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 | ||||
| Length | 36:08 | |||
| Label |
| |||
| Producer | Kevin Bernsten | |||
| Pianos Become the Teeth chronology | ||||
| ||||
Composition and lyrics
editMusically 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
edit| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| 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
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 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
editPianos 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
edit- ^ Pianos Become The Teeeth – Old Pride, 2009, retrieved 2023-09-21
- ^ "Pianos Become The Teeth – Old Pride • Punk Rock Theory". Punk Rock Theory. 2010-03-15. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Punknews.org (2010-06-01). "Pianos Become the Teeth - Old Pride [reissue]". www.punknews.org. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
- ^ "Pianos Become the Teeth - Old Pride (album review ) | Sputnikmusic". www.sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
- ^ Shultz, Brian (2010-05-20). "Pianos Become The Teeth - Old Pride". Alternative Press Magazine. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
- ^ Pianos Become the Teeth – Old Pride Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic, retrieved 2023-10-04
- ^ "Pianos Become the Teeth – Old Pride (album review )". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 2023-10-04.