Now playing: Daisy
October 29, 2009music, now playing
I was introduced to Brand New via eMusic a couple of years ago when I downloaded Deja Entendu. Shortly thereafter, I bought their newest at the time, The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me, which made an appearance in my top 10 list in 2007.
Their latest, Daisy, was released last month and has quickly become a favorite of mine. And, like it’s predecessor, it is destined for my top 10 list again this year.
It’s hard to nail down a genre to attach to these guys because every time they release a new album, it’s a “brand new” sound, so to speak. The band that recorded this album does not even sound like the same band that released Your Favorite Weapon eight years ago. The difference is rather astounding. They started with a power pop/punk sound, and eight year later are being compared to Nine Inch Nails.
In short, this album is outstanding, again full of their trademark lyrical depth and musical diversity. Each Brand New album I’ve downloaded has had to grow on me a little. It’s always taken a few listens for it to take hold, and this one was no different. But like the others, each listen reveals a little more of the genius of Brand New, and in the case of Daisy, my opinion is that it’s the best they’ve done to date. I thought Devil and God was a great album, but for me, this newest release has surpassed it.
Standout tracks for me include “Bed”, “Bought a Bride”, the title track, these two: the first single, “At The Bottom”, and “Sink”:
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