Released: Sep 22, 2009
Genre: Alternative Rock, Experimental Rock, Indie Rock
Label: Interscope, DGC, Procrastinate! Music Traitors
Number Of Tracks: 11
Daisy cannot be compared to other indie albums out there on the scene. It is something other bands cannot reproduce.
Daisy
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wecouldfall, on september 22, 2009 6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Sound: Brand New. A band that has 'so much hype, their hype has hype'. Building up a cult following unlike any other in music, Brand New have previously released 3 stellar albums, each one completely different in sound from the other. 2006's critically acclaimed The Devil and God are Raging Inside Me established a darker, louder sound for Brand New, while maintaining their fantastic lyrics. Brand New then almost completely disappeared off the face of the earth for nearly 3 years. Besides the occasional show, the band was gone. When Brand New announced that there was a new album in the works, they worked up a flurry of news, rumors and controversy. The announced album name was 'and one head can never die'. Before the dust had time to settle, they had changed the name to 'Daisy'. After the release of the masterpiece, Deja Entendu, fans had declared that Brand New had hit their peak, and their next album could not possibly top it. Brand New surprised people. Vastly different from their previous works, the Devil and God was declared a masterpiece, and fans said that their next album could not possibly top it. Then came Daisy.
Polarising isn't the right word. This album could be declared as being the opposite of accessible. Brand New have once again rejected fame, and unleashed an album that is completely different from their others. At around 40 minutes in length, it's shorter than their previous works. It aims to hit hard and fast. And it does. On first listen, your face will be ripped off and shredded to little pieces. Opening with Vices, the most aggressive song they have ever written, Brand New will blow you away with another fantastic album. Vices is the first indication of what the album will sound like. Raw, atmospheric, and crazy. Despite some great tracks in the beginning, the album really picks up after the bizarre interlude, Be Gone. The next few songs are some of the best Brand New have ever written. Linking together beautifully, and establishing a flow to the tracks not seen since their Deja days, the album will proceed to blow you away. The bass is heard strongly throughout the album, and guitars and vocals are layered and many. The album closer, Noro, marks a change for the band. It serves as an example: do not go into this album with expectations. As long term fans will have noticed, it does not open with Jesse counting. It is not acoustic/semi-acoustic. This goes for the entire album. Do not expect anything of the old Brand New. // 9
Lyrics and Singing: Brand New's brilliantly touching and clever lyrics are originally what drew fans in, and never let them go. However, things are different this time. The most marked change is the fact that it is guitarist Vin Accardi who has written most of the songs on the album. However, his writing style, despite being simpler than vocalist Jesse Lacey's, is no less effective. Fans who were complaining about Vin's arguably weak songwriting in Handcuffs from The Devil and God will have nothing to say. Try and tell which songs were written by Vin and which by Jesse. It is impossible.
Another thing fans will notice is that without a lyrics sheet, it is incredibly difficult interpreting what Jesse Lacey is saying. Oh yeah, I hadn't said. When I said 'aggressive' before, I meant it. Jesse spends most of the album shrieking his lungs out. However, beneath his screams, are some truly beautiful lyrics. If The Devil and God had sounded like the work of someone who was truly depressed as all hell, then Daisy is the work of someone on the verge of breaking down. The lyrics are fantastically dark. Even darker than before, and that's saying something. The biblical references are layered harder than before, and there are constant references to fires, forests, and beds. It is clear that this album has had great thought put into it, and is a multi-faceted work of art. Take some time to think about it. You won't be able to absorb it in one, two, or three sittings. It'll take alot of listening. However, the lyrics are not perfect, some lines just fall flat. Luckily, there are usually some beautiful insights just around the bend. // 9
Impression: Daisy cannot be compared to other indie albums out there on the scene. It is something other bands cannot reproduce, if for no other reason than an album as polarizing as this could never be released by a band without the following Brand New commands. The second half of the album is extremely impressive, both lyrically and sonically. This album will alienate people. There can be no argument from that. The casual listener will be thrown off track. Even the long term Brand New fan could easily be disenchanted by this album. But for those with an open ear, it cannot be argued that Brand New have continued their streak of making genre defying/defining albums. // 10
Daisy
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unregistered, on february 03, 2010 0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Sound: Flooding the ‘emo’ subgenre for the last half-decade or so with glamorous thrashing, witty lyrics and an ever-evolving sound, Brand New return with a grittier, heavier set of tracks than ever before. With The Devil and God are Raging Inside Me, front man Jesse Lacey experienced a metamorphosis by writing more clever and powerful songs that varied in both sound and lyrical content. Tracks like “Degausser” sent listeners into an even deeper level of gloom with Lacey screaming such lines as “I can’t shake this little feeling, I’ll never get anything right” that capture listener’s attention. The newest album, Daisy, tries to recapture this essence while still presenting creative tactics to distance itself from previous work. This unfortunately may be Daisy’s biggest downfall as the band at times tries too hard to reel listeners in.
