Dad Reacts to James Blake - Trying Times
For all who requested some James Blake.. Thank you. This album is only the start as we realized quite quickly we need to check out more of his discography.
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Wow, this album gonna be in my absolute favorite list! Thank you for the video 💙
I think u guys would really enjoy Fred again.. , especially his Actual Life Albums. These are very melodical, not your typical "plain techno". He is an absolute genius and I think Kevin would like his work a lot
I literally just subscribed to the patreon for the first time just to see this full reaction and hearing the music in full. James Blake is just beyond, excited to see you finally cover him! The album "Friends that Break your Heart" was the reason I had him in my 0.0001 listened artist. Ofc also "Assume Form" would be right up your ally, it absolutely fucks. And a single that I still cannot get over is "Are You Even Real?" it's ethereal as hell, and ofc so much more which others have mentioned here as well ✨️
I’m in the same boat as Kevin I watched this video right when it was needed
So glad you two enjoyed the album!! His self titled debut will always have a special place in my heart. Really intense bass, glitchy vocals, impressionistic lyrics. Plus his amazing cover of ‘Limit to your Love.”
His album Assume Form will forever be an eye opening album for me, so I'm glad y'all covered James Blake. Maybe you guys can cover it some time.
Y'all should check out Joji!
Yous guys need to react to we’re all alone in this together by dave
what are the chances we could get a 17 or ? by a xxxtentacion reaction
Yall would love his album Friends That Break Your Heart!!!!
Data by Tainy would be a great album to react to
Great reaction fellas, for the love of God react to "assume form" by him i think that's my favourite. This is an phenomenal record too
Seconded!!
An “I need a forest fire” listen would be great to experience
ikr im so ready
The soundscape of this album is truly incredible. Perhaps not James Blake's best ever project, but I'd argue his standout in regard to pure production. So glad to see you boys finally check out his discography. Much love and peace Connor and Kevin ❤️
The album Assume Form by James Blake is a great next check when y’all want to explore more James
Jon Castelli on the mother fucking mix
I’ve been dying for you guys to try a James Blake album, I’m so giddy, feet swinging in the air even.
please do more james blake albums, especially overgrown & playing robots into heaven
he started as a dubstep producer, so most of his music is rooted in heavy bass and electronic sounds. i would dare to say that both his debut and his sophomore album, "overgrown", are now new classics in electronic music so maybe you could check them out.
Friends that break your heart is a masterpiece, that you guys should check out!
I know they’d loveee that album
James Blake - I Never Learnt To Share, Man that song showed me just how powerful music alone is! How music can tell you a story full of pain, struggle, and relief with just music! Inspiring Song!
It’s more house music than EDM but you should definitely check out the artist Yaeji!!
I’ve been a James fan for a long time. I want him to do a collab with Flume. Highly recommend any Flume project if you’re looking for some electronic <3
Been waiting for James Blake reaction for a long time. If you want more EDM I really recommend Fred again's Actual Life series of albums when you're finished with James's discography
It’s funny you said that because through the high wire initially was a collab with Kanye 😂
Slayrrrr
Bloodluxe Slayr you guys will not be disappointed
More, please! Overgrown, Assume Form, Friends that Break your Heart, The Colour in Anything are all great.
Awesome album!!! Please take some time to check the new Jack Harlow’s album. Completely shocker of an album
Thank you for this one Kings, but we doing Slayr Half Blood or Bloodluxe anytime soon? 👀
More James Blake!!!!!!!!
Oh man! You guys absolutely have to dive into more of James Blake’s discography. Start with Assume From, or Friends That Break Your Heart.
Y’all should react to The Brook & The Bluff’s new album: Werewolf
I love that Kevin says he's not going to cry anymore near the end of the album when he was already crying at Trying Times!!! please don't stop crying, Kevin! the rawness of your emotions is literally one of the best things about the channel. as always going to throw out the recommendation of Isaiah Rashad.
