First Reaction to Kendrick Lamar - Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers (2022) Part 1

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First Reaction to Kendrick Lamar - Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers (2022) Part 1

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Күн бұрын

The Heart Part 5 set extremely high expectations, but once you get settled into this project, it's a great continuation of Kendrick's growth as an artist, and a Mortal Man.
Edit (score updated): Damn was a strong experience, but I can’t say I really loved any individual moments outside of the record that much. This album however is a display of Kendrick’s most vulnerable sides, as ugly as that can be, and it leaves about as much of an impression as his classics. This album is a grower, and I think it will be respected more the further time passes
Part 2 will come very soon
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Tracklist for Part 1:
Intro - 0:00
1. United In Grief (First Listen) 1:29
Intro 2 2:04
1. United In Grief (Second Listen) 3:04
2. N95 (First Listen) 7:43
3. Worldwide Steppers (First Listen) 10:36
Intro 3 11:53
1. United In Grief (Third Listen) 12:40
2. N95 (Second Listen) 14:25
3. Worldwide Steppers (Second Listen) 15:16
4. Die Hard 17:50
5. Father Time 21:08
6. Rich Interlude 24:22
7. Rich Spirit 25:47
8. We Cry Together 27:54
9. Purple Hearts 32:01
---- Spoilers for Part 1 ----
5/14/22 update:
Album has grown a ton. Absolutely love almost every moment of this first half. It hits on almost every emotion in the listener, and it’s some of Kendrick’s strongest material since TPAB.
Favorite Tracks: United In Grief; N95 (NEW); Worldwide Steppers (NEW); Father Time; Rich Spirit; We Cry Together; Purple Hearts
Worst Track: Rich Interlude
Disk 1:
8/10

Пікірлер: 561

@BradTasteInMusicOfficial 2 жыл бұрын

PART 2: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j593hpWSvZ7SqJc.html

@colton6742 Жыл бұрын

Hey bradley

@erk9822 2 жыл бұрын

I think something that people miss is the fact that the dude is 34 years old now. He’s a grown man with a wife and kids. He’s not gonna have the same energy as he did when he was making TPAB and GKMC. I’ve seen this happen with a lot of really good musicians, they get older and they kind of “mellow” out a little. And this album to me seems like a very reflective album for Kendrick. Whether any of this makes the album good or bad doesn’t really matter, it’s just something to keep in mind

@lepancho8122 2 жыл бұрын

Fax bro. Seeing a lot of mixed reactions but this album is actually really nice. It’s like one big therapy session and it has a bit of everything so you can’t be mad at him for trying something new and still killing it! 🔥 not a perfect album, but definitely a great body of work. As Kendrick said, he is not anybody’s savior and people gotta stop treating him like a god. Yes, he’s insanely talented and perhaps the best artist of our generation, but that doesn’t mean he can’t choose his own well-being over everything else. He talked about this in the last track too and I think he did a great job of conveying different sides of his psyche. Some people just hating for no reason. Was a great album. People just gotta chill out and stop expecting so much from artists who are just people at the end of the day.

@Flamerunner451 2 жыл бұрын

Also he makes it super obvious that he feels he has nothing to prove and nothing to owe anyone with his music anymore. He's not out here making any kind of statements like on TPAB and DAMN. and he's not trying to make it to the big time like with GKMC

@MrAidanman 2 жыл бұрын

Literally always thought Kendrick was in his late 30s early 40s and just now discovering that he was like 27 when To Pimp A Butterfly came out, and I want to murder myself.

@man4437 2 жыл бұрын

It's a little too mellow

@EDWINGOH102 2 жыл бұрын

@@MrAidanman ?

@Jose-qu9qk 2 жыл бұрын

As the son of a divorced couple, "We Cry Together" isn't over the top at all

@mocapcow2933 2 жыл бұрын

It’s very real lol. Not parents, but have known people in relationships like this

@ASCENSiON_ 2 жыл бұрын

My parents have been there. It was hell lmao. Still the best song on the album for me.

@andresidk888 2 жыл бұрын

I was so shocked when he said it was over the top when it was really true to reality to me lmao

@messagekid9651 Жыл бұрын

i had we cry together on repeat but not because i thought it sounded amazing but because it just took me back to my childhood

@540jade 2 ай бұрын

Fr except for mine are a repeating cycle still together

@notacountry 2 жыл бұрын

Brad laughing like a maniac on We Cry Together is what I live for. The progression from the sheer amount clown emojis to utter enjoyment in this video is incredible.

@Flamerunner451 2 жыл бұрын

He said they weren’t good actors?? Taylour Paige was incredible in it

@MegaDuke4life 2 жыл бұрын

@@Flamerunner451 facts. Getting a good actress on that track over another artist was a perfect move.

