What makes CVA by Paint It Black notable?

CVA received positive reviews upon release, praised for its sharp lyrics and succinct sound, with several tracks finding a home in punk playlists and garnering attention from music critics. Its influence can be traced in how it paved the way for subsequent hardcore bands to embrace shorter song structures while addressing complex themes. CVA, the second studio album by Paint It Black, followed their acclaimed debut 'CVB' and marked a significant step in their evolution. Released in early 2003, this album solidified their place in the hardcore punk scene amidst a burgeoning underground movement characterized by intense brevity and thematic depth.

CVA works well if you're into short, intense listening bursts, fragmented, high-energy experience and raw, aggressive emotional release.

How many songs are on CVA?

CVA has 17 tracks, running approximately 18 minutes.

CVA

Paint It Black · 2003

18 min · 17 tracks · hardcore punk

Aggressive yet melodic hardcore punk that delivers blistering energy in concise bursts, reflecting the band's raw intensity.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Cannibal — Opening with rapid-fire aggression, this track sets the tone for the album's relentless energy while introducing the band's biting lyricism.
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Atticus Finch — This song intertwines literary references and social commentary, showcasing the band’s ability to merge depth with their frenetic sound.
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Bravo, Another Beautiful “Fuck You” Song! — The title itself captures the spirit of rebellion central to the album, as it culminates in a punchy delivery that resonates with disillusionment.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

51 /100

Foothills

Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

CVA delivers concise, energetic hardcore punk with sharp lyrics and varied tempos, making it a solid entry in the genre.

What we noticed

Several tracks employ abrupt tempo shifts, moving from aggressive riffs to melodic interludes within the same song.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

short, intense listening bursts
fragmented, high-energy experience
raw, aggressive emotional release
immediate impact and urgency

Where this album fits

Career context: CVA, the second studio album by Paint It Black, followed their acclaimed debut 'CVB' and marked a significant step in their evolution. Released in early 2003, this album solidified their place in the hardcore punk scene amidst a burgeoning underground movement characterized by intense brevity and thematic depth.
Stylistic neighbors: Strike Anywhere· Comeback Kid· Bane

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Cannibal 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! 1:19
11 Watered Down 1:20
12 The Fine Art of Falling Apart 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

What to play next

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