Post "JIMIN 'MUSE' & STRAY KIDS 'ATE' ALBUM REVIEW (PREMIERE LISTEN)" by "NigelBaker"

WooStayTiny

Has he reacted to the color coded lyrics of the B sides? I can't seem to find it.

Brandon Tijerina

Have you heard It's a Beautiful Life from Ace of Base?

Swelix

They just ATE

You Know_British_AmeriacanOooO

Lol when you watch your old videos and one of you starts talking my eyes cross because I don’t know which one to look at 😭

Kaitlyn

okay I am finally watching the album reviewwwww yayyyyy

Juliana Oliveira

Of all the albums, ATE is the one that most captures the essence of the boys' musicality. I've been living in a loop with the entire album since its release. For those who didn't like JJAM, it's very strange to me, because it's the song that most defines SKZ in musical terms haha, Changbin even said this in the intro, that he even "tried" to make a more industrially standard sound and felt that it wasn't them. 10/10 for me, as always they deliver everything I expected and a little more.

Kaacka26

I expected something more from Mountains too but unsure what it is, maybe more of how Hyunjin's flow was? Like they keep attacking even with same flow as Changbin's when he started

Liannie

Nigel reacting to himself is the funniest thing to me LMFAO

Vee Veonix

I hear where you're coming from, I'll keep all that in mind when sharing my opinion in the future - thanks!

Kaitlyn

I just think using the words "shoved together haphazardly" is just not correct at all (artistically and factually) and diminishes their work as brilliant producers. You can have whatever opinion about the songs you want but word it different because it sounds so disrespectful to the people you supposedly Stan. I understand gushy stuff isn't everyone's thing but using the word cringe just didn't sit right with me. yes people have different opinions. that IS the way the world works and I respect it but like I said the way it is worded just isn't great and comes off as rude and I think that is the problem. I am glad you love them and are proud of them but with that in mind I think it is important to think before you speak :) "I appreciate the sentiment behind it for sure, the message is sweet. It's just not for me to listen to" is way better and coveys your feelings about it without being rude

sanni

JJAM and runners are on repeat all day

Gin

This is why I like you so much. Seeing you getting emotional while listening to them, being your self and shows you for who you are… this is amazing. You built a big family, a big community and I’m happy to be part of it 🩵

Gabrielle Bergens

Lmao nah fr 😭 like huh

Gabrielle Bergens

I am with you, sometimes I look at the comments on his videos before I watch because he always hates the songs I like 😭😭 I respect his opinion though. ATE is a great album

Betty Eder

Yes, Exactly because he will watch the lyric version, i think it would have made more sense to rate afterwards. I didnt even mean it in a bad way. It was my opinion and 'constructive critique' to maybe rate it that way, since the other albums have been rated that way after checking lyrics aswell... it was not meant half as 'pressed' as you apparently interpreted it lol all good, chill

Nick Wolf

He said he'd do another reaction to both albums with lyrics, you don't have to get so pressed

mandasue

I had said something during the live asking Stays to hold (as Skz are my ults) but I think the excitement and impatience was too much for some. At least I hope that was it and not trolling. I think we Stay sometimes forget it will always be Army first. Which I completely get.

mandasue

As an EDM/screamo/rock/hip hop girly, Jjam was ABSOLUTE perfection. I was immediately transported back to road trippin' listening to Dubby, Hardstyle, and Numetal.

Ari

@Willow I loved reading this lol

Betty Eder

Bro i appreciate you listening live but nah dude, you can't rate an album without ever reading the lyrics. Its like only reading lyrics but never hearing the sound. Even if the sound is more important to you, i think i would have still appreciated getting a rating once you have listened to the lyrics and what the songs are about aswell, simply for the reason so that the Album would be rated on the same criterias as all the other albums aswell.. you know what i'm saying?

Micka Ajd

Nigel look at 33:14 36:11 of the Intro video you can see a little bit of Han chest tattoo !!

Tkia White

Stayed up with you to listen to both albums when they dropped.

