I try to listen to the album while you review parts of it to see if I agree with you. You mentioned "they kind of sound like Swans" just as I listen to Cyclotron. YUP. DEFINITELY HEAR IT.
I read most of the comments, kinda disappointed people would talk about anything but the music. Glad you respond to most though, keep up the good work =)
Anyway despite giving it a good rating (7 is pretty high for me), I felt you were not really excited about this ablum. I am though, I really feel it's one of the better noise albums out there and I think it's closer to Cop Shoot Cop and industrial rather than Swans and gothic. Sacred Bones rarerly disappoints
Thank you Anthony for being one of the few youtubers who actually responds to his crowd. I really appreciate it. I really hope one day I'll have an album out that you would review. who knows... I can dream can't I!?!! I should start recording my songs I geuss. Thank you once again, keep doing what your doing!!
@zzzaaakkkaaa Yes. Once the hype faded Anthony was right about the new M83, where p4k shit the bed and gave it a ridiculously high score. Similarly, they BNM'd Schoolboy Q after Anthony panned it, which I found lulzy. P4k has too many writers, and a lot of them come off as either fanboys or holding a grudge. TND is balanced in ways p4k will never be, if we're honest. #Pray4Schreiber
Hey, could you please review This Means War by Attack Attack? I think it would be interesting to see your take on the album and just your opinion on metalcore in general. Thank you.
Thank you Fantano, this album absolutely kills! You had me at the point you mentioned Swans. I definitely hear it in this album (tortured vocals, pounding drums, repetition). In my opinion, the repetitiveness works to enhance the affect. Also, I love what this band does with noise. It's so easy to make noise, but it's hard to make INTERESTING (and infectious) noise.
What do you think of the other Sacred Bones artists/releases? One of the best labels around right now, imo.
I will pay you money if you review Poets of the Fall's newest single, released today, entitled, "Cradled in Love". It has quickly became my second favorite song of all time.
@Bigassrobot It's because those albums are released on Sacred Bones, which is a pretty awesome label, releasing stuff from The Men, Zola Jesus, Cult of Youth, Moon Duo, ...
@synth77 you mean 1,000,000 total views on the YT channel? yeah, those were exciting times, but times are STILL exciting. TND is still growing, and each peak in growth is cooler than the next. while that's awesome, the focus needs to stay on the music.
@Kohtar4 no, i can't. it's a copyright issue. :-( if you look in the dbox of my videos, i ALWAYS put a link in there to theneedledrop dawt com or some other site where you can stream a song or two from the album i'm reviewing. :-)
@theneedledrop Ain't the album covers also under copyright? Hehe... No seriously, it's sad that there is no preview anymore. But thank's for the links :)
@lespaulseagull yeah, i dunno why that's popping up all of a sudden. youtube doesn't even ask me when i upload my video if i want a streaming ad or something. i think there's a way to turn it off, but i gotta see.
@theneedledrop Yes they're a brand new shoegazy sounding band from Liverpool, I really loved their ep (just came out this month). You should check them out.
i watch your reviews not only for the music you are reviewing,but also for the bands that you mention in the process, like you mentioned swans (that i never heard of) and i am just blown away by their music. Thank you man
@xiz90 From rateyourmusic: No Wave was a short-lived movement in NYC in the late 70's which took the ethics of punk but discarded melody and catchiness and replaced them with such features as extreme noise, distortion, feedback, angular rhythms, stream-of-conciousness lyrics, psychotic vocals, minimalism, abnormal tunings, dissonance and other unusual factors.
@anisleateher yes, i actually have no clue how that got there. i clicked on my vid to edit the annotations and had to watch an ad, which surprised me. O___O
their singer sounds like mark arm
natrat888 10 hours ago
I try to listen to the album while you review parts of it to see if I agree with you. You mentioned "they kind of sound like Swans" just as I listen to Cyclotron. YUP. DEFINITELY HEAR IT.
edemaomega 3 weeks ago
heavy heavy reminds me of godflesh back in the day
zzzaaayyynnn 4 weeks ago
hey look, it's an album that's good and not hip bullshit.
SuperMario16bit 1 month ago in playlist More videos from theneedledrop
Review The Birthday Party: Junkyard. kthnx. And if you don't give it 10/10, I'll just have to kill you.