So happy you guys reacted to this one! James is the most consistent artist ever, he does not have a miss in his discog.
his debut and earlier music is really good
Loved this reaction :) I’ve been lucky enough to see JB live 6 times in London including 2 dj sets and his voice sounds just as good live if not better. Assume Form or The Colour In Anything next please!!! His production goes crazy on both, he’s so good at creating huge maximalist moments but then also vast moments of space, welcome to the JB club!!
Friends that Break Your Heart should absolutely be next!!!
Btw, there is a very funny youtube video of jpegmafia showing james blake his album „all my heroes are cornballs“. The dynamic between them is hilarious. The video is called „james blake is disappointed“
LOVE the reaction guys! You should definitely check out his previous work! Friends that break your heart is his best album imo but they're all worth diving into
hell yeah been waiting for this one <3 Assume Form would be a great bridge to the rest of his discography imo james blake + metro boomin is a combination that i'm sure you guys will love
YES finally some James Blake. Been waiting so long for you to start this journey. I honestly love all his albums I wouldn’t be mad if you went in order of his discography.
Yeess! I love this album! Pls listen to Assume Form next. Its one of my favorite albums ever created 🙏
PLEASE listen to choker ☺️
More James Blake please!! Overgrown and The colour in anything are my favorites but you can't go wrong with any of them
I’m so happy to see this reaction to the title track. I put this album on when it came out and loved the intro and had heard the 2 singles but when it got to Trying Times. I was in literal tears and honestly shocked, driving alone on the highway. I can’t remember the last song that gave me that feeling on first listen.
Man, It's so interesting to hear that you were expecting more chill piano and pure falsetto vocals. My introduction was Wilhelm Scream and that song is a straight up masterpiece. When I think of him I think of some of the craziest and creative production choices, interesting and at times eerie cord progressions, and just incredible vocals (usually in his mix between full voice and head voice). Also has some of the best collaboration songs of all time. I Need a Forest Fire with Bon Iver, Hummingbird with Metro, Barefoot in the Park with Rosalia
Great reaction, friends! Just an FYI I think you reacted to the music video version of I Had A Dream She Took My Hand
Oh my god, no wonder. Thought I was going crazy. I was like damn I have not been listening to this song close enough apparently because it sounds completely different. 😂
react to slayr- bloodluxe, new rapper blowing up huge this week for his forward thinking production, it’s AMAZING.
Yesss James Blake!! If you guys want some EDM recs (I know you mentioned it) I suggest In Colour by Jamie xx.
glad you guys enjoyed this one its defo one of my favs from him, esp the dave feature! u should defo check out his album overgrown, and should also listen to some of daves other albums! all alone in this together or psychodrama are probably his best and very worth the listen! great video tho
Y'all should really do color in anything cause it's james at his peak as an electronic artist and starting to blossom into a real singer songwriter, very experimental in some parts too
This is my favorite album so far this year! It would be dope to hear yall react to more Spanish music 👀 CA7RIEL & Paco Amorosos “Papota” album won best alternative Spanish album at the Grammys last year and it is a fun short album with great live instrumentation. I think yall would like it especially with the playful lyrics they’re known for.
This album was fantastic, glad you guys are covering this
Would love to see you react to Fiona Apple. One of the most consistent discographies I’ve ever heard.
Been waiting for this one thank you for listening! I suggest you try some Ryan Beatty albums, surprised you haven't covered his music yet.
OMG this is my birthday present. Now if you could please do Aesop Rock, the people yearn for the Aes Rock! 😳
Happy Birthday Nate!!! - K
Enjoyed this one! Still waiting for Help (2) though.
