Paint It Black
continue to kick the old-school
hardcore
on their
Jade Tree
release,
Paradise
. This time around, though,
release a lot of the tension throughout the album with a reliance on melodic sensibilities -- guitar and vocal lines with interesting half-time chumpdowns -- which may be a result of
being produced and recorded by
J. Robbins
. These are introspective songs of identity against a backdrop of global breakdown and corporate manipulation.
offer up fast beats, thick chords, and passionate lyrics on
, and shine on tracks with vocal exchanges between
Dan Yemin
and
Andy Nelson
, such as
"Pink Slip,"
"Athiests in Foxholes,"
"Labor Day."
have always had a good sense of keeping the good fight going with passion and rage in their lyrics and delivery, while mixing in memorable musical elements.
will make you get up, think about your situation, and fight for better days. ~ David Serra