ah yes, the good old feeling of being *super* sad and *super* happy at the same time. Glad you're back Julien, we've missed you.

The music is great but we need to talk about the production quality of this stop-motion animation. Next level. Props to Joe Baughman and his very small team!

this whole album is such a masterpiece....as someone who has struggled with life-long chronic depression, eating disorders, and substance abuse, and who is currently in a relapse right now, this album really hits close to home. it hurts, but in a good way. exactly what i needed right now.

The emotion in the dog's eyes right before it lights the fuse!!!!!!! YO!!!!!!!! Staying away from booze is a whole lot easier with this level art to be inspired by!!!! THANK YOU JB and FAM!!!!!

This video is actually just stunning. It suits the song so well. There is a beautiful urgency underpinning every second.

2:35 "Just me and my dog and an impossible view" also fun fact as of now, i learned that the dog's name is beans. if that's not the most precious thing...

1. okay Julien has definitely levelled up 2. it must have taken so much time to make this video 3. that's why we probably waited for so long since Faith Healer! I'm waiting for the album and I'm glad that Julien is here with her music to brighten our days.

this song is a fucking masterpiece and this video is beautifully devastating. thank you, Julien & Co. 🖤

I’ve always hoped for post-rock with ethereal, indie-style vocals. Julien Baker has made my wildest music dreams come true with this song. I can’t stop listening.

Wow ... After seeing the Grammys I have been listening to all three of you .. what an amazing talent level you all have. Just beautiful music. I'm blessed to have found it.

Hope Julien's music makes life as good for you as it does for me :) have a great day all of you wonderful human beings

I’m ready to cry with purpose edit: I'M IN FUCKING TEARS

LYRICS [Verse 1] Blackout on a weekday Still, something that I'm trying to avoid Start asking for forgiveness in advance For all the future things I will destroy That way I can ruin everything When I do, you don't get to act surprised When it finally gets to be too much I always told you you could leave at any time Until then I'll split the difference Between medicine and poison Take what I can get away with While it burns right through my stomach I'm telling my own fortune Something I cannot escape I can see where this is going But I can't find the brake [Instrumental Break] [Verse 2] Knocked out on a weekend Would you hit me this hard if I werе a boy? See, I don't need you to defend me 'Causе it's just the sort of thing that I enjoy Took the fallout, draw a hard line When I cross it, it's the third time Say my own name in the mirror And when nobody appears Say it's not so cut and dry Oh, it isn't black and white What if it's all black, baby? All the time [Outro] Oh, all the time Oh, all the time Oh, all the time

"Hardline" debuted at #1 on the New Alternative 40 Chart this week!

I knew I'd love it but...wow. this may be one of my favorite Julien Baker songs to date right off the bat????

i’m crying already

This is one of the most creative music videos I’ve seen in a very long time. Just amazing visual art. We’ve missed your music so much during this difficult time. Thank you for all that you do Julian! Your music gives me hope while being surrounded by darkness. God bless. ❤️

Feel like this song sucker-punched me. Broke down listening to this because today was the hardest day I've had in months and this spoke to me like nothing else. Incredible song. This is gonna be one of the year’s best albums.

i'm still reeling from faith healer idk if i can process this rn. don't talk to me about the whole album i think im going to pass away

I love the new direction she's taking, exploring new sounds The drums and bass make this even more epic

That moment in the video when the words on print say "demons in the sky" and the lyrics rhyme: "And when nobody appears/Say it's not so cut and dry/Oh it isn't black and white" ... my breath was absolutely obliterated

Oh. My. Dear. Joe Baughman and Andrew DeSelm, this is amazing. So many scenes. Heart-wrenching and beautiful.

what was this ending... for real, it made me feel so dejected, sad and done for to think of loved ones going through the hardest of hardships on their lives, but the way a dog witnessed its owner through that made it a billion times worse 😭

there's something about stop-motion animation that creeps the heck out of me but this was beautiful

it's 1 am and here i am crying my heart out

*Writes to calendar:* 13/1/2021-Reserved for crying.

She’s doing amazing and completely starting this new phase in her career off right!

This came to me the morning after my girlfriend died in a freak accident saving two struggling swimmers. For that I will always treasure this and you Julien. Thank you.

What's worse than drowning? Knowing that you are drowning but not being able to do anything but ask forgiveness from those who chose to stay despite everything. Thanks for this masterpiece, Julien.

My sister woke up at 9:30 today and decided to watch this... by the end we started crying and laughing all at the same time... great song Julien and awesome claymation!

Just saw Julien at Wild Hearts tour in Boston. She absolutely killed it.

I loved Phoebe and found Julian through Boygenious. Now I LOVE her…awesome talent-all heart ❤️.

