War Paint
The Dangerous Summer · 2011
43 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
Anthemic melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating an emotional landscape that resonates with vulnerability and hope.
Top tracks — play these first
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War Paint — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of struggle and resilience, showcasing both the band's melodic strength and lyrical introspection.
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Good Things — This song stands out with its upbeat tempo and hopeful message, contrasting with some of the more somber tracks while still aligning with the overall emotional core of the album.
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Siren — With its haunting melodies and reflective lyrics, 'Siren' captures a sense of longing and serves as a pivotal moment in the album's narrative arc.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines polished production with emotional lyrics, though it follows familiar structures within its genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that build intensity, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the anthemic quality.
- The lyrics often employ vivid imagery and personal narratives, creating a sense of introspection that contrasts with the upbeat instrumentation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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5/10
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
- reflective late-night listening
- dynamic emotional journeys
- steady mid-tempo pacing
- introspective background ambiance
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on July 19, 2011, 'War Paint' is The Dangerous Summer's second studio album, following their self-titled debut from 2009. At this point in their career, the band was refining their sound while gaining traction within the alternative rock scene, having already established a dedicated fan base from their debut.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Maine· Mayday Parade· All Time Low
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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No One’s Gonna Need You More
A poignant shift occurs when the perspective transitions to directly addressing a loved one, deepening the emotional impact of the plea for connection.
The change in address heightens the urgency of the message, making it one of the most intimate moments on the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 War Paint 4:09
- 2 Work In Progress 4:49
- 3 No One’s Gonna Need You More 4:15
- 4 Good Things 3:12
- 5 Siren 3:58
- 6 Everyone Left 4:22
- 7 Miscommunication 4:03
- 8 I Should Leave Right Now 3:36
- 9 Parachute 3:29
- 10 In My Room 4:20
- 11 Waves 3:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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