him: “is this gonna be another sad song?” (literally talking about the saddest song on the album)

one of the best albums ive heard this year,he really did that.

fun fact: when Luke and Sierra first listened to "place in me" they both cried

Best album, Luke is sooo talented I love him My top: Mum, Place In Me, Slip Away

ITS SUCH A GOOD ALBUM OMG. luke’s dynamic and exploration with different sounds during these times of uncertainty really paid off. being alone at home with his partner, making stuff & finding his own sound, just EVERYTHING. the beauty of this album never fails to blow me away after every listen. so so proud of luke hemmings, and looking forward to enjoying the album with you!!! im living to see what your reaction’s like lmfao😭

this is what luke has said about the album + each track on it: The process for this album genuinely happened by accident; when the world shut down last year, I had a lot of time to reflect on my youth and the person I had been, who I’ve become and who I wanted to be. It just so happens that the best way for me to face those things and process my thoughts is by writing songs. I’m in a constant pursuit of bettering myself and always trying to become a better artist, songwriter, musician and human. A huge goal was to have the sonics of the album reflect the feeling of the emotions that I was immersed in when writing. STARTING LINE: The lyric and sonic of ‘Starting Line’ are a reflection on 10 years of your life passing you by in what felt like forever, but also in the blink of an eye. It’s about forgetting pieces of your life-not from vices, but from sheer volume and speed. I’ve had to figure out how to fill all the gaps for myself in a positive way. I love the way this song builds and the emotion it evokes. It is a perfect first step to the rest of the album. SAIGON: This song was inspired by a trip to Vietnam that I took with my fiancée and both of our mothers. This entire album was written in the moments of stillness that quarantine forced, and I spent those months facing the things I turned away from-the good, the bad, my regrets, needing to get help. Through all those times, I kept thinking about how euphoric that trip was, and how I wanted to keep chasing those highs I felt. I reflected on the sad truth that sometimes we can’t appreciate the best moments of our life until they’ve passed us by and are out of reach. MOTION: Motion is about having a sense of distrust with the way you perceive your own thoughts and the way the world moves around you. If I’m completely honest, this was the first time in my life that I was scared and motivated enough to seek professional help with my mental health. I couldn’t trust my own thoughts and the voices in my head, and the way this song feels brings me back to those moments. PLACE IN ME: This is the only song on the album that’s the same, overall, as the first demo. There were no changes or tweaks afterwards on the production or writing. I think that's what makes this a captivating piece of music. It’s about letting someone down, and was supposed to sound as if it were a voicemail on someone's answering machine. BABY BLUE: Baby Blue was sonically inspired by listening to artists like George Harrison. It’s about escapism; it’s the knee-jerk reflex of running away to your bedroom as a child, but as you get older, it just turns into vices and finding different ways to escape reality. The "wonderland" that’s referenced in the chorus is whatever place you go to in your head, by whatever means, and how tempting it is to want to run away and stay there forever. REPEAT: "If life’s a game of inches, how'd you get miles away?" was the first lyric written for this song. I was listening to a lot of Neil Young at the time and wanted to write a song that I felt would make him proud. Repeat is about the endless feeling of chasing something so long, or living a certain way for so long, only to wind up back at the beginning-unrecognisable to yourself. MUM: This song is essentially a letter to my mum. I think as you get older, you tend to appreciate family more and more. I’ve grown up a lot and have never appreciated my family more than in these two years that I haven’t gotten to see them. One of my favourite musical moments on the whole album is at the end of this song-I love how it makes me feel. The wall of guitars and synths and the soft outro vocal balance each other really beautifully to me. SLIP AWAY: Slip Away is about that feeling right before bed where every bad decision and bad thing you have ever done swirls around your mind. The constant ache of expecting loved ones to be out the door as soon as they see who you actually are. It was written in a cabin in the middle of the woods, and it certainly feels like that to me when I listen to it. Sometimes in my moments of extreme happiness, I feel like I am undeserving of them, almost like an impostor. DIAMONDS: It’s the most honest I’ve ever been in a song. To be frank, I didn't think that I was going to make it to 25. For many different reasons. It’s about being a young individual and going through such a whirlwind of an experience and being unable to handle it in a lot of ways. A BEAUTIFUL DREAM: It was the last song written for the album, and it was written at home. This song comes from the word "zenosyne", which is the feeling that as you get older, time moves quicker. I hadn't seen my family in Australia for almost two years-I still haven't seen them-and this was inspired by reliving memories from a child. It has a voicemail from my mum hidden among the music. I find it difficult to remember anything in general, so I suppose it's about not wanting my most precious memories to fade away. BLOODLINE: Bloodline took the longest to write out of all the songs and is an extremely special song to me. It’s about struggling with addiction and making choices in your life but looking back and wondering, "Is this genetic? Am I destined to be this person and struggle with these things, or can I fight the bloodline and remember the things that help keep myself grounded and become the person I know I can be?" It's also the only song on the album to be recorded on just one instrument and one vocal. COMEDOWN: Comedown was written mostly at the piano at home until it underwent many production versions to get to the place it is in now. It was one of those ones that I felt I didn't write, but was given to me. I was inspired by the idea of doing the same thing over and over and expecting to get a different result, and constantly living in such a negative loop of actions and emotions. "Let it come down on me" means allowing yourself to feel it all, the good and the bad and everything in between.

