Daisy
Brand New · 2009
40 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A chaotic blend of dissonance and melody that captures a tumultuous emotional landscape through raw instrumentation and introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Vices Start here — Opening the album with a frenetic energy, Vices sets the tone for Daisy by showcasing the band's increasingly complex arrangements and darker lyrical themes.
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At the Bottom — This track combines haunting melodies with introspective lyrics about despair, encapsulating the emotional weight that permeates throughout the album.
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Noro — As a lengthy closer, Noro builds tension with its dynamic shifts and layered instrumentation, ultimately serving as a cathartic release that highlights the album's overarching themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's chaotic structure and emotional depth create a compelling but uneven listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a chaotic tone, followed by a significant drop in tempo and intensity by the third track.
- The lyrics often reflect introspective themes, with vocal delivery ranging from melodic singing to raw shouting, enhancing the emotional weight.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gradual builds and payoffs
- emotional introspection and vulnerability
- immersive listening experiences
- wave-like pacing and flow
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Gained recognition as a cult among dedicated fans of alternative rock.
- Themes
- emotional turmoil· despairing melodies
- Career context
- Released on September 18, 2009, Daisy is Brand New's fourth studio album, following the critically acclaimed The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me. At this point in their career, the band was transitioning into darker themes, experimenting with more abstract sounds and a less commercial approach than previous releases. This album represented a significant evolution in their artistic direction, moving further away from mainstream appeal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Taking Back Sunday· The Wonder Years· Dashboard Confessional
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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You Stole
The narrative shifts to confront betrayal directly contrasts earlier reflections on loss and loneliness.
This pivot not only intensifies the emotional stakes but also reveals a raw vulnerability that challenges previous defenses built within the lyrics.
Tracklist
- 1 Vices Start here 3:24
- 2 Bed 3:10
- 3 At the Bottom 4:04
- 4 Gasoline 3:32
- 5 You Stole 6:00
- 6 Be Gone 1:31
- 7 Sink 3:20
- 8 Bought a Bride 3:07
- 9 Daisy 3:06
- 10 In a Jar 3:06
- 11 Noro 6:27
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Boxer
The National
Shares a similar exploration of emotional turmoil through introspective lyrics and layered instrumentation.
Plans
Death Cab for Cutie
Both albums convey a sense of melancholy with raw, heartfelt melodies and contemplative themes.
The Moon & Antarctica
Modest Mouse
Similar chaotic blend of dissonance and melodic introspection, exploring darker emotional landscapes.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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