4.5 superb

Adam Downer STAFF | September 1st 09

You know how Jesse Lacey always seemed like he was about to lose it on previous Brand New albums? Well, now he's lost it. Daisy, the latest (and final?) studio album from the band neatly packages everything the band does well in a wonderfully new and different aesthetic. The sheen of Deja Entendu and The Devil and God are Raging Inside Me is replaced with messiness and danger. Daisy finds the group expanding into genres unfamiliar to them and potentially offputting to their fans (The first song is skramz influenced for fuck's sake), but Brand New remains artistically intact. The power and impressive ability to turn a simple song into an emotional ride is still there. The first wave of connections links Daisy to In Utero, and while stylistically the albums are generally different, the aura around each record feels similar. Daisy is purposefully alienating- dissonant when it could be harmonic, abrasive where it could be smooth, yet those looking for the emotional resonance that Jesse Lacey can deliver with an unhinged shout of a startingly immediate hook will not be disappointed. "Vices," "At the Bottom," "You Stole," "Sink," all feature some of Jesse's best vocal performances. In short, Brand New are still so c-c-c-controversial, but that's precisely why Daisy is the album you need to be listening to right now. 26 Bumps | Bump

4.0 excellent

Adam Thomas CONTRIBUTOR | August 31st 09

For those paying attention, Brand New like to reinvent themselves from album to album. With Daisy, instead of the brooding melancholy of the Devil and God are Raging Inside Me or the post-adolescence angst of Deja Entendu, we are given an energetic new Brand New paying homage to their influences. Daisy is built upon a structural cage that draws heavily from pre-Sony Modest Mouse and even from more abrasive acts such as Jesus Lizard. Fitting with this lively sonic exploration, Jesse Lacey's voice now ranges from a higher than normal quirky drawl to a piercing scream. This all makes for an unexpected listen for those wanting something familiar, but people open to this new heavier Brand New will find lots to like. 17 Bumps | Bump

2.5 average	gona have riffs gon be fast gona thrashh | August 31st 09
more like brand old. 11 Bumps | Bump

2.0 poor	bornofosiris | August 30th 09
Leaked. At The Bottom is way better than all other songs on here, and for the majority of the record they just make a bunch of noise. This is basically an even-noisier Nirvana 10 Bumps | Bump

4.5 superb

Mark Campbell | August 31st 09

Brand New follow up everyone's favorite record, TDAG, with a very dense, strange record that's sure to alienate their pop fanbase that nutted over Deja Entendu and may even confuse those that loved the previous record. BN do away with most of the pop hooks and have instead focused their energies on a record that is lean, mean, and at times jarring to listen to, but not without it's own level of brilliance. Songs like "Vices" and "Gasoline" merge raw noise breaks with Lacey's piercing screams (sounding very reminiscent of In Utero) whereas songs like "At The Bottom" and "Bought a Bride" often come across as a mix of the newer sound with flashes of TDAG. I guarantee a lot of their fans will hate this, but those who like growers are going to love this, and Daisy is a strong record as any to go out on. 9 Bumps | Bump

4.5 superb	BoSoxorz | August 30th 09
I don't understand why so many people WANTED Deja part two or TDAG part two... We have those albums already, I'm glad they gave us something new. 8 Bumps | Bump

1.0 awful

Nathaniel F. | August 30th 09

Daisy isn’t isn’t half as good as people pretend or invent. Anyone that knows something about music besides this decade knows that Brand New is more like Brand Old right now. This is Brand New’s impersonation of Nirvana’s In Utero with some Modest Mouse throw in the mix, but different than their previous records – where The Smiths/Morrissey influences work beautifully – it’s their biggest flaw to me: I can’t help but think about Nirvana and Modest Mouse while listening. And how they’ve done before and way better. People saying that this is better than Thrice’s Beggars or any of Brand New’s previous are down right retards. In short: Shitty record is shitty. Epic fail, Brand New, way to go. Now Jesse, start working on a solo record asap and blow us away, will ya? 8 Bumps | Bump

0.0

Aimee Goodman | September 2nd 09

You know how Jesse Lacey always seemed like he was about to lose it on previous Brand New albums? Well, now he's lost it.You know how Jesse Lacey always seemed like he was about to lose it on previous Brand New albums? Well, now he's lost it.You know how Jesse Lacey always seemed like he was about to lose it on previous Brand New albums? Well, now he's lost it.You know how Jesse Lacey always seemed like he was about to lose it on previous Brand New albums? Well, now he's lost it.You know how Jesse Lacey always seemed like he was about to lose it on previous Brand New albums? Well, now he's lost it. 6 Bumps | Bump

