Morning Harvey – Well For Wishes EP (07/08/2013)
Let’s face it; some of the best things came out of the 90’s. Beanie babies and worn copies of Goosebumps earned their places on our shelves, music was played loudly from our new portable cd players and the inspirations behind Morning Harvey’s style were at large. The Dandy Warhols, Brian Jonestown Massacre and Hoodoo Gurus are just a few of the bands that inspired the new Brisbane five-piece to do what they do.
With their new EP Well for Wishes just released, Morning Harvey has created a hypnotic and thoroughly satisfying first break into the industry, which is bound to attract fans from around the country.
Set to a sonic guitar and soft vocals Well for Wishes gives off that hazy feel that can only be described as stoner rock. Opening with their older tracks Sundown and Don’t Try It, their iconic mood-rock is built instantly. Of the two tracks, Sundown harnesses the lightness of summer with reverbed guitar and hypnotic layering of airy vocals and drums.
When the rolling guitar of Foolproof swarms in the tone of the EP instantly shifts. As lead singer Spencer White’s dreamy vocals come to the forefront, the song captures your complete and unfaltering attention. Foolproof is reminiscent of Sundown, as it embodies a lighter summery feel.
Slightly more structured than its predecessors, title track, Well for Wishes, moves at a steady pace and White’s vocals twang of teenage angst. With the density and consistency of the drums, which is only broken by dreamy vocals and dissonant guitar licks, Well for Wishes easily becomes one of the standouts of the EP.
For many bands the release of their first EP can be a terrible reminder of their faltering start in the music industry. Much like a bad high school photo, a terrible EP haunts you. However, Morning Harvey has avoided this and has come out strongly with their iconic stoner rock sound.
Amanda Sherring
With their new EP Well for Wishes just released, Morning Harvey has created a hypnotic and thoroughly satisfying first break into the industry, which is bound to attract fans from around the country.
Set to a sonic guitar and soft vocals Well for Wishes gives off that hazy feel that can only be described as stoner rock. Opening with their older tracks Sundown and Don’t Try It, their iconic mood-rock is built instantly. Of the two tracks, Sundown harnesses the lightness of summer with reverbed guitar and hypnotic layering of airy vocals and drums.
When the rolling guitar of Foolproof swarms in the tone of the EP instantly shifts. As lead singer Spencer White’s dreamy vocals come to the forefront, the song captures your complete and unfaltering attention. Foolproof is reminiscent of Sundown, as it embodies a lighter summery feel.
Slightly more structured than its predecessors, title track, Well for Wishes, moves at a steady pace and White’s vocals twang of teenage angst. With the density and consistency of the drums, which is only broken by dreamy vocals and dissonant guitar licks, Well for Wishes easily becomes one of the standouts of the EP.
For many bands the release of their first EP can be a terrible reminder of their faltering start in the music industry. Much like a bad high school photo, a terrible EP haunts you. However, Morning Harvey has avoided this and has come out strongly with their iconic stoner rock sound.
Amanda Sherring