@madremorelos1573 2 жыл бұрын

Ah yes, “Untitled Ungriefed”, my favourite Kendrick track

@Drogon7102 2 жыл бұрын

Mine is N9$ted in Grief

@smooth264 Жыл бұрын

LOL

@liesalllies 2 ай бұрын

@@Drogon7102 sad that this comment is destined to go forever unappreciated

@yeshim 2 жыл бұрын

we cry together is the most insane track on disc one i never thought six straight minutes of arguing over a jazzy beat would go so hard

@mocapcow2933 2 жыл бұрын

The alchemist beat go crazy (in a minimalistic spacey type of way)

@yeshim 2 жыл бұрын

@@mocapcow2933 for real, alchemist is a legendary producer

@mocapcow2933 2 жыл бұрын

@@yeshim white producers > white rappers (in general)

@yeshim 2 жыл бұрын

@@mocapcow2933 oh yeah, most definitely

@hiimmistergay4247 2 жыл бұрын

@@mocapcow2933 even el-p and aesop rock?

@danielthehuman107 2 жыл бұрын

This entire review: Bradly: "I think this" Future Bradly: "But not anymore"

@olafowl5678 2 жыл бұрын

Surprised by how many people were surprised by how different this album's sound was.

@chrilborn4138 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I really don't understand what people were expecting. Did they not hear family ties, range brothers?? He was definitely gonna be coming through with some different shit

@certainpeople159 2 жыл бұрын

@@chrilborn4138 ever since good kid maad city, he's been striving to make his own twist on the current sound of hip hop while also being a very versatile lyricist.

@trevor245 2 жыл бұрын

@@chrilborn4138 I actually enjoyed the new sound, but I did think it was gonna be more soul influenced because of the the heart py 5, maybe that's just me tho.

@ahobbyist9520 2 жыл бұрын

@@trevor245 personally I was thinking more calypso/sokka based, because of the drums

@EyesDontCry 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I'm realising that's how I felt until we cry together, I was really struggling with the sound but by track 8 I just went "oh wait, this is supposed to be a new sound, kendrick doesn't do repeats" and that allowed me to enjoy the rest of my first listen alot more and truly love where this album is heading. I stand by that it has a weak start in terms of instrumentation (except for track 1, that's perfect) and in general I think tracks 2-4 could have done better in some small regards which would have made the whole experience alot better, but from track 8 onward it's nothing but art and I love it

@alphabetadams1024 2 жыл бұрын

I think people are expecting every Kendrick album to be a chapter with a completely unique tone and sonic palette since TPAB and GKMC were so distinct. This album seems like it's doing something different and it feels like he's speaking candidly rather than giving a highly choreographed performance with a strong narrative like those two (even though they're also deep and personal). He has already given us everything that we could ask for in that regard and I think I'd rather have this quiet and heartfelt moment as a nice goodbye than another performative opus.

@jcsc2001 2 жыл бұрын

Goodbye for now, I think he only stated he was done releasing under TOPDOG

@KobeLoverTatum 2 жыл бұрын

He's not retiring lmfao

@alphabetadams1024 2 жыл бұрын

@@KobeLoverTatum i meant from TDE

@ginsengstrip2002 2 жыл бұрын

yeah it does feel like a concise goodbye

@atm2538 2 жыл бұрын

Well said!

@Polyhedron 2 жыл бұрын

This is the funniest reaction I've seen thanks for leaving in the authentic first listen

@gabrielhicks8043 2 жыл бұрын

This is actually the first Kendrick album I've listened to, so my listening experience is probably pretty unique to most others'. I loved this album upon first listen, I guess I didn't come in with any expectation for what it would sound like. I don't know how this compares to other Kendrick albums, but this is one of the best albums I've ever listened to.

@alibaig941 2 жыл бұрын

If this is one of the best albums for you then you owe it to yourself to check out his other albums. Section 80,his least best,displays the raw nature of young Kendrick trying to get into the rap game and touching on a couple subjects but not elaborating on it until... Good kid Mad City,arguably a lot of people’s favourite album.Great beats,powerful storytelling and some bangers as well. To Pimp a Butterfly is the greatest Album ever made.Genuinely for me.Takes ALOT of listens to understand everything but you’re rewarded everytime for learning something new. DAMN was his most commercially successful album and has absolute bangers like DNA,Humble etc. Sorry for this long paragraph, hope you do check it out!

@InfamousJJ420 2 жыл бұрын

That's a cool perspective, you have a fresh opinion

@yvesangelic 2 жыл бұрын

no it is a great album it’s just the people with sky high expectations and close minds for him changing his style.

@bigmozzarella9670 2 жыл бұрын

You should definitely listen to either good kid maad city or to pimp a butterfly. Both amazing albums, good kid maad city will probably hook you in immediately, and to pimp a butterfly may too, but I fell like that album takes a lot of listens to really take in everything

@ThelateDomC. Жыл бұрын

I've listened to most of his other projects, GKMC being one of my favourite albums ever. This blew me away, destroyed my expectations in such a good way. I completely agree, it's one of the greatest albums I've ever heard.

@thecosmicblueautie 2 жыл бұрын

The fact that Brad had to listen multiple times for the songs he didn't like to hit proves that some hip hop albums aren't to be taken on first listen (or second or third). It takes more than one listen to fully digest everything and for it to completely click.

