2019 release ‘Kick’ saw him tackle hope, depression, global warming and a crumbling American democracy with the news that he was to become a father. This record will appeal to fans of such however there are deeper levels to it. It has stylistic elements of artists such as Biffy Clyro throughout where as ‘Damn Personal’ hints at mid to late 2000’s rock band influences such as Alkaline Trio.

Album opener, ’Cheap Seats’ is a haunting and ominous listen describing a futuristic New York decades on from its current state. Over the past decade Hause has used his life victories and defeats to fuel his songwriting and this latest album is no different. Earnest and heartfelt, raw and real as anything he’s ever written before, there’s also a subtle yet significant difference on this album - here, Hause delves into a more fictional type of storytelling to create what he terms post-apocalyptic Americana. Produced by Will Hoge, ‘Drive It Like It’s Stolen’ features ten songs that overflow with Hause’s trademark urgency and passion, shimmering with a truth that reflects the harsh realities of life as well the intermittent jolts of joy that punctuate it. It may also explore Leo's character and how he may have changed since their past interactions.On Blood Harmony Records and Soundly Music acclaimed Philadelphia-bred singer-songwriter Dave Hause has released ‘Drive It Like It’s Stolen’, Hause’s sixth full-length solo album. The story likely follows the protagonist's journey as she navigates living with Leo and his roommates, and dealing with her feelings for him. She is determined not to let him break her heart again, but finds it increasingly difficult to resist him.

Leo is shirtless half the time, and his cocky grin and searing gaze make it hard for her to push him away. The protagonist tries to ignore Leo's presence, but finds it difficult as they are now living in the same house. Leo offers her a deal to live there free of charge until her landlord fixes the mess. However, Leo had made the protagonist's life miserable for years, and she had grown to hate him.ĭespite their past, the protagonist finds herself living with Leo and his three football player roommates in a house nicknamed 'The Pit' due to a water and mold disaster that left her with nowhere else to go. The story follows the protagonist, who used to have feelings for Leo Hernandez, the star running back at North Boston University. The book is a brief summary of a fictional story, likely a romance novel.

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