We Are Scientists

Their first album will always be dear to me, and I don't think their is a single misstep on it. I would almost say that about this one, except I could do without the slow song and a few chord combinations fall a little flat. That having been said, this one clearly does not rock out with the hooks quite as hard as the previous album. I like this album and can enjoy it just fine, with a few songs that do really rock hard, but overall it is simply not as dynamic. I do not however think their new style is all that different; maybe they added a few embellishments of keyboard or other new instruments, but overal this is the same ole band, just having a classic sophomore slump before they come back strong again.

This new record isn't the We Are Scientists we were used to. The band has really grown and developed their sound. There are not many bratty pop songs compared to past releases, but rather many brooding, moody tracks... Much more complex as well.

At first the new sound was jarring, but over time it's really grown on me, and that's usually a sure sign that an album has legs. The melodic hooks are still there, the punchy drums remain, they're just steeped in a lot of additional sounds and riffs. Some tracks like 'Let's See It' still start with a strong catchy guitar run, but the vocals are more sing-songy.

There is more of a synthpop influence in the music as well. Something along the lines of a happier New Order with a bit of The Smiths in the melody. Tracks like 'Lethal Enforcer' are straight up new wave.

'Brain Thrust Mastery' is an excellent deviation from the mainstream, and a sign of even greater things to come.

We Are Scientists has done it again, with their sophomore album, 'Brain Thrust Mastery'. Those hoping for 'With Love and Squalor 2' will be let down, because is a very different sound. Which is a good thing. Although the drummer did leave, this is still a great rock album.

HIGHLIGHTS
Let's See It
Leather Enforcer (My Personal Favorite)
Impatience
Altered Beast

Brooklyn based band We Are Scientists (Keith Murray and Chris Cain) follow up their winning debut with this second album of 80's New Wave inspired music. Guitar rock and synthpop are pretty evenly distributed throughout the 11 tracks included here, with Sparks being the band that mostly comes to mind as being a possible major influence, as they share that band's penchant for the satirical and the goofy, as well as their love of a good hook. Not all the material hits the mark, but in general Brain Thrust Mastery is a witty good time from a band that thankfully doesn't take much seriously, except maybe showing their listeners a bit of fun. Standout cuts: "After Hours," "Lethal Enforcer," "Impatience" and "Chick Lit."

I haven't agreed completely with one other review so far. People pick out certain songs they don't like and those happen to be my favorites.
This album took at least ten or so listens to catch on and now that it has, it is one of the most infectious albums I've ever come across. I can't say that there are any tracks I don't like. Just buy it.

THE BEST ALSOME CD EVER! x3 i also love the pictures. no lyrics though ='(
Me think's its cool but i cant transfer songs on to my psp =( stupid protections. but other wise BUY THE CD =O IT IS ALSOME.... TO TEH MAX!

We Are Scientists are easily one of the best groups that you haven't heard of. How they continue to go largely unnoticed is entirely beyond me.

This CD is a strong blend of the groups others have mentioned - I would compare this group with Panic! At the Disco, though I think Scientists is more consistently good, more innovative, more lyrical, and has more subtle edge to its lyrics. On this CD, you'll get lots of energy-creating guitars, complex and engaging drums, and excellent vocals. Every song on this CD is worth listening to and they work well together.

If you enjoy this group, be sure to check out their music videos, which are interesting and a bit odd (some were done by The Lonely Island crew, which is the online skit group that spawned Andy Sandburg on SNL).

If you like alternative music this one is good. I would put it in thee category with Fall Out Boy and Panic At The Disco. If you listen to the lyrics they say some pretty honest things. I like it.

In reply to an earlier review: How can We Are Scientists be "the new Arctic Monkeys," when their album was released first?
I love both albums. They both rock like crazy, with great melodies and interesting lyrics. I just wonder why WAS haven't been invited to play on SNL?

i have to say that this cd is great.

if your a fan of we are scientists, i recommend buying it!
it contains all music videos from with 'love and squalor' on a bonus dvd.

its got a lot of stupid songs on it, and some songs aren't even in English, but its definitely a good random cd to have laying around. its worth buying it as an import.

