Hideaway

Newly discovered, Deb Talan, and The Weepies. I am a new (60yo) fan, and discovered her from an NPR interview. Highly recommend this contemporary music.

This may be my shortest review on Amazon. I heard of the Weepies based on their input in Mandy Moore's Wild Hope, an album that I love. So it's no surprise that I've been quite pleased by Hideaway. It's a little quieter overall (thematically) than I trend toward, but it's great for chilling, listening to while working, or more introspective moments. I definitely agree with the comments about the quality of the songwriting; I'm particularly reminded of Simon & Garfunkel, only with a more modern and feminine sensibility.

The Weepies make my heart happy and this CD lives up to my expectations! From happy to calm to lonely and thoughtful, this album is fit for Saturday errands, a run by the shore or a romantic dinner at home. Be prepared to sing along, rinse and repeat!

The Weepies follow "Say I Am You" (one of the best albums of 2006) with "Hideaway." It continues the duo's trademark sound--hushed, ethereal vocals, lyrics that use metaphor and analogy to reference a wide range of topics, and understated, gorgeous production. The music is acoustic-based with deft touches of electric guitar scattered throughout. There's even a surprising little pop-rocker at the end. "All This Beauty" is a great kicker to a polished, heartfelt project. If you like groups like the Kennedys, you will swoon for the Weepies and "Hideaway."

I love the Weepies, but this CD sounded an awful lot like all their other work. Don't get me wrong, it's worth having...it's just very very similar to past CD's.