I must admit, im a bit late to the party on this one. The Harlem Shakes are an indie rock band from NYC that have been brewing up a storm in the music scene these days. With a sound reminiscent of a slew of bands, including Born Ruffians, Saturday Looks Good to Me and Pomegranates, their future looks quite bright. They recently released their first album on record label Gigantic Music, called Technicolor Health. This comes a year after the band self released their first EP, Burning Birthdays.
Now to me personally, the album is a bit of a let down. I truly enjoy their EP, it is constanly on repeat these days, each of the 5 songs oozing everything that is great about indie pop. The album though seems to lose the gumption of the EP. Of course that isn't to say it lacks some great tunes. In fact, the opening two tracks, "Nothing But Change Part II" and "Strictly Game" display the Harlem Shakes at their best. The songs have the pace and vocal stylings that make their EP songs so strong.
However, i will leave below a track from each and you can decide for yourself which you prefer.
Harlem Shakes-Carpetbaggers
Harlem Shakes-Nothing But Change Part II
P.S. I hear teir live shows are quite a riot, so if you enjoy these songs i suggest looking into the April 16th Philly show, at kick ass small venue Kung Fu Necktie.
*UPDATE: Sorry boys and girls but the aforementioned Harlem Shakes show in Philly was canceled. Don't worry though, they'll be in the area again soon enough.
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