cesturna 8 months ago
REVIEW CITY AND COLOUR'S LITTLE HELL!!!!! DO IT NOW!!!!! ....please?
drewpj88 8 months ago
@IAmThinkTank IAmThinkTank is a pretty cool guy. But not as cool as deadpool...
finbowolfgang 8 months ago
@IAmThinkTank sum1 wants 2 write for hipsterrunoff. lol
Beetlebum1992 8 months ago
@IAmThinkTank DEADPOOOOOL
finbowolfgang 8 months ago
I like you going back to the old format, also, Fucked Up - David Comes To Life
facesplosion 8 months ago
@facesplosion Check the date genius...
klmstars 8 months ago
@klmstars thank you kimstars. I need to start looking at my calender every now and then.
facesplosion 8 months ago
@klmstars thank you kimstars. I need to start looking at my calender every now and then. I'm retarded
facesplosion 8 months ago
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BLUUOM 8 months ago
I must have missed this review somewhere down the line last year...you're still funny and awsome Anthony :-) The Drums are a lot of what exists out in this genre today, and unfortunately, some of it isn't as half as good as this, but it's still good.
enyafreak2007 8 months ago
Honestly, this record only has like 5 good songs
They're kinda repetitive, and their hipster allure turns me off because they try WAY too hard..
L0veepanicc 8 months ago
Another reason why i like the drums is when thay started up (goat explosion first then elkland)it was through a shear love of music and good songs. Niether of them were classicaly trained musicians or anything, in fact far from it. in a interview jacob said the only songs he can play on the guitar are ones he has made up. So to make an album that millions of people have really enjoyed with the playing skills they had is amazing. They certianly know how to put great songs together thats for sure
jamesparkerone 9 months ago
Yes they are influenced a lot by good uk bands. As i saw in an interview once jonathan pierce and jacob graham were saying that they used to write letters to each other suggesting new british bands they have descoverd. So no matter what they did that influence is going to show through somewere. Personaly i dont think they sound like any of the bands mentioned in the review as a hole but obviously certain parts do yes. Overall they sound like the drums, whitch is a band with british influences!
jamesparkerone 9 months ago
ANTHONY FANTANO I DON'T PARTICULARLY LIKE THE DRUMS BUT I WANT YOU TO KNOW THIS:
You have a surface level knowledge of music and preach to the same crowd. The Drums sounds NOTHING like Joy Division. That is only the front man's stage posturing which is equally comparable to Calvin Johnson. Also there is nothing surf rock about The Drums's outside of a song that merely mentions surfing. There were much more accurate bands to compare them to like: The Field Mice, or the Wake.
elementz1986 11 months ago
My new favorite band,I love THE DRUMS,i'll buy this!
prozacpeople 1 year ago
gaaahhh I hate the Drums! Come on hipsters, we've beaten the 80's revival to death already, let's move onto the 90's!
wielderofdrumstix 1 year ago
2:33...just named most of my top 5 favorite bands
carlo88moe 1 year ago
You need to learn how to feel emotion behind the music you review and not just hear the music. :) but, more emotion comes from the lyrics. If you knew what made good or bad lyrics, you could bring your youtube music CD review show up to the next level of awesomeness. just saying.
lovekvalvik 1 year ago
I really don't like the Drums because I saw a live performance and the vocals were totally different, not bad, different. I haven't heard much of their music but the vocals have this "indie" sound that is quite popular and live it was totally different.
platypae333 1 year ago
I like my vocals on key if someone is singing around me, like without a band or trying to sing a tune they know. But I don't mind recorded vocals that are all over the place that much (see: Girls - Album). I'll give this a listen
Kubiak04 1 year ago
Smiths and Joy Division comparisons are too easy. That whole minimal jangly schtick is taken from the 80s British twee/C86 movement. Also there is no surf rock in their sound. That's just a misconception by people who think a song with the word surfing in it qualifies as surf rock.
elementz1986 1 year ago
Hey man can you pleasssse do a review of Mystery Jets' new album 'Serotonin'
soldat182 1 year ago
Your a faggot. The drums album is a very good album, and all you can do is criticise it, i'd like to see you do better. the drumss are fucking awesome
cbrowne19 1 year ago
@cbrowne19 didn't he say he liked it? he gave it an 8/10. what are you talking about? nice insult too.
jfitz1431 1 year ago
@cbrowne19 he gave it an 8/10. he loved it.
comedyliker12 1 year ago
the drums are awful at playing live
yxl123 1 year ago
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11amaboy 1 year ago
love it!