This is so underrated I hope it gets more recognition, but at the same time I’m happy we have it for ourselves

This album is definitely one of my favourites. It just hits so hard

“I’m nothing but a fake” “No you are not BrO” that made me laugh so hard

''arent you engaged? arent you happy rn?'' LMAO

Not liking diamonds is literally a crime. It’s the best on the album.

Fuck yes let’s all vibe together with this absolute masterpiece

This album im not gonna lie one of my fav Album ever when i need this type of music he dropped a whole album like this it’s sooo good my favourite is baby blue and slip away and mum and place in me and everything 😭

I feel like he's really captured the idea of using sound and production to match what the song is about or the feeling he's trying to get across. Like "A Beautiful Dream" feels dreamy, "Diamonds" sounds like I'm in a world of diamonds, "Mum" brings out that feeling of desperation, etc.

Luke has such an angelic voice. Beautiful Dream is my favourite, masterpiece of a song. He has so much passion and pain which has been released in this album and its amazing to hear.

the weird vocals in the background of “A Beautiful Dream” is a voicemail from his mom and once I found out I cried… I love him and his album and I hope he’s doing well with his life right now.

this album is literally a masterpiece. Luke's an great artist and one of the bests songwriters ever

Honestly I've played it constantly since it released. The bass on these tracks is insane and I can only hope he takes some of this on the new 5SOS album

DUDE I literally LOVE your reactions… omg. Your energy is soooo good!! And the editing kills me I’m just vibing with you! These are my favourite reactions 🕺🏼🤍

Mum touches parts of me I never thought I could name. I remember breaking down into tears after my moms death and just wondering why mom couldnt hear the sheer extent of my pain through the plane of life and death and come back to me. It captures that feeling perfectly.

I was genuinely taken aback by how much I love this album. Ever since I listened to starting line on a whim I’ve been blown away again and again 😭

One of the greatest albums this year yet so underrated and unappreciated 💔

Literally one of my favorite albums, EVER. It doesn't get enough recognition and it breaks my heart.

I’m so glad to see someone react to his album, I definitely think as a solo album this shows how talented Luke is as a songwriter and as a singer!!! It’s about time people put respect on Luke bc with the title track alone he is a stand out artist and can stand alone 💛

HIS PENMANSHIP IS HONESTLY UNDERRATED

Why are people complaining that an album that sounds like Harry 😭 it’s beautiful music. Just let it happen.

