Brand New Bought A Bride Live In Studio Video

A video of Brand New performing 'Bought A Bride' in the studio acoustic can be viewed by clicking read more.

Brand New Daisy Credits

A list of the who wrote which songs on Brand New's latest album 'Daisy' can be found HERE.

Brand New Live Video Footage

Live video footage from Brand New's current US tour of the band performing 'Vices', 'At The Bottom', 'Sink', 'In A Jar' and 'You Stole' from new album 'Daisy' can be seen by clicking read more.

Brand New Debuts #6 On Billboard Top 200

Brand New made their highest debut ever on the Billboard 200 this week with 'Daisy' reaching #6 by selling more than 46,000 copies.

Brand New 'Daisy' #4 On iTunes

Brand New's new album 'Daisy' has reached to #4 of the iTunes chart despite only being released this week.

Brand New 'Daisy' Available For $6.99 - 1 Day Only

For one day only, Shockhound is offering 'Daisy' for only $6.99

To purchase, click HERE.

Vinnie Accardi Of Brand New Interview

A recent interview with Vinnie Accardi (Brand New lead guitarist) can be seen HERE.

The bands latest album 'Daisy' was released today in the UK and is out tomorrow in the US.

Brand New Announce Acoustic US Instores

Brand New have announced details of various instore acoustic performances across the US.

In order to gain entry, fans must purchase the bands new record 'Daisy' at one of the selected retail stores to receive a pass that will guarantee entry. Passes will be available from September 22nd (day of album release) and will be one per purchase.

Dates as follows:

October 6th:
VINTAGE VINYL (ST LOUIS, MO)
6610 Delmar Blvd
University City, MO 63130 (Starts at 4pm)

October 16th:
RASPUTIN RECORDS (SAN FRANCISCO, CA)
1820 S. Bascom Ave
Campbell, CA 95008 (Starts at 4pm)

October 23rd:
ZIA (LAS VEGAS, NV)
4225 S Eastern Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89119 (Starts at 4pm)

October 30th:
GOOD RECORDS (DALLAS, TX)
1808 Lower Greenville Ave
Dallas, TX 75206 (Starts at 4pm)

November 9th:
MANIFEST DISC (CHARLOTTE, NC)
6329 S. Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28217 (Starts at 4pm)

Win Tickets And Meet Brand New In London!

Brand New are offering fans the chance to win tickets for their upcoming show at London Wembley Arena (23rd January 2010) next year as well as the chance to meet them at the bands soundcheck.

To enter, click HERE.

Album Review: Brand New - Daisy

Brand New's fourth full-length, 'Daisy,' has been the subject of much online discussion on various music forums; especially over the past few weeks, as it was unfortunately leaked on to the internet. Personally, as a big fan of the band, I was more sceptical than overjoyed when first hearing 'Daisy', whereas other fans jumped to conclusions and declared it album of the year/decade/century/all time.

On first listen, it does not make for comfortable listening. Opening with 'Vices,' and a scratchy sample of an old fashioned song by a female vocalist, it springs to life with vocalist, Jesse Lacey, screaming and screeching his way through a messy number. However, much like the record as a whole, you get used to its incoherent structure that eventually, somehow, works.

After 'Bed', a dreary, rather dull track, comes first single 'At The Bottom'. I'll admit, Brand New are not a radio band and this, especially, shows it. However, it is the closest this record is going to get to providing a catchy hook. It showcases the overall album well as it has the quiet-loud-louder structure, which is seen throughout.

Next is 'Gasoline', one of the two tracks that the band have been playing live for a number of months. It is one of the more favourable tracks, with plenty of energy throughout and definitely one of the bands loudest and heaviest to date. Lacey's vocals will be screamed back at him, especially the line 'She tried to put the fire out, but she used gasoline,' at their live shows.

'You Stole,' brings the momentum down. It has a mellow, calm pace that, despite being layered, manages to suck the life out of the album and drags on for far too long. Whereas, 'Be Gone' acts more as an interlude than a full track, with its Southern country-like guitar and odd vocals that are delivered with a strange effect.

