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[XANDER CAGE]

I'm feeling a bit of Mr. Bungle in this but I haven't listened to a lot death grips. Is this pretty typical of their sound?

This is actually this is a bit more lurching/stop-start than their typical songs, I'd say. They're always loud and weird, but they typically have pretty catchy hooks and beats underneath all the fuzz. Here's some examples:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Orlbo9WkZ2E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DigtCrO77L8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mapWRFAqrd8

 

[Reverend Funk]

This is actually this is a bit more lurching/stop-start than their typical songs, I'd say. They're always loud and weird, but they typically have pretty catchy hooks and beats underneath all the fuzz. Here's some examples:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Orlbo9WkZ2E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DigtCrO77L8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mapWRFAqrd8

Thanks I really enjoy this ""avante garde"" type of music. The comments in the videos kinda make it seem like this is some kind of internet joke band, is that what they are going for here?

 

[torre_avenue]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wl6EWE5TZk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bPZk-FC9nk&ab_channel=gravycp

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lg_sd_EpTDs&app=desktop&ab_channel=HoboJIm117

Thanks I really enjoy this ""avante garde"" type of music. The comments in the videos kinda make it seem like this is some kind of internet joke band, is that what they are going for here?

The intent wasn't for them to be a joke band, but courtesy of /mu/ and Fantano awarding The Money Store a 10/10, people sort of began making jokes and making them a meme in some senses. That's the reason why Death Grips and Neutral Milk Hotel have become the stereotypical hipster band.

 

[docbon]

Yep. I'm officially old. I don't get it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGHxejdwlqk

It's an acquired taste imo. Had the same reaction when I first heard Guillotine. I don't think I'll enjoy anything as much as The Money Store though.

Hacker

 

[UltraGunner]

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[Bronx-Man]

Being honest, Death Grips kinda fell of after NLDW. The Money Store had a couple of good tracks but I dunno what they're doing anymore.

 

[MetroidPrimeRib]

Thanks I really enjoy this ""avante garde"" type of music. The comments in the videos kinda make it seem like this is some kind of internet joke band, is that what they are going for here?

Because of theneedledrop and 4chan's /mu/ DG has that reputation but that's not what they are going for

 

[Kjellson]

Never listened to Death Grips before, and I'm not really into to hip hop, but this was actually really cool.

 

[solidarity]

I am psyched for the show in pomona now. Glad I didn't have to pay for coachella tickets to see them.

 

[torre_avenue]

Being honest, Death Grips kinda fell of after NLDW. The Money Store had a couple of good tracks but I dunno what they're doing anymore.

They don't have a consistent genre to inhabit now, but to say they fell off is a bit extreme. Government Plates was a letdown, but The Powers That B was fucking phenomenal. With NOTM being their electronic anarchy with Bjork sampling and Jenny Death being their almost-throwback to punk with elements of electronic experimentation thrown in i.e. it sounds more like "Exmilitary" than anything. With "HotHead" this looks like its going back to NOTM-style songs.

 

[hughesta]

Love every DG has done, and this is no exception. Was blown to bits by the intro but that verse

God damn thats hot

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[MetroidPrimeRib]

Money Store is still my favorite but I've found stuff to like on every album.

I respect Exmilitary a lot though

 

[Coreda]

I can't stop laughing at the intro :lol

 

[XANDER CAGE]

Thanks I really enjoy this ""avante garde"" type of music. The comments in the videos kinda make it seem like this is some kind of internet joke band, is that what they are going for here?

It wasn't their goal but they blew up incredibly fast, so there's sort of a tongue-in-cheek cult around their popularity and they kind of ran with it with ARG-style promotion, etc. They're a legitimately respected band though, critically.

 

[Nappuccino]

It wasn't their goal but they blew up incredibly fast, so there's sort of a tongue-in-cheek cult around their popularity and they kind of ran with it with ARG-style promotion, etc. They're a legitimately respected band though, critically.

I think there are a lot of people who can't believe anyone would legitimately like the band. There are also a lot of people who might be a bit too excited about DG, and put the band into some hyperbole territory.

Plus MC Ride is basically a screaming hobo.

 

[BUNTING1243]

i only listen to death grips while running and i want to go run a marathon now. that intro tho

 

[bobbychalkers]

It took me a second but once the beat became more Euclidean I felt noided.