2.5 average

Matt F. | August 31st 09

I understand that Brand New reinvent themselves with each new album, and the same applies for Daisy. However, it feels more like a regression both lyrically and musically for Brand New. Certain songs are just clear duds: 'Bed' bores; 'You Stole' drags; 'Bought A Bride' is almost inaudible, and amongst these are some good- great songs. The extremely misleading opener 'Vices' ends up being a highlight, and 'At The Bottom' may be the best song of 2009. Despite its flaws, it's still an enjoyable listen with some great songs to be heard, but disappoints overall. 6 Bumps | Bump

3.5 great	Skyler | August 30th 09
I was never that big of a Brand New fan, but this album really stands out to me in ways that their other albums didn't. 6 Bumps | Bump

1.0 awful

redsparrow | September 15th 09

Poor Kurt Cobain. First, Guitar Hero V. Now this. If GH5 wasn't a good reason enough for Kurt Cobain to kill himself again, this would be like the final nail on the coffin. This record would be innovative if it was released back in the nineties, maybe after Nevermind and before In Utero. If Kurt Cobain released In Utero after this, maybe Daisy could be considered innovative, but even so Kurt would have done better, since In Utero is basically what they were trying to achieve here. The biggest draw on every Brand New records is how an awesome lyricist Jesse Lacey is. Even though some could argue that he privileges rhymes and one lines instead of good songwriting (I strongly disagree, but I've heard this kind of argument before), it's completely out of question how TDGARIM, DE and YFW have better lyrics that this. I'm the kind of guy who loves DE better than TDGARIM, but I've never denied how much of a masterpiece TDGARIM is, because it is in fact a masterpiece. The problems with this record go beyond the fact that remembers me that I've heard this before and done it better, the major and fatal mistake on this record it's the fact that they are capable of so much better. And this effort sounds like careless because since it's been proved here, a lot of people will eat up anything they do. I still think Jesse is a genius though. If this record hadn't the name Brand New on it, people would rip it to pieces or simply don't care. He's proving that he can literally rip off bands, do it worse and people will still eat up regardless. 5 Bumps | Bump

3.0 good	John A. Hanson STAFF | September 1st 09
If you ever want to hear what a smart guy can do when he tries to make a record as messy as possible, Daisy is probably the place to start with. 5 Bumps | Bump

3.5 great	Cadaver C | August 30th 09
Well... this is different. I didn't expect to ever hear 'heavy' from Brand New, Vices scared the hell outta me. Diggin' this. 5 Bumps | Bump

2.5 average

Conor Mackie | September 4th 09

It's okay, I guess. Hardly special though, I guess its another one of those Sputnik albums that I'm just not supposed to 'get' It's okay, I guess. Hardly special though, I guess its another one of those Sputnik albums that I'm just not supposed to 'get' It's okay, I guess. Hardly special though, I guess its another one of those Sputnik albums that I'm just not supposed to 'get' It's okay, I guess. Hardly special though, I guess its another one of those Sputnik albums that I'm just not supposed to 'get' It's okay, I guess. Hardly special though, I guess its another one of those Sputnik albums that I'm just not supposed to 'get' It's okay, I guess. Hardly special though, I guess its another one of those Sputnik albums that I'm just not supposed to 'get' But don't quote me on that or anything 4 Bumps | Bump

4.5 superb	Tempertemperature | September 2nd 09
The guitars shudder and whine. The vocals croon and scream. Daisy blooms. 4 Bumps | Bump

