CVA
Paint It Black · 2003
18 min · 17 tracks · hardcore punk · melodic hardcore
A relentless barrage of short, aggressive tracks that capture punk's raw energy and biting social commentary.
Why this album works
'CVA' is significant for its concise yet impactful exploration of personal and societal themes, resonating with the hardcore punk community. The album received critical acclaim for its sharp lyrics and energetic performances, solidifying Paint It Black's role in the melodic hardcore revival of the early 2000s.
- Best for
- short, intense listening bursts fragmented, high-energy experience raw, aggressive emotional release
- Context
- In 2003, Paint It Black released 'CVA' as their second studio album, following their debut 'CVP' from 2002. At this point in their career, the band was establishing themselves within the hardcore punk scene, refining their sound and lyrical content while gaining traction among fans and critics alike.
- Stylistic neighbors
- NOFX· Settle Your Scores· James Glayat
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cannibal Standout 0:35
- 2 Anesthesia 0:44
- 3 Womb Envy 1:28
- 4 Atticus Finch 1:39
- 5 CVA 1:32
- 6 Void 0:59
- 7 The Insider 0:43
- 8 Cutting Class 1:39
- 9 Head Hurts, Hands on Fire 0:38
- 10 Bravo, Another Beautiful “Fuck You” Song! Standout 1:19
- 11 Watered Down 1:20
- 12 The Fine Art of Falling Apart Standout 1:20
- 13 The Song Is Short Because It’s Not Political 0:26
- 14 Less Deicide, More Minor Threat… 1:04
- 15 Four Simple Steps to Total Life Satisfaction 0:59
- 16 Short Changed 1:27
- 17 Why Film the Carnage? 0:42
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