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Sept. 22 was a highly anticipated date for fans of New York’s Brand New. Interscope Records released “Daisy” by the alternative rock band in stores more than a year after it was announced.
The fourth album from Brand New was intended to be different, as explained by front man Jesse Lacey on their most recent North American tour. Jesse was correct. “Daisy” differs from previous albums such as “Deja Entendu” and “Your Favourite Weapon.” Brand New is slowly maturing from the raspy, punk, fast music they once produced.
This change is certainly for the better. Their third album, “The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me,” is more similar to “Daisy” musically but on “Daisy,” singers Jesse Lacy and Vincent Accardi use different singing techniques.
The first song, titled “Vices,” opens up with a rustic sample of what seems to be a 1920’s female opera singer. The song instantly goes into yelling and loud guitars with plenty of feedback. This is certainly different than many of Brand New’s slower songs with loud, slow drum beats and repetitive rhythm guitar, like on the song “Jesus Christ.”
The lyrical content on “Daisy” is very similar to “The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me,” but Brand New has moved to more abstract lyrics rather than singing about the usual breakup or fight with a best friend.
Overall, the album is a great piece of work. There are short song titles such as “Daisy.” There is chant-like singing and the song “Vices” mixes screaming with singing. “Daisy” is a mixture of Brand New’s discography except highly matured in lyrical content, song titles and instruments. “Daisy” is a must-have for any Brand New fan. It’s one of my favorite albums of the year so far.
Grade: B