Mackenzie Byrne

also them mentioning lonely st in stray kids it's everything to me, like that's my favorite song of all time and the song i have always related to most

Mackenzie Byrne

like you heard 7 notes and immediately loved it 😭 that was me with that song 😭😂

Mackenzie Byrne

nah when you stopped the song stray kids at 4 seconds and immediately said 'tough' i related so hard 😂

Mackenzie Byrne

like their noise music is what they're known for, and i love it so deeply. there really isn't any other artist who makes music like them, they own this genre that they created

Mackenzie Byrne

ATE is AOTY fr!!!!! what a crazy album, it's wild to me that each comeback is better than the last, they're always outdoing themselves (and everyone around them) i really do stan the best group, & fully self produced, i feel like a proud mom 😭😂😂

Mackenzie Byrne

jjam is that song that reminds me of why i love skz, it so strange but so them, like no one can pull of a song like that except them. no one writes songs like that except skz. you will not find a song like this. it is so stray kids, i love how strange it is, it is my favorite off of the album so far. it is just another one of those songs that show the stray kids style and those type of songs is the reason i got into skz. i will have to disagree with you about the beat drop, i genuinely think its one of the craziest beat drops i've ever heard. the first time i heard it i just kept saying this song is so crazy, so insane. i just kept repeating that the whole song. once again, that song reminded me of why i got into them

Kanika

The comments annoyed me because he couldn’t watch Jimin’s video in peace. He said he was going to react to both but during Jimin stream all the comments talking about skz album like damn he was gonna react to it.

léna

I’m so excited to watch this! I was waiting for this all day haha 😝

Vee Veonix

I appreciate the sentiment behind it for sure, the message is sweet. It's just not for me to listen to.

Vee Veonix

We're all allowed to share our opinions here, and I respect that that's how you feel about what I said. If people find this to be a no skip album, that's great. If they really love songs that arent for me, I'm glad that they do. These are just my thoughts and reasons on why I would give this particular comeback a 5/10 - because that is how I percieve the songs. Nigel opens a platform for opinions of songs, and I don't filter mine in these types of discussions. The negative opinions are never ones I'd discuss if I had the chance to speak with any of the members or team themselves - I would much rather take the time to focus on the things I loved about it, about how working for 8 months and scrapping so many songs to make the album fit what they find to be perfect for them is a dedication worth recognizing and praising. As I said, if Stray Kids is proud of it (which they are), then that's all that matters. You disagree with my opinions, and I disagree with yours. The world is like that sometimes. Have a great day.

Vee Veonix

We're all entitled to our opinions as different people who like and dislikes different things. I am only a Staytiny, so you assume incorrectly. Nigel is here giving his honest opinions on things and opens up space for others to do the same. If you don't agree with my opinions, that's okay :)

Bella Mourth

Honestly they haven’t done ntn much different with the album than their other songs for u to be cringing so imma just assume that ur not mainly a stay. Maybe ur multi that ults other group and just casual listener of skz which is fine it’s just weird to give opinion like that while calling ur self a stay lmao

Ashley Lawson

Nigel went through the 5 stages of grief with jjam 😂😂😂

Ari

also i cannot stop hearing “goddamn” in JJAM like WHAT IS HE SAYING FR

Ari

i must be a nigel stan fr cuz how did i KNOW he’d give ATE an 8.5/10 😭😭 i’m ngl it’s mostly a no skip for me cuz i’m in LOVE w SKZ weird EDM beats and hyped sounds, i listened to most of the album (for the third time) while working out 🤣 i will say it took me a minute to rlly “get” CCB festival ver cuz i ain’t rlly rock w it the first time and i’m DESPERATELY awaiting ur reactions to the lyric vids lolll

🦔

Chk chk boom is SOTY I’m so addicted to her 😭🔥

mingis☆juicy☆veins

Nigel called me out for finishing my whiskey too early and getting wine 😭😭 I couldn’t be more proud of both stray kids and Jimin for their albums absolutely amazing. I cried listening to stray kids by straykids.

