my power pop addiction, no. 128 (200)

You may remember the Rembrandts as a throwaway band that scored a low-level hit when their song Rollin’ Down the Hill was featured in the highly cerebral Jim Carrey vehicle, Dumb and Dumber. But I associate them with exceedingly strange harmonies. If you listen to tonight’s song with a headset and pay close attention, you’ll ask yourself how the hell they came up with such a whacky blend of voices. It’s not weird all the way through, but at certain points those harmonies really take you by surprise. I’ve always thought the Everly Brothers had the most unusual harmonies I’ve ever heard, but the Rembrandts give them a run for their money, at least in Rollin’ Down the Hill. The song is otherwise very pleasing, breezy, and easygoing, perfect for a leisurely Sunday drive with the top down, the ocean to one side, and the mountains to the other. The music’s warm and gentle vibes are enough to put you in a lovely meditative trance...