The Weepies
Hideaway
I have a slight problem. I can’t seem to stop listening to Hideaway, the newest release from The Weepies. And even when I’m not listening to it, the songs sneak their way into my day. They play on an endless loop in my brain. I already know all of the words to every song on this album. It floats along on beautiful, clean arrangements and a sweetness that makes it palatable to a wider audience. In fact, there’s a good chance you’ve heard a song or two on any number of television shows and movies. Right out of the gate, the opening track “Can’t Go Back Now” chimes with plaintive realizations about growing up: “the only steps that matter are the ones you take all by yourself.” “All Good Things” (surprisingly co-written with Mandy Moore for her all-growns-up full-length Wild Hope) is a break-up song presented with the slant of an ex sending well wishes to a former love in a very diplomatic way. In fact, all 14 tracks shine in their own individual light. There are nuggets of pop goodness (“Hideaway,” “Antarctica,” “All This Beauty”) and mid-tempo quasi-ballads that edge dangerously towards the “adult-oriented” Mix 100.7 radio format. But I don’t care about that. The songs are just too good. Deb Talan and Steve Tannen have the knack. Anything that goes down this smooth should not be ignored. – Susie Ulrey
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