Product Description

While it wouldn't be entirely out of line to align Brand New's second album DEJA ENTENDU with contemporaneous offeringsby such West Coast emo-punk types as Rufio, et al, it wouldbe a bit of a mental shortcut. The fact is that while DEJA ENTENDU has no shortage of blaring, punky guitar riffs, battleship-heavy drum pounding, and harried, sore-throat vocals,there's another level to the band's sound. When they're notshouting and thrashing, Brand New are eminently capable of hushed, melodic vocals, atmospheric guitar textures, and relatively complex song structures. They've got their dynamic shifts down too, as they easily manoeuver back and forth between the two extremes throughout the album.

Track Listing

1. Tautou
2. Sic Transit Gloria...Glory Fades
3. I Will Play My Game Beneath The Spin Light
4. Okay I Believe You, But My Tommy Gun Don't
5. The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows
6. The Boy Who Blocked His Own Shot
7. Jaws Theme Swimming
8. Me Vs. Maradona Vs. Elvis
9. Guernica
10. Good To Know That If I Ever Need Attention All I Have To Do Is Die
11. Play Crack The Sky

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #14413 in Music
• Released on: 2004-02-09
• Number of discs: 1

Customer Reviews

A melodic, emotional journey.
I've had this album for over a year now, and it still feels fresh. The vocals by Jesse are amazingly soothing and is good for all moods.

1. Tautou 8/10. A quiet intro where you can hear Jesse saying 'I'm sinking like a hole in the sea.' Very eerie and a great intro.

2. Sic Transit Gloria...Glory Fades 10/10. A great bassline and starts off very calm but then sound explodes in the chorus with Jesse shouting 'Die young and save yourself!!!' The first song I heard by Brand new and by far the best.

3. I Will Play My Game Beneath The Spin Light 8/10. Jesse pours his heart out on the accoustic verses and then the sound yet again explodes in the chorus. This one may take a few listens to like.

4. Okay I Believe You, But My Tommy Gun Don't 9/10. Jesse sounds ignorant but honest and like the last song it explodes on the chorus. But the melody is better on this song.

5. The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows 10/10. In the verses Jesse sings like someone has died, but in the chorus he explodes in such emotion it is overpowering. One of the best.

6. The Boy Who Blocked His Own Shot 8/10. A calm accoustic number. No explosion but still has heaps of emption.

7. Jaws Theme Swimming 9/10. Interesting guitar riff, simple and effective with the usual quiet-verse-but-explode-in-the-chorus structure.

8. Me Vs. Maradona Vs. Elvis 9/10. Starts off like an accoustic number with Jesse singing very quietly. Near the end they explode again but it was very well executed.

9. Guernica 10/10. Do I like this song because it is more intense? Yes. The vocals are very good going from whispers to screams in less than a second. Melody munchers may not feel satisfied though.

10. Good To Know That If I Ever Need Attention All I Have To Do Is Die 9/10. Calm song that explodes in the chorus. Although it's samey it hasn't tired yet.

11. Play Crack The Sky 8/10. It's okay I just feel that this song drags on a little. Accoustic number.

This album took me about five listens to appreciate the music properly. So give this album a chance and it will creep into your mind (try listening to it while going to sleep)

Perfection
This is the best album every made. Although, not at first. People don't like 'em when they first listen.

the best album ever...
I've had this album for over 2 years now and it is still my favourite album and Brand New are still my favourite band. There are songs to suit every mood and Jesse's voice is amazing and even more amazing live. I can't wait to hear there new album but I will never forget their last 2 which are both well worth a listen.