Album Rating: 4.5

nice write-up, glad you got time to dig into it! nothing but agreement from me.

Album Rating: 5.0

Does anyone else think Waste is about addiction (more specifically seems to be drugs/alcohol but could apply to any serious addiction I suppose). To me, it seems blatantly obvious but that’s how music can be sometimes:when it really truly speaks to you, you can’t see how someone else could see it any other way, or “misconstrue” it.



Having struggled with off and on active addiction for the past twenty years (since I was 15), this song really hits me. It has affected my marriage, kids etc. Not to get too personal but since I’m currently struggling and trying to quit/taper, and this song seems to specifically be about letting go, finally quitting for good, “this is the last time”: this song just came at the perfect time for me.

Album Rating: 5.0

At the same time, it certainly fits that the lyrics could also be about this being the end to Brand New.

Album Rating: 2.5

this had zero lasting appeal compared to tdag and daisy

Album Rating: 5.0

You know, the more I listen to this, the more I think it might be my favorite. So many amazing tracks -especially In the Water, Can’t Get it Out, Waste.



I’m tempted to 5 it, but there are some blah tracks. could Never Be Heaven for one. Then the back half sags a bit too much. Desert and 451 are basically filler for me. But I actually really like No Control, and Batter Up is absolutely hauntingly beautiful.

Album Rating: 4.5

Damn 451 is my favorite on here. Pure energy on that



Over a year later and this is some of the best alt rock that has been released in the past 5-10 years

Album Rating: 5.0

Funny how subjective it is. Granted, it’s still fairly new for me. Hopefully it grows on me.

Album Rating: 4.5

For sure, I remember when this released people's favorites were all over the place and that still is mostly the case which is cool (though In The Water seems to be a clear pick usually)

"They released 4 perfect albums in a row though"
Lmao
Seconded on 451 being great, that song's one of my favourites with Lit Me Up

Album Rating: 3.5

I'd revisit this but I don't want the stupid ass target ad to ruin whatever momentum this has since i can only use mobile spotify atm

In that case, it's time for you to regret your life choices, my dude :[

Album Rating: 3.5

nah. I'm fine not listening to a pedophile and giving him my ad revenue.

Haha I don't mean jamming this - mobile spotify only, though??

Album Rating: 3.5

yeah, can't exactly use the net on my PC for longer than about a few hours a day.

Ah lame :/ Don't you have your own library?

Album Rating: 5.0

@AgentDeathbat: I’m surprised you gave this a rating that isn’t intended to prove a point like a troll. Honestly, I couldn’t care less. This shits good, what turns the lead singer on is the least of my concern when listening to music. I guess I’m just an insensitive asshole that promotes unethical individuals. Idk...fuck me right.

Album Rating: 4.9

Okay so "In the Water" is finally becoming one of my top favorites on here, it's just so gorgeous



still not sold on the solo tho

"This shits good, what turns the lead singer on is the least of my concern when listening to music"

Given how Lacey's personal life feeds into (or is strongly suggested by) his lyrical persona, which in turn majorly feeds into the tone and style of the music, I can't help but think you seem like a lazy listener. You don't have to dismiss Brand New as a result of all that context, but it's pretty cheap not to engage with it.

Album Rating: 4.5

neek that solo is one of my fav moments of BN's discog. reminds me to the jane doe solo. super old and nostalgic

Album Rating: 3.5

nah im not gonna slight you for liking it i just don't feel comfortable with what i know about lacey. hard to separate art from artist when it doesn't have a lasting effect on the scene the band is in. brand new can be replaced.