@ludvig3242 2 жыл бұрын

Sure, although Brads reason for not liking it the first time was more because of the awkward time he had to listen to the album.

@InfamousJJ420 2 жыл бұрын

@@ludvig3242 He might have been a bit tired or sum, but it happens to everyone we all got dumb takes with stuff we hear on first listen.

@InfamousJJ420 2 жыл бұрын

@@lolillo3972 Yeah, he likes Kendrick… is he not allowed to do this?

@man4437 2 жыл бұрын

I genuinely don't understand this. My opinion hasn't changed much at all since it came out am I just dysfunctional

@ludvig3242 2 жыл бұрын

@@man4437 No? There are songs you like/dislike on first listen and there are songs that grow/decline through multiple listens.

@STATFANs 2 жыл бұрын

Cant wait until this album gets called ahead of its time

@ajpoopfucker 2 жыл бұрын

This is Kendricks yeezus

@bigmozzarella9670 2 жыл бұрын

@@ajpoopfucker damn was Kendrick’s yeezus

@returns8108 2 жыл бұрын

Brad's Top 10 favorite albums of all time: 1.Kendrick Lamar - To Pimp a Butterfly 2.Kendrick Lamar - Good Kid Maad City 3.Kendrick Lamar - this album he is reacting to in this video, I forgot the title 4.Kendrick Lamar - Damn 5.Kenrick Lamar - Section 80 6.Kendrick Lamar - Untitled Remastered 7.Kendrick Lamar - Overly Dedicated 8.Kendrick. Lamar - Kendrick Lamar EP 9.Kendrick Lamar - C4 10.Kendrick Lamar - Black Panther Soundtrack I mean there are so many great albums out there, that there wasn't even a spot for Radiohead

@nobodyburgen4594 2 жыл бұрын

Great excuse to rank his discography lol

@SanguineThor 2 жыл бұрын

What about aeroplane over the sea?

@joeymills5827 2 жыл бұрын

i was originally on the fence with this new kendrick album, but then i gave it a second listen & now i love it. i gave it a 9/10, but i do see why some people don’t enjoy it as much as his previous projects.

@dr.strange5419 2 жыл бұрын

It is for sure very good but so tiring. Listened to it twice and I seriously didn’t feel like listening to music for the rest of the day

@nelson4267 2 жыл бұрын

Literally did the exact same thing

@ih2738 Жыл бұрын

@J try reading the first sentence again

@dr.strange5419 Жыл бұрын

@J LMAO what kind of logic is that. It was a tiring album because it's a dense piece of work with strong emotional pull that is draining. Being a contrarian troll doesn't make you cool bro. Go read a book or something, you obviously haven't done any critical thinking in your life.

@craigstephenson7676 Жыл бұрын

@@joshuameadows8308I don’t really agree with this. One of the most impactful albums for me was Everywhere At the End of Time, I certainly did not want to listen to music after finishing that. It isn’t something I really ever feel like listening to again, but at the same time lives rent free in my mind. As an enjoyer of classical music, I often want to just sit in silence for an hour after a particularly inspired performance or a moving piece. It’s quite calming to just drown in the catharsis you feel instead of searching for more stimulation. While I didn’t feel this with the new Kendrick album, I understand that sometimes the best pieces of music are made better when they are followed by silence.

@gxilskamore 2 жыл бұрын

The beat on Father Time is fucking unbelievable, is one of the best beats on Kendricks catalogue and i don't give a shit. What holds the song for me is that the second half is a little bit weaker than the first half

@sanderaser8886 2 жыл бұрын

Father Time is seriously just such a good song, the Sampha feature is so catchy and beautiful. And that BEAT? wow

@phrog.4809 Жыл бұрын

This and the beat on Savior is amazing

@kuso.01 Жыл бұрын

@@phrog.4809 ive not seen much people talk about saviour that much, beat goes crazy af

@slatt__ 2 жыл бұрын

thank god im not the only one who absolutely loves we cry together for some odd reason

@brocolyrics4331 2 жыл бұрын

It's not weird it's just really great! It feels like this album's "u" in a way

@BanakaiGames 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know why this one was that polarizing.. not that different from u or For Free? although I will say i think both the others are better

@SmugYasuoMain 2 жыл бұрын

@@slatt__ Made me very uncomfortable on first listen. Felt like I was there watching an absolute trainwreck.

@joeb.4204 2 жыл бұрын

brad is genuine on a level that you dont see in a lot of reaction youtubers

@bobbuilder895 2 жыл бұрын

joe biden

@Rachel-Pham Жыл бұрын

Joe Biden rocking with Brad⁉️

@trapadvisor Жыл бұрын

It’s because Brad isn’t a privileged person. When you’re not privileged you’re constantly asking “am I the reason life sucks?” But when you live an easy middle class life,like most KZfaqrs come from, you’re never really forced to reflect on your actions.

@Tocinos 9 ай бұрын

@@trapadvisormiddle class doesn't exist 🗿

@trapadvisor 9 ай бұрын

@@Tocinos proof?

