Comments on: Brand New – Daisy http://hearwaxmedia.com/music/reviews/brand-new-daisy/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:28:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Coolidge (Durban SA) http://hearwaxmedia.com/music/reviews/brand-new-daisy/comment-page-1/#comment-1224 Coolidge (Durban SA) Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:29:02 +0000 http://hearwaxmedia.com/?p=2489#comment-1224 Yup, the review was a very cool parallel with the band's progression through the albums. I'm still trying to get to grips with the 'noise' in the album: while I appreciate the fact that Daisy was recorded to sound like the band play live (and they pull it off - it sounds roughy and edgy, exactly like BN did live at Give It A Name in London in 07), I still can't get my head around their persistent use of feedback. It's nailsonachalkboard in places. Daisy contains some incredible songs, but I do feel in parts that their decision to have the production done by Mike Sapone was a mistake. It almost seems like Jesse Lacey has had the attitude of Howard Roark in the last few years. I am however very keen to hear some acoustic versions of songs like Gasoline, after seeing the youtube video of Lacey playing it live recently. Yup, the review was a very cool parallel with the band's progression through the albums.

I'm still trying to get to grips with the 'noise' in the album: while I appreciate the fact that Daisy was recorded to sound like the band play live (and they pull it off – it sounds roughy and edgy, exactly like BN did live at Give It A Name in London in 07), I still can't get my head around their persistent use of feedback. It's nailsonachalkboard in places.

Daisy contains some incredible songs, but I do feel in parts that their decision to have the production done by Mike Sapone was a mistake. It almost seems like Jesse Lacey has had the attitude of Howard Roark in the last few years.

I am however very keen to hear some acoustic versions of songs like Gasoline, after seeing the youtube video of Lacey playing it live recently.

]]> By: Coolidge (Durban SA) http://hearwaxmedia.com/music/reviews/brand-new-daisy/comment-page-1/#comment-5260 Coolidge (Durban SA) Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:29:00 +0000 http://hearwaxmedia.com/?p=2489#comment-5260 Yup, the review was a very cool parallel with the band's progression through the albums. I'm still trying to get to grips with the 'noise' in the album: while I appreciate the fact that Daisy was recorded to sound like the band play live (and they pull it off - it sounds roughy and edgy, exactly like BN did live at Give It A Name in London in 07), I still can't get my head around their persistent use of feedback. It's nailsonachalkboard in places. Daisy contains some incredible songs, but I do feel in parts that their decision to have the production done by Mike Sapone was a mistake. It almost seems like Jesse Lacey has had the attitude of Howard Roark in the last few years. I am however very keen to hear some acoustic versions of songs like Gasoline, after seeing the youtube video of Lacey playing it live recently. Yup, the review was a very cool parallel with the band's progression through the albums.

I'm still trying to get to grips with the 'noise' in the album: while I appreciate the fact that Daisy was recorded to sound like the band play live (and they pull it off – it sounds roughy and edgy, exactly like BN did live at Give It A Name in London in 07), I still can't get my head around their persistent use of feedback. It's nailsonachalkboard in places.

Daisy contains some incredible songs, but I do feel in parts that their decision to have the production done by Mike Sapone was a mistake. It almost seems like Jesse Lacey has had the attitude of Howard Roark in the last few years.

I am however very keen to hear some acoustic versions of songs like Gasoline, after seeing the youtube video of Lacey playing it live recently.

]]> By: Aaron http://hearwaxmedia.com/music/reviews/brand-new-daisy/comment-page-1/#comment-1132 Aaron Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:22:53 +0000 http://hearwaxmedia.com/?p=2489#comment-1132 While I am perfectly fine reading the more "stagnant" reviewing style, I appreciate your willingness to explain your craft. Too many reviewers who go against the "dull" norm do just appear to be padding their own egos with big words and nonsensical metaphors. While I am perfectly fine reading the more "stagnant" reviewing style, I appreciate your willingness to explain your craft. Too many reviewers who go against the "dull" norm do just appear to be padding their own egos with big words and nonsensical metaphors.

