Deja Entendu
by Brand New
User Score
8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 161 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 146 out of 161
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 161
  3. Negative: 12 out of 161

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  1. jmarkfin
    Sep 17, 2013
    10
    My favorite album of all time, bar none. It came out when I was 9, and my sister was and is a Brand New fangirl, so I grew up with this song playing in the background and it didn't take long until it had an undying impact and influence on me. It's truly underrated and genre-defining.
  2. TheDaveHimself
    Aug 6, 2011
    10
    Lyrically, it's a powerhouse. I'm not one to listen to this kind of music, but I'll be damned if Brand New can't write a song/album. They've continued to impress me in a genre that holds no interest with me. Every song here is brilliant.
  3. vscoott345
    Apr 26, 2012
    10
    This is one of my favorite albums. One of the reasons is because it got me through a breakup, as pathetic as that sounds. The songs manage to blend together very nicely. Between emo, alternative, and acoustic, it works beautifully. I would totally give this album a 15 if I could. Lacey spreads all his feelings on the table for us, and it is something that we can feel sorrow for, but yetThis is one of my favorite albums. One of the reasons is because it got me through a breakup, as pathetic as that sounds. The songs manage to blend together very nicely. Between emo, alternative, and acoustic, it works beautifully. I would totally give this album a 15 if I could. Lacey spreads all his feelings on the table for us, and it is something that we can feel sorrow for, but yet appreciate greatly. Love it.… Expand
  4. ToriS
    Aug 1, 2003
    10
    pure talent.
  5. sisic
    Feb 20, 2007
    10
    This band is by far the most genius band ive ever listened to!! they're lyrics are un-real!! I LOVE BRAND NEW!! and if u dont have the album, go cop that
  6. AlexB
    Aug 26, 2003
    10
    I don't see how any band could make an album better than this. Brand New's "Deja Entendu" reaches out to it's listeners by more than your typical catchy lyrics with no meaning. These catchy lyrics make you think and appreciate the talent of Brand New. These Brand New lyrics sum up their band. "Yes we admit to the truth, we are the best at what we do. And these are the words I don't see how any band could make an album better than this. Brand New's "Deja Entendu" reaches out to it's listeners by more than your typical catchy lyrics with no meaning. These catchy lyrics make you think and appreciate the talent of Brand New. These Brand New lyrics sum up their band. "Yes we admit to the truth, we are the best at what we do. And these are the words you wish you wrote down. This is the way you wish your voice sounds. Handsome and smart."… Expand
  7. JennyS
    Aug 3, 2003
    10
    This cd is great! I love it! Not one song on this cd I don't like! FaNtabULouS song makin!
  8. RachelG
    Jan 30, 2005
    10
    This is the best C.D. ever made! I love Brand New and all of there song! they are the kewlest band yet!
  9. GregB
    Feb 7, 2005
    10
    This album changed my life.
  10. AshG
    Feb 3, 2007
    10
    Without doubt the best album I've ever listened to
  11. FaintStk
    Jul 8, 2003
    10
    One of the best punk albums to come in a long time, Guernica is a complete masterpiece
  12. BMacLean
    Aug 21, 2003
    10
    Still as powerful and angsty as 'your favorite weapon', but far more clever and unique in sound: sic transit gloria glory fades is a perfect example of this. vocals jumping from speaker to speaker, and a well matched instrumentals which compliment the vocals rather than fill in the empty space for when they are absent. the new sound is far better and unlike 'your favorite Still as powerful and angsty as 'your favorite weapon', but far more clever and unique in sound: sic transit gloria glory fades is a perfect example of this. vocals jumping from speaker to speaker, and a well matched instrumentals which compliment the vocals rather than fill in the empty space for when they are absent. the new sound is far better and unlike 'your favorite weapon' i find it much different then the works of taking back sunday. i liked their old sound, but the new unique sound fits their name far better. this cd's beats their debut hands down.… Expand
  13. AnthonyH
    Sep 20, 2003
    10
    This cd has to be one of the greatest cd's EVER. I can't believe how good it is. I've barely listened to anything else since I got the cd, which was about a month ago. The lyrical notation is amazing and so are the lyrics. But the music is what really blows me away. If you don't have this cd, get it!