@punpun666 2 жыл бұрын

People calling this mid just didn't suffer enough.

@monkeymask9596 2 жыл бұрын

its not mid but its not too crazy, def not a perfect album

@sloomdayer1740 2 жыл бұрын

dude this album is so beautiful and expiramental

@joakes15 2 жыл бұрын

@@sloomdayer1740 I definitely agree, the only thing that I think might have made it better is Die Hard would have fit much better on disc 2.

@cringe_3333 4 ай бұрын

@@sloomdayer1740i think this is his best album i don’t care

@CatchinBodies 29 күн бұрын

@@sloomdayer1740Experimental doesn’t mean this album is perfect

@Lemon_Thief 2 жыл бұрын

Fuck yes, I needed someone to give me an opinion on the album so I can copy it

@jackevans9574 2 жыл бұрын

You guys joke but this is how some mfs genuinely are

@Lemon_Thief 2 жыл бұрын

But no joke, Brad's reaction on Father time was 100% how I reacted to the track yesterday

@gastonzumbo9860 2 жыл бұрын

@@Lemon_Thief same for me with We Cry Together, i was on break at work smoking a cig when the album dropped and when it came on i just started laughing like a maniac to myself Its a very good track but with no context it comes off so goofy lmao

@para4902 2 жыл бұрын

horrible reactor to do this with then lool

@vb2388 2 жыл бұрын

My Top 10 from Mr. Morale (as of now) 1. Mother I Sober 2. Auntie Diaries 3. Father Time 4. We Cry Together 5. Savior 6. Mirror 7. United in Grief 8. N95 9. Worldwide Steppers 10. Mr. Morale

@bradleyl0488 2 жыл бұрын

Brad getting emotional during father time was so real, I related so much listening to this first time as I was so desperate for this album to be good

@brojob5102 2 жыл бұрын

I really believe United in Grief and Mirror are Kendrick’s best intro and outro combination on an album, coming from someone who loves Wesleys Theory and Mortal Man.

@radiofloyd2359 2 жыл бұрын

I actually almost cried over the ending of Mirror. Well it's the fact that it was what followed the fucking monster that is Mother, I sober. But also... Fuck.

@siddhant4871 2 жыл бұрын

Wesley's theory appreciators 🤝

@brojob5102 2 жыл бұрын

@@siddhant4871 it’s top 5 Kendrick

@siddhant4871 2 жыл бұрын

@@brojob5102 for me as well

@AllTheArtsy 2 ай бұрын

i agree. to go full circle from essentially everything his fame has brought and caused him and the pressure of it all, to saying "i choose me" is just choice

@fabledtrinity9878 2 жыл бұрын

One of the most personal albums I have ever heard. Love this album.

@SirArthurTheGreat 2 жыл бұрын

Up there with Sufjan Stevens

@BeinBollom110 2 жыл бұрын

the minute this dropped, i listened to this with a few of my friends over screen share on discord. Easily the most fun ive had listening to an album. you could feel the hype energy between all four of us and all the tracks slapped for us so the energy never died. shit really just feels like a moment in time right now and im lovin this new era.

@user-xj3ld1zj7f 2 жыл бұрын

Another incredible Kendrick album

@mhnd1388 2 жыл бұрын

Bruh you're trolling

@user-xj3ld1zj7f 2 жыл бұрын

@@mhnd1388 not trolling its my opinion

@mocapcow2933 2 жыл бұрын

@@mhnd1388 bro, even Brad changed his mind after first listen

@joebidenjr5902 2 жыл бұрын

Mid asf

@NChapaWI9436 2 ай бұрын

This album is aging like a fine wine. I think people need to go through difficult experiences to understand it as the piece of artwork that it truly is

@deadaccount03791 2 ай бұрын

facts, i can understand not liking it as music but as an artwork it is absolutely spectacular in every way, even if you didnt have a traumatic upbringing but ESPECIALLY if you did grow up with traumas, one of the most relatable, powerful and emotionally moving albums i have ever had the distinct pleasure of experiencing

@illuminatist33 2 жыл бұрын

This is interesting reaction format and i really like it. It's like maximizing our understanding of your thoughts

@milesendebrock373 2 жыл бұрын

Reading the chat on this stream when I tuned in briefly before listening to the album felt like a Fantano comment section “I feel like the excessive use of slurs was unnecessary” “David Bowie better” “I don’t really like how he used the wrong pronouns when talking about his transgender relatives” “CLB had more hits than this”

@valence7 Жыл бұрын

Him saying N95 is boring was crazy

@runningohfive 2 жыл бұрын

It’s interesting I fell in love with United in Grief when I first heard it. Die Hard and Rich interlude was kind of meh for me, but everything else on part 1 is really good.

@mocapcow2933 2 жыл бұрын

I loved United in fried ever since hearing the leak.

