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Mack McVean - 5 years ago

Can you review the band Valet? Similarly from Portland as Grouper is, theres a cool video on YouTube showing the 2 bands. Naked Acid by Valet is really stellar.

Carl L - 5 years ago

Ruins is still my pick. DED DEER 2nd.

monica s - 6 years ago

I love her .

Blake J - 6 years ago

Perfect album to trip to

henri crousteau - 6 years ago

no grouper album should be under 10

Ryan Oats - 6 years ago

truest statement

Derek Jones - 7 years ago

@3:46 is when I tuned out.....he definitely hasn't taken time to listen to call across rooms on ruins.

quiet agony - 7 years ago

i like to hear music that does not always compliment itself

Mrbigweeknee - 7 years ago

Anyone else think that 2013 was the worst year for theneedledrop

Yoda Zemunski - 7 years ago

You guys are donkeys. This is quality music and melonhead is nice and clean. Fuck all yall

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kylecita del - 7 years ago

If you found out about grouper from Anthony Fantano I feel bad for you. If you found out about Fever RAY???? From Anthony fantano?? I am devastated for you

Daniel Bernas - 6 years ago

Honestly I don't get your point at all. I came into the music world hard in just around 2016-17 and I'm so glad I have Anthony to give me Grouper and FR, two of my favorite artists. It doesn't matter where you find the music from at all

Mason Miller - 7 years ago

Thank you so much for your warmhearted pity. If only I had discovered a poppy Bjork clone such as Fever Ray somewhere more niche, like p4k, or a 19 year old's tumblr, I could probably reclaim my self-respect. Because it's obvious that music isn't about music but instead about what obscure, beret-wearing, menthol cigarette puffing trendster told you about the music.

g a - 7 years ago

What's the album on his shelf in this video ?

RIP MM's YT account may 2014 - march 2019 - 7 years ago

Michael Jackson - Thriller
Black Lips - 200 Million Thousand
Holograms - self-titled

Di Comm - 7 years ago

"farty" lol

J. Alexander - 7 years ago

Do a classic review for Alien Observer now, melon.

Kate Flynn - 5 years ago

He did it already x

mm.mar.k grov.ve,s - 8 years ago

droney

Adrian Wolmarans - 8 years ago

About to watch the second half of Begotten after watching this, somehow that seems to follow on nicely. Hey how about reviewing Begotten?

Zetsubou - 8 years ago

There used to be a youtube video that combined Swans - Soundtracks for The Blind with Begotten, it worked extremely well too

Dennis Crosby - 9 years ago

who goes to this dildo to hear this shit?

InterdimensionalToad - 9 years ago

Vanishing Point should have had some kind of progression with an organ backing up those trippy notes.

DANE ROLLIN - 10 years ago

Yet couldn't review Ruins... Fucking embarassing

rabidmilk - 9 years ago

@Timothy E. ohhhh that explains it nvm my bad @xAfterTomorrowx

Timothy E. - 9 years ago

@rabidmilk He mentioned it in a YUNO Review.

rabidmilk - 9 years ago

thats weird that he didnt put it back up, i remember watching it. its how i discovered Grouper.

DANE ROLLIN - 9 years ago

Anthony only removes videos if there's an editing mistake in them. If he did review it then he would have re uploaded it.

rabidmilk - 9 years ago

He actually did review ruins, but I think he took down the video.

VoxMartyr - 10 years ago

The album is a solid 10 no doubt. Beautiful music.

ahmed mustapha ghanmi - 7 years ago

agree

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HighMonkeyMonk - 10 years ago

Whats that album behind you with the guy on it?

Timothy E. - 9 years ago

@Solomon Alpert I wouldn't say fun is the best term to describe Holograms in terms of sound. They're energetic but they're far from upbeat.

Solomon Alpert - 10 years ago

it's hologram's self-titled lp. it's a fun record, you should check it out.

Duncan Hall - 11 years ago

I'll forgive you for the "7" if you review Belong - Common Era and that new Goldfrapp album.

Nikola Mihaylov - 8 years ago

oh god, anthony reviewing common era (which is one of my fav albums of all time) would feel like christmas morning!

KDMQ Music - 11 years ago

i love.... it hink is like a 9..... all those noisi landscapes, and thsoe weird lost lyrical vocals are like heavens in fire or the hell with harmony

ibpwalker88 - 11 years ago

Can you review Cuushe's new album, Butterfly Case?

