Sheraden Kimball, editor-in-chief
The Weepies' latest album Sirens sounds like a collection of offensively generic tunes you might hear in the background of a falsely upbeat life insurance commercial. The excess of cheery acoustic jingles make the album hard to listen to.
In spite of these aggravating flops, a handful of the compositions are more mature than anything the married indie-folk pop duo have ever released. "River from the Sky" features a darker melody and a nostalgic harmonization from the couple.
"No Trouble" is an imaginative and undoubtedly catchy track that will get stuck in your head all week. "Fancy Things" flawlessly showcases Deb Talan's intoxicating vocal talents in this playful arrangement.
"Boys Who Want to be Girls" is a haunting, visionary piece; easily the most original on the album. Ultimately, a few tracks might grab your attention but the album does not bear repeating.
The Weepies' latest album Sirens sounds like a collection of offensively generic tunes you might hear in the background of a falsely upbeat life insurance commercial. The excess of cheery acoustic jingles make the album hard to listen to.
In spite of these aggravating flops, a handful of the compositions are more mature than anything the married indie-folk pop duo have ever released. "River from the Sky" features a darker melody and a nostalgic harmonization from the couple.
"No Trouble" is an imaginative and undoubtedly catchy track that will get stuck in your head all week. "Fancy Things" flawlessly showcases Deb Talan's intoxicating vocal talents in this playful arrangement.
"Boys Who Want to be Girls" is a haunting, visionary piece; easily the most original on the album. Ultimately, a few tracks might grab your attention but the album does not bear repeating.