@bigmozzarella9670 2 жыл бұрын

Die hard grows on ya

@sandenson 2 ай бұрын

Rich interlude was amazing since first listen imo

@andylyn4123 2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for Brad to get to auntie diaries. Got a lot of thoughts on that one

@Kuhnonthecob 2 жыл бұрын

I honestly love how divisive this album has been just on day one and how many people reverse stance after multiple listens. I was the same. First listen I was like “eh”. But after the second and third listen it really opened up. Theres so much to unpack in this thing and I think that’s what makes K Dot so special

@MGrabowski70 2 жыл бұрын

I feel like every time he hears a piano he just calls it Hamilton bullshit. The instrument has been used in all types of music including rap and not just broadway rap about 1700s American history.

@David_USC 2 жыл бұрын

'Father Time' was a clear standout for me. Amazing track 🔥

@trajanledesma 2 жыл бұрын

To my Radiohead fans I find this album as the A Moon Shaped Pool of Kendrick’s discography

@sanderaser8886 2 жыл бұрын

That.. oddly makes perfect sense. If we are going down that road I’d probably compare DAMN. to In Rainbows or even Hail to the Thief imo

@odinforfang8573 2 жыл бұрын

Ah ye i loved when Thom Yorke said fuck you fuck you fuck you bitch!

@odinforfang8573 2 жыл бұрын

@@sanderaser8886 def hail to the thief

@lexicondevil15 2 жыл бұрын

Top tier take 🤌🏼

@javiermunozcruces5325 2 жыл бұрын

Listening to crown ir mother I sober Radiohead pop to my head instantly

@thesuperfedd 2 жыл бұрын

Piano does not equal theatercore, Brad 😊

@mocapcow2933 3 ай бұрын

Yes it does, thesuperfedd 😡

@xero0015 2 жыл бұрын

I went into this project with no expectations as I've listen to Kendrick albums before but it's been so long since I've listened to any of them and I was so young when I did that it didn't really build up this reputation for Kendrick that everybody else has of him, so when I heard this album I loved it and every track with a few exceptions (I'm also a fan of the baby Keem stuff that he was doing earlier before this project released as I love it when artists come at things deliberately not playing to their strengths) I'm glad you kept in all the parts that you don't agree with anymore because I feel like this is a prime example of expectations ruining something for you, a genuine first listen, it's very interesting to see this album not sit well with you in a lot of areas and how that developed and why

@gxilskamore 2 жыл бұрын

We Cry Togheter made me anxious, sad, i almost cried a couple of times, i was feeling that i shouldn't be listening, it triggered bad memories... It's the best of the album!

@gastonzumbo9860 2 жыл бұрын

I first found it funny, then it got kinda real and too close to home and it choked me up, what a rollercoaster of a track man

@gxilskamore 2 жыл бұрын

@@gastonzumbo9860 Yeah, literally this happened to me.

@dannydamnmendez 2 жыл бұрын

@@gastonzumbo9860 the R Kelly line cracked me up

@milos1967 2 жыл бұрын

I loved TPaB and GKMC for their narrative throughlines, but I'm glad those don't show up on this album. This album was all about introspection and self reflection, especially when it comes to family, and is easily Kendrick's most personal album to date. Kendrick's reflection on his own flawed upbringing helps inform the change that he wants to create to become a better father and husband. I think those themes would be spoiled a bit if he portrayed himself as the protagonist of a larger, linear narrative with a begining, middle and end, especially since he wants to show how he's still in the process of this personal growth. I love this album for how raw and honest it is, and it's probably going to end up in my top 2 kendrick albums along with TPaB.

@duggy1710 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait for this album to grow on everyone who doesn’t like it and they start calling it a classic, I think it’s absolutely fantastic and the most I enjoyed a Kendrick album on first listens

@pearlsoprano287 2 жыл бұрын

I cant wait until you realize that Kendrick just made a mediocre album.

@YouGot2BeKitten 2 жыл бұрын

@@pearlsoprano287 Can’t wait for you to actually listen to the album instead of hearing it. Don’t worry Fantano will review it on Monday and tell you you’re allowed to like it.

@tooofftopic6637 2 жыл бұрын

@@YouGot2BeKitten fuckin aye

@duggy1710 2 жыл бұрын

@@YouGot2BeKitten that’s an enormous W if I’ve ever seen one

@pearlsoprano287 2 жыл бұрын

@@YouGot2BeKitten 2 months update: the album is still mediocre and no one is talking about it. All while fantano gave it a good score. How surprising that a fanboy tried to turn the tables.

@Deejaynerate 2 жыл бұрын

Untitled Unmastered in Grief is my favorite Kendrick Album Song

@frankiemartinez505 Жыл бұрын

“When shit hits the fan is you still a fan?”

@DerDelay 2 жыл бұрын

Seeing these reactions I'm just glad the album landed so well for me. I was super hyped and not disappointed at all. All the classic Kendrick qualities are here with just enough new shit to keep it interesting and fresh. The introspective lyrics are devastating and made me cry like four times just on the first listen. It's everything I wanted from a new project.

