Brand New/Safety in Numbers Split EP

Infobox Album
Name = Brand New/Safety in Numbers Split
Type = EP
Artist = Brand New and Safety in Numbers


Released = 2002
Recorded = Zero Return (Safety In Numbers)/Sapone Studios (Brand New)
Genre = Alternative Rock
Length = 13:07
Label = Triple Crown Records / Fadeaway Records
Last album = "Your Favorite Weapon" (2001)
This album = "Brand New/Safety in Numbers Split" (2002)
Next album = "Deja Entendu" (2003)

After recording their debut album "Your Favorite Weapon" in 2001, Long Island band Brand New teamed up with their then labelmate Safety in Numbers for a split EP. Each band contributed a new song and a cover song. Brand New gave the EP a b-side called "Moshi Moshi" and a cover of the Love Spit Love song "Am I Wrong" which was popularized on the indie scene in the mid 90s. Safety In Numbers, a group started by Hot Rod Circuit leadman Andy Jackson, had a song called "No Use" and a cover of the popular Journey song "Faithfully". The EP was available to fans of both bands through internet retailers and was specifically sold with the pre-sale for Brand New's full length "Deja Entendu" album. One interesting thing to note is that this split was originally going to be between Brand New and Reggie and the Full Effect; Reggie had to back out of the project due to other commitments, which allowed Safety in Numbers to step in.

Track listing

#Brand New - "Moshi Moshi" – 2:27
#Brand New - "Am I Wrong (Love Spit Love Cover)" – 3:40
#Safety in Numbers - "No Use" – 3:18
#Safety in Numbers - "Faithfully (Journey Cover)" – 3:42

Personnel

Brand New
*Jesse Lacey – vocals, rhythm guitar, backing vocals
*Vinnie Accardi – lead guitar
*Garrett Tierney – bass
*Brian Lane – drums, percussion
*Natalie Iozzio - Flute (on Am I Wrong)Safety in Numbers
*Andy Jackson – vocals, lead guitar
*Chris Flaherty – backing vocals, rhythm guitar
*Jake Turner – rhythm guitar
*Brona Jackson – backing vocals, bass
*Jeff Turner – drums