]]> By: Aaron http://hearwaxmedia.com/music/reviews/brand-new-daisy/comment-page-1/#comment-5259 Aaron Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:22:00 +0000 http://hearwaxmedia.com/?p=2489#comment-5259 While I am perfectly fine reading the more "stagnant" reviewing style, I appreciate your willingness to explain your craft. Too many reviewers who go against the "dull" norm do just appear to be padding their own egos with big words and nonsensical metaphors. While I am perfectly fine reading the more "stagnant" reviewing style, I appreciate your willingness to explain your craft. Too many reviewers who go against the "dull" norm do just appear to be padding their own egos with big words and nonsensical metaphors.

]]> By: Ryan L http://hearwaxmedia.com/music/reviews/brand-new-daisy/comment-page-1/#comment-917 Ryan L Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:24:38 +0000 http://hearwaxmedia.com/?p=2489#comment-917 I would just like to say that this review is beautiful. This different take on it is one of the most refreshing things I have ever written. Since I am a huge BN fan, I have been reading many of these reviews of Daisy and, so far, this is the only one that I have been compelled to comment on. Nick Gergesha, please do not let these people who seem to not appreciate creative writing get you down, keep writing these kinds of interviews. For a band like Brand New who, as you stated, are and always have been a very dramatic band with a lot of wordy lyrics, this is the only kind of interview that truly makes sense. Keep up the amazing work, I look forward to reading more of what you have to say. I would just like to say that this review is beautiful. This different take on it is one of the most refreshing things I have ever written. Since I am a huge BN fan, I have been reading many of these reviews of Daisy and, so far, this is the only one that I have been compelled to comment on. Nick Gergesha, please do not let these people who seem to not appreciate creative writing get you down, keep writing these kinds of interviews. For a band like Brand New who, as you stated, are and always have been a very dramatic band with a lot of wordy lyrics, this is the only kind of interview that truly makes sense.

Keep up the amazing work, I look forward to reading more of what you have to say.

]]> By: Ryan L http://hearwaxmedia.com/music/reviews/brand-new-daisy/comment-page-1/#comment-5258 Ryan L Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:24:00 +0000 http://hearwaxmedia.com/?p=2489#comment-5258 I would just like to say that this review is beautiful. This different take on it is one of the most refreshing things I have ever written. Since I am a huge BN fan, I have been reading many of these reviews of Daisy and, so far, this is the only one that I have been compelled to comment on. Nick Gergesha, please do not let these people who seem to not appreciate creative writing get you down, keep writing these kinds of interviews. For a band like Brand New who, as you stated, are and always have been a very dramatic band with a lot of wordy lyrics, this is the only kind of interview that truly makes sense. Keep up the amazing work, I look forward to reading more of what you have to say. I would just like to say that this review is beautiful. This different take on it is one of the most refreshing things I have ever written. Since I am a huge BN fan, I have been reading many of these reviews of Daisy and, so far, this is the only one that I have been compelled to comment on. Nick Gergesha, please do not let these people who seem to not appreciate creative writing get you down, keep writing these kinds of interviews. For a band like Brand New who, as you stated, are and always have been a very dramatic band with a lot of wordy lyrics, this is the only kind of interview that truly makes sense.

Keep up the amazing work, I look forward to reading more of what you have to say.

]]> By: @NobodySings http://hearwaxmedia.com/music/reviews/brand-new-daisy/comment-page-1/#comment-915 @NobodySings Fri, 04 Sep 2009 02:29:06 +0000 http://hearwaxmedia.com/?p=2489#comment-915 Excellent review. Truly the best critique of this album I've found since it's leak. I for one, have chosen to not succomb to it and am waiting it out until the 22nd but nontheless, this write-up serves it's full purpose and excites me tremendously Excellent review. Truly the best critique of this album I've found since it's leak. I for one, have chosen to not succomb to it and am waiting it out until the 22nd but nontheless, this write-up serves it's full purpose and excites me tremendously

]]> By: @NobodySings http://hearwaxmedia.com/music/reviews/brand-new-daisy/comment-page-1/#comment-5257 @NobodySings Fri, 04 Sep 2009 02:29:00 +0000 http://hearwaxmedia.com/?p=2489#comment-5257 Excellent review. Truly the best critique of this album I've found since it's leak. I for one, have chosen to not succomb to it and am waiting it out until the 22nd but nontheless, this write-up serves it's full purpose and excites me tremendously Excellent review. Truly the best critique of this album I've found since it's leak. I for one, have chosen to not succomb to it and am waiting it out until the 22nd but nontheless, this write-up serves it's full purpose and excites me tremendously