Tiffany Hall

My Dozens shirt came in and it’s perfect ‼️‼️‼️

Jasmim Dantas

Muse is soooooo good😭❤️ i love listen with you

_.moogsie_

Nigel out here making me cry :'( i love you pookie <3

Sonja

Jimin - in addition to serving in the military - served us the album of the year and the song of the year 😳 I'm glad you liked his album Nigel, it's so good! ❤️ Who is so gonna be a global hit and MUSE has already broken so many records (yesterday, both MUSE and WHO went straight to #1 on US ITunes, too)! ✨

Sonja

Regarding your question about why no one's talking about MUSE is probs because the majority of Nigel's subscribers are Stays.

Sonja

Right!? Jimin really dropped AOTY and SOTY while serving in the military 🤯 I especially love the songs Rebirth, Be Mine and Who! ❤️

_.moogsie_

ATE really did eat omlll!!! i am gonna have only this album on repeat for the next month at least lmaooo i respect your opinion always pookie, some people just dont fw the same shi that others do and thats fine!!! to each of their own... or whatever the saying is lmao

_.moogsie_

im not really an army but i listen to bts's music and Jimin had me HOOKED with Who like WHATTTT it's so addicting!!!! the choreography is so good as well it suits the song perfectly!!! im obsessed.

Bella Mourth

Yes he did

Key

Did he watch the ATE album intro before the listening party?

🧸✨🤎ALICE🤎✨🧸

The way I was just randomly singing Topline in my head and then it starts playing 😭😭

Bree

It's a blessing to have found you, and I'm glad I did, because you're an amazing YouTuber who's funny and straight up with you, who won't let you down, and who's not afraid to cry and show your human side. 🫶💚

Ashe Miller

Nigel, you were not ready for this album, but I love you so much. You’re an amazing reactor and I love watching your videos no matter what: Skz, BTS, ATEEZ, tv shows, all of them, I love it and I respect you so much. Hey, if you’re going to Atlanta concert hope to see you there, I feel like you’d have so much fun at a Skz concert. Dozens for life!!

Green Hayes

U rock Nigel 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻 I claim JJAM “GawdDamn” But “StrayKids” got me emotional 😭

Emily

Off topic but when I subscribed to the patreon I thought Nigel will do livestreams more times a week 😅 but its ok I understand he has a life outside this 😂

✨mingi•on•anesthesia✨

my gosh half of my comments were so out of pocket on the live 😭 but i had so much fun unc. what a night of great music and nigel we were too blessed!!

Shellsey

I agree. I feel like he should do it over again with the lyrics.

Vee Veonix

Stray Kids (the song) made me cringe a little because yanno, the lyrics are a little cheesy - but I understand (even my autistic ass) that it's so meaningful. So seeing you cry broke me a little bit, my man.

✨Rabid.Dwaekki ✨

Nigel, I absolutely adore you and your reactions. You are the only person I subscribe to on Patreon. I’m perfectly fine with you not loving every single song on the album. I know you’re still a Stay and will continue to support them. And I’ll continue to support you 😁

Lauren_001

I think we should do a total redo with the lyric videos because I think the time of night might have been a factor on your thoughts on some of the songs. Like two album reviews in a row after midnight… I was on the live for SKZ and it seems like a fever dream cause I was so exhausted. 😂

