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Like the best garage rock bands, the Weirdies keep it loud, fast and snotty on their second album. Songs depict a world where smart, sassy, independent women would rather have a one-night stand than put a ring on it and where tough guys are just looking for someone to love.
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Lead singer/bassist Minx Weirdie, responsible for most of the trio’s lyrics, has a voice reminiscent of Cyndi Lauper’s on the Pee-wee’s Playhouse theme song. That voice, especially in duets with singer/guitarist Brad Reinhardt’s thundering growl, sets the Toronto band ahead of the pack. You believe her when she sings, “It’s crowded in my heart / There’s no room for you” in response to Reinhardt’s declaration that she’s his dream date.
Propelled by Stacey Case’s pounding rhythms, Volatile’s the soundtrack to a rock ‘n’ roll dance party. If that party’s being thrown to celebrate your emancipation from a lousy relationship, even better.
Top track: I’m On Fire (But You’re No Match)
The Weirdies play the Silver Dollar Friday (November 19).
