{"product_id":"dangerous-summer-war-paint-blue-790692752713","title":"DANGEROUS SUMMER - WAR PAINT - BLUE - RECORD","description":"\u003cp\u003eReleased in July 2011 via Hopeless Records, War Paint is the second studio album by The Dangerous Summer and represents a significant sonic evolution for the band. Moving away from the polished, straightforward pop-punk of their debut, Reach for the Sun, this record embraces a grittier, more atmospheric alternative rock sound. Produced by Paul Leavitt, it captures a band in transition, aiming for a \"wall-of-sound\" aesthetic that trades catchy, fast-paced hooks for emotional weight, slower tempos, and complex instrumentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMusically, the album is defined by the interplay of delayed, ambient guitars and vocalist AJ Perdomo's famously raw, strained delivery. Tracks like the title song, \"War Paint,\" and fan-favorite \"Work in Progress\" showcase the band's ability to build tension, utilizing heavy percussion and vast textures to create a dense, immersive listening experience. Lyrically, the album explores themes of perseverance, interpersonal conflict, and the struggle to maintain one's identity, using the concept of \"war paint\" as a metaphor for preparing oneself to face the daily battles of life and relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it debuted at number 149 on the Billboard 200, War Paint has since cemented itself as a cult classic within the emo and post-rock communities. Though it was initially viewed as a risky departure from their earlier sound, it is now celebrated for it's maturity and cohesion, often cited by fans as the band's most emotionally resonant work. It stands as a pivotal moment in The Dangerous Summer's discography, proving they were capable of writing darker, more serious rock anthems that have aged gracefully over the last decade.For Fans Of: The Maine, Taking Back Sunday, The Summer Set, GreyscaleVinyl Color: Electric Blue\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrack List:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.1 War Paint \u003cbr\u003e1.2 Work In Progress \u003cbr\u003e1.3 No One's Gonna Need You More \u003cbr\u003e1.4 Good Things \u003cbr\u003e1.5 Siren \u003cbr\u003e1.6 Everyone Left \u003cbr\u003e1.7 Miscommunication \u003cbr\u003e1.8 I Should Leave Right Now \u003cbr\u003e1.9 Parachute \u003cbr\u003e1.10 In My Room \u003cbr\u003e1.11 Waves\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hopeless Records\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53465401491795,"sku":"HOP75271.1","price":3.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/8983\/3555\/files\/4475368-3493866.jpg?v=1776043255","url":"https:\/\/vinylrecordcrate.com\/products\/dangerous-summer-war-paint-blue-790692752713","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}