HakalaGBG 1 year ago
What was that last song? A Drums song?
hellogoodbyemyluv 1 year ago
i downloaded a few of the drums songs off rcrdlbl.com
including the absolutely fantastic remixes by the clean shaven grins of let's go surfing
aw5omeFRAZA 1 year ago
the drums are a great pop band.they also like to copy older 80s pop songs. thats how they started trying to sound like the wake. they were amazing as elkland as well. with all the bands coming out sounding like the same old indie sound i think the drums are doing a much better job. people dont seem to notice how electronic they actually are.
punkcore329 1 year ago
Most of my favorite bands(barely any from modern times) you either love or hate and thats what i have found with the drums. I BLOODY LOVE IT!
benjaminrichardshoop 1 year ago
I really think you can listen to the drums as a cheesey pop group or you can get into the serious nature of the music. Personally I LOVE the minamalist sound of the album, similar to joy division in that respect I think definately. The smiths are full stop my favorite band of all time no question and I would not compare them to the drums in really any way. I must confess I do feel a connection with Jonathan Pierce who i feel is incredibly honest just a great singer my fave new bandby a long shot
benjaminrichardshoop 1 year ago
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spicyironingboard 1 year ago
effing rad shirt. where'd you get it? PS. Good review too, after hearing 'Let's Go Surfing" I was curious to see what the rest of the album was like. Gonna check this one out.
Crush777 1 year ago
Great Review, great Album!
Love your t-shirt dude! Where can i buy one?
Pat1f3 1 year ago
ha I love your reviews
underneathabodhitree 1 year ago
I like these guys.Theyre not GREAT and certainly nothing special, but they have that nice feel to them.And also i saw them on mtv and that was great because it was really different from the repetetive crap they play 24/7.I think 8/10 was fair.
Also the lead singer runs like a fuckin girl. *For reference see the video for Lets go Surfing
LongviewGD182 1 year ago
I love this album due to their "New order" esque sound, and they add alot of their own style to some tracks. I can see where the negative criticisms come in, and they are fair points, its nice of you to lay your opinion in such a well spoken way. the band reminds me of General Public in ways, as their first album "All The Rage" also had two hits everyone knew that made the album.
mikhailpreda 1 year ago
Listen to 'It will all end in tears', 'We tried' and 'The Future' in that order. Soothes my soul.
Ste17UK 1 year ago
Dude thank you so much for doing this review I never would have even heard of these guys!!!! IM LOVING THEM!!!!!!!!!!!
mike22490 1 year ago
'outfit' being the operative word.
TheBBCIsRubbish 1 year ago
Overly-contrived, stylised hipster-bullshit. I would also love to punch all of them in the face, especially the singer and the drummer. They make me embarassed to be a human being.
TheBBCIsRubbish 1 year ago
@TheBBCIsRubbish -Spot on
parkerphil20 1 year ago
The Drums, in my opinion, are violently awful.
OldUnkieAl 1 year ago
@OldUnkieAl wholeheartedly agree with.
TheBBCIsRubbish 1 year ago
I am obsessed with this album. For me, it's the perfect summer album. Obviously, the hooks are incredible, so much so that I think just about every song on the album has been stuck in my head at some point. But my favorite thing about the album would have to be its carefree nature. They're clearly not trying to be the most meaningful or deepest band out there; they're just playing music they love. And because of that, I love it too.
doisufferenough 1 year ago
I don't even really listen to this kind of music but I still enjoy watching your reviews. It's weird.
