Writing an album review can be hard work. Goodness knows I've given up on writing quite a few reviews over the years. Even if I do manage to finish there is no guarantee that anyone wants to wade through your lengthy exposition on why "Animal Collective" is changing music. Let's be honest, what people really want to know is whether it is good or not. And that's it. Keeping that In mind, this threads intended purpose is for aspiring writers to publish ONE PARAGRAPH album reviews. One paragraph as in 75-150 words. No more than that and less is fine. This way, we as a group can fire off quick reviews without having to spend a significant amount of time writing it. As a bonus people will actually read them. So here goes:
Brand New - Daisy (September 22, 2009)
"Daisy" is in every way, the logical progression of Brand New's 2006 record, "The Devil and God are Raging Inside Me." The quite-loud dynamics return in full force, as do the existential wonderings of a man uncertain of where he'll end up; heaven, hell or neither. Before the record's release, Jesse Lacey noted that they didn't really care what people would think of it, and it shows. The band trades hooks in for music that communicates a message, making "Daisy" their most difficult record to date. It's loud, angry, and messy but it sure is honest. (4/5)