Product Description Part Time's sophomoric effort PDA picks up from where 2011's What Would You Say? debut left us: starry-eyed, sugarrushed and eager for another night drive. David Speck, the creative mind behind the project has an undeniable ear for writing pop songs that feel steeped in a perpetual state of teenage romance. Each track on PDA boasts a timeless, strangely familiar melody - cushioned by achingly perfect chord progressions that fall precisely into place, and all produced in a style befitting of its playfully referential nature. Part Time can almost feel like catching a glimpse into Speck's own private karaoke booth as he croons, wails and whispers through each song; dressed in various thrift-store costume pieces and framed by broken sets of mood lighting. This is a quality reflected in Speck's penchant for churning out handheld/D.I.Y. music videos at a rate which nearly rivals his prolific songwriting output. These goofy, spoof-like visual accompaniments serve to enhance the project's aesthetic sensibilities, pushing its postmodern irreverence to fun new heights. In saying that,PDA is still an undeniably fun record, and a colorful pastiche that cycles through Speck's choice 80s pop tropes; guitar jangle, keytar leads, sexy basslines, fried synth wiggles and a karaoke songbook chock full of lost hits by The Smiths, The Cure, The Cars & DEVO.
S**B
Looks R Deceiving
Had super high expectations for this record based on the previous LP, "What Would You Say?", which felt like a rock-solid set of songs wrapped in a night-in-the-city kind of mood. Part of that was due to the cover art. In this case, right away, I'm given the impression that the contents of this record will be avant garde and goofy based on the cover. Aside from the song "Funny Moods" (ironic), the songs actually mostly follow the first album. Bleh, I don't want to type any more. Basically, this is a great record that gets better every time I listen. I only wish the cover was as slick and cool as the first record. Anyway, I recommend checking out "How Do I Move On?", "I Won't Be Your Little Secret", and my favorite, "Staring At A Gun."Last thing I'll say is that I was disappointed that only a couple of their INCREDIBLE Youtube songs made it onto the album, which are too numerous to count, and leaving out songs like "New Beginnings", "She Wonders What It's Like", "Ganz Wien", "Real Connection", "Merchandise", "Sometimes I'm Cruel, Sometimes I'm Mean", "Karen Will You Marry Me" and "No Boys 'Til Midnight." Check 'em out! >:0
B**O
Played Great
everything im looking for in an album! i love part time’s 80s synth/shoegaze style a lot and the record itself came in great condition and plays beautifully. it made me feel so much more special knowing i was part of buying a limited edition record too! worth it
S**Z
Part Time is Brilliant.
Amazing! Love love love.
A**R
Five Stars
fast with no problem at all
K**H
Five Stars
Great!
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