Brand New Posts New Single

[Rohan Kohli]

Brand New (http://www.fightoffyourdemons.com) have posted "Sowing Season (Yeah)" from their new album, The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me, on their MySpace (http://www.myspace.com/brandnew) page. Thoughts?

Edit: If the official player doesn't work - try here (http://www.myspace.com/absolutepunk). - JT

[nicolazaro]

it's called "sowing season" without the l

[lonelycoo]

Only 2 other replies in a Brand New thread!
How rare.. :)

Simon

[Mitch]

Haha, I'm going to laugh when the label/band freaks out that this was posted here even though it's stated on the street team page.

[BehindACamera]

After all that drama last night, they're just gonna go ahead and post it on myspace? That's not very controversial, how unlike-Brand-New of them.

[I am all talk]

first page!!!!!!!!1

[Chriz2z]

Brand New... who are they?

[johnarelions]

yay

[Jason Tate]

Myspace streams suck ... go with PV.

[Chriz2z]

Myspace streams suck ... go with PV.
Go with free download from AP.net.

[CokeorPepsi]

cant wait

[Jason Tate]

Go with free download from AP.net.
Hahahaha.. yeah, right.

Ok .. think this will actually happen Tuesday? What time? We should have an over/under for noon.

[Chriz2z]

How is this not on page 40 by now?

[fenderbassist]

i cant wait for this! here comes 500 more replies

[jurzdevil]

so myspace dies on tuesday?

[Jason Tate]

Cause it's been 10 minutes?

[Jason Tate]

so myspace dies on tuesday?
They've had much bigger things happen on their site for more traffic .. I'd say their server can handle it .. their players go down cause it's a shitty coded website based on coldfusion. :-p

[chokeychicken]

i've found that AP threads are so much more fun to participate in when its 2 am.

it doesnt feel right being in a brand new thread when the sun is awake.

[chokeychicken]

They've had much bigger things happen on their site for more traffic .. I'd say their server can handle it .. their players go down cause it's a shitty coded website based on coldfusion. :-p

somewhere in st louis, melissa just had a teenie orgasm, knowing her man is the biggest geek in the world.

[Adeniz19]

i will not sign on to AP on tuesday

[jurzdevil]

They've had much bigger things happen on their site for more traffic .. I'd say their server can handle it .. their players go down cause it's a shitty coded website based on coldfusion. :-p

'shitty' gives them too much credit. and yeah coldfusion is terrible....but they make a shitload of money anyway so it really doesnt matter.

[allelish]

tate, do brand new hate you?

[chris1024]

i get to hear it on my birthday
sweetdeal

[Drew Beringer]

Hahahaha.. yeah, right.

Ok .. think this will actually happen Tuesday? What time? We should have an over/under for noon.

Put me down for Thursday at 2 PM haha

[brandnewfan01]

Put me down for Thursday at 2 PM haha
this will probably be just like the preorder except 3 sites were supposed to have it... but only one did for awhile... so that means 0 sites will have it lol.

[hurleypunk28]

this will probably be just like the preorder except 3 sites were supposed to have it... but only one did for awhile... so that means 0 sites will have it lol.

I'm holding out for some sweet deal at best buy. Or maybe a limited edition version that the Majors and victory records love to release.

[Bongi5788]

yesssss the news weve been waiting for

[Joe DeAndrea]

Nice, I can't wait. So does that mean that radios were sent the single?

[nfggc10]

Nice, I can't wait. So does that mean that radios were sent the single?at least two were haha

[theacademyis]

their streams really are terrible.

[nfggc10]

Jason, have you talked to their manager yet and asked what the situation is with these stations getting the single?

[brooklynburning]

3rd page...

im excited. i was going to try and hold off on listening to anything before the release. but here we are...

[Slaur]

hell yes!I bet my left nut that you wont be able to add it to your profile!

[futurcorerock]

Haha, I'm going to laugh when the label/band freaks out that this was posted here even though it's stated on the street team page.

AP's been posting Street Team news for a long time -- How else do they have the hookup?

[chroma23]

Don't look now but I have a huge bulge in my pants.

[Clarity1987]

release it nowwww

[Julia Conny]

3rd page...

im excited. i was going to try and hold off on listening to anything before the release. but here we are...

I was thinking the same thing, but I don't know if it's possible to resist.

[sweetforever]

sweet deal

[theacademyis]

Haha the guy on XPN told people to stop messaging him about the brand new song on the radio

[nfggc10]

Haha the guy on XPN told people to stop messaging him about the brand new song on the radiohahaha, well all he needs to do is play it and everyone will stop bugging him about it. that's funny because there can't be that many people messaging him about it...

[fearthesloths]

fuck yeah

[BrandNizzle]

Hahahaha.. yeah, right.

Ok .. think this will actually happen Tuesday? What time? We should have an over/under for noon.


We should also see who can get closest to the number of plays Sowing Season will have by midnight. I'm going with 420.

[sayyes]

hahaha, well all he needs to do is play it and everyone will stop bugging him about it. that's funny because there can't be that many people messaging him about it...
haha they are doing their 90's hour or whatever

[heytheredelilah]

ldigldgh

[Julia Conny]

We should also see who can get closest to the number of plays Sowing Season will have by midnight. I'm going with 420.

420? Ha.

[BrandNizzle]

420? Ha.

First number that came to mind....seeing as how my roommate just lit up.

I'm from the Gambrills/Crofton area, represent.

[Codered11]

soo approx what time in the AM...eastern time? mountain time? !!!

I'm tired from last nights BN thread

[livethesounds]

color me exicted.

[ACA]

Who?

[xkss99x]

I'm going with 1056 by midnight

[duffe]

:)

[exthuse]

This is good news.

[christophaaa]

rad

[Julia Conny]

First number that came to mind....seeing as how my roommate just lit up.

I'm from the Gambrills/Crofton area, represent.

No harm in that. Ha.

Crofton's around Baltimore, right? I don't really know, I just moved in the area a couple months age.

[CokeorPepsi]

they are playing it on the radio very soon.

[straylight70x7]

page four? awesome.

[tomwk]

tuesday is my sister's birthday. coincidence? probably.

[theacademyis]

http://www.sendspace.com/file/j8emzo

Radio rip

[Clarity1987]

yessssss, thanks a lot

[BrandNizzle]

No harm in that. Ha.

Crofton's around Baltimore, right? I don't really know, I just moved in the area a couple months age.