MikeHoncho42 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
REVIEW THAT TAIGA ALBUM YOU MADE
Steven91188 1 month ago
I haven't tackled these guys yet, but if this album is as cool as their Gorilazz themed artwork, then it should be pretty awesome.
enyafreak2007 1 month ago
Haven't quite tackled these guys yet, but the album is as cool as the Gorillaz themed artwork, then it might be pretty awesome.
enyafreak2007 1 month ago
'Anthony Fantano.....' good music reviews though, wish he'd just cut the gimmicks
theNomadz 1 month ago
Anthony Fantano's max headroom like stutter fx are getting more tired than Xiu Xiu's mentions of abortion, suicide and incest.
theNomadz 1 month ago
Hey! I'm Cal Chuchesta, and I'm saying a thing! Hucha!
YUSSSS!!
stude444 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
I read most of the comments, kinda disappointed people would talk about anything but the music. Glad you respond to most though, keep up the good work =)
Anyway despite giving it a good rating (7 is pretty high for me), I felt you were not really excited about this ablum. I am though, I really feel it's one of the better noise albums out there and I think it's closer to Cop Shoot Cop and industrial rather than Swans and gothic. Sacred Bones rarerly disappoints
ma5t1ka 1 month ago
@ma5t1ka yea, cop shoot cop, i can hear that.
zzzaaayyynnn 4 weeks ago
Review Ashanti "The Woman You Love"
nenej12 1 month ago
Track Review-"The Woman You Love" Ashanti
nenej12 1 month ago
Review Lana Del Rey next her album came out today!!!!
ollycreature 1 month ago
kinda old but would like to see a thorough review of it, in my eyes its really worth a listen. Joe Budden - Mood Muzik 4
TheRoadRunnah 1 month ago
SWANS
ericmsandoval 1 month ago
just got into this band by randomly clicking through Needle Drop reviews.
greenday48390 1 month ago
This style was already taken on back in 1996 by Plexi
OtaconNachos 1 month ago
This has been flagged as spam show
Please review: Crippled Black Phoenix - (Mankind) The Crafty Ape
theisbj87 1 month ago
Anthony Fantano laughing is getting more tired than Snoop smoking weed at preschools.
unkonshustudio 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos 11
360 falling and flying!
dcunneenify 1 month ago
Review 360! Flying and falling
2111Grim 1 month ago
whats the exit song
88freys 1 month ago
Take the Tim & Eric B$M pledge
BooTTrix1994 1 month ago 16
review Leonard Cohen
Wyndhamhp 1 month ago 2
'Bodies in the Dunes' is one hell of a track.
PhantomBunny888 1 month ago
Lana, DO IT!
jgil1966 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
Thank you Anthony for being one of the few youtubers who actually responds to his crowd. I really appreciate it. I really hope one day I'll have an album out that you would review. who knows... I can dream can't I!?!! I should start recording my songs I geuss. Thank you once again, keep doing what your doing!!
Tyntje606 1 month ago
You should really do a review on the new Nekromantheon album "Rise, Vulcan Spectre". Great old-school thrash from Norway!
Haugtussa120691 1 month ago
Anthony, you forgot to put your fav tracks down.
nicellisbrown 1 month ago
This has been flagged as spam show
Hi. Just popped by to say that if you keep contributing to that piece of shit blog mthrfknkr, I'm unsubscribing.
urizen1 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
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urizen1 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
I'm not Cal Chuchesta and i'm saying a thing
3:30 - Wax on, Wax off.
CalChuchesta 1 month ago
Has TND reached p4k relevancy?
zzzaaakkkaaa 1 month ago 3
@zzzaaakkkaaa Yes. Once the hype faded Anthony was right about the new M83, where p4k shit the bed and gave it a ridiculously high score. Similarly, they BNM'd Schoolboy Q after Anthony panned it, which I found lulzy. P4k has too many writers, and a lot of them come off as either fanboys or holding a grudge. TND is balanced in ways p4k will never be, if we're honest. #Pray4Schreiber
daddyfatsaxohten 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos 4
@daddyfatsaxohten Finally someone said it
bhamg918 1 month ago
@zzzaaakkkaaa It had reached long ago.
adsbegone 1 month ago
Hey, that laugh sounded especially like you were high today... even included a little cough at the end.
HighRoad001 1 month ago
Skinny Puppy-HanDover LOOK INTO MY EYES O.O YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO. :D
TalesfromtheCradle 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
BEST INTRO LAUGH/COUGH EVER!!
memory420 1 month ago
whenever you say rock I hear it in cal's voice
farizben123 1 month ago
ah what is this ad
EnokiSkai 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
Sorry, new to the channel... I like this review idea, can you review albums from the past? If so, In Waves by Trivium, that would be cool.
xXKillEmAll616Xx 1 month ago in playlist More videos from theneedledrop
oh no hes puttin adds at the beginning of his vids TND IS SELLIN OUT!
