The absolute pinnacle of British engineering.

Still can’t believe Isaac’s no longer a part of the band. Hope the guys can continue putting out great music going forward

I love this entire album, but The Place Where He Inserted the Blade & Basketball Shoes stand as god tier songwriting in my books. The Place is the perfect antithesis to the dissonant sound they pursued in their first LP and Basketball Shoes has some of the best movements I’ve ever heard in a 10+ minute song. AOTY for sure

A film score from them would be dope as hell. Part of me does hope Issac returns to the band eventually, he was such an impressive lyricist, but I do respect his decision to leave.

If this album was just the last three songs, I'd still think it would be my favourite album of the year so far.

Love the way this dude speaks about bands I like. Articulate, enthusiastic and straight to the point!

Can't believe BC,NR invented music in 2022, we've been making mics for 25+ years but had nothing to record with them

Both albums are outstanding. FTFT is a ride! AFUT is a masterpiece though. From top to bottom, it's the tightest album I've ever heard. All the themes are clear in each track, and the finale is unlike anything out there. AFUT doesn't only demand your attention, but rewards it. Handsomely.

Wait what?! I saw these guys live a couple years ago in Bristol like "Huh yeah okay cool band" Now I'm watching a Middle 8 video about them in total shock.

The best thing about this album to me is that it's actually not mastered too loud. I mean, it's not super quiet, but it's got some punch to it.

Love this band! FTFT was one of my favorite albums of 2021, and Ants From Up There sits right alongside Big Thief, Orville Peck, Jack White, and Spiritualized in my top 5 of 2022 so far.

Ah what a cool coincidence i just went to a black midi gig last night and met the saxiphonist of BC,NR. Great band and AFUT is my second favourite album of all time great to see another big name speak about the second best slint tribute act.

“I like listening to happier music,” makes a million videos on Radiohead haha.

So glad you’re shedding some light on these guys. Absolutely one of the best acts out there today 🙌🏻🙌🏻

Both the new album and their debut blew me away. Have been listening to them nonstop the last few months. Even though I hope Isaac might eventually come back to the band, if he doesn't, I think those two albums will easily become classics and Isaac might just be remembered as one of the greatest frontman, who unfortunately ended his career way too early. (Although it was for a good reason)

I'm interested what you think of Shame's output. I found them the week they dropped their second album, and it blew my mind on my first listen, and then again on a second listen. Then I listened to their debut, and it continued to impress me, especially the closing track (which is now one of my favorite songs of all time). I prefer their sound to Squid, which a lot of people have compared them to. Probably because I like the more straightforward song structure Shame provides. Snow Day especially grew on me. I didn't like the building nature of it on first listen, But over the course of a few months, it became my favorite track. So much angst and emotion from a band isn't rare, but it feeling so genuine, as it does with Shame, is.

I'm glad for the Haldern appreciation here! My favorite from the album. Great video, as always!

Love the recommended tracks in the description. Thanks for another great video.

bc,nr absolutely slay i love them so much

im excited for the black midi video ive been needing a video like this of them for a while now

Someone on social media described this as an "album of closers." Gotta agree and it's a great album.

was waiting for this one from you!

Very funny to hear ninja tune called a small indie label. In the UK at least, being on Ninja Tune is usually a sign that you're going to blow the hell up and/or be insanely acclaimed

Album of the Decade. Top-5 album of all-time.

for the first time made my top 10 list for 2021, and honestly I would be shocked if anything tops ants from up there as my album of the year for 2022

they’re the second best slint tribute act of course

Love seeing Wide Awake on your wall! Please make a video on Parquet Courts some time.