Daisy attempts to delve into an even heavier, wider cesspool of despair and depression than before and at some parts, it succeeds relatively well. The opening track, “Vices”, is far and away Brand New’s darkest and most intense track yet, as it begins with an excerpt from an old number by Bertrand Brown, then goes straight into noisy, screaming, off the wall guitars accompanied by Jesse Lacey’s relentless jarring of “We need vices” in a yell that not even The Devil and God are Raging Inside Me reached. The title track, probably the highlight of the entire album, starts off with a rather relaxed sonic guitar line, then breaks into an explosive portion headlined by bassist Garrett Tinney, creating an addictive vibration of sound that stuns listeners while simultaneously questioning the idea of psychological rebirth as Vincent Accardi (who wrote the track) reveals his doubts of his own worldly value with Lacey singing softly “I’m a preacher with no pulpit, spewing a sermon that goes on and on”. // 8
Lyrics and Singing: From this point on, Daisy begins to falter. While Accardi’s song writing skills are nothing to laugh about, they often pale into comparison to that of Lacey, which will frustrate many returning fans. The monotonous sound of “Bed” is easily the most boring track on the record, with the sloth-like repetition of “Laid her on the bed”, a line from the chorus that seems to take up nearly half the song that is supported by an uninspiring guitar line that will produce confusion as to whether or not this is even Brand New playing. The album lacks the beautiful soft to loud transitions of guitars that flowed so well in the previous album.
Many of the tracks seem out of place, especially “Be Gone”, which seems to be a filler track although it does show some originality with the vocals. “Gasoline” takes away from the album’s overall novelty, with generic lyrics such as “So there’s a sickness going around, but no one’s got a vaccine” that seems to rely too much on the overwhelming beating of the drums and Lacey’s explosive screaming. The muffled yells and over-the-top guitar seem to try way too hard to capture our attentiveness during “In a Jar” resulting in a seemingly rushed piece of music. By the end of the album, fans will still be impressed with the group yet feel some disappointment that it doesn’t measure up to previous work. // 7
Impression: While Daisy does have its share of issues, it is by no means a bad album. The issue is that it falls beneath Brand New’s lofty standards. While the yelling and creativeness does work in many of the tracks, Brand New seems to have come to a crossroads in their career with one road leading to another album and another finally ending their exceptional career with two great albums drifting in their wake. // 7
Daisy
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NewPoetry016, on september 22, 2009 0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Sound: Right from the get go, you know that this is going to be a different record from anything Brand New has made before from the first track on. It seems to me Brand New have, for the most part, moved away from writing catchy hooks to trying to make some noise rock i.e. Vices, Be Gone, end of Gasoline. To me I think this record is an extension of an album that could've had "The Archers Bows Are Broken" as their first single. Jesse Lacey screams a lot in this album and does it well and at the right time.
As a Brand New fan from the start, I can say I didn't expect it to sound like this, but I've been pleasantly surprised by some of the tracks on here. It goes without saying that most if not all of these songs contain amazing lyrics
Vices starts out with a clip of a women playing some sort of ballad before going into a noise infested free for all.
Bed is one of my least favorite tracks on the album, not because it's probably the slowest, but the track seems rather boring with uncommonly easy rhymes.
At The Bottom, the first single, has an odd intro, but picks up into a great sounding chorus. It's a powerful that's worth a listen.
At parts of Gasoline, I see some of the older Brand New come back. This is one of the tracks that a majority of it is Jesse screaming. One of the better lyrical songs.
You Stole is a great buildup song filled with eerie guitars reminiscent of, dare i say, the Arctic Monkeys; well at least their new stuff, before heading into a heavier breakdown. Another great lyrical performance by the band
Hands down the weirdest song goes to Be Gone, with it's 1:31 of eastern guitar and muffled sounds/vocals
Sink is another song that features Jesse screaming. One of the best tracks to just rock out to. It picks up right away and the best word to describe it is powerful
Bought a Bride is another powerful song that old Brand New fans will most definitely enjoy. To me this song incapsulates the sound of the guitar that they used for this record. Not very conventional but different.
Now for my personal favorite song, Daisy. Im tired of saying it, especially after Sink and Bought a Bride however Daisy is another powerful song featuring smooth and soft guitar, great interpretive lyrics, powerful and percussion and bold vocals.