'Sink' starts the recovery of this record. Once more, Lacey screams his way thorough a chorus that is full-on alternative indie rock. 'Bought A Bride', the second track to have already been played live, ends up being one of the highlights of the album, with its textured sound and fierce beat. It shows the bands progression, and intelligence, as songwriters. Unfortunately, this favourable wave of aggressive rock, that sounds brilliant, is killed off by the title track. 'Daisy' shows the bands disjointed, experimental side. The use of samples and weird subtle sounds takes a while to get used to and, when you think the track is about to take off, it finishes.

'In A Jar' and 'Noro' save the album from being labelled a disappointment. The former brilliantly shows the bands layered style, and good use of the soft-loud structure, that they have perfected so well. 'Noro' rounds off the album perfectly and is a one off, if not, the highlight of 'Daisy'. It has a slow build-up, with a twining guitar and distant lyric, "I'm on my way to hell,” a lyric that will get lodged in your head straight away. Its structure is ideal and picks up pace at the right point, with scratchy guitars and distorted drums, that fit the mood ideally. In conclusion, it shows the bands' purpose as a progressive, alternative rock band.

As a fan of the Brand New, this isn't their best work but it could have been worse. The mellow, softer songs ruin the adrenaline-filled tracks. Tracks 'Bed' and 'You Stole,' to an extent, ruin the records momentum but, musically and lyrically, they are still listenable. Even after a few listens, they fit the records structure well.

'Daisy,' is a record by a band that are not going to write a one-hit wonder, and then repeat that formula 10 more times. Every track has its own characteristic, good or bad. It is a record that shows the bands progression from 2006's 'The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me' well. Its structure, at times, seems incoherent but that is what appeals to fans of the band. Brand New are willing, and are able, to challenge themselves, as both musicians and songwriters. By doing this, they make themselves less accessible and 'Daisy' may alienate some fans, due to its erratic structure when listening to it first time round. However, it is a record that you have to live with, and let it grow, in order to understand where the bands perspective is coming from. Lyrically, it is darker than its predecessor, but more energetic.

Overall, 'Daisy' is not record of the year, nowhere near. However, it is a record that is an acceptable next step for a band that wants to do what they like, and not conform to any trends or stereotypes.

3.5/5

'Daisy' by Brand New is released on September 21st (UK)/22nd (US) on DGC/Interscope/Procrastinate Music Traitors.

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Sean Reid

Brand New New Album Amazon MP3 Exclusive

Amazon MP3 are offering an exclusive live in studio recording of 'Bought A Bride' when purchasing Brand New's forthcoming album, 'Daisy'.

To purchase, click HERE.

Brand New UK 7" Vinyl At The Bottom Postponed

Brand New's scheduled UK release of 'At The Bottom' on 7" has been postponed.

Brand New Album Stream

Brand New's forthcoming new album, 'Daisy' is streaming on Myspace.

'Daisy' is released next Monday (21st) in the UK and next Tuesday (22nd) in the US.

Check back to AlterThePress.com in a few days for our review of one of the most anticipated records of the year.

Brand New To Give Away B-Sides CD At Instore In NY

Despite tickets for the instore performance being sold out,
Looney Tunes (record store in West Babylon, NY) will be giving away a CD with 2 unreleased Brand New tracks (that didn't make the new album) to anyone who pre-orders 'Daisy' and attends the autograph signing.

For more info, click here.

Brand New Daisy Vinyl Info

The vinyl release for Brand New's forthcoming album 'Daisy' will be on a 180 gram vinyl in a gatefold sleeve. It will be released one week later after the CD and digital download.

'Daisy' on vinyl is out September 29th on DGC/Interscope Records and can be pre-ordered here.

Brand New Announce Instore Performance/Signing

Brand New will be doing an instore performance/signing at Vintage Vinyl in Fords, NJ to coincide with the release of the band's forthcoming record 'Daisy' on September 23rd.

To gain entry to the instore performance and signing, you will need to pre-order 'Daisy' directly from Vintage Vinyl here which comes with a wristband for the event.

Brand New Vinyl Release Confirmed

Brand New's forthcoming album 'Daisy' has been confirmed for a vinyl release and as well has a street date of September 22nd.