Thepatoexperience2 1 month ago
Zola Jesus-Conatus
michaelgouviea 1 month ago
@michaelgouviea Unfortunately, he said that he won't review it.
adsbegone 1 month ago
That is a fine Q and Not U record hanging behind you, good sir.
shaunhatesyou 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
Hey, could you please review This Means War by Attack Attack? I think it would be interesting to see your take on the album and just your opinion on metalcore in general. Thank you.
Multigrunger 1 month ago in playlist More videos from theneedledrop
lana del rey..why? BECAUSE I SAID SO -:(
:D
JayRevolver 1 month ago
Do you like The Chariot?
Treggify 1 month ago
@Treggify Ahh I used to love that band! haha cool.
Lifeblood086 1 month ago
N E H R U J A C K E T S
Aradessa12 1 month ago
The new Lacuna Coil Dark Adrenaline album
meriokingston 1 month ago
Hey, you wore that shirt in your Earth- Angels of Darkness, Demons of Light I album review.
kratosjlv 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
Anthony can u please check out the new chino Moreno band crosses??? Just dropped 2nd EP
mrayg92 1 month ago
Grimes - Visions
lolrg91 1 month ago
You should review the first Barrakuda McMurder album.
NateCGuitar 1 month ago
ok Anthony what are you laughing at i mean this is getting ridic...... OH WAIT!!!!!!! I just got it hahahahaha that is pretty hilarious
kashcino1 1 month ago
can you please review Self Rule EP by Kembe X? He's really new but he deserves attention
cammie423 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
You may have given it a 7/10 but your review was so energetic I must get this album immediately now.
TheSimeon88 1 month ago
was that the old font on cal? i think it was, fuck yes
FoamyShowme 1 month ago
Please review Matt Corbys New Ep...
Jam2Evos 1 month ago
Please review the new Matt Elliott album: The Broken Man. I saw him live and it's been one of the best concert i ever saw
blechtrommel90 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
Would like to see a review of Ash Borer's S/T from Psychic Violence/Pesanta Urfolk.
omaraandrew 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
@omaraandrew Yes! Please review the new Ash Borer. Good call.
DanielBurns11 1 month ago
WHAT. advertisement at the start of the needledrop? no way
tomujio 1 month ago
What is the album that is on the wall???
SouthernPoint52 1 month ago
@SouthernPoint52 No Kill No Beep Beep by Q And Not U, aka one of the best post-hardcore albums of all time.
Aisle3Comedy 1 month ago
Thank you Fantano, this album absolutely kills! You had me at the point you mentioned Swans. I definitely hear it in this album (tortured vocals, pounding drums, repetition). In my opinion, the repetitiveness works to enhance the affect. Also, I love what this band does with noise. It's so easy to make noise, but it's hard to make INTERESTING (and infectious) noise.
What do you think of the other Sacred Bones artists/releases? One of the best labels around right now, imo.
Sloppymilkshake100 1 month ago
Best opening 35 seconds of any youtube video ever.
ExpensiveTibet 1 month ago
do you go to music festivals?
eslamdaoud 1 month ago
Meshuggah, and valdhjarta
UnDeadTroll47 1 month ago
Beautiful Things by Anthony Green? Please?
Come on, you've got the same name! :D
wowbenwtf 1 month ago in playlist More videos from theneedledrop
Review mf loves fly talent show
HBSschemers 1 month ago
I will pay you money if you review Poets of the Fall's newest single, released today, entitled, "Cradled in Love". It has quickly became my second favorite song of all time.
Mackerni 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
I've seen a few bands with similar looking album covers, what's up with that? Not talking about the picture, but the font and the layout
Bigassrobot 1 month ago
@Bigassrobot It's because those albums are released on Sacred Bones, which is a pretty awesome label, releasing stuff from The Men, Zola Jesus, Cult of Youth, Moon Duo, ...
TheFoxBen 1 month ago
Review Anthony Green: Beautiful Things
charlieberstler 1 month ago
Review the new Pillows album. Trial. :) please.
blashthumm 1 month ago
@Kohtar4 he used to do that a long time ago but I think he had to stop due to copyright.
NewportCraig 1 month ago
For something different, why not reviewing
the new Rodrigo y Gabriela - Area 52?
:)
amyotjulien 1 month ago
review of montreal's new album, "paralytic stalks"
Sploof4u 1 month ago
@Sploof4u i think it'll happen. :-)
theneedledrop 1 month ago 3
Alone III: The Pinkerton Years!
