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Paint It Black's follow-up to their 2003 effort, CVA, might be melodic and catchy in comparison, but it's still a sneering, bitter and aggressive blast of hardcore and punk rock. Ultimately, Paradise maintains Paint It Black's simple, relentless approach, but fuses it with accessible tempos and vocal and instrumental melodies. The songs are a little more developed, which gives the record noticeable depth, and Dan Yemin continues to spit conviction-laden lyrics without any hesitation. With rapid drumming, brisk chord progressions and forcefully shouted vocals, Paradise has a traditional appeal. But the sincerity behind the words and the bubbling energy give Paint It Black a definitive edge over most other bands. Hardcore fans have got to check this album and band out. |