@ideac. 11 ай бұрын

crazy how horrible his takes were here in this video lmao

@twite5462 Жыл бұрын

Lmao he almost started crying when he heard Father Time

@clementinelives Жыл бұрын

Understandable

@FonyWill Жыл бұрын

imagine waiting 7 years for one of your fav artist to drop some fire, it starting out kinda mid(not really), and then finally getting that release of 7 years of anticipation

@jeremyusreevu237 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, this album is really good. Not on the level of TPAB (Kendrick will never top that masterpiece), but the production is immersive and cool, and Lamar's rapping is on point.

@Drogon7102 2 жыл бұрын

Hey a normal take. Cool

@jeremyusreevu237 2 жыл бұрын

@@Drogon7102 I mean, it's a Kendrick Lamar album. Kendrick's a pretty hard artist to dislike.

@Drogon7102 2 жыл бұрын

@@jeremyusreevu237 you could have disliked the production, or disliked We Cry Together like I do. Im mad your take is better than mine lol.

@Drogon7102 2 жыл бұрын

I only just kinda liked it.

@jeremyusreevu237 2 жыл бұрын

@@Drogon7102 The production, while not as good as TPAB, is still very solid, and while We Cry Together isn't my favorite, it's still alright. Also, don't worry dude. Have whatever opinion you want.

@jacobsearcy7478 2 жыл бұрын

Don't get me wrong, TPAB and GKMC are classics, but they also have the added benefit of nostalgia. MMATBS can do a lot of things, but it can't take you back in time to when you were young and happy.

@ARandomGuy 2 жыл бұрын

that hurts

@SimplyJC 2 жыл бұрын

And it’s not supposed be to lol

@pradabears Жыл бұрын

that’s because it isn’t even a year old lol. 5 years from now i guarantee people will be saying that about this album.

@BanakaiGames 2 жыл бұрын

Brad laughing maniacally at an abusive relationship lol

@blondedivy 2 жыл бұрын

music reviewers 10 seconds into the song: i’m not feeling it

@endhymn 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great album for sure. Haven’t truly fallen in love with it but it’s literally been a single day, it’s definitely going to grow on everyone and will easily be one of the best of the year

@mhnd1388 2 жыл бұрын

Nahhh after waiting for 5 years this shit is disappointing

@STATFANs 2 жыл бұрын

@@mhnd1388 you had 5 years with DAMN and 24 hours with mr morale

@incognito_. 2 жыл бұрын

@@mhnd1388 Kendricks albums never hit first listen. Give it time it’ll grow

@endhymn 2 жыл бұрын

@@mhnd1388 it’s literally been 20 hours dude

@jraev5519 2 жыл бұрын

@@STATFANs Nathan zed reference

@bmlooh193-z4o 2 жыл бұрын

I think this review kind of paints a picture to how reaction videos can be so conflicting because a lot of times when you listen to music for the first time you don't love it as much you would after a few listens especially music with as much detail and lyrics packed in as Kendrick's work. It's why I love that Queens of the Stone Age part 2 reaction you did where you had 3 different versions of yourself reacting and it's the beauty of music.

@cringeybydefault4151 11 ай бұрын

I had to turn the album off when I got to we cry together cause I made the horrible mistake of listening to this album while I was putting together furniture and it was one of the worst projects I ever worked and me being angry at the furniture and hearing them 2 arguing and yelling put me in one of the worst moods I ever had in my life and I ended breaking the drill I was using and I realized I needed to turn the music off and take a break

@tay590 2 жыл бұрын

The instrumental on united in grief is SO GOOD lol. Agree to disagree

@mocapcow2933 2 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for that since the therapy session leak

@izar1670 2 жыл бұрын

this is the funniest reaction to this album 😭 you were completely off course in this video 💀

@Zekew24 2 жыл бұрын

Brad said once he really started experimenting with new things thats when the project picked up for him, but (besides We Cry Together) I felt like the first 3 tracks were the easily the most experimental on the first half. The beat that was all over the place on United in Grief, the crazy flows on N95, and everything about Worldwide Steppers felt way more new and experimental than a lot of the later tracks.

@syntheticsilkwood2206 2 жыл бұрын

I actually LOVED this album sat through whole thing continuously Maybe it's because i had a really shitty week and was having the same mental thoughts which are spoken about in this music

@differentbutsimilar7893 2 жыл бұрын

I literally listened to it that night, stressful week here too, tension in the family while work implodes. Slept maybe a net 6 hours from monday to thursday. Went out back with my bong at 1am with that album through the sennheisers and had multiple spiritual experiences out there. There was a point where I had a packed up bong sitting there for 3 whole songs because I got pulled in. I cried, man. Melting in gratitude. It was great. And those initial tracks Brad found sonically boring, I also clicked right into. Maybe I was just in that slow mode, but there were all kinds of cool details in those tracks that tailored them closely to the lyrics even though they were rhythmically and melodically 'simple' overall. There are a lot of great little details tossed in the mix, and the production is top quality... like, the fidelity on all of the organic vocals and instrumentation is perfect. Kinda stuff that makes me go "Ooooo.... thass niiiice."