In a jar, similar to Be Gone, features some eastern guitar influence and repetitive, rather odd lyrics. Another great rock track if you can get past the intro.
The last song, and longest clocking in at 6:27, Noro doesn't seem it was written as a catchy song but at some times during the song you just can't help but sway to the beat. Then the track turns into some more noise instrumentation before playing the ballad from the beginning of the first track, Vices.
To me that simulates a continuation of the record; a sense of how every track has a commonality and is connected in some way. It's clear Brand New was attempting to make a change in musical direction and they accomplished that and then some. // 9
Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics have a taken a turn just like the music however you still can see some of the old with the new. Some of my favorite lines are just as clever as ever "You tried to put a fire out, but you used gasoline." Satirical biblical references like "Holding out for rest but on the seventh day, I've created nothing and I'm wide awake." or There's too many saviors on my cross again, I know I'm never going to be a perfect man."
There seems to be a new theme in some of the Brand New songs and that theme is nature. This can be seen in lines like "Well if we take all these things and we bury them fast And we'll pray that they turn into seeds, to roots and then grass It'd be all right, it's all right." and "Little light, lead us through the night, and if we die, burn down the forest."
Other than these obvious new and old themes, I can't seem to make much sense of some of the other lyrics at present, and Jesse's probably happy about that. But as is the case for all lyrics, they are open to interpretation so make of them what you will. // 10
Impression: So to some up the new album I would definitely see this as a great change of direction from the previous record. This new record pulls you into a new, dark, and odd atmosphere that you fight through as the record goes. It seems hard to compare this new sound to anyone in particular but if I were to take a crack at it I would say there are some obvious Modest Mouse influences, eastern musical influence, and also large components of noise rock influence. The most impressive sequence in the album is hands down from Sink to Daisy, these powerful songs all proceed very smoothly and leave an impression. // 8
brand new has never been afraid of reactions to the changes in their music, and it's obvious every time they put out an album. they're not a band who puts out the same record every outing, which is a pleasant surprise in today's music world. these guys never cease to blow me away every album. this is a great record, and surprisingly aggressive... just didn't expect that. my favorite track is 'stole.' awesome song.
i heard leaked tracks of this cd on youtube before i got my pre-order, and let me tell you, i was nervous. but after sitting and listening to the cd in its correct order, in flow, this cd rocks. long time listners just have to sit and listen....they'll be hooked.
Everytime I get a Brand New album, and I can honestly say this, I dont like it at first. and then I listen to it like 3 times and realize that they are amazing. I have loved everyone of their cd's and cant wait to get this one
the first review was great. ya this new album is ****ing amazing, brand news been my favorite band since i was in 7th grade and im 21 now lol so u'd think id be biased but like qbag said at first i didnt really dig it and after a few listens i remember why theyre my favorite band. Brand new never dissapoints, they are truly artists.
As much as I have loved Brand New over the years, isn't this album a little bit too reminiscent of Modest Mouse? I can't be the only one to notice this!
As much as I have loved Brand New over the years, isn't this album a little bit too reminiscent of Modest Mouse? I can't be the only one to notice this!
Still enjoying it though.
i see some similarities in some of the songs. i listened to the album twice through at work adn you can totally see the different influences in each songs form modest mouse to nirvana, it's almost like listening to the evolution of rock throughout the album, it's pretty awesome
Everytime I get a Brand New album, and I can honestly say this, I dont like it at first. and then I listen to it like 3 times and realize that they are amazing. I have loved everyone of their cd's and cant wait to get this one
brand new is amazing. Took me a couple listens through to find the genius in this album, but the more I listen to it, the more I love it. A masterpiece by the greatest musicians of our time, in my opinion.
When I was younger there were a handful of Brand New songs I liked. Then my tastes started changing and I never listened to them again. Until I downloaded Daisy a few days ago which is easily one of my favorite albums of all time now. In a lot of ways it reminds me of Nirvana with the loud/soft dynamics on the album. Except with a new age electronic twist and different vocal styling. Definitely a brilliant album. Got this on the same day I got BGWTB and I can't decide which I like more. I honestly haven't listened to anything aside from these two albums for a week.
Really really disappointing like incredibly disappointing. I remember upon hearing The Resistance I was a little let down because Muse went a little too poppy for my tastes and less kick-ass tearyourface rawk like they were but I still liked it a lot. "Daisy" has "At the bottom" which is a decent song but really nothing else. Very mediocre album, which is odd for such a great band. hell, I'm even wearing a slightly old Brand new shirt. Hmmm. Overall score: 58.