Crofton is about 20 minutes south of baltimore, pretty close to Annapolis i guess....like the area so far?

[JWS1986]

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHH.... coolX-)

[jake_rm]

awesome

[Clarity1987]

yo, I worked about 20 misn from Crofton, it's approx 30 mins from BWI airport

[Jason Tate]

AP's been posting Street Team news for a long time -- How else do they have the hookup?

We continually scoup the street team page.

[Jason Tate]

http://www.sendspace.com/file/j8emzo

Radio rip

That's the post hundreds have been waiting for ....

Thoughts world?

[Clarity1987]

wow, the chorus really really pulls me into the song (YEAH YEAH!!)

[dlaug]

the yeahs remind me of nirvana. i really love this song already. i just hope i don't burn myself out on it before the cd comes out.

[TitoThePoolBoy]

The best song of 2007, by far.

[WordzandDreamz]

The best song of 2007, by far.
Sounds great. Just what i wanted, the power it has live and the beauty of a cd mix.

[ikeepadiary]

maybe it's because i've seen it played live before and have heard a lot of the live recordings, but it's not what i expected. i really like it and i think the people that don't like it will come around after a few listens. something about the vocals seems a bit odd though, and i can't put my finger on it. Thoughts?

[ThrillOfItAll]

it's good. the verse sounds a little my bloody valentine. the chorus crushes though. the chorus is nothing like i expected. wow it's fucking good.

[catscradle]

good stuff.

[Jason Tate]

The best song of 2007, by far.

:uhno:

[brandnewfan01]

so this song is good? i havent had a chance to listen yet cause i'm at work.

[TitoThePoolBoy]

:uhno: until i hear the rest of tdagarim, yes.

[ThrillOfItAll]

The best song of 2007, by far.

go on youtube and watch the video for "ya gotta have pep" by john lithgow and then say that

[Jason Tate]

maybe it's because i've seen it played live before and have heard a lot of the live recordings, but it's not what i expected. i really like it and i think the people that don't like it will come around after a few listens. something about the vocals seems a bit odd though, and i can't put my finger on it. Thoughts?

The productions kinda shoddy ... displayed interestingly in the mix. I also don't think the lyrics are a up to expectations.

Probably my least favorite track on the cd ... and Jared, if you listen you've broken your word! You can't download this! Sucka.

[BrandNizzle]

:uhno:

yea, talk about drastic.

anyway, I think the vocals in the verses scream Conor Oberst, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Much heavier than I thought it would turn out, I dig it. I will admit though that I absolutely hate that screaming part that comes right before the bridge, which is also the same part that ends the song....something about the notes, I just cringe when I hear it. Otherwise it's a pretty badass song.

[Jason Tate]

until i hear the rest of tdagarim, yes.

Have you bought any albums this year? Cause dude, it's not even in my top 30 songs of the year.

[Adam panics]

I get a 90s grunge era feel-pretty angry-absolutely fucking awesome.

[WordzandDreamz]

This should be mostly right. Help me out if not.


It's losing all my friends.
Was losing them to drinking and to driving.
Was losing all my friends, but I got'em back.
I am on the mend.
At least now I can say that I am trying.
And I hope you will forget the things I still lack.

Yeah.
Yeah.

Is it in you now?
To better hear the truth that you have spoken?
Twisted up by names.
Its been a trap for fools.
Is it in you now?
To watch the things you gave you life to broken?
You sleep and build in mud.
With water tools.

Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah, Yeah.

Nothing gets her back.
A whisper from her father couldn't fix it.
He whispers like a bridge, was a river span.
And he'll take all that you have.
And turn it into something you were missing.
Somebody threw that brick...
Shared all your plans.

Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah, Yeah.

Time to get the seeds into the (cold?) now.
Takes a while to grow anything.
Before its coming to an end.
Before you put my body in the (cold?) now.
Take some time and work it with your hands.
Before its coming to an end.
Its coming to an end.

Do you miss the blend?
The colors she left in your black and white feet(field)?
Do you feel condemned, just for being there?

I am not your friend.
I am just a man who knows how it feels.
I am not your friend.
I'm not your lover.
I'm not your family.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah, Yeah.

Time to get the seeds into the (cold?) now.
It takes awhile just to grow anything.

[bung]

That's cool... but why the hell not just post it now!? :-)

[Jason Tate]

yea, talk about drastic.

anyway, I think the vocals in the verses scream Conor Oberst, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Much heavier than I thought it would turn out, I dig it. I will admit though that I absolutely hate that screaming part that comes right before the bridge, which is also the same part that ends the song....something about the notes, I just cringe when I hear it. Otherwise it's a pretty badass song.

Interesting.

[bung]

And whoever that bitch was that implied that I was dumb in that other thread for even considering that someone had a rip of the song can just shut her mouth, cum guzzling thundercunt. M-(


And I think this song is very, very good. I really like it, a lot.

Too bad that douchebag DJ had to ruin a moment of it, though. But I suppose beggars can't be choosers, now can they?

[whyte39]

i don't not like the song

[x-factor6]

its on myspace now, they couldn't wait:-)

and a new promo pic as well

[Jason Tate]

I get a 90s grunge era feel-pretty angry-absolutely fucking awesome.

Very interesting considering those who earlier were saying Brand New was better than Nirvana. Them taking a page from the "grunge" manuel and others noticing it makes the irony quite thick.

Foo Fighters + Bright Eyes + Kevin Devine + Cobain

Is how I'd probably describe the new album. "In Your Honor" comes to mind.

[brandnewfan01]

its on myspace now, they couldn't wait:-)

and a new promo pic as well
it is?

[DaTBoiDaN]

I like it. I think every song on deja is stronger though, both musically and lyrically. Makes me excited to hear the rest of the album though.

[brandnewfan01]

Very interesting considering those who earlier were saying Brand New was better than Nirvana. Them taking a page from the "grunge" manuel and others noticing it makes the irony quite thick.

Foo Fighters + Bright Eyes + Kevin Devine + Cobain

Is how I'd probably describe the new album. "In Your Honor" comes to mind.
so does that mean you like it? lol.

[TBSowns524]

im on hold right now and its nice to be able to listen to this rather than what's playing on the phone

[Melissa Johnson]

Funny it's on myspace when the band didn't even want a myspace page.

[Codered11]

i am the ninth person to listen to it on their myspace page...i feel honored

[Imtheotherguy]

fuck myspace's worthless player. now i know why it only has 8 plays so far.