5.0 classic

shorty2334 | September 2nd 09

Brand New reinvent themselves again, where many bands relatively stay the same their entire career, or decide to flip the whole damn thing on one album and "mature." Daisy begins where they left off in TDAG and continues to progress into a rawer and darker territory. It's amazing to pop all four cds into a playlist and listen to the bands progression from Your Favorite Weapon to Daisy, it's like listening to a beautiful car wreck, where the band deliberately speeds into a wall of grungy guitars and gnarled lyrics. Where TDAG had an epic sound, Daisy skews off into an alternate 1993, and is already being compared to Nirvana's In Utero. Had Nirvana been able to make a few more albums, and Kurt continue his improved songwriting of You Know You're Right, Nirvana's 5th record could have sounded much like Daisy, atleast lyric wise. Now, when I compare Daisy to In Utero, I'm not saying that because both are loud and grungy that they sound the exact same, I'm comparing the aura's of the two albums and the "I don't give a shit what you want to hear, I care about what I want to play" mentality of both. Is this TDAG part two or the second coming of Deja Entendu? No, but that's not what Brand New wants it to be, it's the next, most logical, and most likely last step in this bands evolution. In words that have been repeated by many musicians, including Kurt Cobain, "it's better to burn out, than to fade away," and that's exactly what they're doing. They laid all their cards on the table, cleaned up, and walked away (most likely) from the table ahead before they became "just another band" and for that I applaud you Brand New. 4 Bumps | Bump

3.0 good	Adam Knott CONTRIBUTOR | September 1st 09
So did you guys hear Brand New have a new album out 4 Bumps | Bump

2.0 poor

Gelade | September 1st 09

Am I the only one who thinks Brand New is going downhill with each CD? I will admit I am a huge fan of the first two albums, but what the hell is this. I understand artists change over time, but this is nothing like what I originally liked about this band. It seemed they tried to get more "experimental." It just does not work, and I can not get into any of these songs. This CD was not for me, but I can understand other people may enjoy it. It just isn't the same Brand New for me, that I know and enjoy. The only reason I gave this a 2, was because musically it is pretty well done. And the start and end I thought were a cool touch with the intro to the first and outro to the last track. And it didn't sound like a horrible recording to me, just not my cup of tea and seen as a regression. 4 Bumps | Bump

4.0 excellent	٩�̯͡�)۶ | August 31st 09
IIIIIIII'mmmm onnnnnnnnnnnnnnn myyyyyyyyyyyyy way to hell 4 Bumps | Bump

4.0 excellent	Scott Smith | August 30th 09
Wow, Brand Nizzle with energy. Oh how i've longged for an opening such as the shower scene. This cd is gonna make all the lovey dovey brand new kids cry and the fans whom love their experimentation pushing loving them even more so. And the Grungey feeling behind his voice fuck that, I hear Isac Brock from MM more than a peral jam grunge. This cd is epic. Gives me the shivers 4 Bumps | Bump

3.0 good

Blair Chopin | August 30th 09

Many people thought this album was going to be The Devil And God pt. 2 and many people thought that Brand New would revert to their Deja Entendu ways. What Brand New has done is come out with a extremely grungy album, completely overdoing the soft and loud formula that they had perfected on their previous two albums. The lyrics on here are very average and just don't seem to have the meaning of the lyrics on The Devil And God. The instrumentation on this album is also very mediocre with all the songs seeming to blend together. It is just a very average record with no catchiness outside of a few tracks and a sound that wears the listener out. Listen to "Vices", "At The Bottom", and "Gasoline", and "Noro". Then don't bother with this. 4 Bumps | Bump

3.5 great

Alex C. Murderface | August 30th 09

Okay, serious rating now..... It's no Devil & God thats for sure. Or even Deja Entendu part 2. Daisy is Brand New stepping out of their comfort zones and exploring new ideas. Unfortunately, those new ideas don't work very well most of the time. Highlights would be "Vices" (Screamo Brand New? More of this would've been amazing!), "At The Bottom" (lead single), and "Noro" (Brand New waving goodbye?). Not the worst record in their discography, but no where near the best either. 4 Bumps | Bump

4.5 superb	Sam Felldman | August 31st 09
Upon further listens, this is growing and growing and growing. I'm starting to think it's just as good as TDAGARIM but in a totally different way. Album needs to be heard from start to finish to get the full effect. Favorites off the bat are "Gasoline", "You Stole", "Sink", and "Noro". 3 Bumps | Bump

4.0 excellent

Me and Babar | August 31st 09

on first listen i wasnt sure if this was brand new and without spoiling anything u will know what i mean on the first song. i have to say a band that is this gutsy in changing their style this dramatically cd after cd gets all of my respect. i have loved brand new since "your favourite weapon" and daisy blew me away. I was not expecting this it all, craziest and coolest progression ive ever heard. BUY THIS CD, i feel bad for brand new with all the leaks like what happened with fight off your demons, ive already pre-ordered but still felt weird hearing it this early. i love the experimentation with samples and feedback/noises its genius, and experimentation with their sound for that matter. 3 Bumps | Bump

