DS Album Review: Patrick Hardy – “Tiny”

Patrick Hardy has come a long way since he started releasing music. Teaching himself to record and produce music at home, Hardy also found himself pulled deeper into the Evangelical Church, eventually becoming a worship pastor. But after stepping away from the faith and the church, he shifted his energy to session guitar work and mixing music for others. After working on hundreds of different songs and various sounds, his production and songwriting skills sharpened with each project, which finally pushed Patrick to start something of his own.  

The album kicks off with ”pressure,” the first single to come from Tiny. It captures the perfect blend of pop-punk and emo, with the electric guitar riffs ripping through the song, giving the song a unique edge to it. This leads into ”selfish”, featuring Modern Crybaby, a tempo post-punk vibe that takes the energy to a new level. With Hardy’s distinct vocals paired Modern Crybaby’s flawless ability to deliver another layer of vulnerability that hits hard with lyrics like, ”Yeah I’ve been scared of who I am/ I could barely get out of bed”. There’s nothing wrong with being a bit selfish, but it sure feels like there is.

”nothing wrong” feels like the moment when Hardy finally finds his path. The emotional weight behind the chorus, as he belts out,”I’ve finally found where I belong,” gives the song a sense of resolution, making it feel like a natural closing track. However, Tiny wraps up with ”jerry,” a more personal and reflective song. While ”jerry” is powerful in its own way, it might have worked better earlier on the album, letting ”nothing wrong” serve as the final statement on Hardy’s journey.

Overall, Tiny is a reflection of Hary’s personal and artistic journey. The album captures a blend of genres from pop punk, emo, and post-punk while not being afraid to mix things up now and then with some synths or taking a more acoustic approach to a song. Hardy also isn’t afraid to dive into deeper themes of self-discovery and vulnerability. With tracks like ”pressure”, ”selfish”, and ”the slip” that show off Hardy’s knack for blending emotional intensity with an energetic sound, ”nothing wrong” feels like the climax of his story.  While ”jerry” offers the quieter, more personal close, the album leaves a lasting impression of an artist who is finding his footing and isn’t afraid of letting the listeners tag along on his journey.