The fact his fiance helped write some of these makes it even more heartbreaking

i love this album with my whole heart and it deserves all the hype

you should react to 5sos’ discography and also ashton irwin’s (the drummer) superbloom

the “no you’re not, bro” really got me, hallelujah, i love these reactions cause they mostly relate to mine so mich

i am genuinely so incredibly proud of luke. when i heard he was making his own album i was so confused but then i read why and i got really excited to hear it. i am still absolutely blown away by this man's talent. i've been a fan of 5sos since before they were opening for 1d and this album feels like i actually get to have a glimpse into luke and how he feels and who he is. it's a purely beautiful thing. x

One of the best albums of all time-so unique, so cinematic and ethereal. Every song hits

one of my favourite albums of the year so far, i’m so proud of him !!

You re sparked my 5sos love and appreciation so I’m excited for this

slip away will hurts all the life, my favorite song of the album, I cried a lot 😩

As a person who grew up in the same town as the 5sos boys and watched them grow into the amazing musicians they are, I’m so proud💕

this album might be my favorite from 2021 so far and definitely an all time favorite

I'm so glad its fall season again cuz I'll be putting on my sad girl coat and blast Luke's album on my late afternoon walks😂

This album is so good and if u want to continue with the 5sos artist album train you should react to SUPERBLOOM by Ashton Irwin because it's so good and the style of it is so new and different than the usual 5sos albums.

a beautiful dream really gives me m83 hurry up we're dreaming vibes

this album is just ... amazing. it's so raw, honest, and emotional and i'm thankful that luke shared this with us and we get to experience his musical journey :,) ugh i love him and his damn incredible artistry

it's so incredible to hear the songs from your point of view, your insights never fail to make me see musicians in a whole other light

I have never felt so heard and understood as I did when this album came out. I listened to it as soon as it came out at midnight and just bawled. This album was just as cathartic to some of his fans as it was for him.

im so proud of him both luke and troy, u rock

UNDERRATED MUSIC GENIUS

This album surprised me, I thought it was gonna be good but not THAT good hahah It made me so emotional from beginning to end, I literally started crying right on the first song because the lyrics just got me so hard

probably one of the best albums I've heard this year! I love your reactions lol you always seem so into it. Bloodline might be my favourite

I love his reactions to the songs, especially Motion and Place in Me. I'm so happy he did Luke's album.

your reactions makes me love the album even more, pure serotonin

I cannot wait until my vinyl for this album comes in November it’ll be such an experience

LORDES ALBUM COMES OUT TOMORROW AHHHHHHHHHH

gosh guys I felt so connected with everyone while I listened to this album like I loved it how I sat there in my bed listening to one of the best albums while so many other people are listening to that exact same song or album at the exact same time that was just such a mindblowing feeling

did people really compare his album to harry's? lol they dont even have ONE sound similar

This is the best video reaction to Luke's album ive seen so far. Really fun. Loved your reaction to motion and saigon

Man, how tf you make me listen for the first time again any album I've heard, its like magic. I mean, ive heard this album dozens of times and I shiver like its the first time experiencing it

I’m in love with this album luke is so talented and have a so much interesting universe, I hope it gets the recognition it deserves

I was waiting for this reaction this album is just art

this album is a fucking masterpiece and I can't stop listening to it!! and I won't haha my favorites are place on me, mum and baby blue. but honestly its so hard to pick.

my favorite part of these vids is just vibing and feeling all of the emotions with u 😭i really resonate with ur reactions

One of the best reactions I've seen, I enjoyed every second omg, here you have my like dude, that's amazing and so glad that you liked Luke's album that much!

I love his passion for the music🥺 I'm so happy you liked the album!! Luke is literally an angel💗

Bro i found your channel like 4 days ago and I'm loving it, your reactions feel really genuine that it feels like I'm listening to some tunes with a close friend

i have been waiting for this yessssssss in si hyped

I just found out Luke has this album and I'm shook. It's so good holy shit.

Every time you post one of these I think I find a new favorite album

"Hopefully idont slip away into a coma" i feel you man..