So far, this is my album of the year, and by far. The length of the tracks really empathize the change in mode. The theme of being in a relationship that doesnt really work out for anyone involved, but yet both are too afraid to let go even though they are so apart from each other is also something i really sympathize with since i had been in similar situation a month before this record comes out. It's so rare that music transcends into something more than just sound and reflects human emotions just so spot on. Last album I can remember that did that for me as A Crow look at me by Mount Erie. Especially the final moments of the album, third part of Basketball Shoes, cant keep a dry eye during that, its just so heartbreaking, yet beatiful. Even though Isaac left, i hope he will recover and I cant wait for whatever the band releases next. Also sorry for my bad english

For anyone wondering why this video is unlisted, afaik it's because they put it on Nebula and are trying to get people to watch additional content (including this, it seems) on there

i love your channel im exited every time you release a new video. from covering alt-j everything everything beach house and even glass animals. love your videos

I'm really glad I watched this! Every snippet I was like "WOW this sounds so good", I'll definitely be checking it out

Black country did say in a podcast they did with the drummer from Slint that they put 6 songs on their first album as a nod to Spiderland, and of course they reference Slint in Science Fair

The first movement of Basketball Shoes is a personal highlight for me So glad to hear that he’s gonna talk about black midi though

I first saw that Basketball Shoes live video and loved it, but they didn't really have any music recorded at the time so I forgot about them. Fast forward a few years and now they're my favourite band. Can't wait to hear what they do next!

this is the best album of all time

Thanks man for turning me onto some new music...... definitely appreciate it :)

I have had ants from up there on nonstop since the release! So happy you posted a video about it and Black Country new road!😃

this is definitely a 10/10, i'd say it's their version of arcade fire's funeral

Love you videos! You just got me into a new band :) Would love to see a video on Black Midi

fucking love this band and especially ants from up there, so glad to have it on vinyl, and the special first edition blue marble print one

Another great vid, Frank. The band's said that Tyler Hyde (Who occasionally performs solo @ the Windmill under Tyler Cryde) will take up primary vocal responsibilities but won't necessarily step up and be a frontman the way Isaac was.

Love BCNR but goddamn dude middle8 be looking FINEEEEE

Goooooodmooooorrrninnnnnggggg

listening to for the first time for the first time was one of the few good memories i have from 2021

Glad to see bigger channels talking about them

I'm sunk on BCNR. I can't wait to see where they go next. I would love to see them head toward a BADBADNOTGOOD kind of direction next. They already own the space without vocals. When are you going to do a video about BADBADNOTGOOD??

Everyone makes the Arcade Fire comparison and I struggle to see it so much. The examples you showed definitely help illuminate, so thanks for that. I feel like maybe my perspective is clouded because all I really hear is Bright Eyes.

I love BCNR but I have to listen to it alone with headphones because in the car, road noise ruins it, and other people usually don't get it on the first listen.

God I love this channel. Two acts I would love to see her the Middle8 treatment: Son Lux and Spanish Love Songs (particularly Brave Faces Everyone).

Watching this video in April 2024... BCNR IS STILL AMAZING!!! Although Isaac's strong lyrics and unique vocals gifted the band a great sense of style, i'm afraid to admit it kinda overshadowed the CRAZY talent of the other six members of the band. Now sharing the microphone duties and taking a melodious score-ish sound. The material they presented on their 'Live at Bush Hall' release and the brand new material they have been playing on tour blows my mind when thinking of the talent these kids have. Tyler's crazy vocals, Lewis' amazing approach in child-like songwriting, and for God's sake... May Kershaw's piano-led fables are just soulbreaking. Seeing them live is OUT OF THIS WORLD and makes me sooo excited for their third studio album!!!!!

your taste of music really makes me curious on what you think of the microphones and mount eerie

Never clicked on a video so fast!

from what ive gotten from my limited experience with their discography, im reminded more of king krule and los campesinos while than i am of arcade fire (though its also very obvious that they take inspirations from af)

I know it’s not relevant to this video, but it’s nice to see Peasant by Richard Dawson on the wall 👌🏻

Still waiting on that Jack White vs Black Keys video that I was promised all those years ago…

I was lucky enough to see BCNR at Wide Awake festival last summer, alongside their peers: Black Midi, Shame, Squid, Goat girl, (you know the roster). It was a highlight of my 21 year life so far as living in the north, and covid prevented me from seeing them sooner. I was in a field with my good friends from university, and thousands of others who were true music lovers and fully into it. Hearing basketball shoes in its entirety, at a music festival did feel like a climax . And there was a strange feeling in the crowd after the conclusion of their set. I hope one day Isaac will feel comfortable, and safe enough to return and see how much value he’s added to a lot of people’s lives through a global crisis.