[brandnewfan01]

10/20/06
Best Laid Plans...Foiled. We're putting "Sowing Season (Yeah)" up in the myspace player right now. A copy somehow ended up in the hands of a radio station and rather than have cutup mp3's floating around, we thought that we would give you the whole enchilada right now. Know that we had a plan to let you hear it first but hey, sometimes the internet is your friend and sometimes it's a pain in the....have a great weekend everyone!
*BrandNewStreet

[Melissa Johnson]

That promo pic .. is .. interesting.

[bung]

fuck myspace's worthless player. now i know why it only has 8 plays so far.

Hahaha, I know right. Shit never plays for me on myspace.

[Melissa Johnson]

10/20/06
Best Laid Plans...Foiled. We're putting "Sowing Season (Yeah)" up in the myspace player right now. A copy somehow ended up in the hands of a radio station and rather than have cutup mp3's floating around, we thought that we would give you the whole enchilada right now. Know that we had a plan to let you hear it first but hey, sometimes the internet is your friend and sometimes it's a pain in the....have a great weekend everyone!
*BrandNewStreet
Well.. wouldn't the "radio" be the "pain in the ass.." not the internet?

[Melissa Johnson]

www.myspace.com/absolutepunk (http://www.myspace.com/absolutepunk)

it plays from there - for those wanting to hear it.

[Johnnydcp]

I think the "yeahs" get annoying.

[Imtheotherguy]

I am heaven sent...dont you dare forget. oh wait..

[ATDIdakota]

If noone wants it's cool, but could someone sum up what happened in last nights BN thread, I hear it was a wild time.

[nottheonlyone23]

i get to hear it on my birthday
sweetdeal

whatwaht, shared birthdays.

[ParisInFlames55]

i broke my hopeful promise to not listen to a note of this record before the 21st. these 700 reply threads, they just did me in and i had to make the download. two words...fucking a. you can't deny how strong this band is, and that all this waiting seems worth it now. it's only the first single, first singles never do records justice. that is the logic which seems true for almost any major label band. if that is the same for this record, then holy shit. i am excited.

[Jason Tate]

If noone wants it's cool, but could someone sum up what happened in last nights BN thread, I hear it was a wild time.
Go read.

[ascitiesburn101]

It's okay.

Not amazing, not horrible, just okay.

[Jason Tate]

I think the "yeahs" get annoying.
Nah.

/See what I did there?

[xshady121]

was losing all my freinds
twisted up by knaves
with worn out tools
shattered all your plans
seeds into the cold ground

theres more too, i'm just lazy.

This should be mostly right. Help me out if not.


It's losing all my friends.
Was losing them to drinking and to driving.
Was losing all my friends, but I got'em back.
I am on the mend.
At least now I can say that I am trying.
And I hope you will forget the things I still lack.

Yeah.
Yeah.

Is it in you now?
To better hear the truth that you have spoken?
Twisted up by names.
Its been a trap for fools.
Is it in you now?
To watch the things you gave you life to broken?
You sleep and build in mud.
With water tools.

Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah, Yeah.

Nothing gets her back.
A whisper from her father couldn't fix it.
He whispers like a bridge, was a river span.
And he'll take all that you have.
And turn it into something you were missing.
Somebody threw that brick...
Shared all your plans.

Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah, Yeah.

Time to get the seeds into the (cold?) now.
Takes a while to grow anything.
Before its coming to an end.
Before you put my body in the (cold?) now.
Take some time and work it with your hands.
Before its coming to an end.
Its coming to an end.

Do you miss the blend?
The colors she left in your black and white feet(field)?
Do you feel condemned, just for being there?

I am not your friend.
I am just a man who knows how it feels.
I am not your friend.
I'm not your lover.
I'm not your family.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah, Yeah.

Time to get the seeds into the (cold?) now.
It takes awhile just to grow anything.

[dumbcorey]

i just got a McBoner.

[Jason Tate]

Ideas on how this will do on radio?

I don't think it'll do well .. I don't see many people being into it .. there's no real chorus (beside "yeah, yeah.. yeeeeah") - so I don't really seeing it blow up.

[bones jones]

my friend told me he got the download. i tried so hard to resist, but i knew i'd end up listening to it on myspace anyway.

i love it. a lot.

[ATDIdakota]

Go read.

809 replies...I'll stick to not knowing, it won't kill me.

[Jason Tate]

i just got a McBoner.
Thanks for sharing.

M-(

[dsmil]

Basically someone said they had heard the song on a Kansas City radio station. So people started calling the radio station at like 1 in the morning asking for them if they had the song or if they would play it again. There was a lot of people wondering if this guy was just playing a joke on us and lying that the song was played, and Jason Tate said it was impossible that a station would have the song already. After the calls were made, the station never played it again, but it was played at like 630 yesterday...guess he wasn't lying after all

[sayyes]

haha if they released "quiet things ..." in 2006 they would be on trl.....I think the lack of chorus will keep this song from doing very well on the radio, but i love it.

[jawstheme417]

i think its really good..myspace is being stupid though

[brandnewfan01]

Ideas on how this will do on radio?

I don't think it'll do well .. I don't see many people being into it .. there's no real chorus (beside "yeah, yeah.. yeeeeah") - so I don't really seeing it blow up.
werent they scared of blowing up? could that be why they picked this song instead of something else?

[bones jones]

Basically someone said they had heard the song on a Kansas City radio station. So people started calling the radio station at like 1 in the morning asking for them if they had the song or if they would play it again. There was a lot of people wondering if this guy was just playing a joke on us and lying that the song was played, and Jason Tate said it was impossible that a station would have the song already. After the calls were made, the station never played it again, but it was played at like 630 yesterday...guess he wasn't lying after all

never doubt tate. ever. or jesus will kill you with a machine gun.

[Jason Tate]

haha if they released "quiet things ..." in 2006 they would be on trl.....I think the lack of chorus will keep this song from doing very well on the radio, but i love it.
No difference .. if they didn't make TRL before with the song/video .. they wouldn't now.

[ParisInFlames55]

Ideas on how this will do on radio?

I don't think it'll do well .. I don't see many people being into it .. there's no real chorus (beside "yeah, yeah.. yeeeeah") - so I don't really seeing it blow up.

there not going to be a fall out boy break out, but on a radio station like xpn...this song is going to be like the holy fucking grail for them. they fell in love with the format, and i could see brand new being their next obsession. i think overall this record is going to do exceptionally well like all their previous efforts, without the use of too much mainstream promotion. i am betting that this will have one hell of a first week. that's for damn sure.

