Pianos Become The Teeth - Old Pride (2010)
Baltimore, MD's Pianos Become the Teeth are something very, very special. I was extremely into this band before I ventured an hour southwest The Fest, and they were one of the bands I was looking most forward to seeing. I had read reviews that their live sets were an experience, little did I know I would get to see them three times. Once in a bar, once in a parking lot and once in a warehouse here in Jacksonville.
Nothing could prepare me for what I witnessed. I observed something I hadn't seen in a long, long time in this dying music scene. What I saw was a band so sincere, so creative, so innocent and so heartfelt. I didn't know the backstory about what this record was mainly about, but after I read the interview I included in the links above I was brought to tears.
I don't know the last time I watched a band for the first time and was this blown away. Not only was each member extremely dialed into their instruments (one of the best drumming performances I have ever seen), but you could tell this band was feeding off one another, almost in that "band of brothers" type way. They weren't moving and playing as 5 individuals, but as one unit. As one beautiful machine.
I realize I haven't talked about what the record sounds like at all, but to sum it up let me quote an acquaintance, "finally an American band that can be compared to Envy." I understand most of you already have this record, but if you don't please BUY it immediately. Not only is this band incredible, but Top Shelf is the best, most honest and hard working label out there currently. Also, please read in the interview posted above with vocalist Kyle Durfey. It will really put this record into perspective. This is the record of the year and without a doubt one of the top bands of the decade.
-Kyle Labels: Pianos Become the Teeth
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