On their new record, Weird Feelings, the trio have refined the approach they took on both their 2005 debut, Hold Me, and the free internet-only EP they put out earlier this year and merged it with newfound senses of focus, emotional resonance, and compositional restraint.   Full text...

Overall, Weird Feelings is a soft, simple touch of beauty and an intriguing musical exploration throughout.  Full text...

It's no surprise that Austin's The Weird Weeds managed to fit all the lyrics to Weird Feelings on the back of their CD cover. Their songs are minimal, and they float through the listener's mind in about the same way a haiku does. Most tracks contain only a handful of lines, and the lyrics are suggestive rather than direct.  Full text...

On Weird Feelings, Weird Weeds excel at creating moods and demolishing formulaic songwriting. In spite of a few unexpected fits of volume, the album quietly demands patient listening to follow all of its structural tweaks. But, in the end, the payoff for listeners' investment is a host of cool sounds and not a collection of compelling songs.  Full text...

Weird Feelings is erratic. It's kooky. It's a little unnatural, and, well, weird. But, like its creators, it's eventually endearing. While it's far from a perfect album, the Weird Weeds have shown they can hold their own in the experimental realms, and their future development will be interesting to see.  Full text...