[Jason Tate]

werent they scared of blowing up? could that be why they picked this song instead of something else?
Bands don't pick singles. Especially first singles.

[bung]

Ideas on how this will do on radio?

I don't think it'll do well .. I don't see many people being into it .. there's no real chorus (beside "yeah, yeah.. yeeeeah") - so I don't really seeing it blow up.

What's a.... radio?

Nah, I don't see this doing too well on the radio, but then again there's a lot of people out there into Brand New, so you never know.

[Jason Tate]

never doubt tate. ever. or jesus will kill you with a machine gun.
They weren't supposed to have it to play on the radio (see street team page) .. sometimes even the band/manager/jason tate are wrong ...

;-)

[BrandNizzle]

Ideas on how this will do on radio?

I don't think it'll do well .. I don't see many people being into it .. there's no real chorus (beside "yeah, yeah.. yeeeeah") - so I don't really seeing it blow up.

I've been telling people all week that it's a horrible choice (by the label) for a single, especially if they've "always wanted this to be a monster" like they've said in the past. I wonder if they'll just be one of those massive underground bands with a cult-like following, but never fully break through. Guess we'll have to just wait and see what happens with this.

[brandnewfan01]

Bands don't pick singles. Especially first singles.
oh see i have no clue.. thanks for not getting pissed off at my question like last night though.

[Jason Tate]

there not going to be a fall out boy break out, but on a radio station like xpn...this song is going to be like the holy fucking grail for them. they fell in love with the format, and i could see brand new being their next obsession. i think overall this record is going to do exceptionally well like all their previous efforts, without the use of too much mainstream promotion. i am betting that this will have one hell of a first week. that's for damn sure.
You really think so? Hmm.. I could see 15k maybe .. but I dunno, I just have that feeling it's not going to be as big as people think.

Maybe that's me just unconciously setting myself up so I'll be pleasantly surprised .. but I don't know.

[bones jones]

They weren't supposed to have it to play on the radio (see street team page) .. sometimes even the band/manager/jason tate are wrong ...

;-)
time out. did you just acknowledge my presence and wink at me at the same time?
i can die happy.

[Jason Tate]

220 viewing. holy hell.

[assjaw]

other then the hype on this site, i cant imagine this being anything on modern radio stations or gaining mainstream success.

[Jason Tate]

I've been telling people all week that it's a horrible choice (by the label) for a single, especially if they've "always wanted this to be a monster" like they've said in the past. I wonder if they'll just be one of those massive underground bands with a cult-like following, but never fully break through. Guess we'll have to just wait and see what happens with this.
I get the feeling that "monster" interview no longer applies. Or if it does, it's in a weird way.

But I agree .. there's no real "chorus" - and it's not something that someone who's never heard of the band before will "get into" - you know?

[Paul Tao]

I'm guessing 25k first week.

[AFSjulian]

Ideas on how this will do on radio?

I don't think it'll do well .. I don't see many people being into it .. there's no real chorus (beside "yeah, yeah.. yeeeeah") - so I don't really seeing it blow up.

I think it'll last on the radio until the album comes out because the massive cult of BN fans will badger their respective radio stations to play the song over and over until they can do it themselves at home. I sort of disagree about the chorus though ... the "before it's coming to an end" part sticks out for me and I could see it catching, maybe?

As for the song, I like it a lot, but am hoping that it's one of the weaker tracks on the album because my expectations are definitely high. I think it sounds good though...very big.

[RFL4EVA]

I have to say...three years and basically it sounds like a mediocre Appleseed Cast song...I expected a LOT more from this...it's not bad...it's just not three years worth of work good...I dunno, I think I died a little inside I was looking so incredibly forward to this.

[bung]

It's okay.

Not amazing, not horrible, just okay.

I think this song is much better than just okay. Yeah sure, it may not be amazing or groundbreaking, but it's still pretty damn good, especially when compared against some of the band's songs in your profile.. muhaha. :-D

[YourMusicSucks]

I like "You won't know", which I heard on youtube, infinitely better than this song.

This isn't a bad song, I can see it being enjoyable in the context of a whole CD, but it's nothing special. I would think Brand New could come out with a better single.

[ParisInFlames55]

You really think so? Hmm.. I could see 15k maybe .. but I dunno, I just have that feeling it's not going to be as big as people think.

Maybe that's me just unconciously setting myself up so I'll be pleasantly surprised .. but I don't know.

saosin sold 35k, the early november even came in at around 25k, underoath sold a fuckload(for lack of an exact number, and senses fail did something inbetween the three. brand new has a larger fan base than all of these bands, and they have a reputation the size of jon wark's ego from their previous record. if it sells only 15k i think that'd be a sad sad day in the world of music.

[Jason Tate]

236 viewing.

[TakingBackWilli]

I cant get it to work.......anyone?
Has anyone ripped it?

[zizou1790]

Yessssssssss

[ATDIdakota]

Didn't Saosin sell almost 36k first week? I don't think many people anticipated that. I have a good feeling Brand New is going to do better than we all thing by a lot. When they headlined Chicago HOB the show sold out in 3 minutes and I know there was shows like that all over for them and with the current arena tour with DC...I can see this album selling close to 50. Hey, I could by way off though., just my prediction.

[onemanlandslide]

you can also add the song to your own myspace page and play it from there.

[werealldudes19]

this is good.

[Scott Weber]

This band will sell 60k opening week. I'm calling it.

[brandnewfan01]

you can also add the song to your own myspace page and play it from there.
ha.. what a great marketing idea.

[Jason Tate]

saosin sold 35k, the early november even came in at around 25k, underoath sold a fuckload(for lack of an exact number, and senses fail did something inbetween the three. brand new has a larger fan base than all of these bands, and they have a reputation the size of jon wark's ego from their previous record. if it sells only 15k i think that'd be a sad sad day in the world of music.
Uh .. Saosin has been touring for 3 years + all kinds of promo, early november has been touring for 3 years and has a shit load of promo, same for allllll of the above bands.

I really, really, really think people are over estimating the band on what their fanbase is. Their two albums COMBINED have only sold 750,000 copies. I really don't expect this to be a "huge number" album.

It should be. But I don't expect it to be.