5.0 classic	slaythesocialists | August 30th 09
Brand New come out with their loudest and most dense album yet making a third and unprecedented musical leap. Over time this might rival Devil and God for me even though it falls a bit short right now. Overall it flows better than any of its predecessors and im impressed. 3 Bumps | Bump

4.5 superb	Daniel Smith | August 30th 09
BLAH BLAH BLAH I LOVE THIS ALBUM 3 Bumps | Bump

2.0 poor

Pirate Satellite | September 23rd 09

This doesn't sound like the Jesus Lizard or Modest Mouse at all to me. To be honest, it sounds like some Long Island emo 30-somethings discovered whammy bars, and then used them to make a record that sounds like a halfway point between the Blood Brothers and Godsmack. I keep wanting to like it, but if I didn't know their last three records, I would assume this was some nu-metal band with a misspelled name and a largely right-wing fanbase. Biggest disappointment of the year. 2 Bumps | Bump

4.5 superb

Erik Bailey | September 22nd 09

Brand New continues to evolve and evolve and evolve (they have literally done it three times now). Seeing their change of pace from their last two albums I knew that "Daisy" would be something totally different and Jesse and the boys did not disappoint me. Every song is so well-crafted and I really can not get enough of it. "You Stole" and "Sink" have to be my two stand-outs right now. Although I still think TDAG is Brand New's classic to date, "Daisy" has solidified Brand New as one of the best bands of our time because they continue to make excellent albums without any letdown. 2 Bumps | Bump

5.0 classic	arlowf | September 11th 09
Anyone who thinks this is anything like Nirvana, or Modest Mouse, is a dip**it. The lyrics alone make this album a classic. Jesse Lacey wears the crown. 2 Bumps | Bump

2.5 average	Sobhi Abdul-Rakhman STAFF | September 1st 09
Brand New, Thrice, these names can do no wrong here, predictably. This is probably slightly above average, and all this ridiculous praise is just as unwarranted as that for Beggars. 2 Bumps | Bump

4.5 superb	XXXpickemgenius | August 31st 09
Loud and boisterous. Calm and endearing. A dash of sheer elegance. A delectable smorgasbord of everything that makes music what it is. 2 Bumps | Bump

3.5 great	chrisssf | August 31st 09
They're called Brand New for a clear cut reason. 2 Bumps | Bump

4.5 superb	AphelionAnon | August 30th 09
Solid album. Brand new have pretty much put every genre they've mastered into this album. Doesn't disappoint either. 2 Bumps | Bump

4.5 superb

Brandon E.L. Magnuson | November 15th 09

First of all let me say if your expecting another The Devil And God Are Raging Inside Me get over it! Daisy is not the massively crafted masterpiece that their third release was, but what it is, is another fantastic step in the growth of one of our generations most diverse acts. Though this might not seem like an evolution from their immense previous effort but this is a very honest seemless effort. Lyrically and musically it seems that like the glimmers of hope shown on TDAGARIM have been replaced by pure anger and hate. So all in all although this may be more simple and less life changing than their previous 2006 release it contains some of Brand New's best songs (At The Bottom, Bought A Bride, Daisy, Noro) and it is a very natural progression for Jesse Jacey and company. And if you don't well they don't really give a fuck. 1 Bumps | Bump

4.0 excellent	t0x | October 22nd 09
After a few more listens I'm enjoying this a lot more. 1 Bumps | Bump

3.0 good	MartianKyo | October 13th 09
Could have been an amazing album, but the songs are just too short. Sink is great, actually all songs are great, but whenever I listen to it i feel like I am listening to a demo, a demo of a really really really really great album. 1 Bumps | Bump

1.5 very poor

heavykevlarsuit | September 28th 09

What Brand New ultra-fans often accuse detractors of their last release The Devil and God... and now Daisy of is an inability to accept the band's maturity and evolution. But this misses the point. Starting off as a rip-roaring pop-punk outfit with some of the most exciting and dynamic abilities to grace the deliberately simplistic genre, they have now become the epitome of boring, sour college kid rock. Brand New didn't need a complete genre shift to demonstrate to every one that they were far ahead of their pop-punk peers in terms of lyrical introspection, yet here they crown themselves the kings of self-important, meaningless indie-rock verse, inadvertently destroying their reputation as a band that could successfully marry raw emotion with brooding thought. Most bitterly, lead singer Jesse Lacey's vocals have now abandoned the visceral outrage that defined the band's earlier work, replacing them with a scatterbrained performance that ranges everywhere from excruciatingly annoying screaming to Modest Mouse drone. Oddly enough, this outing's obvious plea for anti-commercial outsider appeal is actually the opposite, as it is specifically manufactured to appeal to the band's aging fanbase. Those who enjoyed Your Favorite Weapon are now entering their twenties, and angst, the band figures, is no longer their dig. And so they instead offer faux-literary embellishment talk-sung (and worst, screeched) over blurry, banal chord progressions. Dullness is not maturity. This album is just boring. 1 Bumps | Bump

