Paris Texas - Boy Anonymous (EP)

We first became fans of the LA duo Paris, Texas, back in March by way of their visual "Situations." It's a pleasing record right off the top with such energetic sounds that went along with a creative visual to show that the things in your life right now might be minimal obstacles to your real goal, but if you stay patient, things will have a better outcome in the future. This deliverance in this record sold me immediately on the duo, becoming a fan instantly where I hoped for more music to follow soon after. It wasn't long for this to happened since they had released two more singles, and during this time, an announcement was made that an upcoming project from Paris Texas would be surfacing on May 14th titled "Boy Anonymous." The singles that had emerged before the album had given us some notion of their versatile sound, which made it an even more anticipated wait to hear the album. Sure enough, when the day came, I was posted on May 14th on Apple Music, where I halted the Cole album until I had my devour of this project in my listening experience for the weekend.

Pressed and clean in 8-tracks of stupendous sounds, Paris Texas delivered a glossary of tunes from raps to the vocal exuberance over gloom production that shifts multiple focuses on the mundane lifestyle that many go through daily. The duo emerges to conquer over these days and have their future be more triumphant, wishing for "Better Days." Especially when they get the "Pack 4 Da Low", which is that thrashing sense of aggravation telling y'all how they are built differently from their competition who's looking to take them out the spot. Still, little do they know they want you to try so they can put an end to your existence with little to no effort. Paris Texas isn't one to be fucked with, so best come correct unless you want war but let this record be that warning before moving forward. A great escape from the world treachery is how you can move graciously from track to track, "Area Code" is the epitome of hooking up for a fling that can be more intimate, your alone, and they are too. Let the day happen with some excitement because who knows how this journey ends? You won't know until you try. This majestic ballad then turns over the other side of melodies with "A Quick Death" that expresses the assistance of filling the void in life where things could have taken a wrong turn if they didn't find you sooner. They share a divine sense of gratitude for you to get them out of their rut they've been in and finding them a new lease on life. Sonically impressed with how the end of the project goes with "Heavy Metal" being the onslaught of how the duo views the world's intentions around them; things might be high and fashionable with lights in their eyes. Still, behind the brightness, an oppressed world is shown, and they know the plan of attack to see it fall and crumble with the masses in an uproar for change. The anchor record "Force Of Habit" was one of the single released before the tape and one of my favorites entering the project because I enjoy the first line of "Walk Around Like I'm The Shit, I Think It's Force Of Habit," they're stating that they live in their own world. They have turned their dream state into a reality; no matter the people faking their applause for them, they can give two shits. They already know there among the greatest because it's a force of habit for them.

The project is incredible from start to finish; I couldn't ask for a better project from the duo. I liked the promo run before the project release with the pair working as a moving company and showcasing life at a 9-5 working on a project, such a great way to introduce the art behind the music. I'm hoping with things opening a bit more globally, we can see them performed this in a live setting because that would be an amazing event to attend. We can only hope for now, but until more has been announced, we highly recommend checking out Paris Texas's latest project Boy Anonymous here while sharing it around on all social media platforms.