[Jason Tate]

I cant get it to work.......anyone?
Has anyone ripped it?
Read other posts before asking.

[ATDIdakota]

saosin sold 35k, the early november even came in at around 25k, underoath sold a fuckload(for lack of an exact number, and senses fail did something inbetween the three. brand new has a larger fan base than all of these bands, and they have a reputation the size of jon wark's ego from their previous record. if it sells only 15k i think that'd be a sad sad day in the world of music.

I started reading your post and questioned myself to when I changed my username haha

[Jason Tate]

This band will sell 60k opening week. I'm calling it.
There's no way. Absolutely no way. You have a warped sense of their fanbase from AP.net.

[TakingBackWilli]

Tate, there are a shitload of posts, and im lazy, and want the mp3, so if anyone has it, that would be amazing

[S84newt2000]

Did Deja go gold?

[TBSowns524]

Tate, there are a shitload of posts, and im lazy, and want the mp3, so if anyone has it, that would be amazing


its on one of the earlier pages

[BrandNizzle]

I get the feeling that "monster" interview no longer applies. Or if it does, it's in a weird way.

But I agree .. there's no real "chorus" - and it's not something that someone who's never heard of the band before will "get into" - you know?

I get that feeling too, especially since Jesse said in that interview that they were writing "their most poppy and experimental" stuff to date. From what I've heard, not one of these songs fits that description. Obviously I haven't heard the entire album, so I may be eating my words in the near future.

I agree, it seems as if the only people who will enjoy this as a single are the people who have been listening to them for awhile now....doesn't seem like it would attract many new fans.

[Burnout2888]

Very interesting considering those who earlier were saying Brand New was better than Nirvana. Them taking a page from the "grunge" manuel and others noticing it makes the irony quite thick.

Foo Fighters + Bright Eyes + Kevin Devine + Cobain

Is how I'd probably describe the new album. "In Your Honor" comes to mind.

You've got the whole thing already? Cool. Questions:

Favorite song?
You said "In Your Honor" came to mind. Are you talking about the heavier elements of it, or the sonic atmosphere of some of the songs (at least I felt some songs had atmospheric parts)?
How do you feel about the album as a whole? Top 5? 10? None at all?

[Jason Tate]

Didn't Saosin sell almost 36k first week? I don't think many people anticipated that. I have a good feeling Brand New is going to do better than we all thing by a lot. When they headlined Chicago HOB the show sold out in 3 minutes and I know there was shows like that all over for them and with the current arena tour with DC...I can see this album selling close to 50. Hey, I could by way off though., just my prediction.
Saosin had Capitol spending boat loads of money on ads too. People knew about the album coming out that were fans ... (all over hot topic, etc.) ... the people that know this album is coming out are: AP.net readers and Dashboard teenies.

I really, really, really don't see it doing more than 20. I'd be very excited if it did ... because it'd mean the label would be forced to try and push it in the 4th quarter and into the new year.

[ParisInFlames55]

I started reading your post and questioned myself to when I changed my username haha


i'm stupid, can you clarify this please?...if i repeated something you said earlier, i apologize. it's hard to keep up in a thread that has 30 new posts every 20 seconds.

[TakingBackWilli]

http://www.sendspace.com/file/j8emzo

[Jason Tate]

You've got the whole thing already? Cool. Questions:

Favorite song?
You said "In Your Honor" came to mind. Are you talking about the heavier elements of it, or the sonic atmosphere of some of the songs (at least I felt some songs had atmospheric parts)?
How do you feel about the album as a whole? Top 5? 10? None at all?
Both. That was my initial comparison (maybe because of my obsession with playing the FF lately). I updated my "comparison" in this thread... to add a few other artists.

Top 5.

I won't be reviewing it .. so don't even ask.

[Jason Tate]

I get that feeling too, especially since Jesse said in that interview that they were writing "their most poppy and experimental" stuff to date. From what I've heard, not one of these songs fits that description. Obviously I haven't heard the entire album, so I may be eating my words in the near future.

I agree, it seems as if the only people who will enjoy this as a single are the people who have been listening to them for awhile now....doesn't seem like it would attract many new fans.
Yeah .. (dun dun dun) that's what I was trying to say. Well spoken.

[Burnout2888]

By the way, from what I have heard on youtube, this song seems to translate very well live.

[Jason Tate]

Did Deja go gold?
I think so, I'll check on exact numbers next week.

[Burnout2888]

Both. That was my initial comparison (maybe because of my obsession with playing the FF lately).

Top 5.

That's very good news to hear. I've been playing FF lately too actually, In Your Honor and Color And The Shape...

[ATDIdakota]

Saosin had Capitol spending boat loads of money on ads too. People knew about the album coming out that were fans ... (all over hot topic, etc.) ... the people that know this album is coming out are: AP.net readers and Dashboard teenies.

I really, really, really don't see it doing more than 20. I'd be very excited if it did ... because it'd mean the label would be forced to try and push it in the 4th quarter and into the new year.

I spaced out promotion. Does the new AP have anything for BN in it? I remember they had 2 issues with full page adds for Sao.

[S84newt2000]

I think so, I'll check on exact numbers next week.


Awesome. I love you.

[ATDIdakota]

i'm stupid, can you clarify this please?...if i repeated something you said earlier, i apologize. it's hard to keep up in a thread that has 30 new posts every 20 seconds.

We started talking about Saosin's first week sales in the first line of our posts, that was all.

[Jason Tate]

I spaced out promotion. Does the new AP have anything for BN in it? I remember they had 2 issues with full page adds for Sao.
Nothing I've seen.

[suchabratass]

How it is good to hear some new Brand New.......

-FUCK SHIT-

(I love the screams!!!!!!!)

[Jason Tate]

How it is good to hear some new Brand New.......

-FUCK SHIT-

(I love the screams!!!!!!!)
:-|

[TheBestBet]

so fucking good.

[drmsofpsilocybi]

i cannot believe how incredibly good this song is. I mean the demo was amazing, but this is just wow. I had such high expectations for this album and now after hearing degausser and you wont know live and finally hearing a studio recording of one of the songs, its safe to say this album has already FAR surpased my previous expectations. Album of the year, maybe album of the decade might be in line.

[S84newt2000]

Yeah!!

[Jason Tate]

I'm wondering how many people like this that didn't like the band before .. and those that don't like it that did before ... has anyone "swapped" sides cause of the song?