MikeReddLuver22 1 year ago 24
This album reminds me that I've been listening to, too much experimental music and I need to get back to stuff like this. Great review Anthony
MonMccool123 1 year ago
loving the razzle dazzle you put on this review man
matteblack6606 1 year ago
mhh their EP was a little boring, i felt they were rippin off the smiths TOO much, but this LP is great
rsfaan91 1 year ago
This gets an eight, yet Wild Smile doesn't? Come on Anthony!
hightimesbruce 1 year ago
@hightimesbruce thought this was better. sorry, bro.
theneedledrop 1 year ago
I Have To Say! Your So Cute!!=)
RiPcOrDz83 1 year ago
@RiPcOrDz83 why, thank you! :-)
theneedledrop 1 year ago
I'm biased cause I love them more than life
I've heard majority of the album and love it
I think the simplicity of the hole thing is a positive
I think this is a fair review
but definately not happy with the 'whiny' vocals comment.
mollymollynolly 1 year ago
I like your reviews, but what do you mean by saying there is no bass guitar? There's a bassline on every track....
S5H1 1 year ago
@S5H1 It's played with a normal guitar that's why thers not that much lowend
BuFufilms 1 year ago
@S5H1 Listening and not hearing much of any, dude. Plus, the band is billed as being two guitarists, drums, and vox. There are some points where there are some bassy notes played, but it's w/a keyboard.
theneedledrop 1 year ago
listened to halfway through the album. liking it a lot. dunno if it has staying power, but so far so catchy.
sayazfar 1 year ago
I liked the Wire analogy at 1:55. Great review of a great album!
leadbelly39 1 year ago
maps and atlases - perch patchwork. pretty pleeeease?
gangstarrrr007 1 year ago
I CANT BELIVE YOU LISTENED TO MY SUGGESTION!!!
and by the way the Roland Kirk you suggested to me was but a beautiful breeze to listen to in the office today
musicpnppl 1 year ago
@musicpnppl yeah, get deep into KIRK. he's an amazing player.
theneedledrop 1 year ago
didn't really feel it.
still addicted to other records that have been released this year.
TheTelepathicKid 1 year ago
hahaha this guy kills me
Weirdalexo 1 year ago
@Weirdalexo literally? if so, it wasn't my intention.
theneedledrop 1 year ago
hey anthony, long time fan, first time commenter. sweet review. i think this drums album is pretty good, but it was obviously going to be impossible for these guys to live up to the hype around them.
also, hate to add to the request pile, but i'd love to hear what you think about sun araw's "on patrol." i've been digging it quite a bit lately, but the only review i've seen was a super pretentious TMT one.
ssilbey 1 year ago
@ssilbey Well, thanks for commenting, man! :-)
theneedledrop 1 year ago
@bishicutu wtf it doesn't sound scripted at all. I give your comment a 0/10.
MrRoflcopter 1 year ago
I think theneedledrop always does amazing reviews. The Drums are alright, nothing I really would every listen to though.
andy92811 1 year ago
poor delivery. sounded way too scripted. i give your review a 5/10
bishicutu 1 year ago
@bishicutu Wouldn't you prefer a well thought out delivery instead of some dude sitting there saying "ummmm" every 2 seconds as he thinks of what to say?
ExtremePlatypus 1 year ago
Well, it is scripted. Would you rather I blather on endlessly and put up a ten-minute video?
theneedledrop 1 year ago
@theneedledrop just kidding guys......*looks down meekly
bishicutu 1 year ago
people keep flagging this band because they are "unoriginal" . Really? This is the most original shit i've heard in a long time. No one sounds like this band, not even the smiths joy division, ect. Of course you are going to hear the influence of these band in their sound, but the same is said for every other band. The strokes are considered very original, but you can definetly hear the velvet underground in there. Influenced? Yes. Unoriginal? No.