Ryan Smith - 11 years ago

A threat? lol

dasmegacool - 11 years ago

*is a threat to my ears

Ryan Smith - 11 years ago

*is a band

Bud Nelman - 11 years ago

Queerthony fagtano is a hipster douche piece of shit

Sighbot2966 - 6 years ago

Cool.

dasmegacool - 11 years ago

RADIOHEAD is a scam

Moonchild - 11 years ago

Somewhat.

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Ryan Smith - 11 years ago

Agreed. She's beautiful. You must like Norah Jones, then, eh?

MBArkestra - 11 years ago

I'm not entirely sure if you mentioned it, but this was recorded at the same time as Dragging a Dead Deer. I wouldn't necessarily call it a "new" album.

Moonchild - 11 years ago

Really like the cover picture. I've taste for girls like that.

Anderson Volpato - 11 years ago

Dude, she is perfect ! The softest voice... I was listening to Korn's songs this morning, and now I was made captive by these delicate chords... I am confused.... Thanks Anthony, for pushing the taste further and further towards beauty!

John J S - 11 years ago

dude, you're the boy: thanks for introducing me to Grouper, I LOVE her stuff. Oh yeah, this could get obsessive alright. Great review; insightful, fair, revealing. Love the channel. Peace.

Brent Miller - 11 years ago

Why haven't you reviewed the growlers? ):

nickbartful - 11 years ago

review k+ by kilo kish

James Krudop - 11 years ago

You really get a kick out of your intros, dontcha? Haha

ynkrock7 - 11 years ago

But I agree, the only way I've listened to Grouper so far is by listening to entire albums through and through.

Ryan Smith - 11 years ago

Yes, I'd say so. I somehow find her alluring and disturbing at the same time. Glad you are (were) enjoying it! I'll send a message you're way.

ynkrock7 - 11 years ago

God damn it Anthony, Cover the Long Way is my favorite track. Also, I second the notion that you should review the new Autechre album (Exai).

Ryan Smith - 11 years ago

I found Fever Ray because of this guy. I am forever in his debt. Thanks for the tip. I'll keep an eye out. Can't wait for the album. And I know this probably sounds creepy, but if you want, we can exchange some musical info. via message. Anyhow, my first recommendation is an old Apex Twin track, Blue Calx. Incredibly simple, but beautiful somehow.

MrYouarethecancer - 6 years ago

Ryan Smith God I hope you've killed yourself by now.

bork gork - 11 years ago

Holograms boy is staring you down, Anthony.

Ryan Smith - 11 years ago

I knew it! That's definitely it. I think we were defending Full of Fire from naysayers. Good seeing you again. It's only happened to me twice now, but it's cool to see a friendly face more than once in this absurd online community. I don't know your musical tastes or anything, but if you're looking for more thinking music, I could recommend a track or three.

Ryan Smith - 11 years ago

I agree almost entirely. Only, for me, it's more like a comforting ghost. And all of Alien Observer (album) feels like the afterlife is drifting through space. Perfect thinking music. I feel like we've met, anonymous YouTube person.

reedca97 - 11 years ago

You have a black lips album in the background too!?!?I need to meet you...

lazy - 11 years ago

Fantano I promised you a subb. here you go

Ryan - 11 years ago

This was my first grouper LP I've listened to so naturally I thought it was magnificent and very dreamy. I will take a listen to her earlier work now that you've mentioned it, thanks Anthony.

NastyNas2801 - 11 years ago

oh, i've heard them both! good stuff.

aaron collier - 11 years ago

please review UNCLE ACID AND THE DEADBEATS. thank you

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SillyRiffRaff - 11 years ago

Anthony Fantano THANKS for this review I checked her out and the very first song (Towers) I heard I was in love. This is the reason I am subscribed. Thanks.

Xavierrex3 - 11 years ago

It is SO good

John J S - 11 years ago

Ps., while you're in a seemingly responsive mood, two albums which i find incomparably good, on the very top table, are Midlake's 'The Trials and Van Occupanther,' (which you've mentioned briefly in your Courage of Others review), and Fionn Regan's 'The End of History.' What did you think to Occupanther, and have you ever heard of Fionn (he has a new album out, it's very beautiful)? As always, thanks thanks and ever thanks. forever.

