There is something strangely addictive about the loose almost sloppy guitarplay in Harlem's songs. It has a really happy feel to it and is perfectly suited to the nonchalant delivery of the lyrics. It sounds like they were having a lot of fun doing the song and that feeling really transcends the music. The shout-along chorus and loose-yet-tight drumming makes for great songs. Case in point; Gay Human Bones (below) and personal favorite Someday Soon.
Sidebar: Look out for a cameo from Hunx from Hunx and his Punx in the video.
Harlem - Gay Human Bones
Golden Triangle is an all- girl group, and, much in the same vein as the excellent Vivian Girls and Dum Dum Girls, they play garage rock with a punk and surf twist. The off- key harmonies and the apathy with which the lyrics are sung (lyrics about "hanging heads" no less) makes this an unlikely call to arms, but at the same time gives off a vibe of effortless cool.
Golden Triangle - Neon Noose
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