Pier1

 "It's an album that offers a greater accessibility (bordering on pop), without giving up on the fierce (post-) punk attitude."

 "Garrett Klahn's distinctive timbre... reveals something unusual, as does the album’s title... somewhere, in every hardcore musician, there is an underlying attraction to the great lesson of catchiness and melody of English pop-rock."

This review highlights Texas Is The Reason's debut album 'Do You Know Who You Are?' as a pivotal emo record that balances hardcore intensity with melodic indie pop elements. It praises the band's emotional sincerity, sophisticated songwriting, and Garrett Klahn's distinctive vocals. The album is noted for breaking new ground within a then-suffocating emo scene. It stands as a sophisticated, heartfelt work bridging hardcore punk and accessible melody. Discover the emo classic 'Do You Know Who You Are?' by Texas Is The Reason and experience the perfect balance of hardcore edge and heartfelt melody.