Hidden Charms have never been afraid to flaunt their musical influences boldly and Dreaming Of Another Girl is no different in that sense. They are masters of effortlessly weaving together rhythm & blues, 60s pop, psychedelia, rock & roll and soul, amongst other things, into their songs, with gutsy results.
Unafraid to look back into the past in order to be different in the modern age, Hidden Charms have released a delightful tour de force in the form of Dreaming Of Another Girl; produced by the genius that is Shel Talmy (responsible for the production of songs such as “My Generation” by The Who and “You Really Got Me” by The Kinks). A glistening gem of faux 60s vibes combines sultry, gravelly vocals with crisp guitar noises in this spirited tale of love and deceit. The bridge brings with it a sudden tranquility, quickly broken by a fierce guitar solo and strained vocals over the top of tight harmonies. On the whole, Dreaming Of Another Girl is an exuberant and lively tune, that will inevitably get stuck in your head.
The b-side to this 60s mock up is Long Way Down, a more relaxed song with harsher vocals and more prominent harmonies, especially on the word "way"; they are rather a shock first time round but soon grow on you and add a much needed element of power to the song. Long Way Down, rather differently to Dreaming Of Another Girl, has a guitar sound that provokes an image of a wild western showdown. The song feels rather repetitive and has no change in tempo throughout but it isn’t dull in the slightest. Overall, it is a catchy tune that bores into your mind, much like Dreaming Of Another Girl.
4.5/5 two songs reminiscent of the 60s british invasion but with their own unique elements.
Written by Hannah Lee
Written by Hannah Lee
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