At Mental Hygiene’s first show in quite some time, I caught up with the ladies from Mental Hygiene and chatted with them about where they’d been and where they’re going. Liz Livengood: Hi I’m Liz with Best New Bands and I’m here with Mental Hygiene, I just watched their show at the Tonic Lounge. It
Saturday night at the Tonic Lounge marked a comeback of sorts for Portland’s Mental Hygiene. In their first show since last year, Mental Hygiene has added two new members to the lineup (rhythm guitarist Onyx and bassist Mary Steele) and now rock with a fuller and more cohesive sound. The girls pleased the crowd with
Trapped Again is a tight collection of eight songs showcasing Mental Hygiene’s strengths: catchy lyrics, infectious melodies and punchy guitar riffs. The opening track, “Strangers,” sets the tone for what promises to be a rockin’ good time. The track brings an edginess to the record, with lyrics like: “You pretend you’re a stranger/To the lust we