by
Brand New
- Record Label: Interscope
- Release Date: Nov 21, 2006
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Universal acclaim- based on 203 Ratings
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Positive: 182 out of 203
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Mixed: 4 out of 203
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Negative: 17 out of 203
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Nov 25, 2022This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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May 13, 2016
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May 24, 2015This 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.
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Sep 16, 2014
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May 20, 2014this 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............
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Sep 17, 2013Brand New has defined a genre with each of their albums, and this is no exception. Emotionally charged and dauntingly honest, this is an album that must be listened to from start to finish at least once by anyone who considers themselves a fan of both indie and alternative rock.
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Jun 11, 2013
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May 14, 2013Brand New brought something entirely different with this record. Topics range from love to even religion. Huge maturation from their predecessors. The lyrics are some of their best, and each track holds it's own. Jesus Christ is the standout track.
All In All, Brand New pump some great tunes with this record. B+ -
Dec 15, 2012Most beautiful, emotional album I have ever heard. favourite album. period.
Sowing Season 9/10 Millstone 9/10
Jesus 10/10
Desgausser 8.5/10
Limousine 10/10
You Won't Know 9.5/10
Welcome to Bangkok 8/10
Not The Sun 9/10
Luca 10/10
Untitled 8.5/10
The Archers Bows Have Broken 10/10
Handcuffs 9.5/10 -
Aug 6, 2012Still the best alternative album ever released that shows emo roots dating back to American Football, mixed with Radiohead. Well done, Brand New, well done.
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Jun 12, 2012
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Dec 29, 2010sprawling, 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.
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JohnLFeb 16, 2008I'm just voting to counter G A's vote. G A obviously either likes MCR or didn't listen to the album.
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DustyS.Jan 10, 2008A 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! :)
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KeithKDec 16, 2007
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MariluW.Sep 18, 2007Absolutely amazing lyrics and hooks.
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PeterA.Aug 18, 2007Absolute amazing Album.
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ChrisR.Aug 16, 2007Amazing.
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MitchJul 21, 2007TDAGARIM boasts a level of tenacity that can only be envied by its peers. Lacey has evolved.
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LukeLMay 11, 2007
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TonySMay 3, 2007Your Favorite Weapon: 10 Deja Entendu: 9 Cheer-up Christian Kid!
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GAApr 20, 2007Get some ears, this stuff is terrible
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JakeSApr 15, 2007This is hands-down the best album I have heard in my entire life. Nothing else even touches The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me.
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CinjunTMar 4, 2007This is the best album since OK Computer. Brand New's lyrics have improved tremendously with Jesse revealing his own personal battles while tying in current events. The music is inspiring. It makes me want to get up and do something to change my life and the world if I could. This album is awesome.
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KayHMar 1, 2007love the lyrics! This band is great!
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KristinHFeb 23, 2007i LOVE this album, but they need better accoustic stuff.
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[Anonymous]Feb 18, 2007
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LawrenceKFeb 17, 2007Very progressive album, excellent and unique sound.
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AdamRFeb 13, 2007This album is so well put together and the lyrics are top notch.
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MattPFeb 13, 2007In my opinion their best album, there are no songs on it i don't like
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DorianRFeb 10, 2007in 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.
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berylJan 28, 2007one 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
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eJan 24, 2007There are a lot of bombastic reviews on here: "best album of 2006" and so on. Indeed there is a lot to be said for the album. Sowing Season and Jesus alone are good enough songs to lift most bands from rock obscurity. And if The Wrens "Meadowlands" hadn't set the standard for what might be called post-punk emo for twenty to thirty somethings
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MalcolmJan 23, 2007
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RandyLJan 17, 2007one of the best albums of 2006 hands down
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BrandonJJan 8, 2007The band is great and matured as they release more albums.
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GavinCJan 5, 2007one of the best albums in years
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DerekDJan 5, 2007This 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.
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brettsJan 2, 2007great 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
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tonymJan 2, 2007this album is amazing nothin wrong with it
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DougalassWDec 29, 2006Best so far. These guys just keep getting better and better. Jesus Christ great song and I'm Jewish!!
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caitigDec 28, 2006
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BradODec 12, 2006
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KenMDec 11, 2006This CD starts out in typical fashion, then kicks it up a notch. It has the usual Brand New vibe. I would say its one of the 10 best releases in 2006.
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GlennMDec 9, 2006I think it rocks...archers is awsome
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DanielBDec 8, 2006This is totally unlike Deja (and is not as good, in my opinion), though it is a great album, nonetheless. I got tired of the CD fairly quickly, but maybe i just listened to it too much; this album is not repetitive, though, and if anything: it is far from tedious and the new, different sounds are awesome. Drummer Brian Lane really stepped it up this go-around.
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EmilyJDec 5, 2006This album is alot like Deja to me if I had rated it the day i got it prolly would have been a 6 but after a week of listening I love every song. Standout tracks are Jesus Christ and Archers in my opinion but they are all great songs
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JonHDec 5, 2006this is far and away the best album i have heard all year.
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BrandonHDec 5, 2006Another haunting, murky record from a band that transcends the annoying genre tag that Brand New is unfortunately saddled with. Very strong, very thoughtful, and smarter than the average emo band.
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AdamDec 3, 2006
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louNov 30, 2006Awesome. hard to find music different and original these days but these guys do it
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BenNNov 30, 2006This 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
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ShaneSNov 30, 2006
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DanielYNov 29, 2006I have had this cd for a week and a day now and i havent yet taken it out of my cd player. Screw the people who dont like the cd they dont kow what good music is.
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BigTomCasualNov 28, 2006
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JamesmNov 27, 2006Amazing. 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.
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MatthewWNov 27, 2006
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DannyONov 27, 2006Boring religous mumbo-jumbo, I loved Deja but this sucks.
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GrungeMuffinNov 27, 2006
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LSNov 27, 2006This 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.
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Awards & Rankings
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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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Billboard"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]
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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.