John J S - 11 years ago

sweet review man, very honest, lucid and as eloquent as ever. I've decided to get it; from what you said and the track you provided I reckon it's my type of thing. stay classy. forever.

karson meckeler - 11 years ago

You should mention the new Giles Corey sometime soon somehow

krippin25 - 11 years ago

Do you like Bohren & der Club of Gore? I feel like a lot of Grouper draws on that band.

swanpond14 - 11 years ago

I've never listened to Grouper but your review has made me want to. Thanks.

theneedledrop - 11 years ago

it'll happen this weekend maybe.

theneedledrop - 11 years ago

it kicks assss

theneedledrop - 11 years ago

that's nice of you tuo say.

theneedledrop - 11 years ago

metal / folk are cool.

theneedledrop - 11 years ago

might be kid a or in rainbows.

theneedledrop - 11 years ago

i wasn't into it, sadly. :-/

theneedledrop - 11 years ago

lol, yay.

theneedledrop - 11 years ago

check her out, and have a beautiful time.

theneedledrop - 11 years ago

it's like we're dating.

theneedledrop - 11 years ago

thanks for your passionate input. :-)

theneedledrop - 11 years ago

thanks for watching!

theneedledrop - 11 years ago

lol, good question. :-)

Shoegazeable - 11 years ago

thank you i'll def check it out :)

Shoegazeable - 11 years ago

thanks i'll check it out :)

이재욱 - 11 years ago

DJDAY-LANDOF1000CHANCES

이재욱 - 11 years ago

DAY-LAND OF 1000 CHANCES

이재욱 - 11 years ago

Day-Land of 1000 Chances

Frågadenaa - 11 years ago

Czarface!

KilanRager - 11 years ago

Review J. Cole - Truly Yours EP

MicroSamgg - 11 years ago

EXAI PLS

craybythebay - 11 years ago

Review Tree's new LP Splitting Branches. Dope shit, man.

MGPSYCO - 11 years ago

Hey Anthony, great review. Just wanted to let you know, this collection of tracks is from 2008.

humantapes - 11 years ago

Listened to "Dragging..." a bunch when it came out. Mostly because it's a rare sound which is incredibly dense, loud, and sludgy but also very therapeutic and calming. Definitely going to pick up where I left off.

Shawn Thomas - 11 years ago

Anthony, the new Nails album is just, fuck. I can't wait for that review (which I hope you do) because I just banged my face into all the walls, doors, tables, chairs, family members (including dog, and household appliances that I could find. My once happy home is now a land of decay and ruin.

Hersh093 - 11 years ago

Please review Kool A.D.'s 19/63!

Aged P - 11 years ago

I second Xavierrex3, If you like the side of Grouper that goes towards ambient, don't hesitate, buy AIA. It's fantastic.

David - 11 years ago

You should review the new Moods EP, Seasons, and the new Holydrug Couple LP, Noctuary, I really dig these. I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Xavierrex3 - 11 years ago

Get A I A now

Y Romine - 11 years ago

please review j cole EP truly yours

Logan Herrington - 11 years ago

I have a question for your next comment/ question video: what are the top 5 hang out albums? Albums to play when the bros/ girls come over?

James - 11 years ago

Domo23

James - 11 years ago

Please review Autechre's Exai

paultheporc - 11 years ago

NICK CAVE AND THE BAD SEEDS

Nippy Yay - 11 years ago

"Red to Blue" by Mick Flannery

weetoddtv - 11 years ago

Roadkill Ghost Choir - Quiet Light its so good i've listend to the first song 50+ times

TotalQT - 11 years ago

the growlers!!

Mantooth901 - 11 years ago

Did he just say...farty?

haunt - 11 years ago

The Sooper Swag Project : NEXT LEVEL

Richard Owens - 11 years ago

Love it. It's like a Dragging... part 2.

gregorygumpas - 11 years ago

why dont you review the new autechre album you fucking coward

ol - 11 years ago

..still, you sound kinda in love :)

Warmelon - 11 years ago

Applescal - Dreaming in Key ?

Nicholas Ellis Brown - 11 years ago

ICEAGE - YOUR NOTHING

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leyland247 - 11 years ago

how many gigs of music are on your ipod?

