Hardy's Musical Persona
Tom Hardy, known for his rugged film roles, has released a new collaborative album under his music alias Frankie Pulitzer. The project, titled "Czarface Meets Frankie Pulitzer," features the underground rap group Czarface, which includes 7L & Esoteric and Wu-Tang Clan's Inspectah Deck. Hardy's lyrics are filled with references to his Hollywood work and comic book lore, reflecting his experience playing characters like Bane in "The Dark Knight Rises" and Venom in the Spider-Man films.[S1]
In the song "Raw Forever," Hardy references Martin Scorsese's "Bringing Out the Dead," Willem Dafoe's Green Goblin from "Spider-Man," Marvel's Doctor Doom, DC's Sergeant Rock, and Sidney Lumet's "Dog Day Afternoon." These nods showcase his deep knowledge of film and comics, blending his acting career with his musical interests.[S1]
Risqué Lyrics and Shakespeare
In "Mad Technology," Hardy includes a racy lyric about Kathy Bates, alluding to her part in "Misery" and Stephen King's "Cujo." The explicit line has puzzled some listeners. He also gives shout-outs to Thor and Shameik Moore, the voice of Miles Morales in the "Spider-Verse" movies.[S1][S2]
Closing out "Grim-Visaged War," Hardy delivers a Shakespearean monologue from "Richard III" in a tone reminiscent of his Bane. Meanwhile, "Gnawing at My Rhyme Like a Poisonous Rat" features a "Titanic" nod, likening someone to Leonardo DiCaprio's character.[S1]
Fan Reactions and Background
Fans have had mixed reactions to the album, with some expressing disbelief on social media. One user wrote, "this cannot be real wtfff," while another requested, "Please sound like Bane." Others were delighted to learn of Hardy's rapping, with one fan calling him a legend.[S2]
Hardy has previously appeared on Czarface albums and released collaborative singles. He also recorded an unreleased album in 1999 under the name Tommy No 1, which surfaced online in 2018. The new album comes amid reports of controversy surrounding Hardy's role in the series "MobLand," though he is expected to return for a third season.[S1][S2]