Jackbar52 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
Review the new Maccabees album please :)
UrsineBenn 1 month ago
Hatchya
TheTelepathicKid 1 month ago
I immediately checked these guys out after you mentioned Swans, APTBS and Iceage, thanks
doopliss21 1 month ago
@doopliss21 i hope you dig 'em. :-)
theneedledrop 1 month ago
I remember back when getting 1 million video views was a big thing.
synth77 1 month ago
@synth77 you mean 1,000,000 total views on the YT channel? yeah, those were exciting times, but times are STILL exciting. TND is still growing, and each peak in growth is cooler than the next. while that's awesome, the focus needs to stay on the music.
theneedledrop 1 month ago 14
@theneedledrop Review charles hamilton the pink lavalamp
jermz345 1 month ago in playlist More videos from theneedledrop
@theneedledrop "Lots of violence,and nooses, and dead bodies and fire!" - NICE LYRICS FANTANO.
EnchantEmerson 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
Luv u Cal
Creamy360 1 month ago
The song you posted on your website is just awful.
ZwienerZ 1 month ago
@ZwienerZ well, they all sound like that, sooooooooooo.... :-P
theneedledrop 1 month ago
You really need to check out Full of Hell's new LP. Sounds like Bastard Noise raping Entombed.
Spwee1494Halo 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
@Spwee1494Halo i have, but i wasn't that into it. felt like a throwback, but not as exciting.
theneedledrop 1 month ago
@Spwee1494Halo oh, wait, FULL OF HELL. i thought you just meant hell.
theneedledrop 1 month ago
@theneedledrop haha, yeah. New album is Roots Of Earth Are Consuming My Home. Its awesome. Also, this album rules. Thanks for reviewing it.
Spwee1494Halo 1 month ago
i can tell what this is gonna sound like just by looking at the triangle on the cover :p
VersusTheAir 1 month ago
@VersusTheAir yeah, sacred bones tends to cater to a certain kinda sound, but a lotta labels are like that.
theneedledrop 1 month ago
Is it possible that you let us listen maybe a little 30 second preview of some songs in your videos?
Kohtar4 1 month ago
@Kohtar4 no, i can't. it's a copyright issue. :-( if you look in the dbox of my videos, i ALWAYS put a link in there to theneedledrop dawt com or some other site where you can stream a song or two from the album i'm reviewing. :-)
theneedledrop 1 month ago
@theneedledrop Ain't the album covers also under copyright? Hehe... No seriously, it's sad that there is no preview anymore. But thank's for the links :)
Kohtar4 1 month ago
do the new "pelican" EP when it comes out!
musicislife5425 1 month ago
Ads? :(
lespaulseagull 1 month ago
@lespaulseagull yeah, i dunno why that's popping up all of a sudden. youtube doesn't even ask me when i upload my video if i want a streaming ad or something. i think there's a way to turn it off, but i gotta see.
theneedledrop 1 month ago
Why did the cover art immediately remind me of The Men's Leave Home?
Xplisit23 1 month ago
LANA, DO IT.
jgil1966 1 month ago
Why do you laugh in every video?
zombiemoviemaker900 1 month ago
I feel you should be a music producer, that is your real talent. I think you could get the most out of many artists iMO. Love your reviews.
bulls1 1 month ago
Can you review Given To The Wild by The Maccabees? Thanks.
twistedfirestarter13 1 month ago
Seventy-second!
drflubert 1 month ago
Beginning your videos with laughter is your new thing, eh?
GhosFare 1 month ago in playlist More videos from theneedledrop
@GhosFare it's not that new. did it last year, too.
theneedledrop 1 month ago
Now you hear me, now you don't. I'm the bass.
LienChristopher 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
I'm the bass
ZeppelinForever9 1 month ago
@ZeppelinForever9 BE THE BASS
theneedledrop 1 month ago
review frank ocean nostalgia ultra
xBaybeeStompahx 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
Loma Prietaaaa
Khazgob 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
The new Sunn O))) album is out; your review of it isn't, where is it?
xraygegz5 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
@xraygegz5 sunn 0))) has a new album? O.o
danlikesmusicalot 1 month ago
@xraygegz5 the nurse w/wound collab? that's technically a 2011 album. not sure if i'll review it, honestly. :-/
theneedledrop 1 month ago
I sure as hell Thumb'd up for Cal
PeterJacksonFilms 1 month ago
You had me at describing noise rock as gothic. Epic!
TehSkullKrusher 1 month ago
@TehSkullKrusher epic epic?
theneedledrop 1 month ago
Can you review Tear Talk - Port Sunlight pleeasse
LFCBatesy 1 month ago
@LFCBatesy is that new?
theneedledrop 1 month ago
@theneedledrop Yes they're a brand new shoegazy sounding band from Liverpool, I really loved their ep (just came out this month). You should check them out.
