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Déjà Entendu Studio album by Brand New Released June 17, 2003 Recorded February 2003 at Reflection Sound Studios, Charlotte, NC Genre Alternative rock, post-hardcore, emo Length 48:47 Label Triple Crown, Razor & Tie Producer Steven Haigler, except "Play Crack the Sky," produced by Mike Sapone Brand New chronology Brand New/Safety in Numbers Split EP
(2002)Deja Entendu
(2003)The Holiday EP
(2003)Singles from Deja Entendu - "The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows"
Released: October 6, 2003 - "Sic Transit Gloria... Glory Fades"
Released: February 2, 2004
- For other uses, see Deja entendu (disambiguation)
Deja Entendu is the second album from Long Island based rock band Brand New, released in 2003. It was widely praised for showing the band's maturation from Your Favorite Weapon. The album's title is French for "already heard" and is a commentary on modern rock. Two singles were released from the album: "The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows" and "Sic Transit Gloria...Glory Fades."[1]
There are two pressings of the vinyl. The first pressing is of 1000, and has a barcode on the back of the gatefold. The second pressing does not have a barcode.[citation needed]
Contents
Background
Brand New's second studio album was written in "the year and-a-half or two years" that they were touring the material from Your Favorite Weapon. According to drummer Brian Lane, "Jesse [Lacey] wrote a lot of the lyrics about different things than 'I just broke up with my girlfriend' for the new record."[2] Lacey wrote the songs on an acoustic guitar in his bedroom.[3]
Several of the song titles reference films. "Okay I Believe You, But My Tommy Gun Don't" is a line from Home Alone 2: Lost in New York and the song "Sic Transit Gloria...Glory Fades" is a line from Wes Anderson's film Rushmore.[4] In addition, the line "and I've seen what happens to the wicked and proud when they decide to try to take on the throne for the crown" is a reference to a line from the 1999 film Dogma, specifically referencing a line of Matt Damon's character Loki.
Reception
Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating Absolutepunk.net (99%) link Allmusic link Drowned In Sound (8/10) link Entertainment Weekly (B) 8 Aug 2003, p.74 IGN (9.7/10.0) link Pitchfork Media (6.9/10.0) link PopMatters (Favorable) link Spin Aug 2003, p.119 The album was certified Gold on May 29, 2007, nearly four years after its original release. It is Brand New's only release to date that has been certified.[5]
Deja Entendu received mostly positive reviews from critics, who praised the band's evolution from their debut album. AllMusic gave Deja Entendu four out of five stars, stating that:
As of 2003, Brand New had sidestepped any notion that they'd be stuck in the prototypical mold found on Your Favorite Weapon. Unlike their debut, Deja Entendu isn't all about bitter breakups and doesn't fall into a permanent punk-pop hole. Produced by Steven Haigler (Pixies, Quicksand), this sophomore effort finds Brand New maturing, reaching for textures and song structures instead of clichés.[6]
IGN rated the album 9.7/10, calling it "probably the best underground release this year."[7]
Track listing
All lyrics written by Jesse Lacey.
No. Title Length 1. "Tautou" 1:42 2. "Sic Transit Gloria... Glory Fades" 3:06 3. "I Will Play My Game Beneath the Spin Light" 3:57 4. "Okay I Believe You, but My Tommy Gun Don't" 5:35 5. "The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows" 4:01 6. "The Boy Who Blocked His Own Shot" 4:39 7. "Jaws Theme Swimming" 4:34 8. "Me vs. Maradona vs. Elvis" 5:19 9. "Guernica" 3:23 10. "Good to Know That If I Ever Need Attention All I Have to Do Is Die" 7:00 11. "Play Crack the Sky" 5:27 Chart performance
Album
Year Chart Peak position 2003 The Billboard 200 63 [8] 2004 UK Albums Chart 105 [9] Singles
Year Single Chart Peak position 2003 "The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows" Modern Rock Tracks 37 [10] 2004 "The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows" UK Singles Chart 39 [9] 2004 "Sic Transit Gloria... Glory Fades" UK Singles Chart 37 [9] Personnel
- Jesse Lacey – vocals, rhythm guitar
- Vincent Accardi – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Garrett Tierney – bass
- Brian Lane – drums, percussion
In other media
- The song "Sic Transit Gloria...Glory Fades" was featured on the Xbox versions of the video games Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2004 and NHL 2004.
- "The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows" was featured on the PlayStation 2 versions of NHL 2004 and Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2004.
- "The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows" was also featured on the PC version of NHL 2004.[11]
References
- ^ Ambrose, Anthony. "inTuneMusic Online: Brand New @ Mahwah 4/3". http://intunemusiconline.com/2009/05/06/brand-new-mahwah-43/. Retrieved 2009-05-06.
- ^ Barry A. Jeckell (2003-09-29). "Brand New". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/search/?Nty=1&Ntx=mode%2bmatchallpartial&Ntk=Keyword&Ns=FULL_DATE#/news/brand-new-1987338.story. Retrieved 2010-10-17.
- ^ Joe D'Angelo. "Already Heard Of Underground Upstarts Brand New? Consider Yourself Lucky". MTV. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1472833/20030618/brand_new.jhtml. Retrieved 2010-10-17.
- ^ "Albums Of The Decade: Brand New – Deja Entendu (2003)". awmusic.ca. Retrieved 2010-10-18.
- ^ Tate, Jason (2007-05-29). "Deja Entendu Goes Gold". AbsolutePunk, LLC.. http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=240925. Retrieved 2007-05-31.
- ^ "Deja Entendu - Brand New". AllMusic. Retrieved 2010-10-17.
- ^ "Brand New - Deja Entendu". IGN. Retrieved 2010-10-17
- ^ "Brand New Albums & Song Chart History - Billboard 200". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/search/?keyword=Brand+New&x=0&y=0#/artist/brand-new/chart-history/467731?f=305&g=Albums. Retrieved 2010-10-17.
- ^ a b c "Chart Log UK: Brand New". Zobbel.de. http://www.zobbel.de/cluk/CLUK_B.HTM. Retrieved 2010-10-17.
- ^ "Brand New Albums & Song Chart History - Alternative Songs". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/search/?keyword=Brand+New&x=0&y=0#/artist/brand-new/chart-history/467731?f=377&g=Singles. Retrieved 2010-10-17.
- ^ "Game Credits for NHL 2004". mobygames.com. Retrieved 2010-10-18.
External links
Studio albums Your Favorite Weapon (2001) · Deja Entendu (2003) · The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me (2006) · Daisy (2009)EPs Brand New/Safety in Numbers Split (2002) · The Holiday EP (2003)Singles "Jude Law and a Semester Abroad" · "The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows" · "Sic Transit Gloria... Glory Fades" · "Sowing Season" · "Jesus" · "(Fork and Knife)" · "At the Bottom"Related articles Discography · Taking Back SundayCategories:- Brand New albums
- 2003 albums
- Triple Crown Records albums
- "The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows"
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