The Harvey Girls combine a lighthearted indie sound with occasional leftfield experimentation. Their latest release is on Imaginary Records, yet another good netlabel. From the website:
Their music stands as a cross between Prince Paul’s production work and the songs of the Shangri-Las (that’s what we’re sticking with; feel free to come up with your own description).
Their sound ranges from laid back whimsical, occasionally reminiscent of the more lighthearted stoner rock bands (Parking Lot, Someone Who Looked A Lot Like, Green Light) , to simple songs backed by subtle experimentation (Rose of Sharon, Blue and Green Lawnmower, All Yr Water’s Turned to Rope). Sharp, distorted guitars sometimes support the melody, in a similar way to later Smashing Pumpkins.
Good Morning, Bubblegum is one of the strongest tracks on the album, I almost expected it to explode into something like Polyphonic Spree for a moment. Melissa’s vocals occasionally have a wonderful gentleness to them, especially in the background of Someone Who Looked A Lot Like.