I'm guessing no. Die hards love it, middle-road think it's okay, haters hate it.

[ColourandShape]

Both. That was my initial comparison (maybe because of my obsession with playing the FF lately). I updated my "comparison" in this thread... to add a few other artists.

Top 5.

I won't be reviewing it .. so don't even ask.

awesome dude, everyone needs more foo fighters in their life.

[terrycw89]

I'm wondering how many people like this that didn't like the band before .. and those that don't like it that did before ... has anyone "swapped" sides cause of the song?

I'm guessing no. Die hards love it, middle-road think it's okay, haters hate it.
I wasn't a fan of this band, but I'm liking the new song.

[SePaMc]

http://www.sendspace.com/file/j8emzo

Haha. If it was never confirmed if it was on the radio...

THis version says YROCK on XPN.ORG in the middle.

[Cue the Sun]

Feels so good to hear new Brand New :-) Can't wait for the album

[Jason Tate]

i cannot believe how incredibly good this song is. I mean the demo was amazing, but this is just wow. I had such high expectations for this album and now after hearing degausser and you wont know live and finally hearing a studio recording of one of the songs, its safe to say this album has already FAR surpased my previous expectations. Album of the year, maybe album of the decade might be in line.
Please wait till you hear it before saying things like that ... and even then wait a few months to make sure you have replayablity and logevity down ... this is why casual fans hate Brand New -- cause of this sort of talking.

[justinevans]

I'm wondering how many people like this that didn't like the band before .. and those that don't like it that did before ... has anyone "swapped" sides cause of the song?

I'm guessing no. Die hards love it, middle-road think it's okay, haters hate it.

To answer your question...

If I heard this song randomly...I'd wonder who sang it until I found out. No matter who the band is...the song is well done.

I think this song is a great one to open an album. I'm even more excited now...Blows away the damn demo.

[Jason Tate]

awesome dude, everyone needs more foo fighters in their life.
Amen.

[ATDIdakota]

I'm wondering how many people like this that didn't like the band before .. and those that don't like it that did before ... has anyone "swapped" sides cause of the song?

I'm guessing no. Die hards love it, middle-road think it's okay, haters hate it.

I can honestly see this song being on Deja. I've been listening and songs from Deja come in right after it and it doesn't hit me that the song is over.

[fuller]

im gonna cum

[Johnny Drama]

Top 5 makes it sound like you were *slightly* disappointed in it. Just because when Deja came out you proclaimed it was the album you had been waiting for your whole life. No such endorsement for this album.

That said, Top 5 is still pretty damn good, considering all the good cds(in my opinion) that have come out this year

[Buried A Lie]

ive never seen so many people viewing one thread. you'd think the whole album dropped or something, at least.

[Jason Tate]

To answer your question...

If I heard this song randomly...I'd wonder who sang it until I found out. No matter who the band is...the song is well done.

I think this song is a great one to open an album. I'm even more excited now...Blows away the damn demo.
Well the demo sounded like it was Jesse and a 4-track. Haha.

I'm wondering if that's what a casual listener would think ... hmm .. I dunno, I don't get that impression. I'm gonna randomly send the song to my sister and see what her thoughts are .. she's a good judge on that kinda thing.

[domesticyeti]

i really like the recorded version. it sounds pretty much like i expected it to after all the live ones, but the guitar work is alot cooler

[neo506]

im gonna cum
:-|

[Jason Tate]

I can honestly see this song being on Deja. I've been listening and songs from Deja come in right after it and it doesn't hit me that the song is over.
I don't see that as a positive thing .. but the rest of the album progresses on a different path. More rock. Darker ... so it's okay.

[SePaMc]

I'm wondering how many people like this that didn't like the band before .. and those that don't like it that did before ... has anyone "swapped" sides cause of the song?

I'm guessing no. Die hards love it, middle-road think it's okay, haters hate it.

I'd consider myself CLOSE to a die hard. Not where I'll stand by them with anything, but I love love love deja and really love YFW a lot.

And I am meh with this. It's really good, but I'm not that pumped. I think part of it is I have seen them live twice playing it, watched YT videos of it and heard the demo.....

But I still think the songs I have heard sound too similar. Every one of them (Degausser, This, You Won't Know, and Luca) have all mixed in soft and heavy elements. I wish there were solid soft songs (Play Crack, Soco) and solid hard songs to make it not sound so mundane.

[camery182]

honestly every time i go to look at the next page or replies there is another page up. this is just getting rediculous. anyways, its a decent song. its nothing too special, but like tate said the fans will love it and the haters will hate. But STOP saying this is the best song of 07, honestly you fanboys really need to get different cds and listen to different bands.

[Jason Tate]

Top 5 makes it sound like you were *slightly* disappointed in it. Just because when Deja came out you proclaimed it was the album you had been waiting for your whole life. No such endorsement for this album.

That said, Top 5 is still pretty damn good, considering all the good cds(in my opinion) that have come out this year
I also made that declaration after almost a month of listening to it .. I've had this for 2 days.

Plus, the musical bar has been raised in the past few years. Thrice, Say Anything ... set the bar pretty high.

And Deja hit me at the right time in my life to basically be my words.

And hell, it's trendy to like Brand New now and make absurd hyperbole ;-)

[Scott Weber]

There's no way. Absolutely no way. You have a warped sense of their fanbase from AP.net.
Not really. I've seen the crowds they draw live in the community outside of AP.net. If Saosin can do 35k, Brand New can almost double that. They may not have toured as hard, but they've been a band for longer and have more fans. Saosin can't even sell out El Corazon in Seattle, but Brand New sells out the Showbox (far bigger venue.)

[neo506]

honestly every time i go to look at the next page or replies there is another page up. this is just getting rediculous. anyways, its a decent song. its nothing too special, but like tate said the fans will love it and the haters will hate. But STOP saying this is the best song of 07, honestly you fanboys really need to get different cds and listen to different bands.d00d its lyek album of teh decade man

[Jason Tate]

I'd consider myself CLOSE to a die hard. Not where I'll stand by them with anything, but I love love love deja and really love YFW a lot.

And I am meh with this. It's really good, but I'm not that pumped. I think part of it is I have seen them live twice playing it, watched YT videos of it and heard the demo.....

But I still think the songs I have heard sound too similar. Every one of them (Degausser, This, You Won't Know, and Luca) have all mixed in soft and heavy elements. I wish there were solid soft songs (Play Crack, Soco) and solid hard songs to make it not sound so mundane.
Agree.

