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Harvey Danger

If you listened to Alternative Radio about a decade ago, you might remember the fresh, witty, smart radio hit "Flagpole Sitta." (Yes, I'm talking to you, smart-ass in the back row of the classroom.) Crunching guitars that inspire a generation of air-guitarists. Large arm-wavey gestures, with sputtering and sneering vocals. And those "bah bah bah" backing vocals. Any of this ringing a bell? How about this lyrical snippet: "I'm not sick, but I'm not well. And I'm so hot, 'cause I'm in hell"? Sound familiar? Have I got that song stuck in your head yet? Good.

Well, disbelievers, that single, hit song is just the beginning. Harvey Danger, straight out of Seattle, music machine driven by Sean Nelson, make quirky, great power pop, tinged a little, of course, by alterna-rock and grunge. Fuzzy, distorted bass lines that rock out? Check. Loud, energetic guitars kicking ass and taking names? Check. Total sugar high? Clever lyrics and a sometimes manic front man? Double check.

Recently risen from ashes, Harvey Danger are back with a vengeance.

Harvey Danger - Flagpole Sitta
Harvey Danger - Carlotta Valdez
Harvey Danger - Sad Sweetheart of the Rodeo

Official Harvey Danger Site. Buy King James Version from Amazon or iTunes Music Store.

Posted by Queen of the Front Row at 02.19.05 at 5:01 PM

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Posted by: nyaaano at 02.19.05 at 8:34 PM

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