Their first album will always be dear to me, and I don't think their is a single misstep on it. I would almost say that about this one, except I could do without the slow song and a few chord combinations fall a little flat. That having been said, this one clearly does not rock out with the hooks quite as hard as the previous album. I like this album and can enjoy it just fine, with a few songs that do really rock hard, but overall it is simply not as dynamic. I do not however think their new style is all that different; maybe they added a few embellishments of keyboard or other new instruments, but overal this is the same ole band, just having a classic sophomore slump before they come back strong again.

This new record isn't the We Are Scientists we were used to. The band has really grown and developed their sound. There are not many bratty pop songs compared to past releases, but rather many brooding, moody tracks... Much more complex as well.

At first the new sound was jarring, but over time it's really grown on me, and that's usually a sure sign that an album has legs. The melodic hooks are still there, the punchy drums remain, they're just steeped in a lot of additional sounds and riffs. Some tracks like 'Let's See It' still start with a strong catchy guitar run, but the vocals are more sing-songy.

There is more of a synthpop influence in the music as well. Something along the lines of a happier New Order with a bit of The Smiths in the melody. Tracks like 'Lethal Enforcer' are straight up new wave.

'Brain Thrust Mastery' is an excellent deviation from the mainstream, and a sign of even greater things to come.

We Are Scientists has done it again, with their sophomore album, 'Brain Thrust Mastery'. Those hoping for 'With Love and Squalor 2' will be let down, because is a very different sound. Which is a good thing. Although the drummer did leave, this is still a great rock album.

HIGHLIGHTS
Let's See It
Leather Enforcer (My Personal Favorite)
Impatience
Altered Beast

Brooklyn based band We Are Scientists (Keith Murray and Chris Cain) follow up their winning debut with this second album of 80's New Wave inspired music. Guitar rock and synthpop are pretty evenly distributed throughout the 11 tracks included here, with Sparks being the band that mostly comes to mind as being a possible major influence, as they share that band's penchant for the satirical and the goofy, as well as their love of a good hook. Not all the material hits the mark, but in general Brain Thrust Mastery is a witty good time from a band that thankfully doesn't take much seriously, except maybe showing their listeners a bit of fun. Standout cuts: "After Hours," "Lethal Enforcer," "Impatience" and "Chick Lit."

I haven't agreed completely with one other review so far. People pick out certain songs they don't like and those happen to be my favorites.
This album took at least ten or so listens to catch on and now that it has, it is one of the most infectious albums I've ever come across. I can't say that there are any tracks I don't like. Just buy it.

THE BEST ALSOME CD EVER! x3 i also love the pictures. no lyrics though ='(
Me think's its cool but i cant transfer songs on to my psp =( stupid protections. but other wise BUY THE CD =O IT IS ALSOME.... TO TEH MAX!

We Are Scientists are easily one of the best groups that you haven't heard of. How they continue to go largely unnoticed is entirely beyond me.

This CD is a strong blend of the groups others have mentioned - I would compare this group with Panic! At the Disco, though I think Scientists is more consistently good, more innovative, more lyrical, and has more subtle edge to its lyrics. On this CD, you'll get lots of energy-creating guitars, complex and engaging drums, and excellent vocals. Every song on this CD is worth listening to and they work well together.

If you enjoy this group, be sure to check out their music videos, which are interesting and a bit odd (some were done by The Lonely Island crew, which is the online skit group that spawned Andy Sandburg on SNL).

If you like alternative music this one is good. I would put it in thee category with Fall Out Boy and Panic At The Disco. If you listen to the lyrics they say some pretty honest things. I like it.

In reply to an earlier review: How can We Are Scientists be "the new Arctic Monkeys," when their album was released first?
I love both albums. They both rock like crazy, with great melodies and interesting lyrics. I just wonder why WAS haven't been invited to play on SNL?