4.5 superb

David James Young | September 25th 09

Daisy is just as good as people believe. At times, even better. Anyone that knows something about music besides this decade knows that Brand New is more like Brand New right now than ever before. This is Brand New’s troubled-mind record with some gritty emotion throw in the mix, but different than their previous records – where The Smiths/Morrissey influences work beautifully – it’s no longer really present to me: I can’t help but think about how good Brand New are while listening. And how they’ve done before and only once have they made a record as good as this (The Devil and God). People saying that this is better than Thrice’s Beggars or any of Brand New’s previous are right. In short: Brilliant record is brilliant. Epic win, Brand New, way to go. Now Jesse, start working on a solo record asap and blow us away, will ya? 1 Bumps | Bump

4.0 excellent

fromtheinside | September 25th 09

Is Daisy really all that controversial? No, it simply is just another album by a band choosing to progress in a direction nobody envisioned. Had this been released by any other band it certainly would not have garnered half the attention, but because it's backed by assumed geniuses it receives the pandemonium. Alas, in itself Daisy is pretty ravishing and uninviting. Vices employs all the trickery to really be found on the disc, seemingly emotional and beautiful it jolts the listener into a cutting edged paced not emulated by the band before. You come to understand the ride before its even over, you know that when things seem calm they almost surely will erupt, thus subtracting from the experience, resulting in a disc that isn't necessarily their strongest. Still, Brand New know how to make even the most predictable moments enjoyable delivering several diamonds in the rough. So if you must: Noro, Sink, At the Bottom 1 Bumps | Bump

1.5 very poor	promiseswept | September 14th 09
horrible. nothing but noise, noise, noise. this has to be one of the biggest disappointments for me in a long time 1 Bumps | Bump

4.0 excellent	Joey Kline | September 7th 09
After initially being horrified by the first song, Vices, I'm officially in love with this album. I've listened to it 5 times in its entirety today, and it's great. It's a grower, but give it time, and it pays dividends in the end. This is another worthy addition to their already stellar and always diverse catalog. 1 Bumps | Bump

2.5 average	Fire Away | September 7th 09
Clusterfuck. Needs moar screaming. Vin can't write songs. 1 Bumps | Bump

0.0	Fort23 | September 6th 09
Brand New were always a bunch of moody motherfuckers. Daisy isn't moody it's pissed and it's the best they've ever been. 1 Bumps | Bump

3.5 great

Ubicuo | September 6th 09

I respect this album. There are not too many bands that can have a different musical focal point on every album & it actually be audible. I’m glad they make it a point to bring their fans somewhere different & not just play it safe (good example of a “play it safe” band, Taking Back Sunday. Ironically Jesse played bass & back vocals for TBS in 99-01). I appreciate the neo-grunge feel of this album; no band is stimulating my ears with this sound right now. I’ve only gave this album a couple full listens but I think it will grow on me with its originality & unexpected musical twists & turns. Unfortunately, lyrically Jesse isn’t that interesting on Daisy. But in his defense, oddly to me, the simplicity of his lyrics contrast well with the eccentricities of this album & make a easier route to follow along with on this album amongst the dissimilar musical approach. Ultimately, Deja Entendu is probably still my fav, but I’ll be crankin this for a while too. 1 Bumps | Bump

5.0 classic	TheAngelOfDeath616 | September 4th 09
It's different, in a good way, from what they've done before. 1 Bumps | Bump