Beetlebum1992 1 year ago
that opening...oh the halarity
totalignoranceinc 1 year ago
This has been flagged as spam show
I feel the same way about the Drums as I did the "Girls" record....it feels a little fake or put on....decent pop songs but not ernest, but I will give it another chance...
landingspace 1 year ago
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landingspace 1 year ago
please do take a vacation by the young veins :D
i thought this review was very helpful to appreciate the drums's music, i think it's amazing
jgil1967 1 year ago
Do you have tinnitus/any other kind of hearing damage Anthony?
199385369 1 year ago
@199385369 Fortunately, no. I try to do my best to take care of my hearing. I don't listen to my music too loudly, and I always bring ear plugs to concerts. I'm like an old man. :-P I also wear ear protection if I'm @ the shooting range.
theneedledrop 1 year ago 3
i. love. this. band.
sheeeselectriccx 1 year ago
They are wonderful
maxzen203 1 year ago
I love this band, I've been looking forward to this album all year!
standingonair777 1 year ago
nice review. very well said, it has something for everyone!
coverkillernation 1 year ago
@coverkillernation the whole family can enjoy it!
theneedledrop 1 year ago
I didn't get the memorability part...these songs were pretty forgettable to me. These guys seem like a hype job.
CarrotBallSquash 1 year ago
Didn´t work for me. Really repetitive, thin layers, boring and uninspiring lyrics. Surely trying to be very cool, hipster.I would say its very light, simple music, but there are bands doing it better this year. Beach Fossils! I don´t see this band having much of a career, nowhere to go. Maybe I´m wrong and they will grow in the future, just not seeing based on this effort. Their singles before this album were nice so maybe its because of that Im a bit down on this. 5/10
YlliksenMummo 1 year ago
I love the Drums. And they are awesome live aswell.
ifonlywemovedaway 1 year ago
Absolutely digging the Woods - At Echo Lake album.. thanks for recommending it yesterday!
CaffroX 1 year ago
I love the album, also loved the ep, but this new, more emotional direction they've taken is even better. I don't mind the whinyness of the vocals, it really adds more emotion to the song for me.
flopsie1992 1 year ago
Are they minimalist then, like those other bands you mentioned? I like that quality, 'cause my favourite band is Interpol, and because of that simplicity, you can hear each part of the band.
moeezS 1 year ago
Simple and catchy songs, good album.
InvoluntaryTwitch 1 year ago
Great review, hate the Drums! :)
nachkebiaa 1 year ago
@nachkebiaa Love the Drums and love this comment!
theneedledrop 1 year ago 29
Like. The. Herp lol
burnshouse 1 year ago
Was quite surprised you gave it an 8 after everything you said. I like parts of this album but it does get very samey after a few listens. Light 7 IMO
traceur10 1 year ago
Skippin' Town was my favourite song, but I was kind of disappointed that they didn't change anything on Let's Go Surfing. It sounds exactly like it does on the Summertime EP, which isn't a bad thing, but I guess I just expected them to change it around somehow.
Samodrei 1 year ago
Surf-gaze?
StuartGladney 1 year ago
@StuartGladney *shrugs*
theneedledrop 1 year ago 2
I just gotta say dude I freaking love your outro music.
wtficantgetanamewtf 1 year ago
Every video I've seen of theirs (the awkwardness/dancing of the singer in particular)... plus their stripped down sound... always scream to me "BEAT HAPPENING" ....
One Calvin Johnson is enough for me thanks.
communistromance 1 year ago
@communistromance BEAT HAPEPEPEPEPENING!!!!! Good call, man, good call!
theneedledrop 1 year ago
@communistromance I heard that an interview and they said what initially inspired them to make music was Beat Happening.
platypae333 1 year ago
There's something about The Drums that just doesn't catch me, I just can't really see what it is that people see in them. I guess it maybe is the lack of the bass guitar.
weinerboy1234567890 1 year ago
i think they have some nice pop tunes.
paultheporc 1 year ago
makes me wanna go surfin! Hope everything is well man!
od666666 1 year ago
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