Brand New : 'Daisy'
Released: Out Now!!!
Label: Interscope
You put Brand New’s new album Daisy into the player and immediately have to take it out again when you hear the high pitched notes of an old-fashioned female singer, just to check that you put the right CD in. Be patient though, it only takes 1 minute and 25 seconds before the familiar screams of Jesse Lacey, lead vocalist of the band, burst your eardrums.
If you were expecting a soft relaxing listen, forget it. This album is packed with an array of songs that are raw and unforgiving in all of the right ways.
Brand New truly live up to their name as they seem to become a brand new band with each album they release. Having left behind their teenage angst from past albums, Daisy shows a more mature Brand New.
As a fan of Brand New you come to accept the unpredictable nature of the band and this album is no exception. It is perhaps their most uncharacteristic album yet and is collectively heavier than their past three albums combined. Sombre tracks such as “Bed”, “Daisy” and “You Stole”, give you a break from the more aggressive tracks, but also seem to confuse the listener making the album difficult to listen to at times.
Bursting with emotions and desperation, every track on Daisy has its own characteristic, good or bad. Brand New continuously challenge themselves as musicians and songwriters, leaving us with an album as diverse as ever.
If you like your music loud and ears ringing, then this album will definitely take you for a ride.
Words: Emma Cole
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