← more from
Rank and File Records
We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

My Beautiful Girl Harbour

by The Summertimes

supported by
scottbc
scottbc thumbnail
ccdatsme
ccdatsme thumbnail
/

  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Purchasable with gift card

      $1.99 AUD  or more

     

about

‘My Beautiful Girl Harbour’ is The Summertimes’ third single off their critically acclaimed debut album. A paean to Sydney’s water and light, the song’s lush layers could be the sonic equivalent to a Brett Whiteley painting -- all the while reminding us to slow down and take everything in. A punchy rhythm section, big melodic choruses and tight harmonies are complemented by a gorgeous acoustic guitar solo. It features some of Australia's finest musicians, including drummer Steve O’Brien (Tumbleweed), bassist Steve Bull (Icehouse), and guitarist Ash Naylor (EVEN, The Church and Paul Kelly). Five-time ARIA-award winner Paul McKercher engineered and produced.

Critics from the USA, UK and Australia have been unanimous in their praise:

Bernard Zuel (Australia): ‘My Beautiful Girl Harbour’ snaps to attention with a splash of guitars and drums, immediately hums in its backing vocals and brings forth a late acoustic guitar solo, then crushes resistance with a (delayed) chorus that is both sugared and yearning.

Backseat Mafia (UK): This is a soaring track … a chorus that oohs and aahs with the sort of layered harmonies that would make REM proud.

The Big Takeover (USA): ‘My Beautiful Girl Harbour’ hits the Beatles-y alternative rock sweet spot perfected by ’90s legends like Teenage Fanclub and The Lemonheads.

Power Popaholic (USA): The melodic chorus of ‘My Beautiful Girl Harbour’ makes [it an] instant classic.

Faster and Louder (USA): A love song to the city of Sydney, it could slide seamlessly into a Teenage Fanclub playlist.

Power Pop News (USA): ‘My Beautiful Girl Harbour’ is an earworm. The guitars chime as its melody sweeps the listener away to a faraway place.

Off Shelf (USA): (The song) expands into a dreamy guitar solo and an ooh-ooh ahh-ahh chorus that lifts a weary soul.

I Don’t Hear a Single (UK): The track is top-notch modern jangle pop.

credits

released November 14, 2023
David Beniuk -- Vocals and acoustic guitar
Steve Bull -- Bass Guitar
David Challenger -- Guitar
Marco Forlano -- Keyboards
Ashley Naylor -- Lead Guitar
Stephen O'Brien -- Drums

Written by David Beniuk and David Challenger

Recorded (Rancom St. Studios), Produced, and Mixed by Paul McKercher
Assistant Recording Engineers - Domenic Corso and Chris Hall
Mixed at Free Energy Device
Mastered by Steve Smart at 301
Label Management -- Paul Hannigan for Rank and File Records
Video by David Challenger

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

The Summertimes image

The Summertimes Australia

Songwriters David Beniuk and David Challenger were joined in the studio by some of Australia’s most revered musicians, including guitarist Ashley Naylor (Paul Kelly and The Church), drummer Stephen O’Brien (Tumbleweed) and bassist Steve Bull (Icehouse).

Mixed by five-time ARIA award-winning producer Paul McKercher, who’s recorded with the likes of the Hoodoo Gurus, Eskimo Joe and Midnight Oil. ... more

contact / help

Contact The Summertimes

Streaming and
Download help

Redeem code

Report this track or account

If you like The Summertimes, you may also like:

Bandcamp Daily  your guide to the world of Bandcamp

On Bandcamp Radio

Featuring Riley Pinkerton (aka The Rat Queen) from the theatrical NYC rockers, Castle Rat.
listen now