Yessss! Bless
Really glad to see this one, it has been time! James Blake is so so talented and there's so much passion and feeling in everything he does. I highly recommend Assume Form, The Color In Everything and Overgrown they're my favorites...actually all of his albums are worth listening to. Have fun discovering his discography you two ❤️
Kindly requesting any action Bronson in an effort of making the world a better place
Dominic Fike song from his first project is back to number 1 on Spotify after like 7 years… it’s time to go back and listen to his old stuff 🙏 after how much yall like his lastest work
asking so so nicely for the albums NOIR by Smino and Over It by Summer Walker! I need to see Kevin experience these please please
In conversation of bad cameo and all that James has done reminds me!! Please Cover! THE BLACK PANTHER ALBUM!
Damn, James Blake has some bangers.
Y'all should also check out the live performances that he did for Death of Love, I Had a Dream She Took My Hand, and the title track they are awesome. The Death of Love performances has an amazing live choir!
Literally every James blake album NEXT PLEASE I’ll be seeing him for the 5th time in June and I’m still so excited! He never disappoints (mind you he was sick as hell for the Assume Form tour) still gave us a great show with his cup of tea next to him
SO HAPPY YALL ARE FINALLY GETTING TO JAMES BLAKE I think he’s so up y’all’s alley and I’m so excited for you guys to do more 💕 also with Kevin talking about doing more EDM once again I gotta plug Skrillex’s 2023 album Quest For Fire for a really diverse mix of dance music styles
yess ive been waiting for a skrillex reaction at some point !!! the latest mixtape would be a really really fun reaction too i think
I was introduced to James Blake at a music festival a few years ago. The most beautiful out-of-body experience. All instrumentals are played live & his vocals are excellent as well. The bass was so so so heavy, I chase that feeling every concert I go to. I can’t wait for his upcoming tour
James’ bass levels will literally have the vibration in your throat and out your ears live 😆❤️🔥
Assume form is such a lovely and beautiful album and a must listen. It’s icing on the cake that it has features from Travis Scott, metro boomin, Rosalia and Andre 3K. Can’t go wrong with any of his other records but Assume Form definitely a personal favorite💕
Every album of his is fantastic - my recs are Playing Robots Into Heaven, which is so underrated, and Overgrown, a modern classic
Omg finally my prayers for you listening to James Blake have been answered 🥹 please listen to his whole discography, every single album is unique and amazing. You’re in for an amazing musical experience you’ve never had before trust meee
Unlike most James Blake recommendations, I’d actually say to start with Bad Cameo by James and Lil Yachty
I think friends that break your heart is just as good as this album, u should react to it, but his whole discog is insane
this is truly peak, off topic you should listen to some conway the machine, la maquina is awesome
Love this!!! Do Assume Form next 🙌
Bro I hope they do that!!!
Oooh I loved James Blake on the Black Panther album
Thank you guys so much for doing this, his music, production and writing are so out of this world, didn’t take long for him to become my favourite artist, there’s a real real lack of reactions to his music (other than jd and now yall) which sucks cause I quite enjoy reaction videos, so excited for you to check out more, and hope Blake’s label free push starts to really move other artists to do the same. Thanks for getting his music out there for others!! Great vid as always!
I CANT WAIT FOR YOU TO GO THROUGH TJE REST OF HIS DISCOGRAPHY HOLY CRAAAAPPPPP IVE BEEN WAITING😭😭😭😭😭😭
Kings of Leon old album ?
oh mY GOD YESSSS
Bit of a long shot, but would love to see you guys react to the album Blue Rev by Alvvays. A 10/10 shoegazy surf-rock album IMO.
YAYY!!!!
Do Assume Form next!
Oh my god yes. Friends That Break Your Heart next please. I cannot stop listening to the new album since Friday 🫶🏻
Let’s go!!!!!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥 Was just listening to this in the car!! Start from self titled cause his music definitely changes as he goes on. Assume Form is one of my favorite albums of all time.
My 3 years of begging for this has finally paid off! Now we just need assume form... And 070 Shake.... Cannot wait to watch!
070!!!!!!
AWEEEESSOOOOMMMEEE, Do more of James Discography love to see Kevin’s reactions ☺️
Love to hear more Beyonce from you guys. Perhaps we get the Renaissance tour film? 👀