Immediately bringing the bouncy sound of The Pretenders and The Tide Is High-era Blondie, Jeremie Albino is able to whip in his own unique flair. Charismatic vocals do more than just tell a story; they are able to add considerably to the overall; harmony of the composition. With a production that allows each element to shine alone or as a contributing part to a greater whole, Hard Time is one of those songs that will bury itself deep into listeners’ hearts and minds. Adding a secondary second of vocals at points, Hard Time further ratchets up the replay value of Albino’s latest.