Nick Daskalovic - 11 years ago

please review the new autechre and new nails 2013 is a fucking crazy year for music

trades401 - 11 years ago

review Inc. - No World

tijnmans - 11 years ago

SHAI HULUD - REACH BEYOND THE SUN

henjoii86 - 11 years ago

Miracle Mile starfucker

Blacklisted - 11 years ago

12 reasons to die-ghostface killah plz fantano

CryYourselfToAsh - 11 years ago

this is my almost asleep music

AvantGardeJM - 11 years ago

Thanks bald guy with glasses for telling us about awesome music!

Shoegazeable - 11 years ago

Thank you so much for reviewing this Anthony, i've never heard any of her music, but after watching this review, I quickly acquired this album and 'Dragging a Dead Dear Up a Hill', and i instantly fell in love. I absolutely love her music. Thank you so much, I was in need of new music.

Eric Sandoval - 11 years ago

He already reviewed it. PAY ATTENTION.

nowena - 11 years ago

Review Exai by Autechre, Abandon All Life by Nails, new Suffocation and new Redwood Hill.

ThemCharacterz - 11 years ago

Review Kool A.D. - 63 & 19

Nikesh Gudka - 11 years ago

Fantano likes Thriller! And will.i.am remixes! Discuss!

TheOfficialSuncrown - 11 years ago

Can you write review about our album?

kris is - 11 years ago

Great review! The first time I heard about this artist was from your last review,and have been fan ever since.

Caligula138 - 11 years ago

I heart Grouper...

severe10472 - 11 years ago

Local Natives - Hummingbird

Matteo Ferrazzi - 11 years ago

Best New Thumbnail

iliketowatch26 - 11 years ago

What are your favourite films, books and computer games? Do you think there's any correlation between them and your favourite music (e.g mood, date released, country) ??

hoofderaf - 11 years ago

Holograms in the background!

Discord67 - 11 years ago

I liked it, Vanishing Point was terrible, but overall a good album ^-^, Review Mountains Centralia!

A Lewis - 11 years ago

I was a big fan A I A so initially I found this new one pretty ironically inaccessible. Warming to it now after the 3rd/4th listen!

JayEssArr - 11 years ago

You should review "Exai"! And also review "You're Nothing"! I'm positive you'll review the new Iceage but I'd really like to hear your opinion on the new 2-hour Autechre album.

Matthew Murphy - 11 years ago

Sin Fang - Flowers

johnflea - 11 years ago

please recommend me some other music review channels which don't cover your fields of inerest

Janko - 11 years ago

i like your face on thumbnail of this video

Dank Happenings Productions - 11 years ago

Torres-Torres

hc11bmd - 11 years ago

i spy with my little eye holograms

SikeNaw Gaming - 11 years ago

That intro....=3

patrickdawson91 - 11 years ago

review hoodie allen crew cuts

Savage Johnson - 11 years ago

I love cheese and needledrop.

auggie87 - 11 years ago

Please review Jamie Lidell- S/T

Patrick - 11 years ago

Liz <3

Ben LaCross - 11 years ago

nick cave and the bad seeds please

Abominable Love - 11 years ago

You should really review Torres

NeuronHuskie - 11 years ago

get less busy you miserable skunk

TRUNK$ - 11 years ago

WHO GOT THE AD WHERE IT HAD FUTURE SINGING - ITS ANOTHER ONE

Jack A - 11 years ago

finally... been waiting for this review. love you.

paymentplan - 11 years ago

holy shit anthony, if you listen to any black metal this year please make it insularum, by fanisk. it's SO GOOD

Evan Cruz - 11 years ago

you should do a review on deafheaven's "Roads to Judah" honestly beautiful.

sm37skater - 11 years ago

Please Review Millionyoungs new album Variable!!!!

sm37skater - 11 years ago

Please Review Millionyoungs new album Variable!!!!

Jack Simmons - 11 years ago

a 'songs for imaginative people' by darwin deez review would be sweeeet

Luke - 11 years ago

I agree very much with this review, great job.

kidkanYeBLAH - 11 years ago

Can you review Jamie Lidell's album "Jamie Lidell"??? VERY 90's/New Jack Swing-ish flavor on it.

