Daisy is the fourth studio album by American alternative rock band Brand New, released September 22, 2009 on Interscope Records.
The album's first single, "At the Bottom," was released at the beginning of August 2009. The band toured the United States in support of the album in late 2009, and will tour Australia in early 2010.
Production
The band worked in the studio with Mike Sapone, coming up with many of the albums tracks prior to recording—vocalist/guitarist Jesse Lacey stated in an interview with Spin that the band members write many of their song ideas on acoustic guitar, individually, before working on those ideas as a band during sound checks.
The opening music at the start of "Vices" and closing music at the end of "Noro" is "On Life's Highway," a gospel hymn written by Bertrand Brown. As Lacey remarked in an interview, "We've always been interested in putting strange things on the albums. We don't do it as much as we would like." spin.com, August 12 2009
In an interview with Kerrang!, Jesse Lacey commented on the album's content: "It's a pretty exhausting record. It's quite dense and I think some of the decisions we made don't always go in the most obvious direction. We were thinking a lot more about what we'd want to play when we were up onstage rather than actually what you'd want to hear on a record."
Release and promotion
Brand New revealed in an interview with United Kingdom-based music magazine Rock Sound that they would not be talking to or promoting Daisy with any American media outlets. They also said they would be dealing with very few outlets internationally. On July 8, 2009, it was reported that the band had named their new album And One Head Can Never Die and that it would be released on September 21; not long after, the band announced that the album title had been changed to Daisy. The release of "At the Bottom" as the album's first single was also announced.
Spin magazine's website announced the track listing and displayed the album art for Daisy in August 2009. The first single from the renamed fourth studio album was released as a digital download on August 11 2009, without a music video to accompany the release. The album was mixed by Dave Sardy with production by Mike Sapone. NME, July 10 2009 Rocklouder, July 23 2009 NME, August 11 2009
In June 2009, UK music magazine Rock Sound claimed on their website that they had received a copy of the upcoming album, though it was, according to an image later posted by the editor, "incomplete." The site published a "tentative" track listing and reported the incomplete version that they had received to be roughly 30 minutes long.
On June 28, 2009, the band appeared at the Glastonbury Festival on the Other Stage, where they previewed "Bought a Bride" and "Gasoline." These songs were also previewed at the Reading and Leeds Festivals - with the performances being filmed by the BBC. The band, however, refused the BBC rights of use, denying the broadcasting of their live performance. BBC Reading & Leeds microsite, September 2 2009
Lacey told Rock Sound that in regard to touring to promote Daisy: "I think we want to be at home more than ever before," with Vinnie Accardi adding: "We have become less ambitious about touring." Despite this, the band will perform a single headlining date at Wembley Arena, in January 2010. It will be their largest UK headline appearance to date. NME, September 2, 2009 Rocklouder, August 30 2009 To coincide with the release of Daisy, the band will embark on a 34-date tour across the United States throughout all of October and November 2009. The tour will also feature Thrice, Manchester Orchestra, Glassjaw and Crime In Stereo. Alternative Press, July 2009 ticketnews.com, August 7 2009
Brooklyn sessions
Over the summer of 2009, the band recorded various tracks from Daisy as well as their three previous albums, with each recording a reworked alternative to the original version. On September 11, 2009, the band's record label Interscope released a video featuring an acoustic, stripped-down version of "Sowing Season (Yeah)" with a small interview. Later, the band posted on their MySpace page that they were unhappy with the release of these videos, as the recordings were meant to have all been released together as a set: "We hoped that they would all come out as a set, with an explanation of what we did and how we did it. And it would give people insight into what we have been up to. Unfortunately...this did not happen."MySpace blog, September 17, 2009, A Message From Brian Regarding The Acoustic Videos & Songs The videos were filmed in Brooklyn, New York by with Daniel Navetta directing and producing. So far featuring Kevin Devine has been released as a video, along with and "Bought a Bride." The tracks were mixed by Mike Sapone. "At the Bottom" (Live in the Studio) is exclusive to iTunes, as was "Bed" (Live in the Studio) as a pre-order on iTunes only. "Bought a Bride" (Live in the Studio) is exclusive to Amazon.
