Old Pride
Old Pride is the debut studio album by American rock band, Pianos Become the Teeth. The album was released on July 1, 2009 through Blackjaw Records and reissued by Topshelf Records on January 26, 2010.
Composition and lyrics
Musically Old Pride is a screamo record heavily influenced by post-rock acts.The lyrics of Old Pride are written by Kyle Durfey and seem mostly open-ended. "Cripples Can't Shiver" is a song-story about a disease-ridden family member, consisting of archival audio of an anonymous woman talking about her husband experiencing chronic aggressive multiple sclerosis.
Critical reception
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." In its review, Alternative Press concludes "Pianos Become The Teeth's screamo peers–past or present–should be more than envious."Personnel
Pianos Become the TeethAdditional personnel
- Kevin Bernsten – production
- August Schwartz – artwork design and concept
- Danielle Yurchinkonis – photography