Willow

Ok, anyone reading this, bare with me here. Lol I have a very hard time with comments like this. Because as much as they need to be called out, no matter which side the truth falls on, it's also important people understand the difference between gatekeeping snd policing ones fandom, this is the latter. Lol The issue is in all of your wording, and thus what you are insinuating, is not something a fan says. It's just.. not. If I was a fan football, I wouldn't say "I have to be honest, I love football very much, but I was really upset when that one guy STOLE THE BALL form the other team when he dropped it! And then had a bunch of other dudes tackle him so he couldn't get it back! Total bully, he needs to be off the team! However, i did really like when they came our and played as a band for a while before continuing the game!" That is a lot like you saying "the songs were so erratic, it was like multiple songs shoved together! Haphazardly! (That word was very telling) and the rest was just cringe." (That was also VERY telling) I mean, that IS the signature of Stray Kids, so saying something like that TRULY feels like this was your first time hearing an album by them, you had no idea that what tou just described IS their signature (minus the haphazardly part) and, well... forgive me but I have been seeing this far too much lately to not feel this way when someone checks off every single red flag.... This is what my understanding of people tells me in this.... there is an incredibly high likelihood that you are claiming to be a fan, because in your mind, it's ok to insult them if you are a fan because no one can be upset at you otherwise they are being mean. I literally see it every day, and considering my job is quite literally to understand people without them telling me who they are... I feel pretty secure in this one. Im just saying, that comment displays one of two things very clearly, and neither of them are a fan. I aay that with all the softness I can. I'm not truing to shame anyone, just to get people to understand themselves and others in the hope of a better future for kpop. Because honey, this was either the use of what the general public views as their signature and thus is claimed by all the haters to bully them. Or it comes from a complete lack of knowledge on them and that was simply you honest review but with the addition of the "fan protection clause" in place. In other words, and, I gotta be a little blunt here... your comment is either you saying you are a hater who is using being a fan as a cover. Or are new to Stray Kids and are simply well on your way to fitting in perfectly with thise who dislike them (totally your right) but, again, having done so using the fan defense. I'm sorry, it's just, no fan speaks like that of a group they care about. For example, I DO NOT like God's Menu. I don't know why, but every other song of theirs is better in my book. Apparently it's amazing! But I just don't know what everyone is so captivated by and never manages to lose that captivation for it either. Because I just don't get it. I'm glad it blew them to the stratosphere! But It's just not my song.... See. That is a fan being honest. Notice how i never once insulted them? And definitely didn't go out of my way to do so either? Notice how my comment cant be word for word compared to the most common hate comments from young girls who don't know what they are talking about happen to say.... only in this context, regarding Stray Kids. Lol Look, there's a lot of stuff wrong with kpop. And this is one of them. No fan has to like any particular song or album. Ever. But no fan would ever declare it as you did. If you have to say "I'm a fan" in the beginning because you know that if you didn't, no one would ever assume you were. That quite literally means that you knew what you were saying wasn't the words of a fan. But you saying you dislike something they are ao well known for being able to do, and for the majority, do well. Is black and white. Why would a fan not like something they do a lot of and comment it as if this is the first time they have seen a trademark hardcore SKZ blend. Anyways, I'm not trying to be mean or even come at you. Just know I see you, and this kind of thing isn't who most of you who do this actually are. I'm guessing you are young and don't yet understand that there's no need for such things, because there's aenigh room sy the to for everyone who reserves to be there. Ni magter the truth, your comment comes off as you trying to make people sad, and feel as though their group is being disliked from within its own rank!

Lindsey Ardoin

I'm so glad I found you Nigel.

KPOPStanThemAll

Lyrics can be found on GENIUS: https://genius.com/albums/Stray-kids/Ate

Kaitlyn

:((( this is my fav album damn thanks for letting me know!

SpearBxby

He's already watched all 4

SpearBxby

To summarize, Chkchk boom was really good. He really liked Twilight and Stray Kids made him emotional. But he kinda said Meh to everything else. Hated the festival version completely. And said Mountains wasn't as good as he thought it would be. He liked the rapping in JJAM but that was about it. Def not an EDM fan if i had to take a guess. He said I like it and runners was okay.

Kaitlyn

can someone lmk if he liked the album. I love his reactions but I am so high on this album rn I don't really want to watch if he doesn't cause it's a slight buzz kill :( I respect his opinion I just don't want to watch rn if that's the case

Kaitlyn

I know I am scared to watch because it is Lowkey a buzz kill for me. I just want to vibe with people who love their music bc I legit love every song of theirs and this album is genuinely so amazing

ItsSteph!

I love how music is such a powerful thing, for me JJAM was an immediate favorite. I think it will truly shine when performed like Hall Of Fame! Love every single thing about this album. I thought Rockstar was going to be difficult to beat for me, but this one literally ATE it for me LOL Love you Nigel! I'm not an ARMY but it was very fun to see you enjoying Jimin's album so much! I actually liked Who quite a bit haha Super fun stream, watched it while I cleaned my room XD Hopefully next time I can make it when you are live <3

Kaitlyn

make you cringe lol idk maybe don't listen to them then?

Kaitlyn

stray kids music is art you need headphones blasting and just experience it all. all the sounds, mixes, and their voices sends shivers down my spine. you just have to let them guide you and vibe

Kaitlyn

I love ATE

Rose

Who is such an amazing song.

