“New Ways” by Daughter – A Song Review

     Within the last month, we ran across at least three reviews comparing a female vocalist to Elena Tonra. Two of the reviews didn’t mention that Tonra is in the band Daughter. It appears that Daughter is receiving the attention the band deserves. Not long ago, Tonra was perhaps best known in the U.S. as being part of an uncomfortable conversation with David Letterman following the band's performance on Letterman’s show. While we love Letterman, we found it surprising that he was so accomplished in conversations with any type of guest, other than the musical guests. If you’re interested, the Letterman appearance is embedded at the bottom of this post.

     “New Ways” is a track from Daughter’s second album, “Not To Disappear.” Relative to most of the band’s earlier singles, there is a greater emphasis on electronic drums. The song does include Shoegaze, but it doesn’t emphasis that aspect until the final portion of “New Ways.”
     “New Ways” is still available as a free download from one of our favorite sites, the KEXP blog - http://blog.kexp.org/2016/02/22/song-of-the-day-daughter-new-ways/

     Daughter is based in London. The members are Elena Tonra (vocals and guitar), Igor Haefeli (guitar), and Remi Aguilella (drums).

     “New Ways” by Daughter 

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Lyrics of “New Ways” by Daughter

Washed out brain

I have a dirty mind

Oh, I need, I need new ways

To waste my time

I need new ways

Washed out brain

I live alone, alone, alone

Washed out face

Keep it inside, I need new ways

To waste, my time

I need, I need new ways

I’m trying to get out

Find a subtle way out

Not just cross myself out

Not just disappear

I’ve been trying to stay out

But there’s something in you

I can’t be without

I just need it here

I’m trying to get out

Find a subtle way out

Not to cross myself out

Not to disappear

I’ve been trying to stay out

But there’s something in you

I can’t be without

I just need it here

Oh I need

New ways to waste my time

I need new ways

To waste my time

I need new ways

To waste my time