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Universal acclaim- based on 161 Ratings
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Positive: 146 out of 161
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Mixed: 3 out of 161
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Negative: 12 out of 161
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Nov 15, 2021This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Aug 29, 2019
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Jul 21, 2018The perfect Post-hardcore / Punk Rock album. Everything works perfectly on this album.
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Feb 13, 2016
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Sep 17, 2013My 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.
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Apr 26, 2012
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Aug 6, 2011Lyrically, 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.
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SarahH.May 17, 2008If this album doesn't move you by first listen, go back and listen to the lyrics. Then get ready to sell your soul to Jesse Lacey's pen.
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ajrMay 8, 2008This 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.
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ABApr 20, 2007Incredibly over hyped crap...fanboys unite.
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sisicFeb 20, 2007This 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
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AshGFeb 3, 2007Without doubt the best album I've ever listened to
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ChrisHJan 12, 2007This is emo's "Pet Sounds."
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BenWJan 11, 2007Brilliant. It is only eclipsed by The Devil and God are Raging Inside Me. Also, not "emo." All the critics are ridiculous to give it ratings under 90.
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RodYNov 19, 2006too good
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annaOct 21, 2006hate or love emo, the album is an accomplishment. lacey emulates his hero, morrisey, in more ways than one.
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JennaPMay 26, 2006
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JonApr 4, 2006Amazing cd
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DaveyBMar 31, 2006Right I hate emo.... But I love this album, its delicate yet hard, funny yet sad and cheesey yet original. This is one of the best albums I have heard EVER! Buy it.
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KennyMMar 2, 2006amazing and poetic
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AlexisFeb 4, 2006I really like this cd.
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RudigerJan 31, 2006The second album by the only strictly emo band who are willing to think out of the box is although lyrically amazing feels slightly empty. It doesn't leave you wanting more which i imagine was what was wanted by the band but needing more.
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AdamSep 28, 2005Honestly one of the best cds I have bought, Probably the BEST. The lyrics on this cd are very powerful. Every song on this cd is incredible. My personal favorits are "Okay I believe you, but my tommy gun don't" and "Play Crack The Sky".
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AndyFSep 21, 2005This has to be one of the best albums i've heard. Both musically and lyrically is fantastic.
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KifLSep 15, 2005the most poetic album of the last 10 years
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GlennMAug 28, 2005more power to this cd because fav. weapon was a cheesy peice crap. i feel these guys are way better than the stupid bands thier compared to (tbs)(dashboard confessional)
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GregBFeb 7, 2005This album changed my life.
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RachelBJan 30, 2005They are the kewlest!!!
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RachelMJan 30, 2005This 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!!!
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ZachOJan 30, 2005The 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.
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RachelGJan 30, 2005This is the best C.D. ever made! I love Brand New and all of there song! they are the kewlest band yet!
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jasonwJan 23, 2005wow this was way better than their first......can't wait for the third album
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CuinnNov 4, 2004
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JohnAug 18, 2004
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BrandonLAug 6, 2004Pure 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.
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joshcJul 26, 2004deffinitly a 10 nothing less becauses of there creative emotion filled lyrics the rock live!
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SamGJul 19, 2004Ultimately my favourite CD of all time because it is so full of emotion and meaning and creativity...
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charleswJun 9, 2004Brand 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.
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karlylJun 2, 2004Brand 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.
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justinhMay 4, 2004This rox!!!!!!
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KeithEApr 30, 2004This 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!
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rachApr 28, 2004best band ever. love. guernica is a good song, what's your deal with it? jesse loves his grandpa.. get the hell over it. deja entendu is awesome. yfw is awesome. brand new is AWESOME!
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hollypopsApr 19, 2004brand new isn't even emo. i'm from their hometown and my best friend lives across the street from them. i go to school with his little brothers and sister. they're def the best band i've ever listened to. they're not too hardcore ..they're just right. i love them so much and i hope they keep playing music for a really long time =)
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mollybFeb 16, 2004...fresh and emotional, deep but catchy
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SamFeb 8, 2004
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EnricaRJan 30, 2004I luv sic transit gloria...just love the spin on the guy wantin somethin more than sex for once ;)
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chelseaJan 5, 2004its awesum!!!!!!!!!!! i luv them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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marilynmDec 26, 2003
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brantsNov 23, 2003brand new is too good for you. I doubt any of you guys really appreciate them. Don't try to compare them to anyone else and don't try to classify or put a label on them. Nooch
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DemarrcusWOct 25, 2003Freaking awesome.
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GinaCOct 15, 2003geez, if i could rate it better i would. this album is just so freaking amazing. i love it!
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BriannaTSep 21, 2003I can't seem to stop playing it. Best album of the year!
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AnthonyHSep 20, 2003This 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!
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AlexBAug 26, 2003
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BMacLeanAug 21, 2003
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MarissaTAug 17, 2003This album is amazing.
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ACAug 5, 2003"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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JennySAug 3, 2003This cd is great! I love it! Not one song on this cd I don't like! FaNtabULouS song makin!
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ToriSAug 1, 2003pure talent.
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JessieEAug 1, 2003Amazing fallow up to Your Favorite Weapon. Way over my expectations! Brand New will remain my Fav. Band, no doubt
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LiSeEJul 31, 2003brand new is one of the best bands ive heard theyr theyr new cd is awsome and i am im love with theyr lyrics i always look at them and ive like memorized every song i cant get enough of it i rly am hoping that brand new will make it big so that more people can listen to theyr great music
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RachelM.Jul 31, 2003the 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
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FaintStkJul 8, 2003One of the best punk albums to come in a long time, Guernica is a complete masterpiece
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Awards & Rankings
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Q MagazineMusically it's formulaic, with plodding college rock verses morphing into bellowing, nu-metal choruses. [Dec 2003, p.121]
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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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Deja Entendu, while a football field short of groundbreaking, has an air of substance and maturity.