War Paint cover

War Paint

The Dangerous Summer · 2011

43 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock

Energetic melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a vibrant yet reflective alternative rock experience.

Why this album works

'War Paint' garnered positive critical reception and marked a significant moment for the band as they toured extensively to promote it. The album helped solidify their presence in the alternative rock genre, earning them a dedicated fanbase and contributing to the resurgence of pop-punk influences in the early 2010s.
Career context
Released on July 19, 2011, 'War Paint' was The Dangerous Summer's second studio album, following their self-titled debut. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their sound while gaining traction within the alternative rock scene, building on their earlier success and expanding their audience.
Stylistic neighbors
Bi-2· Blur· Feeder

Tracklist

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

  • 1 War Paint Standout 4:09
  • 2 Work In Progress 4:49
  • 3 No One’s Gonna Need You More Standout 4:15
  • 4 Good Things Standout 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

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