Hard Ware 2LP

Patrick Cowley's "Hard Ware 2LP" poses an intriguing dichotomy: sultry disco beats peeking out from the shadows of nostalgia and tragedy. While tracks like "Ice Age" echo a premonition of the looming AIDS crisis, others, such as "Pajama Party Massacre," frivolously flirt with absurdity. This album artfully navigates Cowley's provocative wit and exuberance, inviting listeners to dance on the edge of existential contemplation. Cowley's bravado demands we engage with these haunting melodies, not merely shake them off.