Reception
Daisy was warmly received by critics. It has an aggregated score on Metacritic of 75, indicating "generally favorable reviews".
Drew Beringer, staff reviewer for AbsolutePunk scored the album at 90%. He summarised in his article; "Brand New has created a record that will leave you exhausted. You’ll be worn out by the jarring tempo changes, confounded by the vague topics, and abused by Lacey’s prominent yell. Producer Mike Sapone does his best to help Brand New reach its darkest point, and Daisy is auditory proof, as this is the Long Island quintet’s most challenging and distinguished album yet. Some will love it, some will hate it, most will be perplexed by it and will need many listens to digest it. But one thing is certain, this is a record that will shake you". Andrew Leahey of Allmusic was less favourable, giving the album a three star rating. He was critical of the song structures by saying, "Drums, screams, and squelching guitars eventually gatecrash the piano recital, but the effect isn't jarring as much as it is familiar, a tell-tale sign of a band not quite ready to ditch its old habits". However, he also praised the experimental moments on the record; "Brand New may not be completely comfortable with the slow stuff, but Daisy's willingness to experiment is what makes the album so interesting, even as its furious rock songs continue to pack a punch". Alternative Press writer Scott Heisel was also slightly disappointed while awarding the album three and a half stars. He stated that "t's entirely possible that the band simply wrote a good album this time around, not a great one." Dan Martin of NME was highly favourable in his review, describing Daisy as a "breathtakingly accomplished record". He awarded a score of 9/10 and also added that Brand New are now, "the most graceful rock band in America". Rock Sound also heaped praise upon the album, making comparisons to The Cure, The Smiths and Nirvana. Chris Hidden described the album as a more refined version of previous album, The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me. He summarised by stating, "Brand New are now artistically unrivalled by their peers; it would be astonishing if they didn’t see where else they could go". Christian Hoard of Rolling Stone was largely favourable in his review, awarding a 3 and a half star rating. He praised the band for not sticking to genre restraints; "The quartet's fourth album avoids genre commonplaces with subtle shadings. 'You tried to put a fire out, but you used gasoline' — and songs like the heroin-jag slow-burner "Bed" prove that letting rip isn't always Lacey's best move. Mikael Wood, journalist for Spin magazine awarded the album a four star rating. He particularly praised the moments of surprise throughout the album. "Jesse Lacey howls about burning in bed and turning to dirt while his bandmates churn out noisy, jagged art-punk riffs that routinely explode without warning. The sound is old-fashioned, but the fury is fresh". Ryan Flatley, staff reviewer for Sputnikmusic scored the album with an "excellent" four stars. In his summary, he claimed, "Brand New have completely evolved from the heartbroken adolescents that brought you Your Favourite Weapon, obliterating that memory with each distorted riff and every coarse scream found within Daisy".
Accolades
Personnel
The following people contributed to Daisy:
Brand New
*Jesse Lacey – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, artwork, lyrics
*Vincent Accardi – lead guitar, backing vocals, photography, lyrics
*Garrett Tierney – bass guitar
*Brian Lane – drums, percussion
*Derrick Sherman – keyboards, guitar, backing vocals
Production
*Mike Sapone - producer, engineer
*D. Sardy - mixing
*Emily Lazar - mastering
*Joe LaPorta - assistant engineer
*Jason Noto - artwork
*Pete Sutherland - cover photo
*Ariel Martin - A&R
Chart performance
References
Category:2009 albums
Category:Alternative rock albums
Category:Experimental rock albums
Category:Brand New albums
Category:Interscope Records albums
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Brand New is an American rock band from Long Island, New York. Formed in 2000, the band currently consists of lead vocalist/guitarist/lyricist Jesse Lacey, guitarist/lyricist Vincent Accardi, bassist Garrett Tierney, drummer Brian Lane, and guitarist/keyboardist Derrick Sherman.
In the late 1990s, Jesse Lacey, Garrett Tierney, Brian Lane were all members of the band The Rookie Lot. They eventually split off from the other members of the group, and in 2000 formed Brand New in Merrick, New York. The band signed to Triple Crown Records and in 2001 released their debut studio album, Your Favorite Weapon. Their second album, Deja Entendu, was released in 2003 and marked a stylistic change for the band. The album's first two singles, "The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows" and "Sic Transit Gloria... Glory Fades", both received airplay on MTV2 and Fuse TV, entering the top 40 on the United Kingdom Singles Chart. Deja Entendu was eventually certified gold in the United States.
