Old Pride

Old Pride
Studio album by Pianos Become the Teeth
Genre	Post-hardcore post-rock emo
Length	36:08
Label	Blackjaw Topshelf
Producer	Kevin Bernsten
Pianos Become the Teeth chronology
Saltwater (2008) Old Pride (2009) The Lack Long After (2011)

Old Pride is the debut studio album by American rock band, Pianos Become the Teeth. The album was released on July 1st, 2009 through Blackjaw Records ^[1] and reissued by Topshelf Records on January 26, 2010.

Composition and lyrics

Musically Old Pride is a screamo record heavily influenced by post-rock acts. ^{[2] [3]}

The lyrics of Old Pride are written by Kyle Durfey and seem mostly open-ended. ^[4] "Cripples Can't Shiver" is a song-story about a disease-ridden family member, ^[5] consisting of archival audio of an anonymous woman talking about her husband experiencing chronic aggressive multiple sclerosis. ^[6]

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[7]
Sputnikmusic	[8]

Andrew Kelham of Rock Sound gave the album a nine out of ten, writing that "With a why-just-write-a-song-when-you-can-write-an-epic attitude, the eight songs on their second record are distinguished, articulate and immersive as their juddering post-hardcore clashes with moments of Explosions in the Sky rivalling tenderness and Mogwai-esque grandeur." ^[3] In its review, Alternative Press concludes "Pianos Become The Teeth's screamo peers–past or present–should be more than envious."

Track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Fillial"	5:15
2.	"Quit Benifit"	2:55
3.	"Sleepshaker"	3:08
4.	"Prev"	2:11
5.	"Pensive"	4:33
6.	"Cripples Can't Shiver"	6:57
7.	"Jess And Charlie"	3:17
8.	"Young Fire"	7:49
Total length:		36:08

Personnel

Pianos Become the Teeth

• Kyle Durfey – vocals
• Mike York – guitar
• Chad McDonald – guitar
• Zac Sewell – bass
• David Haik – drums

Additional personnel

• Kevin Bernsten – production
• August Schwartz – artwork design and concept
• Danielle Yurchinkonis – photography

References

1. Pianos Become The Teeeth – Old Pride, 2009, retrieved 2023-09-21
2. "Pianos Become The Teeth – Old Pride • Punk Rock Theory". Punk Rock Theory. 2010-03-15. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
3. "Pianos Become The Teeth – Old Pride | Reviews | Rock Sound". 2013-10-22. Archived from the original on 2013-10-22. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
4. Punknews.org (2010-06-01). "Pianos Become the Teeth - Old Pride [reissue]". www.punknews.org. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
5. "Pianos Become the Teeth - Old Pride (album review ) | Sputnikmusic". www.sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
6. Shultz, Brian (2010-05-20). "Pianos Become The Teeth - Old Pride". Alternative Press Magazine. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
7. Pianos Become the Teeth – Old Pride Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic , retrieved 2023-10-04
8. "Pianos Become the Teeth – Old Pride (album review )". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 2023-10-04.

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1. "Pianos Become The Teeth (On Tour) on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Downloads". web.archive.org. 2009-07-08. Retrieved 2025-05-16.