TheJMan - 11 years ago

Loved this release. The songs were just as top notch as the deer album. Grouper's sound is always dreamy, and she presents it in a way where I just want to lose myself in it, but still pay attention to what she does. Liz' music is so personal and intimate for the listener. I will say the longer ambient tunes here didn't strike me like the rest. Glad you mentioned Living Room first because it was my favorite. Strong 8. Review the Giraffage tape homie.

justin farley - 11 years ago

review NoEmotion X Dashius Clay- Blue Ballz

kxng_Naki - 11 years ago

I don't know if it's just me but Anthony doesn't really do any Hip Hop albums anymore. So many albums have come out this month and he hasn't reviewed any.

Michael Ramos - 11 years ago

We listened to this at the same time on Spotify

the 400 lbs chilean windsurfer - 11 years ago

please review promise you'll find us, thomas aquinas

Nick Falletta - 11 years ago

nick cave

Trevor Habig - 11 years ago

Domo 23 plz

Rizki Asasi - 11 years ago

review new Shai Hulud plz :)

youthproblem - 11 years ago

Wash Jones?

SomeSunshineOutside - 11 years ago

Thanks for reviewing Grouper, Anthony. Also get a clock on the wall in the background.

David Losi - 11 years ago

Tyler, The Creator - Domo23

JohnnyZBeatZ - 11 years ago

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JohnnyZBeatZ - 11 years ago

Check out my YouTube at jrock77850

Jasmine Sundar - 11 years ago

review THIEVES LIKE US

Rogue Aura Studios - 11 years ago

The thumbnail for your videos usually tells me how the review is going to go..

Foejax - 11 years ago

iceage

PJ - 11 years ago

Just look at reviews he's done. He have done jazz, electronic, metal, hip hop, world...

NastyNas2801 - 11 years ago

what's your favorite Radiohead album?

Niaurus - 11 years ago

Magenta Circuit

MrDudestein - 11 years ago

I give this a decent to strong 8. About the same as Dragging a Dead Deer for me.

morbidewe - 11 years ago

daisy rage and magenta circuit.

Jonny Khatru - 11 years ago

your voice was very pleasing to the ear in this video Anthony :) really looking forward to hearing this now

Marcel Hidalgo - 11 years ago

kilo kish's K+, the Virginmarys King of Conflict, Iceage's You're Nothing, Tyer the Creator's new song and Drake's new song too

Zach Zollo - 11 years ago

The best way I find Grouper fitting into perspective, for me, is someone who has the ambient/experimental sense of Brian Eno, yet writes songs in a more folky singer-songwriter sort of way. But I find this review a great way to put her an her albums into a wider perspective. Great job.

jeffrey emerson - 11 years ago

Review new j.cole mixtape

SKYLVRK - 11 years ago

10 Day By Chance The Rapper I promise a 8 or above!

theneedledrop - 11 years ago

11111111111111111111/10

theneedledrop - 11 years ago

yes, i've heard such. :-)

NTNG13 - 11 years ago

Do you review all kinds of music or do you refrain from certain genres like metal or folk or any kind in particular? That in order to give my suggestion of music to review?

SkinnyTrystan - 11 years ago

REVIEW: "One Big Particular Loop" from Polyenso

ImKubee - 11 years ago

Tyler, the creator doom 23 Track review!!

urzadek27 - 11 years ago

towers is just one of those tracks that you have to repeat

Jesus Rios - 11 years ago

Why is there a breeze in your bathroom?

xCryingxMisfortunex - 11 years ago

You should review the new Shai Hulud album.

gmulet15 - 11 years ago

Can you review Ibn Inglor- GawdsSpeed?

Aged P - 11 years ago

I liked parts of this and completely agree it's an album length listen. Living Room is unbelievably good. Thanks for the AIA recommend!

ipaveroadz - 11 years ago

Tyler the creator domo 23

Johnfrance - 11 years ago

Holograms

amphitheatre - 11 years ago

holograms s/t from last year. kinda limp indie rock.

Raining Outside - 11 years ago

I don't think he listens to Muse...

boyODD - 11 years ago

I like that Holograms record you got there

Josh Wade - 11 years ago

track review: Tyler, the Creator's Domo 23

Bc Warlock - 11 years ago

FUCK YES!!!!:)

ZomsEcho - 11 years ago

Grouper - The Man Who Died In His Boat

gsboss - 11 years ago

still waiting for that live event, fantango

plantlifee - 11 years ago

Anthony, big Grouper fan here. Just wanted to tell you that this whole album was recording during the Dragging a Dead Deer sessions back in 2008. Anyways great review as always, and AIA is great!