2.5 average

Steve | September 3rd 09

There are so many things that are unfortunately wrong with the direction of their new album. Though the main reason for the experimental mess is because Jesse had let Vinnie construct most of the songs (i.e - lyrics, guitar) and sadly it definitely shows. This new album lacks what all previous albums what made them a joy to listen to. Mainly the lyrics, i can't stress this enough. Jesse had the most amazing lyrics where you could actually find some sort of connection with, making the song feel as it was intended for you. The lyrics heard on 'daisy' constantly talk about 'beds' (seriously, roughly 3-4 songs mention a bed of some kind. Is it intentional or do they have an infatuation with beds). The next point would be the instrumentation. The record is a complete mess, an 'experimental' mess to be precise. It tries too hard to sound raw and experimentally stripped down. Where i think they made their biggest mistake was by stripping everything that would have made each song sound alot more engaging. I think that they recorded the songs as soon as they wrote it, without much tweaking or re-tooling. Though i'd still enjoy this album if i was either intoxicated which is something, right? 1 Bumps | Bump

4.5 superb	Mevz | September 2nd 09
Great progression from the other three albums, it has the eye-watering choruses from TDAGARIOM and sombre screams of Deja... oh and all those "good bits" from YFW. Vocals are superb as always. Will definitely go see them at Wembley. 1 Bumps | Bump

4.0 excellent

Tw1ster | September 2nd 09

Whether you enjoy this album or dislike it, Daisy is a one of a kind album. With that being said, Brand New continues the trend they have created for themselves by crafting a completely different sound with each album they put out. This album sounds nothing like TDAG much like TDAG sounded nothing like Deja Entendu....and for me, that is a huge plus. Brand New crafts a new sound even though it is undoubtedly a Brand New album 1 Bumps | Bump

5.0 classic	HaloDude442 | September 2nd 09
This is the album that will make an amazing eruption and rift in brand new fans. Ones that are ready for change and a more heavy brand new, and ones who only loved the pop hook and indie of previous albums. It will separate the true fans from the "singles" fans. 1 Bumps | Bump

4.5 superb	Conor | September 2nd 09
Wow... Brand New have made something beautifully brutal. It's been a long process trying to find it, but I believe 4 albums later they have finally found their sound. 1 Bumps | Bump

4.5 superb	convergejd | September 1st 09
Seems like it's love it or hate it for a lot of people. On my part, I think this is absurdly good. I'm hesitant to give an album that is not even released yet a 5, but I feel that way. I will refrain, however, until I've given it some more time to sink in. TDAGARIM was phenomenal. This is better. 1 Bumps | Bump

4.0 excellent	Tom Eccles | September 1st 09
ah such a grower....its amazing in places....and in others it just doesnt reach that place where you want it to. 1 Bumps | Bump

5.0 classic

Kashmir09 | September 1st 09

Only gone through this once (just couldn't help myself, but definitely will be purchasing it 9/22). I was blown away. It's an album that has a lot going on. Each song is dense and layered, often with distorted guitar and Jesse Lacey's frightful scream drifting in the background, but a part like this is often followed with a soft chilling lyrical melody. Way too soon to begin comparing this to the rest of the discography, seeing as TDAGARIM is possibly my favorite album ever made, this has/had a lot to live up to. I'm glad I've already accepted the fact that it's different, and I loved every second. A very edgy early Nirvana/Modest Mouse approach, with a ton of their own genius of course. Great stuff, can't wait to fall in love with this. I have now gone through countless times, in due time I can see this album meaning as much to me as the Devil & God...sooo good. 1 Bumps | Bump

4.5 superb

OrganDonor | August 31st 09

The album starts off with "Vices" starts off with a sample from music. (taken from the 40's?) then goes into the most exciting song an the album. Seems like Brand New have embraced the New York post hardcore sound. "Bed" has another new sound Brand New has adopted sounding like blues influenced indie rock."Gasoline" is very powerful track, but not a highlight, imo. "You Stole" takes me back to TDAGARM, but with the bluesy guitar. "Be Gone" sound like a song Issack Brock gave to Jesse Lacey, not a bad thing. "Sink" has a perfect balance of energy. "Bought a Bride" is the highlight. "Daisy" is equivalent to "Handcuffs". I appreciate "Noro" but didn't really fall in love with it, I'm expecting it to grow on me though. "In a Jar" is a good song to have on the album but i won't be anticipating hearing it live. 1 Bumps | Bump

4.5 superb	Austintatious | August 30th 09
fucking great on first listen. these guys never cease to amaze me. 1 Bumps | Bump

5.0 classic	holyroach | August 30th 09
So basically the hatas are retarded, this is an expansive and interesting masterpiece. With great, diverse songwriting and some great riffage. 1 Bumps | Bump

