A Girl Like You

Smith Westerns “Weekend”

The harmony in the chorus of “Weekend” is so perfect, so familiar, so gentle and sweet. The rest of the song is like a shiny, sparkling frame for that gorgeous swoop of melody. The words mostly just narrate the vibe — the spiritual lift of minor excitement and the bummer of slight disappointment tied in with an earnest but low key infatuation. Like a lot of the best indie rock and power pop bands, Smith Westerns are good at evoking the magic in a small moment. Chances are, you either hear this and immediately identify with it in the moment, or you hear a bit of yourself from the past. I’d be sad for anyone who hasn’t ever felt some variation on this feeling. It’s a nice thing.

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