Feable Weiner - Dear Hot Chick (CD)

All Music Guide

Like Nerf Herder, Feable Weiner concocts irresistible punkpop songs that are equally witty and addictive. Obviously, the powers at be at Doghouse Records got hooked on the band's anthems early, reissuing the group's selfreleased 2002 debut Dear Hot Chick in this revised version. While the disc's unique packaging designed to emulate a Trapper Keeper (the notebook of choice in the midtolate 1980s) is sure to grab the attention of folks pining for nostalgia, its the Weiner's contagious, selfdeprecating bubblegum punk approach that funloving music fans will cling to. Launched by the amusing, driving rocker "Lameface," the Murfreesboro, Tennesseebased outfit's melodic, upbeat approach blows the platinumselling angst merchants away. Infatuation with a lawyer sparks the adorable, Weezeresque "Attorneying Me On," but the unbeatable peak of this elevensong, halfhour joyride is the Knackinspired "San Deem Us Ready." As ridiculous as their moniker might be, Feable Weiner is serious when it come...s to hooks and this is a solid debut that adds to the Doghouse legacy created by The Get Up Kids and The AllAmerican Rejects. - John D. Luerssen, All Music Guide Read more Less