Their first album will always be dear to me, and I don't think their is a single misstep on it. I would almost say that about this one, except I could do without the slow song and a few chord combinations fall a little flat. That having been said, this one clearly does not rock out with the hooks quite as hard as the previous album. I like this album and can enjoy it just fine, with a few songs that do really rock hard, but overall it is simply not as dynamic. I do not however think their new style is all that different; maybe they added a few embellishments of keyboard or other new instruments, but overal this is the same ole band, just having a classic sophomore slump before they come back strong again.

This new record isn't the We Are Scientists we were used to. The band has really grown and developed their sound. There are not many bratty pop songs compared to past releases, but rather many brooding, moody tracks... Much more complex as well.

At first the new sound was jarring, but over time it's really grown on me, and that's usually a sure sign that an album has legs. The melodic hooks are still there, the punchy drums remain, they're just steeped in a lot of additional sounds and riffs. Some tracks like 'Let's See It' still start with a strong catchy guitar run, but the vocals are more sing-songy.

There is more of a synthpop influence in the music as well. Something along the lines of a happier New Order with a bit of The Smiths in the melody. Tracks like 'Lethal Enforcer' are straight up new wave.

'Brain Thrust Mastery' is an excellent deviation from the mainstream, and a sign of even greater things to come.

We Are Scientists has done it again, with their sophomore album, 'Brain Thrust Mastery'. Those hoping for 'With Love and Squalor 2' will be let down, because is a very different sound. Which is a good thing. Although the drummer did leave, this is still a great rock album.

HIGHLIGHTS
Let's See It
Leather Enforcer (My Personal Favorite)
Impatience
Altered Beast

Brooklyn based band We Are Scientists (Keith Murray and Chris Cain) follow up their winning debut with this second album of 80's New Wave inspired music. Guitar rock and synthpop are pretty evenly distributed throughout the 11 tracks included here, with Sparks being the band that mostly comes to mind as being a possible major influence, as they share that band's penchant for the satirical and the goofy, as well as their love of a good hook. Not all the material hits the mark, but in general Brain Thrust Mastery is a witty good time from a band that thankfully doesn't take much seriously, except maybe showing their listeners a bit of fun. Standout cuts: "After Hours," "Lethal Enforcer," "Impatience" and "Chick Lit."

I saw them last weekend in Hartford on their fall tour with The Red Walls and Hot Hot Heat, and they rocked! I had never heard of them before, but they were awesome. Immediately after their set, I went to the merchandise booth and bought their 3 song single with video. (Nobody Get Move Nobody Get Hurt, History Repeats, and Much Mas w/ the video for Nobody Move Nobody Get Hurt.) I had them all sign it too while they were out and about in the crowd listening to the other bands. They are really nice guys. When I left the concert I popped the cd in and listened to it on repeat the whole way home, and have been listening to it at home ever since. "Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt" is pretty catchy. I can sing along already. Well, listening to it like 50 times in the first 24 hours might do that for you. The songs on this sample are all different from each other, not the same beats with different words like a lot of bands. It doesn't get old. They will be on the tops of the charts before you know it. I can't wait for the full-length cd due out on January 10th... on my birthday. It's fate!

I bought this CD and put it onto my computer as an mp3. I have listened to it, according to Audioscrobbler, 59 times in 11 days, and am still loving it.

I honestly only thought it was 30 or so. I guess that's a sign of how good this song is, you listen to it 59 times and it only seems as if you've listened to it 30 or so.

Yeah, great song, great band. (...)

I am completely convinced that this single will end up somewhere on "The O.C." this season. Now whether or not you think that is a good thing - you can't help but admire this song. It's catchy, but not annoying - and the music video is HIGHLY entertaining.

This is a very unique and fun (and slightly nutty) band with more quirks than Prince. I have come to love the randomness and also the intelligence of the lyrics of the CDs in the U.S.

Way to go for WAS - I'll see you around.

Mel

P.S. I'm sending my dance audition.