{"product_id":"war-paint-lp-blue-vinyl","title":"War Paint [LP] (Blue Vinyl)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDangerous Summer - War Paint [LP] (Blue Vinyl)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\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. While 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, Greyscale Vinyl Color: Electric Blue\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTracks\u003cbr\u003e1 War Paint\u003cbr\u003e2 Work in Progress\u003cbr\u003e3 No One's Gonna Need You More\u003cbr\u003e4 Good Things\u003cbr\u003e5 Siren\u003cbr\u003e6 Everyone Left\u003cbr\u003e7 Miscommunication\u003cbr\u003e8 I Should Leave Right Now\u003cbr\u003e9 Parachute\u003cbr\u003e10 In My Room\u003cbr\u003e11 Waves\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dangerous Summer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47583883362521,"sku":"790692752713","price":33.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/0468\/3425\/files\/790692752713.jpg?v=1765320379","url":"https:\/\/drownedworldrecords.com\/en-sg\/products\/war-paint-lp-blue-vinyl","provider":"Drowned World Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}