The Devil And God Are Raging Inside Me
by Brand New
User Score
8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 203 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 182 out of 203
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 203
  3. Negative: 17 out of 203

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  1. christplatt
    Dec 29, 2010
    10
    sprawling, emotional, more rings than a redwood. deep brilliant opus from a band that are not scared to evolve. sheer perfection in tracks like sowing season, not the sun, luca and deguasser.
  2. BrushedRed
    May 24, 2015
    10
    This is THE greatest album ever written in my opinion. Forgot Abbey Road, OK Computer, or Pet Sounds, this is THE best album ever written. Sure it may not be here without those influences, but the musicianship and true meaning behind this album is unforgettable. It is a true underrated classic. Critics may rethink their scores in the coming years. Many classics weren't well-received to begin with.
  3. JohnL
    Feb 16, 2008
    10
    I'm just voting to counter G A's vote. G A obviously either likes MCR or didn't listen to the album.
  4. lukevandam
    May 20, 2014
    10
    this is one of my favourite albums of all time and easily my favourite brand new album words can not describe how much i love it and 10/10............
  5. vanderstoep
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    This record is my favorite album of all time. When I listen to it, I feel as though Jesse Lacey has sliced open my mind and spilled into it a pitcher filled with raw emotions of his own that I've never experienced before and that no one could fully comprehend unless they had heard it for themselves. When I heard this album live, the feelings of simultaneous depression and euphoria wereThis record is my favorite album of all time. When I listen to it, I feel as though Jesse Lacey has sliced open my mind and spilled into it a pitcher filled with raw emotions of his own that I've never experienced before and that no one could fully comprehend unless they had heard it for themselves. When I heard this album live, the feelings of simultaneous depression and euphoria were unmatched and nearly indescribable. It may not be a happy record but it is genuine perfection. 10/10 recommend to all.… Expand
  6. BenN
    Nov 30, 2006
    0
    This cd ABSOLUTELY SUCKED!!!!!!! Their first two cds were great....This cd could not even be considered music and Brand New should be ashamed for ever releasing this cd
  7. GA
    Apr 20, 2007
    1
    Get some ears, this stuff is terrible
  8. DannyO
    Nov 27, 2006
    2
    Boring religous mumbo-jumbo, I loved Deja but this sucks.
  9. BrandonJ
    Jan 8, 2007
    10
    The band is great and matured as they release more albums.
  10. DerekD
    Jan 5, 2007
    10
    This is the best cd Brand New has put out without a doubt. It's very mature and dark, with references on Lacey's beliefs. This is what every songwriter tries to create.
  11. LawrenceK
    Feb 17, 2007
    10
    Very progressive album, excellent and unique sound.
  12. BigTomCasual
    Nov 28, 2006
    9
    This album impressed me quite a bit. Brand New had always been one of the only groups from the whole emo/screamo/pop-punk genre that I was slightly impressed with, but this new album really has them starting to do something worth talking about. These guys are on to something, stretching into territories you wouldn't expect from this type of group. If even a small number of groups This album impressed me quite a bit. Brand New had always been one of the only groups from the whole emo/screamo/pop-punk genre that I was slightly impressed with, but this new album really has them starting to do something worth talking about. These guys are on to something, stretching into territories you wouldn't expect from this type of group. If even a small number of groups like Brand New start to grown in this type of direction - then all those boring albums may have been worth it.… Expand
  13. ShaneS
    Nov 30, 2006
    7
    Half of this album is better than Deja, but the other half really fails to stack up in my opinion. What i have always loved about the band is how complex and diverse their lyrics are. They now seem to be getting somewhat repetitive on the choruses. I feel that the two instrumentals should have been replaced by actual songs (perhaps by something on the leaked demos) and that Handcuffs is Half of this album is better than Deja, but the other half really fails to stack up in my opinion. What i have always loved about the band is how complex and diverse their lyrics are. They now seem to be getting somewhat repetitive on the choruses. I feel that the two instrumentals should have been replaced by actual songs (perhaps by something on the leaked demos) and that Handcuffs is very unimaginative. Despite those blemishes, I cannot stop listening to it.… Expand
  14. lou
    Nov 30, 2006
    9
    Awesome. hard to find music different and original these days but these guys do it
  15. GlennM
    Dec 9, 2006
    10
    I think it rocks...archers is awsome
  16. bretts
    Jan 2, 2007
    9
    great album, everytime this band puts out something new it sounds completely different (ironic name anyone?) its engaging and very well done with intelligent lyrics and thoughtful insight throughout
  17. beryl
    Jan 28, 2007
    10
    one of the best albums out there, brand new has always something splendid to bring to his decadent music scene. kudos my friends, for creating such a master piece
  18. tonym
    Jan 2, 2007
    10
    this album is amazing nothin wrong with it
  19. GavinC
    Jan 5, 2007
    10
    one of the best albums in years
  20. DorianR
    Feb 10, 2007
    10
    in my opinion it was the very best album of 2006 of every rock and rock sub category including punk and emotional punk. I loved how this band just keeps getting better and better since their deput.