I love your videos especially the Radiohead ones. BC,NR quickly became one of my favorite bands since the release of CSM and Concorde. I'm really glad they're getting more and more recognition.

Album of the fucking decade

Richard Dawson spotted in the background. Remarkable songwriter, hope you'll make a video about him someday!

Love the video! What editing program do you use to create the visuals? They're great

why'd you unlist this video, it's great.

The guy running this channel does a great job

I honestly don’t remember the last time that song destroyed me emotionally the same way as The place where he inserted the blade did. AOTY so far for me and not even close

It’s nice to see more of your face. I loved the faceless films too.

I haven't heard of these guys before, but their sound reminds me of Crywank, yes that's the bands name

You should definitely take a look at the band strfkr. Especially the album miracle mile.

You should do a video about Amyl and the Sniffers and/or Idles next.

Just left London as these bands were exploding. Recently watched Dry Cleaning in Amsterdam and it's wild how these bands are all popping at the same time.

You mentionned GYBE i would love a video about them, with lift you skinny fists for example

As a fan of the electronic uk dance band called Underworld, I really enjoyed this review. And Tyler Hyde from Black Country New Road is the daughter of Karl Hyde who is the lead singer of Underworld. Known for their 1996 song Born Slippy Nuxx from the Trainspotting film soundtrack.

I THOUGHT YOUD NEVER TALK ABOUT THEM

I like this album but I wish it impacted as much as it seems to have most people. Big Thief's "Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You" is my heartstopper of 2022 so far.

I suggested this band a while ago and the madman actually made a video on them! Well done 👏😀 Feeling validated lol

Why did this video get unlisted? I literally thought I was going crazy when I couldn't find it!

Check out Black Pumas next! 1 album released in 2020 and grammy nominated, Colors is amazing!

Tribe called quest soon 🙌

Basketball shoes could’ve been a single and it would be as good as the entire LP

My guess is that the next album is going to be a live album, given they do a lot of improvising

For anyone into BC,NRs angsty lyrics I’d highly recommend checking out some of Isaac Woods’ solo stuff, there’s a few on KZfaq, very intense

One day youll make a dope vid on Stand Atlantic. I can feel it

hell yea finally

You need to make vids about palm, black midi , deer hunter that would make my life worth living

He came around to BCNR after a re listen 😎

Can't gloss over Wide Awake in the back, now ya gotta make a Parquet Courts video

Amazing album! But for me album of the year belongs to Gang Of Youths’ Angel in real time. Lyrics on the whole album are on another level. Would be amazing to see a video about it.

YESSSS

Can we get an animal collective video

I gave any from up there a listen and wasn't all that impressed. It hasn't clicked yet. Thanks for giving me the motivation to give them another shot! Gonna give their debut a listen just now!

Parquet Courts video someday? 👀

Epic

I found your channel literally 2 hours ago and I am hooked! As a suggestion, it would be so great if maybe you could check out Donald Glover and perhaps make a video on his album "Awaken, My love!" I think it would be super interesting as you really do your research and It is so fun to listen to your thoughts. Thank you!

I AM INVINCIBLE IN THESE SUNGLASSES

Ants from up there is such an amazing experience

Christ, I'm such a hipster. I'm in my 40s and love all the bands you mentioned in this video, were it not for the fucking pandemic I'd have seen all of them live too. Also, were it not for the pandemic, all of these bands would be absolutely massive.

FINALLY

Another post punk revival?!

easily my favourite album of the year and it probably won't be topped. my first 10 since 2018

This band’s generous loan to me, my crippling interest.

Ants definitely has some major Weezer's Pinkerton vibes, in a 'too much information' kind of way :D They're both so intensely emo while still being whimsical and you can feel the anguish of someone who's so hypersensitive that they're struggling with daily life.

One on the smile please