Brand New moved to Interscope Records and released The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me in 2006. "Jesus Christ" became their highest charting single in the US, peaking at number 30 on the Alternative Songs chart. In March 2008, the band started their own record label, named Procrastinate! Music Traitors. Their fourth album, Daisy, was released in 2009 and became their highest charting album in the US, reaching number six on the Billboard 200.
History
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Emery is a five-piece Christian rock band from Rock Hill, South Carolina currently signed to Tooth & Nail Records and based in Seattle, Washington. Emery was founded in Rock Hill, South Carolina with the original lineup consisting of Toby Morrell, Devin Shelton, Matt Carter, Josh Head, Joel Green and Seth Studley. Emery moved to Seattle in order to reach a more music centered scene.
Before signing with Tooth & Nail Records, Emery recorded 2 EP's, The Columbus EEP Thee (EP) and The Weak's End demo that they used to attract attention from labels. With Tooth & Nail, they have recorded 4 studio albums, and 2 EPs. The Weak's End, their debut album, was released in 2004, followed by The Question in 2005 and I'm Only A Man in 2007. The latter fulfilled Emery's contract with Tooth & Nail. However, the band re-signed with the label and released ...In Shallow Seas We Sail on June 2, 2009. In 2010 the band released an album that compiled all the tracks from their first three albums, entitled Are You Listening?.
History
Formation and Early Years (2000 – 2001)
Emery formed in 2001 in Rock Hill, South Carolina but moved to Seattle, Washington in search of a better musical environment. The band was named after a first grader that Toby Morrell met while working as an intern for a teacher in college. The four members in the band at the time, Toby Morrell (vocals/guitar), Devin Shelton (drums), Matt Carter (guitar/keyboards), and Joel "Chopper" Green (bass) actually left Rock Hill, South Carolina for Seattle on September 11, the day of the terrorist attacks; they found out about the attacks when they stopped at a local diner in South Carolina. Most of the members are from the bands Sachul, Joe 747, Simply Waynes and Oogie Brown. After a little while Seth Studley, who was one of the original members of the band, broke out of a serious relationship and followed them to Seattle and resumed his post as drummer. Since Seth took over drums, Devin went ahead and took the position of guitarist.
The Weak's End (2002 – 2004)
After making Emerald City their new home in Seattle, Washington, Emery signed a record deal with Tooth & Nail Records in 2002. Allmusic.com. Retrieved on 30 November 2008. Wasting no time, Emery paired up with producer/engineer Ed Rose and worked on their debut album, The Weak's End. It was produced at the Black Lodge Studio in Eudora, Kansas. last.fm. Retrieved on 1 December 2008. The record was released in January 2004 by Tooth & Nail Records. Emery toured extensively to promote their new release.
The Question (2005 – 2006)
While touring, Seth Studley decided to leave the band in order to get married and Emery had to look for a new drummer. Korg.com. Retrieved on 30 November 2008. While touring with Haste the Day, Dave Powell was brought out to audition. Powell was officially put in the band on November 2005. Powell originally played in the Indianapolis-based metalcore/hardcore band The Bowels of Judas.
Soon after touring, Emery went back into the studio to record their next record with production done by Aaron Sprinkle this time around. The band took five weeks in recording sessions. The Question was released on August 2, 2005. "Studying Politics" was released as the album's first single with a video emerging on June 29, 2005.. Retrieved on 30 November 2008.. On November 21, 2006, Emery re-released The Question, adding a DVD, five acoustic versions of previously recorded songs and two new demo tracks, which were produced by Matt Carter. The DVD included a documentary film of Emery, live songs and bonus footage.
After the re-release, Joel "Chopper" Green decided to leave the band. On September 19, 2006, Emery posted a blog on their website explaining the departure Emerymusic.com. Retrieved on 1 December 2008.. Devin and Toby have now switched bass parts in concerts and in the studio.