  21. MattP
    Feb 13, 2007
    10
    In my opinion their best album, there are no songs on it i don't like
  22. TonyS
    May 3, 2007
    8
    Your Favorite Weapon: 10 Deja Entendu: 9 Cheer-up Christian Kid!
  23. MariluW.
    Sep 18, 2007
    9
    Absolutely amazing lyrics and hooks.
  24. DustyS.
    Jan 10, 2008
    10
    A definite ten, i went to see them in manchester last year and they were astonishing! "the devil and god..." is by far there best album. they have matured musically and lyrically. it is not sophisticated and complex. gotta love em! :)
  25. LS
    Nov 27, 2006
    9
    This is no Deja Entendu, I must warn you, but nonetheless a wonderful album. Brand New has matured significantly and have released some of their finest music to date.
  26. Jamesm
    Nov 27, 2006
    10
    Amazing. Sounds darker and more tortured than previous work. Just as good if not better than Deja Entendu, in my opinion. As always, Brand New's lyrics are awesome and almost everyone can relate to them. Highly recommened.
  27. caitig
    Dec 28, 2006
    10
    Brand New, again, has completely redone itself. The darkness on this album, compared to their prior works, is completely unexpected. I love how Jesse Lacey let's go of all sanity and let out pure emotion. he brings a new dimesnion to his music and has taken a turn to be more expiermental, and in my opinion, resembles Pink Floyd. To really understand the meaning of the songs, I had to Brand New, again, has completely redone itself. The darkness on this album, compared to their prior works, is completely unexpected. I love how Jesse Lacey let's go of all sanity and let out pure emotion. he brings a new dimesnion to his music and has taken a turn to be more expiermental, and in my opinion, resembles Pink Floyd. To really understand the meaning of the songs, I had to listen a lot. The Devil and God is about so much more than any other album, its insane. I love the new direction Brand New is taking, and i wish you guys the best of luck. -caiti… Expand
  28. JonH
    Dec 5, 2006
    10
    this is far and away the best album i have heard all year.
  29. RandyL
    Jan 17, 2007
    10
    one of the best albums of 2006 hands down
  30. KeithK
    Dec 16, 2007
    9
    This album transcends emotions better than anything I have ever heard. Though it takes some time to discover, every song is about something meaningful, and the religious undertones add to its effectiveness. I recommend this album to everyone, and it was been overwhelmingly accepted. The story behind "Limousine" is probably the saddest thing I have ever heard, and the song does it complete This album transcends emotions better than anything I have ever heard. Though it takes some time to discover, every song is about something meaningful, and the religious undertones add to its effectiveness. I recommend this album to everyone, and it was been overwhelmingly accepted. The story behind "Limousine" is probably the saddest thing I have ever heard, and the song does it complete justice. I agree with everyone below me....amazing.… Expand
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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. AllMusic
    90
    The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me is the completion of their pop-punk molting process and one of the best surprises -- that isn't really a surprise at all -- to come out of 2006.
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  2. Billboard
    70
    "The Devil and God" plays its hurt with polish and panache, however, as Brand New's textured dynamics marry mood and an aggressive ebb-and-flow on nearly every track. [25 Nov 2006]
  3. Blender
    80
    Brand New took a huge step forward in 2003 with Deja Entendu, tossing away everything predictable about emo. But the leap on their third studio album is even bigger, and gutsier too: using rock’s earthly forces to amplify the heart’s greatest loves and fears, and in the process summoning the kind of grandeur that blows minds in bedrooms and raises fists in stadiums.
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