The singer and songwriter known as
Chris Hardy has released his latest LP rock album, “Hey Goliath.”
The record has been published on the Three Beans Music independent
record label without the financial or managerial support of the
corporate music industry. It comprises 10 original Hardy songs for an
approximate total listening time of 35 minutes. Kaleidoscopic,
evocative and endlessly original, “Hey Goliath” from Chris Hardy
is easily one of the most impressive and enjoyable rock records to
appear in years.
Asked to name some artistic influences,
Chris Hardy cites Beck, Robyn Hitchcock, XTC, Foo Fighters, and Del
Amitri. His own sound bears the same bursting originality and
creativity which marked the 'alternative' category of the 1990s.
Tempos, tones and tenors change on “Hey Goliath” with surprising
versatility, yet Hardy's Sting-esque vocals and remarkable
songwriting dovetail each of his songs for a consistent listen from
start to finish. The result is a highly textured rock album with
elements that span from power pop to alt- rock to bossa nova in
nature, making up a record the audiophile can listen to again and
again and again.
The ultra-high quality of Chris Hardy's
new LP rings clear even moments after hitting 'play,' but Hardy
reveals himself to be a modest musician even so.
“I discovered it was the only thing I
could do even moderately well,” he writes. “So I kept it up!”
Humility or no, Hardy's “Hey Goliath”
record sports some of the most interesting rock compositions and
meticulously written lyrics to have ever come from the independent
music realm. His unadorned style of singing allows for easy
interpretation of his lines, many of which are humorous, all of which
are catchy and fun.
Speaking of the overall theme of “Hey
Goliath,” Hardy writes, “The main message is of the David &
Goliath type – don't worry if you're a little guy, you have amazing
abilities and can actually defeat the big guy.”
In keeping with the upbeat tone of the
album, which often recollects music by They Might Be Giants and Mono
Puff, his musical mission is a happy one.
“I'm trying to put out positive songs
into the world to counter all the negativity,” writes Hardy.
“Hey Goliath” by Chris Hardy is
available online worldwide beginning 9 May 2015. Get in early, music
fans. Records this fun aren't made every day.
-S. McCauley
Lead Press Release Writer
www.MondoTunes.com
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