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Being a native Texan I had high expectations from a band that would name their debut album after the great Lone Star state … it had better be something just as grand. PLAYRADIOPLAY! definitely delivers with Texas. Reminiscent of Postal Service, creative electro-pop beats and sonic sound permeate the album and are complemented by Daniel Hunter’s (also a native Texan) metaphorical, nostalgic and personal lyrics. Tracks like “Loco Motion,” “Some Crap About Furniture” and “I’m A Pirate, You’re A Princess” demonstrate Hunter’s extreme musical talent. To understand the brilliance of this album, you must first know that at one time Hunter orchestrated these grandiose electro beats as a solo artist – playing, recording and mixing each part himself (he now has a full band). In a market full of recycled pop-rock hits Texas is “two-steps” in the right direction. HM actually chose PLAYRADIOPLAY! as a “Pick of the Litter” band in the last September/October issue. We really know how to pick ‘em, huh? [Island] Haley Glasco
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