EP Review: Harvey Dormer - Songs for Parties (2021)
Picture Credit: Harvey Dormer Harvey Dormer - Songs for Parties Release Date: April 20, 2021 Label: selfrelease Format: Digital Length: 20:34 Genre: Post Punk / Post Rock Origin: London , England "Songs for Parties" is the solo debut by London's Harvey Dormer, and it might be one of the most cynical titles there can be. The five-track EP is an exploration of the chasms of human bahviour and contemporary society. Hence, "Songs for Parties" features songs about verbal abuse, toxic relationships, self-doubts, depression and harmful medication, but also a reflected outlook and the realization of one's worth. Harvey Dormer · Songs For Parties Music-wise, Harvey Dormer is predominantly moving through the realms of 'Post-' genres. Thick clouds of atmosperic Post Rock clash with the melancholy of Post Punk and the spiky edges of Post Hardcore. The overall dark mood of Alternative Rock and New Wave could also be called Post-Grunge here. The result is an e...