Old Pride

Studio album by Pianos Become the Teeth

Old Pride

Studio album by

Pianos Become the Teeth

Genre

Post-hardcore
post-rock
emo

Length

36:08

Label

Blackjaw
Topshelf

Producer

Kevin Bernsten

Pianos Become the Teeth chronology

Saltwater
(2008)

Old Pride
(2009)

The Lack Long After
(2011)

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.

Composition and lyrics

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

Professional ratings
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

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

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

^ 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.