Ari

not liking the song Stray Kids is kinda insane LOL

Ari

for SURE!! i listened to ATE the second it came out at midnight so i didn’t have earbuds and i couldn’t put it full volume so i couldn’t really gauge how i felt abt the album but listening to it again this morning w full volume and a clear mind i LOVE it

SanaIrt

Why is no one talking about the "Muse" Album, this album is a masterpiece, "Who" is so good that I cannot find words to describe what I feel, the colors that Jimin adds to the Music world fascinates me, he uses his voice so correctly that for every song he releases, I say "this is my favorite song" I, the instruments used in "Who", Jimin's high notes, the dance choreography, they all complement each other perfectly, I loved it. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Marii

all i have to say is if someone asked me to introduce stray kids to them, id play jjam, and if they don’t like/appreciate jjam, they don’t deserve to hear anything else 🤣🤣 jjam is THE stray kids song

FelisLusia

Hey, Nigel. You _should_ be proud. Look at the community you've built and the things you've done. Content creation is _hard_. There's more that goes into it than people realize, and you do it well. You're insightful, engaging, and funny as hell, and I'm incredibly glad that I happened across one of your reaction videos on YouTube. <3

Berna

Here on patreon. Search for: han on lee mujin service

Bublbun

Where?

Berna

He did

RitaaB

I missed this live cuz of work, but gotta say this was such an emotional rollercoaster. Both Jimin and Skz did an amazing fcking job. ATE for me is an absolute Banger, can't wait to get my physical albums. Nigel we love you, I feel so happy that I get to be here, that I discovered you (and the dozens) a year ago. love all <3

Bublbun

Yasemin's

I didn't watch the video yet but in feel like you're not gonna like the album Broo i don't know whyy

S3UN9IN

Nigel I swear that the expirence is better when you have your headphones volume up without any distractions haha

S3UN9IN

As someone who really loves experimental music, and i’m not just saying this because i’m a Stay. The album was a 9.5/10 for me to be honest. I loved all of the beat drops and little weird sounds that was going on was just *chefs kiss*

FelisLusia

Felix with the gray hair dressed in black and white is like fun-size Sephiroth and I adore every bit of that look.

Bella Mourth

U liked 4 songs out of 6 songs on the album but gave it 5/10? 😭

Vee Veonix

As a STAY - I have to be SO HONEST. ATE was a 5/10 for me. Most of the songs felt too erratic for me, like half of the songs were multiple songs shoved together haphazardly (IN MY OPINION). I really only like Runners, Twilight, Chk Chk Boom, and Mountains. The rest make me cringe or I just genuinely don't enjoy? I appreciate all the love and effort they put into the comeback as always, and as long as they're proud of it, that's all that truly matters.

Jen⋆｡°✩

We love and truly appreciate you Nigel.💗 Stay healthy and happy! The stream was absolutely just so healing & fun at the same time, heads down💗

Kai

JJAM is my fav track on the album

Kayla

But remember JJAM was to highlight all 3Rachas in Stray Kids.. So I thing the break in the middle will be for Felix Lee Know and Hyunjin to have a dance break when the preform on stage!! I love it all :)

WooStayTiny

I missed the live, so I'm here today and cannot wait! Love ya Nigel! 🤗 (Btw, I was at the Xdinary Heroes concert in L. A and when they sang "Good Enough" I thought- damn Nigel would've fallen out of his seat!!! Wished you were there!)

Sarah

Had a ton of fun! Can’t wait for all the variety content coming out of promos

Chrissyy89

Was an honour to be there with you and all the dozens ❤️

Kwestleo

I was super late to the stream because there was so much going on so I'm glad I can watch it now. I think I came in while you were listening to jjam. And after listening to it myself, I kind of had a feeling that you wouldn't like it. Because it was a VERY busy instrumental. Correction, I came in when you were watching the intro but it was like maybe 10 minutes into the intro. And then I left when the album dropped and then when I came back it was super late. I was asleep when you went live because I was taking a nap before the album drop and I think you were streaming for 54 minutes when I came in. And I was like Gah Damn I knew I should have stayed awake.