Old Pride is the debut studio album by American rock band, Pianos Become the Teeth. The album was released in 2009 through Blackjaw Records[1] and reissued by Topshelf Records on January 26, 2010.

Old Pride
Studio album by
Genre
Length36:08
Label
ProducerKevin Bernsten
Pianos Become the Teeth chronology
Saltwater
(2008)
Old Pride
(2009)
The Lack Long After
(2011)

Composition and lyrics

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Musically Old Pride is a screamo record heavily influenced by post-rock acts.[2][3]

The lyrics of Old Pride are written by Kyle Durfey and seem mostly open-ended.[4] "Cripples Can't Shiver" is a song-story about a disease-ridden family member,[5] consisting of archival audio of an anonymous woman talking about her husband experiencing chronic aggressive multiple sclerosis.[6]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [7]
Sputnikmusic     [8]

Andrew Kelham of Rock Sound gave the album a nine out of ten, writing that "With a why-just-write-a-song-when-you-can-write-an-epic attitude, the eight songs on their second record are distinguished, articulate and immersive as their juddering post-hardcore clashes with moments of Explosions in the Sky rivalling tenderness and Mogwai-esque grandeur."[3] In its review, Alternative Press concludes "Pianos Become The Teeth's screamo peers–past or present–should be more than envious."

Track listing

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No.TitleLength
1."Fillial"5:15
2."Quit Benifit"2:55
3."Sleepshaker"3:08
4."Prev"2:11
5."Pensive"4:33
6."Cripples Can't Shiver"6:57
7."Jess And Charlie"3:17
8."Young Fire"7:49
Total length:36:08

Personnel

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Pianos Become the Teeth

  • Kyle Durfey – vocals
  • Mike York – guitar
  • Chad McDonald – guitar
  • Zac Sewell – bass
  • David Haik – drums

Additional personnel

  • Kevin Bernsten – production
  • August Schwartz – artwork design and concept
  • Danielle Yurchinkonis – photography

References

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  1. ^ Pianos Become The Teeeth – Old Pride, 2009, retrieved 2023-09-21
  2. ^ "Pianos Become The Teeth – Old Pride • Punk Rock Theory". Punk Rock Theory. 2010-03-15. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
  3. ^ a b "Pianos Become The Teeth – Old Pride | Reviews | Rock Sound". 2013-10-22. Archived from the original on 2013-10-22. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
  4. ^ Punknews.org (2010-06-01). "Pianos Become the Teeth - Old Pride [reissue]". www.punknews.org. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
  5. ^ "Pianos Become the Teeth - Old Pride (album review ) | Sputnikmusic". www.sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
  6. ^ Shultz, Brian (2010-05-20). "Pianos Become The Teeth - Old Pride". Alternative Press Magazine. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
  7. ^ Pianos Become the Teeth – Old Pride Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic, retrieved 2023-10-04
  8. ^ "Pianos Become the Teeth – Old Pride (album review )". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 2023-10-04.