@syntheticsilkwood2206 2 жыл бұрын

@@differentbutsimilar7893 you just EXACTLY explained my experience with this album too i cried too The lyrics were speaking to me and listening to it was like an audio movie I also found nothing boring and instantly got into tye songs because maybe i too pay attention to the details a little too much Overall this was the only good thing rn in my life I relate to you man Family problems just lost my guardian parents and my own dad doesn't want me (I'm 15) after their death i feel like I'm truly seeing the world I just realised 2 years ago that i was sexually assaulted (groped) as a kid (like at that time i was 4 so i didn't know what happened) i can't tell anyone what I'm going through because there's noone to listen to me or understand me Can't come out as bi because these bitches be homophobic just had a silent mental breakdown last night Well I'm not suicidal anymore so that's a win win Sorry for dumping my trauma in your face like dis I just never have expressed myself and couldn't stop myself There is something for us both in life i believe

@damson9470 2 жыл бұрын

bro music is about emotion, it's about taste, it's about perspective. which are all subjective. don't worry bout having to please the watchers (us) we get it homie, taste it taste. if u don't like something it's cool bro.

@Jossarianz 2 жыл бұрын

Listening to this album blaring thru car speakers down an empty highway at 2am was such an ideal first listen. United in Grief just enveloped everything. Chills.

@elenasayshi 2 жыл бұрын

i think it's better then damn, but it's not as amazing as good kid or tpab overall i'd say it's an 8.5/10

@LittleWeevil 2 жыл бұрын

Having been in the stream, I knew this video was gonna have a lot of future brad

@pyxidus_ 2 жыл бұрын

No Life Shaq uploaded his reaction to the album. You need to see his reaction to Auntie Diaries, that shit was SO disrespectful. He was laughing and acting repulsed by the lyrics and then turned it off so that he wouldn’t get taken down bc of the f slur. awful stuff

@ASCENSiON_ 2 жыл бұрын

He really lives up to his name of No Life Shaq lmao

@shrimpscampin 2 жыл бұрын

He's a fucking child, it's embarassing

@icewallowkids6628 2 жыл бұрын

i have some positive feelings this album but i think i'll wait until fantano makes his review and see if i like it or not

@dearthunderstorm4062 2 жыл бұрын

this video is a clusterfuck and i'm gonna watch it anyway

@alazaro5720 2 жыл бұрын

i think it's a good album, but a lot of it for the topics and concepts kendrick addresses, musically speaking i think the project stagnates along the tracklist and doesn't bring many exciting moments for me, but yeah, it's a very personal and honest album with several great songs, maybe with more time to digest the project it will grow

@Harper_Sloane 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly I think it's phenomenal musically, especially on the more stripped back tracks. You just gotta be okay with subtlety

@metaldude4563 2 жыл бұрын

I'm honestly not in love with the several songs in the middle where he does a LOT of singing, although I fully realize my opinion might change on further listens. I feel like the momentum really builds with the first few songs on the album and then it just completely derails. But, maybe it'll be less jarring on another listen and I'll be able to appreciate the lyrics and the instrumentals more

@RealCGH 2 жыл бұрын

@@Harper_Sloane I agree, alot of the songs he strips back production to let people hear what he trying to say

@Harper_Sloane 2 жыл бұрын

@@RealCGH not even that, on those songs, the instrumentals are still amazing. You just gotta know what to listen for

@r.o.c4426 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t know if someone explained it or not, but the tapping from the shoes is from the saying “ Tap dancing around the conversation “ notice you hear it only on those type of tracks

@Pizgo 2 жыл бұрын

future bradley >>>>>

@lepancho8122 2 жыл бұрын

Seeing a lot of mixed reactions but this album is actually really nice. It’s like one big therapy session and it has a bit of everything so you can’t be mad at him for trying something new and still killing it! 🔥 not a perfect album, but definitely a great body of work. As Kendrick said, he is not anybody’s savior and people gotta stop treating him like a god. Yes, he’s insanely talented and perhaps the best artist of our generation, but that doesn’t mean he can’t choose his own well-being over everything else. He talked about this in the last track too and I think he did a great job of conveying different sides of his psyche. Some people just hating for no reason. Was a great album. People just gotta chill out and stop expecting so much from artists who are just people at the end of the day.

@gabrielhicks8043 2 жыл бұрын

24:59 I guess Piano = Tell the Vision now lmao. The piano on this whole thing is fantastic, way different than 8 notes repeated over and over again

@BradTasteInMusicOfficial 2 жыл бұрын

It was a joke mostly because someone in the chat said it. I love the piano on this album

@icewallowkids6628 2 жыл бұрын

i feel like once you get over the fact that it sounds different from damn and tpab, the more chill and almost jazzy sound actually sounds pretty good and grows on you

@Foeisudhxj Жыл бұрын

Why were people surprised by this album being jazzy? Tpab is practically just a straight up jazz album. My main problem with this album was not enough jazz.

