Combine Weezer, Foo Fighters, Nerf Herder and Wheatus and you have a good idea of the music that Brand New makes. The combination of nerd rock with poppy choruses and vicious punk hooks is certainly not 'brand new' in terms of originality, the Long Island band has such infectious enthusiasm that this lack is more than compensated for. In addition, Your Favorite Weapon proves that Brand New
… can also write very ingenious songs, such as The Shower Scene, Failure By Design and Seventy Times 7. The band does not act tough but dares to slow down when necessary and also shows beautiful melody lines and background harmonies. Your Favorite Weapon is an honest, refreshing and beautiful record by a very good band. (RWK)more
