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I've Been Watching a Lot of Horror Movies Lately

by The Harvey Girls

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The Body Without Any Eyes 03:28
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2.
FWIW 03:35
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Puss 05:08
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Only Apparitions on the Lawn 03:07
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Smile Like Gwynplaine 03:46
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A Letter to the Bees 05:36
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Caerse Muerto 07:05
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Monster 03:23
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Alpha Invasion on Delta Waves (Lullaby of Brueghel) 09:00
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You can pick up a CD of this album at Circle Into Square: www.circleintosquare.com/item/ive-been-watching-a-lot-of-horror-movies-lately

Recorded by Hiram at the couple's house over a 6 month period of painstaking effort, the album is a stunningly eclectic mix of songs typical of the band's off-kilter writing style. From the opening track "The Body Without Any Eyes" upbeat gospel sound to the epic and surreal closing track "Alpha Invasion on Delta Waves (Lullabye of Brueghel)" the songs incorporate alternately-tuned folk guitars, real and programmed drums, field recordings, intricate vocal harmonies, metal pipes, and cheap synths--sometimes in stark contrast and sometimes as a wash of sound. Musically, imagine Jandek crossed with Miley Cyrus chanting "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn" while awaiting the arrival of the Old Ones. This has nothing to do with The Harvey Girls' album--we just want you to visualize it. The sound of I've Been Watching a Lot of Horror Movies Lately is actually akin to the works of groups like The Flaming Lips, Roger Waters-era Pink Floyd, the West African band Tinariwen, and too many gospel compilations to list.

Imagery from classic and modern horror movies informs lyrics starring the specter that right wing shitheads fear most: the recent immigrant. These are songs that sound like a sunny day with lyrics written by Clive Barker, Richard Matheson, or Neil Gaiman.

The Harvey Girls think that if you used to read Fangoria and Tiger Beat, you will like this album.

Most of these songs have videos. You can check them out at our Vimeo page: vimeo.com/theharveygirls

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released June 29, 2010

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The Harvey Girls Portland, Oregon

Melissa Rodenbeek and Hiram Lucke formed The Harvey Girls in August of 2003 in Lawrence, Kansas. The group combine the... melodies of bubblegum pop with experimentation in sound. Their music stands as a cross between Prince Paul's production work and the songs of the Shangri-Las. The couple moved to Portland, OR, in 2006 where they remain. Josh Millard joins the couple in their live shows. ... more

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