ABOUT THIS ITEM

The Weight's 2009 release "Are Men" marks an interesting evolution of the group's sound. What was once a singer-songwriter with backing band is now simply a band. Of men. "Are Men" reveals a sound and feel very much different from 2004's "10 Mile Grace", which found the group working within the framework of earnest alt-country executed by post-punk kids. In contrast, "Are Men" brings a sense of light-hearted fun-timin' to the song writing and execution (more country rock block party, less alt). It's the sound of a band enjoying the process. Sing-along choruses, three part harmonies, psych guitar freak-outs, rowdy gang vocals, all things people love, so The Weight have discovered. For the similarly post-jaded kids and honest fans of Americana, "Are Men" sounds like a record you actually enjoy listening to.