Harlem - Hippies

[Matador : 2010]
We’ve been needing some respite from the whole art-pop / chillwave movements that have been clogging our playlists. Not that we haven’t enjoyed it but sometimes we get a craving for guitars and some reckless tamborine. Finally the antidote arrived in the form of Harlem. Harlem are from Austin, Texas and not Harlem but misleading band name aside, we struggle to fault the band in their execution of genre of choice: garage rock and roll. Stodgy guitar riffs and raw, muffled vocals are the perfect complement for their instantly infectious, Sixties surf-pop melodies. Think the Black Lips. Think early Beatles. Even Wavves. Think heavy petting in the front seat after a Saturday night at the co-ed dance… Kick off your Harlem education with “Someday Soon”, “Friendly Ghost” or “Be Your Baby”. In fact ‘Hippies’ is crammed with goodness – granted at 17 tracks it is far too generous. Despite that, this album – particularly the first 10 tunes – is cohesive and great quality, and highly recommended.





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