Brand New / Safety in Numbers

Brand New/Safety in Numbers Split
EP by Brand New and Safety in Numbers
Released	2002
Recorded	Zero Return (Safety In Numbers) / Sapone Studios (Brand New)
Genre	Indie rock
Length	13:07
Label	Triple Crown, Fadeaway
Brand New chronology
Your Favorite Weapon (2001) Brand New / Safety in Numbers (2002) Déjà Entendu (2003)

Brand New/Safety in Numbers Split is a split EP by the American bands Brand New and Safety in Numbers, released in 2002. The split was originally between Brand New and Reggie and the Full Effect, but plans fell through.^[1]

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 (2003) 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

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

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