]]> By: Gergs http://hearwaxmedia.com/music/reviews/brand-new-daisy/comment-page-1/#comment-909 Gergs Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:32:32 +0000 http://hearwaxmedia.com/?p=2489#comment-909 Alright, here's the thing folks: In case you haven't already noticed the ridiculous, mostly satirical nature of the first two "chapters" in this review, they're exaggerated to make a point. Most reviews for albums cycle off the songs and give brief descriptions with hardly anything inviting or involving the reader. In their early days, Brand New were heavy on the dramatics and wordy lyricism; hence, the long titles (hint) and wordier hyperbole (hint) within the paragraphs and headings of this review. If reviews are meant to be stagnant and dull, go read elsewhere. I figured I'd go a more unorthodox route criticizing an album I already hold close to me. The editor and I talked at length about the different approach of the review. I tried to illustrate the differences between Brand New's past, present, and maturation through writing. It was an undertaking I was sure many would either refuse to get or simply pass off, but I feel this band deserves more than a cookie cutter listing of whether I liked tracks or not. If the end result isn't to your satisfaction, move on. Your input is appreciated and kept in mind. Alright, here's the thing folks: In case you haven't already noticed the ridiculous, mostly satirical nature of the first two "chapters" in this review, they're exaggerated to make a point. Most reviews for albums cycle off the songs and give brief descriptions with hardly anything inviting or involving the reader. In their early days, Brand New were heavy on the dramatics and wordy lyricism; hence, the long titles (hint) and wordier hyperbole (hint) within the paragraphs and headings of this review.

If reviews are meant to be stagnant and dull, go read elsewhere. I figured I'd go a more unorthodox route criticizing an album I already hold close to me.

The editor and I talked at length about the different approach of the review. I tried to illustrate the differences between Brand New's past, present, and maturation through writing. It was an undertaking I was sure many would either refuse to get or simply pass off, but I feel this band deserves more than a cookie cutter listing of whether I liked tracks or not.

If the end result isn't to your satisfaction, move on. Your input is appreciated and kept in mind.

]]> By: Gergs http://hearwaxmedia.com/music/reviews/brand-new-daisy/comment-page-1/#comment-5256 Gergs Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:32:00 +0000 http://hearwaxmedia.com/?p=2489#comment-5256 Alright, here's the thing folks: In case you haven't already noticed the ridiculous, mostly satirical nature of the first two "chapters" in this review, they're exaggerated to make a point. Most reviews for albums cycle off the songs and give brief descriptions with hardly anything inviting or involving the reader. In their early days, Brand New were heavy on the dramatics and wordy lyricism; hence, the long titles (hint) and wordier hyperbole (hint) within the paragraphs and headings of this review. If reviews are meant to be stagnant and dull, go read elsewhere. I figured I'd go a more unorthodox route criticizing an album I already hold close to me. The editor and I talked at length about the different approach of the review. I tried to illustrate the differences between Brand New's past, present, and maturation through writing. It was an undertaking I was sure many would either refuse to get or simply pass off, but I feel this band deserves more than a cookie cutter listing of whether I liked tracks or not. If the end result isn't to your satisfaction, move on. Your input is appreciated and kept in mind. Alright, here's the thing folks: In case you haven't already noticed the ridiculous, mostly satirical nature of the first two "chapters" in this review, they're exaggerated to make a point. Most reviews for albums cycle off the songs and give brief descriptions with hardly anything inviting or involving the reader. In their early days, Brand New were heavy on the dramatics and wordy lyricism; hence, the long titles (hint) and wordier hyperbole (hint) within the paragraphs and headings of this review.

If reviews are meant to be stagnant and dull, go read elsewhere. I figured I'd go a more unorthodox route criticizing an album I already hold close to me.

The editor and I talked at length about the different approach of the review. I tried to illustrate the differences between Brand New's past, present, and maturation through writing. It was an undertaking I was sure many would either refuse to get or simply pass off, but I feel this band deserves more than a cookie cutter listing of whether I liked tracks or not.

If the end result isn't to your satisfaction, move on. Your input is appreciated and kept in mind.

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