EVERY SONG IN THIS ALBUM IS SOOO UNDERRATEDD

I find myself always coming back to this video, literally my comfort video perfect album w the perfect commentary :)

i could be in a hot tub and still get chills from this album

the second chorus in mum is just superior, doesn’t get better than that

tell me why anytime i think about adding music to my playlist, i watch his videos first of it instead of just listening to it by myself lol

One of the best album of the year, what a shame that the world didn't appreciate it.

You are the best reactor ive ever seen, your so good at balancing being emotional and genuine and also being funny at the same time.

Every time I listen to some kind of new album I imagine how you would react to it and smile instantly! x

This album its a spiritual experience

Can't wait for it. This is the best album ever♥️

omg i never listened much to 5sos only what got popular so i dont follow them individually either but THIS ALBUM OF LUKE'S FUCKING ROCKS. this is the type of music i listen to and to just get a whole ass album???

I've been waiting for this!!!

i love this album sm omg i cant wait to hear his reaction to it!!

I'm in awe of hearing this rn, even the little parts got to me, I'll listen to that album in the evening and fully take it in. Thank you for doing these reactions c:

i think this is one of my favorite reactions 😭😭 the way i could relate to your reactions throughout this album lmao

this was literally my reaction when i heard his album for the first time

I love these videos so much. This album as well is in my top 5 favorite albums

I fucking love you reactions so much, your vibes& your energy is amazing, we claim you as Gen Z, you videos are so comforting 🙏🏻 thank youuuu

The fact that you are so relatable, I was saying “me too” everytime you reacted to a song

i love this album so much, i’ve never loved anything more honestly, even got a tattoo for it. and your reaction is perfect, i love how you exactly explain what you feel and what you like.

I absolutely love this dude! I’ve just been vibin for 30 mins and this dude makes it so fun 😂

the ‘weird ass vocals’ in a beautiful dream are snippets of a voicemail from his mum 🥺

REWATCHING THIS! I Miss this reaction

This reaction made me listen to (and fall in love with) this album. Thank you! 👏🏻

Adding my fave moments to come back to: 12:29 12:33 12:58 18:13 20:23 21:31 27:58 29:12

This does sound a lot like Harry in the production and vocals, but Luke's lyrics dig down much further. They're more straightforward. Harry's lyrics are cryptic, whimsical and sometimes feel like stream of consciousness, but can also be quite deep and well formed, at times. Luke's lyrics seem like he's really taken some time to craft them. I've always felt 5SOS is the Aussie version of 1D, so it stands to reason Luke would follow closely in Harry's footsteps when going solo and I don't have a problem with that. Very listenable album.

LOVED THIS! ❤️❤️ Those vocals in the background in 'Beautiful Dream' are mixed in from a voicemail from his mum.

Your reactions are such a blast to see ❤️❤️❤️

gosh your literally the only reason why i have youtube anymore i love you videos so much😭😭💞

YESSSS I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS BESTIE

Amo, gracias por esto, es que WFTTWTAF es arte 🤏🏻❤

Noooo, he's not ripping off, he just worked with Sammy Witte. It means Sammy is ripping off himself, I call it consistency. The message, the vocals the mood are completely different to Fine Line, the production is kinda comparable in a few songs but I love it! Even if Luke had it in his mind (hope not tho), it's not the worst choice for a rip-off is it? But it is NOT THAT. My faves are Saigon, Baby Blue, In a Beautiful Dream, Starting Line, Motion and Comedown. Diamonds gives me major Coldplay vibe it's like a few of their eras combined, love it to bits. I can't put myself to listening sadder songs too often, as much as I liked them I just have to moderate, cuz I feel like I'll slip into long overcome depression just by the sonic side of it and why would I want it? I didn't like it there, lol.

You know what makes your reactions stand out among all other reaction videos, Troy? Well, your reaction. AND THE BLOODY EDITING!

so excited for the video!! i hope everyone is having a good day!!