  14. Cuinn
    Nov 4, 2004
    10
    Deffinitly a 10, these guys are so awesome. I got their cd almost a year ago from now and been listening to these song since. It's like you cant get sick of these guys, cause their just so great. "I Will Play My Game Beneath the Spin Light" is a FANTASTIC song. One of my favorites, even though all of the songs are my favorite.. haha. I love the lyrics to each of Brand New's Deffinitly a 10, these guys are so awesome. I got their cd almost a year ago from now and been listening to these song since. It's like you cant get sick of these guys, cause their just so great. "I Will Play My Game Beneath the Spin Light" is a FANTASTIC song. One of my favorites, even though all of the songs are my favorite.. haha. I love the lyrics to each of Brand New's song, cause they're not like any others. I got hook on the phrase in the song "Okay I Believe You, but my Tommy Gun Don't", (Oh my tongue's the only muscle on my body that works harder than my heart). I also love the chorus to that song cause they just slide on into the chorus. and it sounds great. I only hope that this band keeps making many more cds. I will buy every single last one. You guys are so talented keep on producing such great music. You guy are my favorite band forever!… Expand
  15. KeithE
    Apr 30, 2004
    9
    This is a fantastic album. They mix hard hitting hit songs such as Sic Transit Gloria with slower but still meaningful songs. I love this album, and I will be watching for future releases from BRAND NEW!
  16. justinh
    May 4, 2004
    9
    This rox!!!!!!
  17. karlyl
    Jun 2, 2004
    10
    Brand new is the best band I have ever listened to. When it comes to how much I love them it almost makes me cry. literally. omg. they are just so great. The boy who blocked his own shot. Whoa...that song just literally blew me away. Sic Transit Gloria...Glory Fades is unbelievable. hell, all their music is unbelievable.
  18. charlesw
    Jun 9, 2004
    10
    Brand New poduces albums, not songs. They don't have singles because every song on there new and old cd have something new to offer. Seventy times seven one of my favorites.
  19. John
    Aug 18, 2004
    10
    I've listened to this cd SO many times and these guys are just kool kats, their lyrics are clever, they sound different in every one of their songs, and they have just wonderful style. Although it's hard to choose one fav song from a brilliant album like this, I think I'd say mine is #10 "Good to know that if I ever need attention all I have to do is die" haha even their I've listened to this cd SO many times and these guys are just kool kats, their lyrics are clever, they sound different in every one of their songs, and they have just wonderful style. Although it's hard to choose one fav song from a brilliant album like this, I think I'd say mine is #10 "Good to know that if I ever need attention all I have to do is die" haha even their song titles rule… Expand
  20. BrandonL
    Aug 6, 2004
    10
    Pure genius! A remarkable addition to the the brand new scrapbook. can you rate this disc anything less than a 10? The answer is no. It's impossible.
  21. ZachO
    Jan 30, 2005
    10
    The sophomore effort from Brand New is their best yet, and will be a hard act to follow for the rest of their carrer. Listen to "Jaws Theme Swimming" or "Okay, I Believe you, but my tommy gun don't" if you want indistpuable proof.
  22. RachelM
    Jan 30, 2005
    10
    This is the best C.D. ever! any body who does not like this C.D. has the worst taste in music ever! Their song are the kewlest! its like they know excatly how I feel about every thing and made song about it! I love Brand New!!!
  23. RachelB
    Jan 30, 2005
    10
    They are the kewlest!!!
  24. AndyF
    Sep 21, 2005
    10
    This has to be one of the best albums i've heard. Both musically and lyrically is fantastic.
  25. KennyM
    Mar 2, 2006
    9
    amazing and poetic
  26. Jon
    Apr 4, 2006
    10
    Amazing cd
  27. ajr
    May 8, 2008
    10
    This album is straight up genius! Each and every song is brilliant and the lyrics are amazingly deep. On disc they sound terrific, and seeing them live is even better. This album has it all. I will always love this cd and I try to listen to at least a few songs each day. Thats how great it is.
  28. RachelM.
    Jul 31, 2003
    10
    the combonation of poetic soothing lyrics and sound with enerjetic punk makes this definitly my number one this year. "ok i forgive you.." is the best
  29. JessieE
    Aug 1, 2003
    10
    Amazing fallow up to Your Favorite Weapon. Way over my expectations! Brand New will remain my Fav. Band, no doubt
  30. AC
    Aug 5, 2003
    8
    "i think its awesome, but guernica is its only weak point. cant get why everyone likes that one" You should listen to the lyrics. The answer lies there. I haven't heard BN's first album in it's entirety, but I can tell they have broken out of that cliched shell they were in on YFW and present something new and refreshing. I hope they keep it up. They can go far if they do.
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#20 Most Discussed Album of 2003
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#26 Most Shared Album of 2003

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Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Q Magazine
    40
    Musically it's formulaic, with plodding college rock verses morphing into bellowing, nu-metal choruses. [Dec 2003, p.121]
  2. Rolling Stone
    60
    Deja Entendu has more than its share of irresistible singalongs, but Brand New are more poetic and musically adventurous than their emo peers.
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  3. Pitchfork
    69
    Deja Entendu, while a football field short of groundbreaking, has an air of substance and maturity.
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