The craft put into this video is amazing

ive been listening to julien's discography (and lucy's will be next) to prepare myself for the release of the record and maaaaan. it's been an experience to hear how much julien's music has evolved. it makes me all giddy & high. also crying over this goddamn beautiful fucking stop motion

The Organ at the start is ELECTRIC.

Watching this video after the release of the boygenius album is so cool because idk if she meant to allude to the imagery they'd use in the film/in other songs but literally right off the bat there's a truck on fire like in $20 and the main character is staring up at the ceiling fan

Wow. This is an incredible song and a magnificent visual. Bravo to Julien and the filmmakers involved 👏

We’ve all missed you Julien, your music hits me hard, you always write about subjects I struggle with (depression, anxiety, sadness.. and it’s beautiful, I feel like I’m not alone .. thank you much love from Ecuador 🇪🇨

I don't have much to add but I believe this video deserves to be seen.

Shivers the entire song. Rollercoaster of emotion throughout the video.

Wow I am really crying on this one...... just looking back on the two years of life. Plus that dachshund really hit home since I use to have two of them... 😢

Got the LP and it plays repeatedly. Baker is fantastic. Beautiful, melancholy, passionate, and chill. I don't encounter such bliss often. I only hope Baker cares for herself or has a strong support network.

Took the fallout, draw a hard line When I cross it, it's the third time Say my own name in the mirror And when nobody appears Say it's not so cut and dry Oh, it isn't black and white What if it's all black, baby? All the time. Goddamn.

Wallace and gromit but make it sad and a little confusing

I'm not even sure what exactly this video is about but I got straight chills anyway. Wow. Stunning track too.

Both the music and the video are incredible, we've missed you julien !! honestly though, can't tell whether i'm happy or sad.....

what a masterpiece !!!!! two days ago, Lana with Chemtrails over the country club and now this, can't stop crying, so emotional and powerful !!!

love the way julien's music heading. the way she use more instruments and some beat drop is 💯💯💯

This new album might end up being her best one.

The stop motion on this, breath taking

I’m so mad more people haven’t seen this video. Thanks to my best friend for showing me this.

I love Julien's evolution and how I grow and change along with her style and music, she helped me through dark times and impacted me so much, it's crazy. Thank you 💙

I feel like I'm gonna listen to this over and over again

Props to the video creator

Appreciate the Redemption cards at 2:36, brings back memories of another life. Anybody else collect?

i get nice jeff buckley sketches era vibes from this - great that Julien Baker is back, person i most want to see live again post covid

i just love this new wave of indie folk artists

More sick guitar licks thats what we all need more of!!!!!!!❤

YESSS THE DRUMS

the song and stop motion are fantastic

I am no where near emotionally ready for this, but here for the ride!

いままでりリリースされたどのアルバムも最高です！ 今作は特にリリックも歌声も最高ですね♪♪

It's been so cool & rewarding watching JB evolve and grow. Great talent, gives a ton to fans, maybe more than she realizes Thank you for this.

It's simple for me. This is so breath taking. It just sits up and eats everything on my menu. Incredible album. Thanks J. Feel the curve of the earth. Big fan

WOW! This video is stellar! I'm so excited for this album both songs have been great

That’s gotta be the coolest stop animation music video I have ever seen. Wow. Incredible

NOT THE DOG

This album is going to be so good omg

this video has me feeling so many ways

i love how your music gives me goosebumps

Thanks for your Music and lyrics - thank you Julien!

This woman is AMAZING.

1:51 that drop wtf

this is pure perfection!

love you julien

Very excited for this! JB is the best. eeeMMMMOOOOOtions

Best album of 2021 coming right up!!!

ive liked the video already bc i know it's going to be a fucking masterpiece

It makes me sad this isnt the most watched music video. The song and video are perfect.

holy shit, this is amazing.

Awesome! The song and the video are both fantastic!

Here from Gossip Girl. What a gem this song is 💖💎

Love this woman

this is insane

💕💕💕...what a greatful voice... what a greatful song ...💕 and what a greatful singer....💕💕💕

Im really excited to discover the transition to the next album. So far I've seen the albums as one continuous process to a liberating status. Aaaaaand Im sure Julien will keep this wonderful continuity going..

I never knew I needed this.

Best movie of 2020 or 2021 award

My anthem to all my friends 🙏🏼

Fantastic video and song!

Really good animation here

December 15, 2021 Starting to stan this woman🖤 welcome to my life🖤 ilysm

that was brilliant!

3:07 is such a classic julien from the star Killers sound.

Beautifulness everywhere around here

the goosebumps I have man, this is so beautiful

This is beautiful. So excited for the album

Absolutely incredible.

Julien Baker, Soccer Mommy and Phoebe Bridgers. what goddesses. the best..... and this song and video are just A R T

Thank you Julien.