@tylermaddux5209 2 жыл бұрын

I’m sooo glad my first impression wasn’t this negative 😂 how could you miss the mark so bad

@nyxerus7500 5 ай бұрын

We Cry Together actually made me cry on my first listens, its insanely close to home when it comes to relationships and that repressed anger or resentment that you feel towards someone

@KobeLoverTatum 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy the love hate relationship you have with the rich interlude throughout this reaction xD

@checkenginelight6681 2 жыл бұрын

thank god for future bradley

@Makiaveli01 2 жыл бұрын

I feel in love with the production, really liked the music

@michaelwilt9595 2 жыл бұрын

Had the exact same reaction to Father Time the first time. One of the greatest songs I’ve ever heard

@thirtysauce9294 2 жыл бұрын

love this reaction, my first listen i really didn't get it but now i like it better than DAMN.

@becketclark9942 2 жыл бұрын

Brad this one was good. I loved hearing your thoughts and the clown emoji was a great idea. This album was exciting to listen to and getting to watch your reaction vs later thoughts was cool af.

@brendansieve7994 2 жыл бұрын

I’m sure you have at this point but this one definitely needs to be listened to with some quality headphones. The production is absolutely immaculate

@shanesmith4133 2 жыл бұрын

We cry together is my 2nd favourite Kendrick song oat it genuinely shocked me by how crazy it was

@defnotisaiah3210 2 жыл бұрын

this is easily my second favorite kendrick album, it’s growing on me so much

@grrggrrg4805 2 жыл бұрын

Brad's reaction to a lot of these songs mirrors my reaction to Brad's reaction

@13StJimmy 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve only herd it twice so far and don’t know really how I feel about it except for the fact that the music is almost all fucking insanely creative and really great And I can’t help but think this is his “Kanye” album in a sense that he’s chasing perfection that only he can see and damn it’s an experience to listen

@bucketman5138 Жыл бұрын

brad during father time reminds me of someone after they get their wisdom teeth removed and they're all drugged up

@pleasedyes 2 ай бұрын

I love that with how much editing Brad has to do on his videos, he still includes moments of him saying chat sucks even when they aren’t visible

@Usirk_ 2 ай бұрын

untitled in grief is truly one of the songs from this album

@AllTheArtsy 2 ай бұрын

this old brad is the exact kind of person that should not be loud about their opinions lol

@bowanrooth8318 2 жыл бұрын

you are the best music reaction channel on youtube

@ellie1903 2 жыл бұрын

I was on the live stream…awesome 😎😎😎

@pablonaranjo3416 2 жыл бұрын

Your reaction to Father time was so accurate i felt i was sitting in your chair

@giakobbo 2 жыл бұрын

Had a similar experience, my first listen was bad, I was in a grumpy mood and expected something different. Only with the second listen I changed my opinion DRASTICALLY.

@SirArthurTheGreat 2 жыл бұрын

I was about to go to sleep after listening to the album and then you started streaming lmaooo I was a bit dead at work today

@madremorelos1573 2 жыл бұрын

This might be an insult to it, but it doesn’t feel like this was 5 years in the making.

@ayukone 2 жыл бұрын

yea because it wasnt. it was only 2 years in the making. kendrick addresses how he had writers block lol

@mhnd1388 2 жыл бұрын

@@ayukone not even 2 years

@mocapcow2933 2 жыл бұрын

Bro literally had a kanye and Drake reference that was less than a year old reference. Almost no album is made in that long of a time. When frank ocean eventually drops, he might have only worked on it for 2 years max

@dearthunderstorm4062 2 жыл бұрын

@@mhnd1388 on one of the verses in father time he references the Kanye Drake beef resolving, which was in like November 2021, so the writing process was taking place MONTHS ago at latest.

@ayukone 2 жыл бұрын

@@mhnd1388 it was at least 2 years because the music video that was shot on the beach in 2020 is the same music video for the song n95

@Airthugger 2 жыл бұрын

Duval Timothy (the person playing the piano on a good amount of the tracks) is amazing and adds a layer of consistency to the album but other than that it's all over the place sonically from one song to another imo

@camvmr 2 жыл бұрын

I KNEW YOU WERE COMING FOR THOSE TWENTY ONE PILOTS LYRICS WHEN YOU HEARD THE DRUMS

@shanesmith4133 2 жыл бұрын

I love rich spirit arguebly top ten Kendrick his delivery really hit for me it’s just really grooves it was simple and a lovely listen

@tylermaddux5209 2 жыл бұрын

This like changes the way I see brads validity in his criticisms of music, this is crazy

@metaitachi 2 жыл бұрын

Loved GKMC and TPAB and they hold up even better over time, Damn is okay/good but kind of lacking the lush ambience, musicianship, and cinematic feel of the former, and this feels even shakier to me on first listen. It feels kind of like Kendrick lost his taste and his vision? Not exactly comparable but similar to my first Donda reaction. I’ll give it three more listens before I settle my opinion I think. Heart part 5 got me hugely excited so feeling really deflated. And just to be clear, I don’t think weird is bad, I just don’t think it sounds good, tasteful, or interesting on first listen. We’ll see.