New Lexicon
Paint It Black · 2008
30 min · 15 tracks · hardcore punk
A ferocious blend of hardcore punk energy and melodic sensibility, delivering sharp political critiques in blistering bursts.
Top tracks — play these first
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We Will Not — This track encapsulates the album's defiant spirit, with a relentless pace and biting lyrics that challenge complacency within society.
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White Kids Dying of Hunger — Combining urgency with social commentary, this song critiques privilege and apathy, highlighting the band's ability to fuse personal and political narratives effectively.
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Gravity Wins — The track showcases a melodic approach that contrasts with its heavy themes, demonstrating the band's range while still delivering an impactful message.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines aggressive punk energy with sharp political critiques, maintaining a relentless pace and strong melodies.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent tempo throughout, with most tracks clocking in under three minutes, creating a relentless pace.
- Lyrically, the songs often employ direct and confrontational language, addressing socio-political issues without ambiguity.
- The final track serves as a slower, reflective conclusion, contrasting sharply with the preceding intensity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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
- high-energy engagement moments
- quick emotional reactions
- sharp, urgent reflections
- front-loaded excitement
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2008, New Lexicon is Paint It Black's third studio album, following their 2005 effort, Paradise. At this point, the band was solidifying their place in the hardcore punk scene while exploring more complex themes in their lyrics, marking a significant evolution in their sound and message.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Strike Anywhere· Comeback Kid· Bane
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Ledge 1:30
- 2 Four Deadly Venoms 1:36
- 3 We Will Not 2:48
- 4 Past Tense, Future Perfect 2:19
- 5 Missionary Position 1:40
- 6 White Kids Dying of Hunger 2:06
- 7 Gravity Wins 2:49
- 8 Dead Precedents 0:45
- 9 The Beekeeper 1:52
- 10 Check Yr Math 1:27
- 11 So Much for Honour Among Thieves 1:49
- 12 New Folk Song 2:15
- 13 Saccharine 1:26
- 14 Severance 3:21
- 15 Shell Game Redux 2:36
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