4.5 superb	Bryan Syminiuk | August 30th 09
Gave this album 5 spins already and I must say, I thoroughly enjoy it. As time passes I suspect this album will grow on me even more as the atmosphere runs thick on this offering. Love how the album ends how it starts allowing the listener to absorb it as a consistent piece of music. I'll definately be buying this. 1 Bumps | Bump

4.5 superb	Logan Powell | August 30th 09
enjoying this so much more than beggars. so much different than anything brand new has done and i for one dig it. will be a grower for most people 1 Bumps | Bump

4.0 excellent	BasementFoundation | October 16th 09
I discovered Brand new with The Devil and God... and was blow away. What to expect next: Daisy ! Very different as the review implies. Could'nt agree more. I wished for a better lead off track and longer songs but At the bottom, Gasoline and Noro completely makes it worth while. I feel BN wear its name well; constant change, brand new sound to each release. "players at the top of their game" Bump

2.0 poor	Robert Hollier | September 30th 09
Im all for bands that change their style and experiment. However this album is a perfect example of a band changing their style for the worse. One of the biggest dissappointments of the year. Bump

0.0	nabrazune | September 24th 09
Sounds a bit too much like modest mouse at times, but it still sounds amazing Bump

4.5 superb	actappalled696 | September 17th 09
I think somebody just said it - which is awesome that somebody thought this too - but this album would be a sick soundtrack for killin' Nazis. not quite as tight as D&GARIM, but there are a lot of times where it feels like they've let go of their "taking back sunday" roots and become even more raw - and I actually like it better. Bump

4.5 superb	Badabanda | September 11th 09
This is a bit hard for me to call at the moment. Its a bit hit and miss for me really. But its an album that I can actually enjoy listening to the background. After enough listens and going thru it, I'll probably post more ideas later. Bump

3.5 great	kfilly20 | September 8th 09
Vice sounds exactly like Glassjaw, its a good album but I think Jesse may have gone off the deep end finally. Maybe it will grow on me, I hope it does, but for right now it seems like something that was forced, forced into progression, when it doesn't happen organically it can go really awry. Bump

5.0 classic

Ghoztking | September 7th 09

Brand New just keep evolving. For better or for worse. From the pop punk Your Favorite Weapon to the alt rock/acoustic/pop punk-but-good Deja Entendu to the emo/almost post-punk sound of The Devil and God to what we have now, Daisy. This album probably has the most range from all of their releases. From the raw screams of songs like Vices or gasoline, to the almost Industrial sound of Noro, to the Modest Mouse influenced In a Jar and At The bottom. I would also like to say that Modest Mouse was a fairly big influence on this album. Any modest mouse fan knows what I'm talking about. But it's far from a ripoff. It's more of a fusion of that sound with what they had from Devil and God. With more. It took a bit to grow on me (first two listens I wasn't impressed at all) But it's a damn great album. I hope it's not Brand New's last album. Bump

4.5 superb

kenziejane | September 2nd 09

I've come to the conclusion that Brand New are a progressive band. With that said, to further what every one else has said, this album IS definitely different from previous Brand New albums. I've grown to love progressive bands, for example, Minus the Bear, Propagandhi, Brand New. So I had a hunch this was going to be surprising. And well, it was, but in a good way. I really don't have anything bad to say here, except for "Be Gone," that is a track that I cannot even plague my ears with. Every other song on this album is great. I love how Jesse's vocal are different and very intense. I also love the guitar, the lyrics... But I'm not even going to compare this album to Br& New's other works. It's not worth it, every album is vastly different. And that's what gives me pleasure listening to Brand New and progressive bands. You never hear the same shit twice, and it's amazing they have talent enough to re-create themselves from album to album. I give them props for not playing the same old shit like Taking Back Sunday and all those d-bags always have. x Bump

4.5 superb	arsonist88 | September 1st 09
I gotta wait at least a year to give this a 5, but as of right now it feels like this really could be bumped up there. It takes a few listens, but this is absolutely astounding. Bump

4.5 superb	Zach Black | August 31st 09
It's not that its not as good as TDAG, its just different. I'm loving it. Seems to be a grower. Bump

4.0 excellent	brainsheldis | August 31st 09
Am I the only person who realizes how amazing "You Stole" is? Bump

4.5 superb	Dinosawesome | August 31st 09
Incredible. Another fresh and amazing effort that underlines the reason why Brand New seem to be a brand new band (bad pun intended) with every single album. The perfect way to follow TDAG and drive off the pansy pop-punk pansy's for good. Bump