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. BrandonJ
    Jan 8, 2007
    10
    The band is great and matured as they release more albums.
  2. 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.
  3. LawrenceK
    Feb 17, 2007
    10
    Very progressive album, excellent and unique sound.
  4. GlennM
    Dec 9, 2006
    10
    I think it rocks...archers is awsome
  5. 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
  6. tonym
    Jan 2, 2007
    10
    this album is amazing nothin wrong with it
  7. GavinC
    Jan 5, 2007
    10
    one of the best albums in years
  8. 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.
  9. MattP
    Feb 13, 2007
    10
    In my opinion their best album, there are no songs on it i don't like
  10. 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! :)
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. JonH
    Dec 5, 2006
    10
    this is far and away the best album i have heard all year.
  14. RandyL
    Jan 17, 2007
    10
    one of the best albums of 2006 hands down
  15. AdamR
    Feb 13, 2007
    10
    This album is so well put together and the lyrics are top notch.
  16. KayH
    Mar 1, 2007
    10
    love the lyrics! This band is great!
  17. CinjunT
    Mar 4, 2007
    10
    This 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.
  18. LukeL
    May 11, 2007
    10
    About five years ago, I was obsessed with YFW. When Deja Entendu was released, I was initially disappointed because it was so different from YFW, but once I gave it a fair chance, it soon became one of my favorite albums. Following the first listen of The Devil And God Are Raging Inside Me, I was once again a little let down from Deja. However, after having the latest release from Brand About five years ago, I was obsessed with YFW. When Deja Entendu was released, I was initially disappointed because it was so different from YFW, but once I gave it a fair chance, it soon became one of my favorite albums. Following the first listen of The Devil And God Are Raging Inside Me, I was once again a little let down from Deja. However, after having the latest release from Brand New for a few months now, and listening to it countless times through, it has become my absolute favorite album. My musical tastes have matured and changed throughout my life, and Brand New is the only band that has matured with me. For now, I cannot imagine a better album, but if the past shows any indication, Brand New will probably show me one with their next release.… Expand
  19. 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.
  20. DanielY
    Nov 29, 2006
    10
    I 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.
  21. EmilyJ
    Dec 5, 2006
    10
    This 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
  22. Malcolm
    Jan 23, 2007
    10
    Outstanding. Another quantum leap musically from Brand New. Musically this album is so far ahead of Deja Entendu it isn't funny. Sure, some of the acoutic-y intimacy of DE has been lost, and the lyrics may not be quite a strong perhaps but this without doubt some of the finest music they have produced. And on this album Brand New bring the TUNES. Not The Sun, Sowing Season and You Outstanding. Another quantum leap musically from Brand New. Musically this album is so far ahead of Deja Entendu it isn't funny. Sure, some of the acoutic-y intimacy of DE has been lost, and the lyrics may not be quite a strong perhaps but this without doubt some of the finest music they have produced. And on this album Brand New bring the TUNES. Not The Sun, Sowing Season and You Won't Know are raging masterpieces, Handcuffs is incredibly powerful and Jesus is simply the best thing they've ever written. I can't praise this album highly enough. Pay not attention to musically ignorant emo kids who say YFW or DE are better than this, they don't even come close, step-by-step are getting closer and closer to becoming one of the most criminally overlooked/under-rated bands of our generation. Fantastic.… Expand
  23. JakeS
    Apr 15, 2007
    10
    This 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.
  24. Mitch
    Jul 21, 2007
    10
    TDAGARIM boasts a level of tenacity that can only be envied by its peers. Lacey has evolved.
  25. ChrisR.
    Aug 16, 2007
    10
    Amazing.
  26. PeterA.
    Aug 18, 2007
    10
    Absolute amazing Album.
  27. MatthewW
    Nov 27, 2006
    10
    If Brand New's seminal work was Deja Entendu, then this latest album is their magnum opus. I've tried to fathom the greatness of this album, but I always return back to the Lay's slogan, "Betcha Can't Eat Just One!" Except in this case, it's listen, and once. One listen to this album and you WILL be hooked. From the magnificently melancholy "Jesus Christ" to the If Brand New's seminal work was Deja Entendu, then this latest album is their magnum opus. I've tried to fathom the greatness of this album, but I always return back to the Lay's slogan, "Betcha Can't Eat Just One!" Except in this case, it's listen, and once. One listen to this album and you WILL be hooked. From the magnificently melancholy "Jesus Christ" to the soaring "Degausser", the driving "The Archer's Bows are Broken," and everywhere in between, Jesse Lacey & Co. remind the listener why they fell in love with this band in the first place. Easily one of the best albums of 2006.… Expand
  28. 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.
  29. OneSamTwoCups
    Aug 6, 2012
    10
    Still the best alternative album ever released that shows emo roots dating back to American Football, mixed with Radiohead. Well done, Brand New, well done.
  30. Benjisnotonfire
    Dec 15, 2012
    10
    Most 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
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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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