Devil and God: 92
Deja Entendu: 85
Your Favorite Weapon: 100 (Classic!)
This album is [thankfully] going to divide the fanbase. The people able to absorb the art of all the albums from the people that like the catchiness of all the previous albums.
It's a marevelous album, and though it isn't as good as the previous 2, it's an incomparable piece of work. I'm looking forward to their fanbase dwindling.
This album feels like a step between changes in sound that wasn't got finished. The next album, I'm pretty sure, is going to surprise everyone.
Best album I have ever heard!!! I have been a Brand New fan since the beginning and had high expectations for this album. It surprised me and made me love this band even more. The first day I had it I listened to it ten times all the way thru and I am still finding new parts of songs that I absolutely love.
BUY THIS ALBUM!!!!!
you know what? anyone that wants to say they were dissapointed in this album is CLEARLY not seeing how they want something different and change in all their music. you can't say that and then call yourself a true fan of theirs. they have become my favorite band in a matter of listening to them for only four months. every one of their albums/songs are amazing and are meaningful and powerful even if the words or lines are simple. I play drums and I'm greatly inspired by Brian lanes drumming and his techniques. me and the guitarist are in love with these guys and their poetical lyrics ranging from jesse's unsuretes about life after death, to loving some one but knowing you can't be with them. daisy is one of my favorite albums of all time and the sounds are very different from their other works and then I would have to say the devil and god are raging inside me, alot of the songs on that album express the same feelings I have about my faith. if you haven't listened to them yet you need to. i swear it can change you. they're music is extremly powerful.
you know what? anyone that wants to say they were dissapointed in Brand New's album Daisy album is CLEARLY not seeing how they want something different and a change in all of their music. you can't say that and then call yourself a true fan of theirs. I mean their name says it all. but say as you please, everyones obliged to their own opinions.
they have become my favorite band in a matter of listening to them for only four months. every one of their albums/songs are amazing and are meaningful and powerful even if the words or lines are simple. I play drums and I'm greatly inspired by Brian lanes drumming and his techniques. the guitarist and I in the band are in love with these guys and their poetical lyrics ranging from jesse's unsureites about life after death, to loving some one but knowing you can't be with them. daisy is one of my favorite albums of all time and the sounds are very different from their other works and I give them a TEN out of TEN. also I would have to say that The Devil and God are Raging Inside Me album is another great masterpiece created by them. all of their amazing musical and lyrical abilities is going to hopefuly change the music of today making it more acceptable/meaningful and allowing more freedom of expression and speech. alot of the songs on these albums share the same feelings I have about my faith. if you haven't listened to them yet you need to. i swear it can change you. they're music is extremly powerful!
larkspur wrote:
they have become my favorite band in a matter of listening to them for only four months.
Some people (myself) have been listening to them for years, and probably aren't still "in love" so to speak with the band. Every time you discover a new group, it seems like everything they do is awesome. I know, I've experienced it myself, only to look back a while later and realize those albums weren't as good as I thought they were.
This album WAS disappointing, a scattered mess with maybe two good songs on it. I grew more and more frustrated with it as it went on. I loved all of their albums for different reasons, but this one just didn't click at all.
I really am loving this album, took me a while to get into it but now I just love it. Each song is just so cleverly put together and mastered in such a beautiful way. Definately takes a few listens to fully appreciate just how awesome the album is.
Really really disappointing like incredibly disappointing. I remember upon hearing The Resistance I was a little let down because Muse went a little too poppy for my tastes and less kick-ass tearyourface rawk like they were but I still liked it a lot. "Daisy" has "At the bottom" which is a decent song but really nothing else. Very mediocre album, which is odd for such a great band. hell, I'm even wearing a slightly old Brand new shirt. Hmmm. Overall score: 58.
Devil and God: 92
Deja Entendu: 85
Your Favorite Weapon: 100 (Classic!)
oh yeah by the way, this kid sucks ^^^. pop punk is FUCKING GAY!
This last review is awful.
I don't mean to simply defend the album and bash the review, but really.
The lyrical content is amazing.
The entire concept of Daisy is astounding.
The whole record sets and incredible mood.
Love this album. It and The Devil and God are my favorite Brand New albums. I like Deja Entendu, but it's nowhere near as good as the latest two.
You can see the division in fans though. The people who don't like this love Your Favorite Weapon. I personally do not like YFW much at all.
I love the solo in Vices. It's entirely the opposite of what I expected. Sloppy, grungy, failing, and I loved every note. This is the second best BN album I have ever heard. I loved their debut, Your Favorite Weapon, and it remains my #1.
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