LFCBatesy 1 month ago
i watch your reviews not only for the music you are reviewing,but also for the bands that you mention in the process, like you mentioned swans (that i never heard of) and i am just blown away by their music. Thank you man
jajasmin 1 month ago
What the fuck is No Wave? Shite, I hate genres..
xiz90 1 month ago
@xiz90 From rateyourmusic: No Wave was a short-lived movement in NYC in the late 70's which took the ethics of punk but discarded melody and catchiness and replaced them with such features as extreme noise, distortion, feedback, angular rhythms, stream-of-conciousness lyrics, psychotic vocals, minimalism, abnormal tunings, dissonance and other unusual factors.
theneedledrop 1 month ago
Pulled Apart By Horses - Tough Love!
Cipherix 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
Nooiiiiiise
ThatMusicShowJP 1 month ago
Grimes - Visions
brandondittman 1 month ago
NEHRU JACKETS, shake them thug handles.
BigKahunaShake 1 month ago
Can no one else give their thoughts on the album?
The recommendations here look like spam.
moeezS 1 month ago
@moeezS i don't think a lotta people have heard this album, which is why there are a lack of comments on it. :-)
theneedledrop 1 month ago
A fact: Men who have trouble controlling laughter also have trouble controlling sexual arousal.
jajasmin 1 month ago
@jajasmin i would say i have problems with both.
theneedledrop 1 month ago 2
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ChickenDownloads 1 month ago
please review Apparat- The Devil's walk. If you have time. I think you will like it
allegoeienamenwarenw 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
@allegoeienamenwarenw DO IT MEOW!
AROMANNNNNN 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
@theneedledrop can you review Hopsin's Album "Raw"?
humegafan13 1 month ago
Review Tennis' new album please :)
heittaa 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
@heittaa is it out?
theneedledrop 1 month ago
Enter Shikari- A Flash Flood Of Colour. DO IT!!!
Ronanisclass 1 month ago
@Ronanisclass Please dont
ToxicMayo9 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
Man, what is so funny? Is it something behind the camera that we can't see?
Is it Cal?
Gingey1SmallBrother 1 month ago
I like noise rock, I will listen to this.
UPaDRIVWAY 1 month ago
@UPaDRIVWAY i hope you like it, then. :-)
theneedledrop 1 month ago
Track Review Pelican - 'Lathe Biosas'
DO IT!!!
hillysats 1 month ago
Can you review Full Canvas from Live Manikins. left field hip hop but i dig
FiveFingerKillah 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
Lana Del Rey - Born to Die
FuckDaWorld215 1 month ago
Although I expect you would review it pretty badly, it would be cool to hear your thoughts on either of the two ††† (Crosses) EP's.
Edlamb0306 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos 2
Me and you have similar thoughts on this album. :)
coolnesss16 1 month ago
@coolnesss16 glad. :-)
theneedledrop 1 month ago
Review Crosses EP2.
Also about time for another Y U NO REVIEW (I guess Enter Shakari will be on that list)
dgmcl3284 1 month ago 2
"TORTURED, GRIMY, RUSTY...but I do have complaints about it too."
anisleateher 1 month ago 3
@anisleateher yes, tortured, grimy, and rusty are GOOD things. :-P
theneedledrop 1 month ago
Get on that new Grimes LP, Anthony!
MrDeviousPixie 1 month ago
@MrDeviousPixie sure, in february when it comes out. :-)
theneedledrop 1 month ago
Oh no....an advertisement on a Needle Drop video...
anisleateher 1 month ago 2
@anisleateher yes, i actually have no clue how that got there. i clicked on my vid to edit the annotations and had to watch an ad, which surprised me. O___O
theneedledrop 1 month ago
Review the new LP by Errors - Have Some Faith In Magic
thomo1888 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
@thomo1888 i gotta check it out. :-)
theneedledrop 1 month ago
The laughing is getting out of control dude. I mean... is it Cal telling jokes? Like ... tell us whats so funny already!!! :)
Tyntje606 1 month ago
@Tyntje606
he won't tell as long as you ask
RayasNegroOvejas 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
@Tyntje606 life is what's funny. life. :-)
theneedledrop 1 month ago
I liked it =)
huamanJR 1 month ago
yeah, i love a grooove,i feel you there
lemonlimelukey 1 month ago
lol reminds me of chased through the wods by a rapist
lemonlimelukey 1 month ago