What makes Old Pride by Pianos Become the Teeth notable?

Old Pride helped solidify Pianos Become the Teeth's presence in the hardcore punk community, receiving positive reviews from key publications. The album is often noted for its contribution to the evolution of screamo, showcasing a more melodic and introspective approach that resonated with fans and inspired other bands within the genre. In 2009, Pianos Become the Teeth released Old Pride as their debut album, marking their entry into the hardcore scene. This release followed the band's formation in 2006, establishing them as a significant voice in the emerging post-hardcore genre. Their sound was defined by an emotional intensity that would influence their subsequent work.

How many songs are on Old Pride?

Old Pride has 8 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.

Old Pride

Pianos Become the Teeth · 2009

36 min · 8 tracks · hardcore punk

A raw and emotive blend of hardcore punk and screamo, laced with introspective lyrics and dynamic instrumentation.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Filial — Opening with haunting melodies and layered vocals, this track encapsulates the album's emotional depth while setting the tone for its exploration of personal themes.
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Cripples Can't Shiver — This standout piece blends aggressive instrumentation with poignant lyrics, illustrating the band's ability to balance brutality with vulnerability.
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Young Fire — Closing the album, this track offers an expansive soundscape that showcases the band's growth, blending raw energy with reflective lyricism.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

54 /100

Foothills

Higher than 43% of albums we've rated

The album blends raw energy with introspective lyrics, marking a notable entry in the hardcore punk scene.

What we noticed

The first three tracks feature aggressive instrumentation and high-energy vocals, while the fourth track introduces a slower tempo with more melodic elements.
The album employs dynamic shifts between intense screams and softer, introspective moments, creating a contrast that defines its emotional landscape.
Several tracks incorporate layered guitar work that builds tension before releasing into cathartic choruses, emphasizing the lyrical themes of struggle and introspection.

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

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Filial 5:15
2 Quit Benefit 2:56
3 Sleepshaker 3:09
4 Prev 2:11
5 Pensive 4:34
6 Cripples Can't Shiver 6:57
7 Jess and Charlie 3:17
8 Young Fire 7:50

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