[Brxtt]

This song is absolutely amazing

[SwedishHeat]

until i hear the rest of tdagarim, yes.

Fucking Christ. . . .these acronyms have gotta stop. It's just getting out of hand.

[notoaststereo]

its pretty good. not amazing. but pretty good... brand new have done better

[TBSowns524]

Please wait till you hear it before saying things like that ... and even then wait a few months to make sure you have replayablity and logevity down ... this is why casual fans hate Brand New -- cause of this sort of talking.

exactly

[Jason Tate]

Not really. I've seen the crowds they draw live in the community outside of AP.net. If Saosin can do 35k, Brand New can almost double that. They may not have toured as hard, but they've been a band for longer and have more fans. Saosin can't even sell out El Corazon in Seattle, but Brand New sells out the Showbox (far bigger venue.)
Hmm... I still don't buy it. I don't think enough people will know about the album for the first week - but that may also depend on when it leaks. I hope I'm wrong - because it will cause a shit storm in the record industry if it sells 60k. But I dunno ... we'll see.

[SePaMc]

Agree.

Uh-oh. I only said 4 songs sound similar..and you have the album and you agree.

SHHHHIIITTTT. haha.

But I dont know, I'm still going into this whole album with an open mind. Not judging off demos, not judging off Deja. I like listening to music that way....I couldn't believe someone on staff had already put MCR in their top 3 before they heard it. I'm just like...wha?

[thelocals]

I can't decide if I like it or not..

[Burnout2888]

That screaming "Yeah!!" is stuck in my head...

[Jason Tate]

Uh-oh. I only said 4 songs sound similar..and you have the album and you agree.

SHHHHIIITTTT. haha.

But I dont know, I'm still going into this whole album with an open mind. Not judging off demos, not judging off Deja. I like listening to music that way....I couldn't believe someone on staff had already put MCR in their top 3 before they heard it. I'm just like...wha?
Who did that?

I completely changed in my tastes between MCR albums .. cause I really liked their last one when it came out .. played it all the time .. and this one I'm "eh" on. It reminds me of Louder Now for some reason .. where it's fun to play everyonce in a while ... but nothing more.

[Jason Tate]

That screaming "Yeah!!" is stuck in my head...
Yeah.

[Scott Weber]

Hmm... I still don't buy it. I don't think enough people will know about the album for the first week - but that may also depend on when it leaks. I hope I'm wrong - because it will cause a shit storm in the record industry if it sells 60k. But I dunno ... we'll see.
We'll see. I've seen word of mouth marketing be the most powerful form of advertising (or lack there of) many times. I think with a band like BN and the impact Deja had, there's enough people anticipating this to launch it into the 60k range. It's an ambitious guess, but I've underestimated them before and their fanbase always suprises me.

[Jason Tate]

254 viewing.

[Burnout2888]

Yeah.

Pun intended?

[PuNkJaSo]

I think the production of this song is really holding me back on liking it. It sounds sort of lifeless, maybe not the choruses so much, but the verses with all the instruments sound really plain. The demo with just the acoustic had that raw personal feeling to it.

[noles05]

Tate,
First, thanks for providing me as well as about 100k others a great website. (IMO)
Second, I agree with you that the lyrics are lacking somewhat.
Third, I am currently enjoying the song for two reasons: It's new and it's Brand New. Granted, later on it might be my as well as some others least favorite track. I believe people are currently loving this track because it's a new finished product.
Fourth, I agree. I don't believe it will do well on the radio with listeners who are looking for hooks in choruses. Unless, they enjoy the word yeah. *Usher?*
Last, I agree with Weebs' 60k records.

[RememberFminus2]

Really really good song. I love it. That being said, when the song ends does anyone get the feeling that somethings missing. this feeling didnt happen when i listened for the first time to a deja song.

[Ailite]

Amazing. This is going to be album of the year. Myspace streams suck, but Jesus that song is fucking amazing.

[Brandn3w]

i really liked it. Much better than the demo, but the demo was good too.

[Burnout2888]

254 viewing.

Look at all the Brand New related usernames. I get a chuckle.

[SePaMc]

Who did that?

I completely changed in my tastes between MCR albums .. cause I really liked their last one when it came out .. played it all the time .. and this one I'm "eh" on. It reminds me of Louder Now for some reason .. where it's fun to play everyonce in a while ... but nothing more.

Rob. But that kid gets psyched for every album...and makes the myspace bulletins to prove it.

[Jason Tate]

We'll see. I've seen word of mouth marketing be the most powerful form of advertising (or lack there of) many times. I think with a band like BN and the impact Deja had, there's enough people anticipating this to launch it into the 60k range. It's an ambitious guess, but I've underestimated them before and their fanbase always suprises me.
:shrug:

People have to know about the album to be able to buy it ... that's my main hesitation. Thrice has just as die-hard of a fan-base ... Vhessiu tanked sales wise, and TAITA only did like 32k first week if I remember right. When this leaks will directly impact the sales first week - I know it will.

[fuller]

Personally I felt that BN's Deja singles were some of the worst songs on Deja. Granted, their awesome but still.

This only gets me more excited

[Jason Tate]

Rob. But that kid gets psyched for every album...and makes the myspace bulletins to prove it.
Hahaha.. oh, all good .. least he's passionate. Hahah.

[Jason Tate]

Amazing. This is going to be album of the year. Myspace streams suck, but Jesus that song is fucking amazing.
Grrr....

[justinevans]

Well the demo sounded like it was Jesse and a 4-track. Haha.

I'm wondering if that's what a casual listener would think ... hmm .. I dunno, I don't get that impression. I'm gonna randomly send the song to my sister and see what her thoughts are .. she's a good judge on that kinda thing.

she single? haha jk.

[suchabratass]

The last 'I'm not your friend, i'm not your lover, i'm not your friend' is seriously impressive emotionly talking..

:music:

[fallout1819]

i really like this song.. i can't wait to hear the rest of the album. i definatly get a 90s grunge feel. it reminds me of nirvana.

[S84newt2000]

Best Laid Plans...Foiled. We're putting "Sowing Season (Yeah)" up in the myspace player right now. A copy somehow ended up in the hands of a radio station and rather than have cutup mp3's floating around, we thought that we would give you the whole enchilada right now. Know that we had a plan to let you hear it first but hey, sometimes the internet is your friend and sometimes it's a pain in the....have a great weekend everyone!
*BrandNewStreet


That was in the street team page

[Jason Tate]

Look at all the Brand New related usernames. I get a chuckle.
Wow, just noticed. Niiice.