I'm Only A Man (2007 – 2008)
While touring with Underoath in Australia, Emery announced that they were releasing a new album. The album, I'm Only A Man, leaked onto the internet before its official release on October 2, 2007. The album was produced by Ryan Boesch and Matt Carter and recorded at Dark Horse Studio in Tennessee. It received mixed reviews. Emery released a deluxe edition of the album as well, which featured four acoustic songs that were recorded while on the Take Action Tour with The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus and DVD with a live footage and a documentary. The iTunes version of the deluxe edition also added a bonus track called "Whoa! Man".
While Broken Hearts Prevail and ...In Shallow Seas We Sail (2008 – Present)
Emery announced in an interview on TVU that they finished a new 8-track EP entitled While Broken Hearts Prevail, which was released on October 28, 2008. They began premiering some of the new material while on tour opening for The Almost, including a song entitled "Edge Of The World."
In an interview with Toby Morrell, Emery announced that would be releasing a new album called ...In Shallow Seas We Sail. Up until the announcement of Emery resigning to Tooth & Nail Records, it was unsure if the band would seek a new label, since their contract had expired. Underthegunreview.net. Retrieved on 2 December 2008. They re-signed with Tooth & Nail and soon gave out information on their new release.
On April 7, 2009, Emery released a new song entitled "Cutthroat Collapse" on their Myspace, Purevolume, and iTunes. On May 29, 2009, Emery put ...In Shallow Seas We Sail in its entirety up on their Myspace. On June 2, 2009, ...In Shallow Seas We Sail was officially released. Emery also confirmed during a chat thread on AbsolutePunk that their first music video off of the new album was going to be "Cutthroat Collapse". Absolutepunk.net Retrieved on 6 October 2009
During their headlining U.S. tour, Emery had selected dates filmed for a DVD in the works. The release date is unknown at this time. Emery set out on tour supporting Underoath on their fall/winter headlining tour for the rest of the year. In the summer of 2010 they went on the "Scream it Like You Mean it" tour with Silverstein, We Came as Romans, Sky Eats Airplane, and I Set My Friends on Fire.http
Christianity
All of the members in Emery are Christians, but the band is reluctant to be labeled a Christian rock band. Although the band has a Christian outlook and mission, and their lyrics are religious, their concern is that being labeled as "Christian" will hinder their ability to reach their audience.
Side projects
*Toby Morrell has a current side project entitled I Am Waldo. The music is based on the book of Psalms and is mostly acoustic. Myspace.com. Retrieved on 2008-12-06
*Devin Shelton's current side project is called Devinitely. His music is mostly R&B and was made using Garageband. Myspace.com. Retrieved on 2008-12-06.
Members
Current
* Toby Morrell - lead vocals, screams, bass, guitars (2001–present)
* Devin Shelton - lead vocals, rhythm guitar, bass (2001–present)
* Matt Carter - lead guitar, vocals (2001–present)
* Josh Head - keyboards, screams, electronics, piano, programming, synth, (2001–present)
* Dave Powell - drums, percussion (2005–present)
Former
* Joey Svendsen - bass (2001)
* Seth "Beef" Studley - drums (2001–2004)
* Joel “Chopper” Green - bass (2001–2005) (currently in The Widow Jenkins & Oogie Brown)
Discography
Full-length albums
EPs
Compilation appearances
*Happy Christmas Vol. 4, contributed "(Ho Ho Hey) A Way For Santa's Sleigh"
*Punk Goes 80's, contributed a cover of "Holding Out for a Hero" by Bonnie Tyler
*Punk Goes 90's, contributed a cover of "All I Want" by Toad The Wet Sprocket
*Taste of Christmas, contributed "The Last Christmas"
*Take Action! Vol. 7, contributed "The Party Song".
*"Songs From The Penalty Box", Tooth & Nail Vol. 6, contributed "The Smile, The Face"
*Emaline Media Group & Faceless Presents Face The Change, Vol. 6, contributed "The Movie Song"
*Take Action! Vol. 8, contributed "The Smile, The Face".
Featured appearances
*KJ-52, featured Toby Morrell in the song "Wake Up" from his 2007 album "The Yearbook".
Music video list
References
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