 

[Suite Pee]

Noid status: achieved

 

[Bronx-Man]

i only listen to death grips while running and i want to go run a marathon now. that intro tho

"No Love" is the perfect song to play while benching. That shit appeals to the animal instinct.

 

[MThanded]

no

 

[Psychoward]

no

something avatar quote something something yeezus inspiration

 

[PSYGN]

I used to think that the people who replied with praise were on some inside joke. Actually, I still do.

 

[Nickle]

Can someone tell me if I'm supposed to like it or not?

 

[hughesta]

I used to think that the people who replied with praise were on some inside joke. Actually, I still do.

surely some people are, but I know my opinion. Took me a long time to warm up to their sound, but I am very glad that I did.

Can someone tell me if I'm supposed to like it or not?

nah

 

[bucknuticus]

pass

 

[Ran rp]

no

... love deep web

 

[OrangeGrayBlue]

Yep. I'm officially old. I don't get it.

Death Grips isn't exactly what all the kids are listening to. Their music is weird by most standards.


I like them in small doses.

 

[InaudibleWhispa]

Sounds like NOTM mashed with Melt-Banana. I like.

 

[Reverend Funk]

Well after a couple hours of soul searching I have found that I am way into this stuff.

 

[MuddyDonut]

Well after a couple hours of soul searching I have found that I am way into this stuff.

I remembered Guillotine putting me off, then I listened to Exmilitary... Whew

 

[Reverend Funk]

I remembered Guillotine putting me off, then I listened to Exmilitary... Whew

It reminds me of being in highschool and being a shitty teenager (this is a compliment)

 

[Kevtones]

Lol that intro. Groove is interesting. Hobocore seems to be becoming Hobocorer.

 

[Joe]

I can't stop listening. This is the shit

 

[loudbill]

Incredible. Im not sure how i feel about that intro, but everything else is glorious

 

[Mr. Doop]

It goes it goes it goes it goes it goes

Real talk though, death grips is pretty good. Won't be able to listen to this for a few hours, but i'm kind of excited for bottomless pit.

 

[wenis]

Listening to it again while I was doing my taxes, it definitely sounds like the stuff they were playing as their pre-show entertainment during their last tour. If those were sketches and this is a finished piece then Death Grips 2.0 is going to get fuckin' WEEEEIIIIIRRRRRDDDD

 

[BennyBlanco]

Fantano is a douche.
and Death Grips is so cringe.

 

[Psychological Intellect]

Hi everyone, Anthony Fantano here, the Internet's Busiest Music Nerd. And it's time for a review of the new Death Grips track, HOT HEAD.

.....

I'm feeling a light 10 to a strong 10, on this thing.

Tran-SITION

Did you give this song a listen? Did you love it? Did you hate it? And what should I review next?

Anthony Fantano...
Death Grips...
NeoGAF...
Forever

https://twitter.com/theneedledrop/status/696162470919016448

oh man, lmao

 

[greycolumbus]

the memes doth floweth

 

[ElTopo]

I don't get it.

 

[Nappuccino]

I don't get it.

You will.

 

[Courage]

Listening to it again while I was doing my taxes, it definitely sounds like the stuff they were playing as their pre-show entertainment during their last tour. If those were sketches and this is a finished piece then Death Grips 2.0 is going to get fuckin' WEEEEIIIIIRRRRRDDDD

I'm so fucking hyped

 

[Deputy Dangle]

Money Store is still my favorite but I've found stuff to like on every album.

I respect Exmilitary a lot though

Flip Exmilitary with Money Store and I'd completely agree. Exmilitary just happens to be the one I can always go back to compared to the rest of their output. Hell, I even think Government Plates has some of my favorite beats they've ever put out.

 

[Sou Da]

That intro.

 

[Andrew Korenchkin]

Well that was sort of cool.

 

[rexor0717]

I like all parts of this.

 

[Persona7]

don't really like this one but I can't wait for the next album

 

[TheSpecialOne]

What is this noise. Incoherent noise. Yep I agree with the statement that I feel old.

 

[Dali]

Yep. I'm officially old. I don't get it.

Once you get past the intro (like the first minute) it starts banging.

Maybe my second favorite song behind true vulture.

https://youtu.be/IfonhRkfaf0

 

[Anung]

Neothany Gaftano hath spoken.