Everyone wants the SS posted like 8 threads back.

[ATDIdakota]

:shrug:

People have to know about the album to be able to buy it ... that's my main hesitation. Thrice has just as die-hard of a fan-base ... Vhessiu tanked sales wise, and TAITA only did like 32k first week if I remember right. When this leaks will directly impact the sales first week - I know it will.

I believe this album is going to to the wire with when it leaks, they have kept everything under wraps for so long.

[rogwave]

yeah, if brand new does well it will definitely have to be a word of mouth sleeper album.
does this album have anything poppy enough for radio? i keep hearing archers mentioned.


and i keep thinking of cobain too.i think its the refrain.
with this song, the way jesse sings in "luca",
and the way he says "the storm is coming...yeah" at the end of degausser.

[johnarc]

I really don't know how I feel about this.

[Jason Tate]

The last 'I'm not your friend, i'm not your lover, i'm not your friend' is seriously impressive emotionly talking..

:music:


Especially when you think about what he's talking about.

she single? haha jk.

Best Laid Plans...Foiled. We're putting "Sowing Season (Yeah)" up in the myspace player right now. A copy somehow ended up in the hands of a radio station and rather than have cutup mp3's floating around, we thought that we would give you the whole enchilada right now. Know that we had a plan to let you hear it first but hey, sometimes the internet is your friend and sometimes it's a pain in the....have a great weekend everyone!
*BrandNewStreet


That was in the street team page

[justinevans]

The last 'I'm not your friend, i'm not your lover, i'm not your friend' is seriously impressive emotionly talking..

:music:

Its a middle finger to everyone that obesses over the people in the band more than their art.

[Burnout2888]

My main gripe with this song, although I think it's great, is that theres a lack of a "live" feeling on it. You know? Like you listen to Hold Fast Hope on Vheissu and everything is just powering over - but that album is not overproduced at all. What I guess I'm trying to say is that the power feels lackluster. It feels like you're waiting to be just hit with a wrecking ball in the face and all that hits you is a piece of paper blowing in the wind.

Worst comparison ever? Probably.

[neo506]

Rob. But that kid gets psyched for every album...and makes the myspace bulletins to prove it.
hahaha

he makes like 30 bulletins a day

[justinevans]

Especially when you think about what he's talking about.

supposed to type something after the quote?

[Chriz2z]

I like it. MySpace is for losers though. Jason was right, PV is where it's at.

[suchabratass]

Its a middle finger to everyone that obesses over the people in the band more than their art.

Excellent.

[Get Fucked]

Wow, I love this song. I haven't really been a fan of too much Brand New, this songs great though.

[BrandNewSunday]

I think this song is really good live. I would definately put it in my top 30 songs of the year. Of course my forum name is BrandNewSunday and judging by my profile I haven't posted anything since Deja came out so I don't know if my opinion is valid.

[terrrrrible]

eh... 7/10. It could have been a lot better.

[theoldviolence]

I think I prefer this after a couple of listens than I did most of the tracks on Deja ... but then I absolutely hated Deja when I first heard it and now it's one of my favourite albums. Time will tell, especially when this can be heard with the lyric booklet. The distort section sounds a little busy to me, but the little bit after "not you family" and before it goes back into the chorus reminds me of the muted string "duh-duh" hook in Creep, which is definately a good thing.

[1moreandimfree]

Did i just see a fftl banner tate

[thescoremag]

great direction for a great band, however they have become a bunch of arrogant sons of bitches.

[ATDIdakota]

My main gripe with this song, although I think it's great, is that theres a lack of a "live" feeling on it. You know? Like you listen to Hold Fast Hope on Vheissu and everything is just powering over - but that album is not overproduced at all. What I guess I'm trying to say is that the power feels lackluster. It feels like you're waiting to be just hit with a wrecking ball in the face and all that hits you is a piece of paper blowing in the wind.

Worst comparison ever? Probably.

It probably is a bad comparison, I'm not one to judge. I'll agree to an extent. I remember this song being so powerful and jaw dropping live. I really think I was one of the few kids to get it, everyone was going so crazy while me and about 20 others just sat in back, most cuddling with the girlfriends. But yeah, the live version of this song, not recorded, but you having to be there really had my hopes up for this album. I still love this song though.

[Jason Tate]

yeah, if brand new does well it will definitely have to be a word of mouth sleeper album.
does this album have anything poppy enough for radio? i keep hearing archers mentioned.


and i keep thinking of cobain too.i think its the refrain.
with this song, the way jesse sings in "luca",
and the way he says "the storm is coming...yeah" at the end of degausser.

He likes "yeah" ..

[jusscali]

Especially when you think about what he's talking about.
what is he talking about? sorry, its over my head lol

[Jason Tate]

Did i just see a fftl banner tate

Yeah, they bought ads.

:shrug:

Hahaha.

[RememberFminus2]

People are on crack if they think this will do 60k first week. When Deja came out the casual fans were talking about it and antcipating it for a long time in advance. Now the tons of kids i know who lsitened to deja just think brand new dropped off of the face of the earth. I find myself telling kids there cd will come out soon and they dont even believe me. The truth is the hundereds of kids who would have bought this have absolutely no idea its even coming out

[1moreandimfree]

Yeah, they bought ads.

:shrug:

Hahaha.

hahah wtf.
Oregon misses you. Come home

[postpaintboy]

i like the verses but the chorus is a little too alternative radio rock.

[TBSowns524]

hahah wtf.
Oregon misses you. Come home


bangarang, rufio

[SePaMc]

Yeah, they bought ads.

:shrug:

Hahaha.

didn't they call your way of posting news monkey like or something?

Yet they realize the hype the site can generate?

:rotfl:

[RememberFminus2]

talk about not exploiting your market potential haha. i love it and find it hilarious

[1moreandimfree]

bangarang, rufio

yup

[jusscali]

dude, i think its a huge fucking step in the right direction for this band. i instantly loved it. the emotion, the layered vocals in some parts, the riffs. the ending just floored me. idk...this is not the brand new of old and i like this one.

[get high]

someone said they wanted to know what the casual brand new listener thought about this song. i don't like it much, i was hoping the band would write more laid back songs like some of the ones on the previous album. i doubt i'll buy this cd