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Killing Heidi - Weir Audio CD

A fair review of the Killing Heidi "Weir" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Killing Heidi reviews here, or go back to the Killing Heidi tabs.

Killing Heidi Band: Killing Heidi
Title: Weir
Rating:
Release Date: 1999-05-10
Media: Audio CD

Tracks:

Worth it for extra trax
The other releases of KH are again good, but to me seem a little too similar to really get into. By itself "Weir" is a great song, although overplay tends to kill it (like any decent track). So I thought Killing Heidi were only semi-decent until I heard "Astral Boy", which to me more than anything proves their maturity and depth as a band. It's one thing to be able to do a particular style of song well ("Weir", "Superman/ Supergirl" etc), but to master different styles is what genuine, lasting talent is all about. "Weir" and "Astral Boy" are completely different styles of song, and I'm totally impressed by KH's ability. "Astral Boy" especially is a beautiful ballad piece: the music is haunting in its sheer simplicity, and matched only by the charm of Ella's vocals. Love the band, love the songs.


Killing Heidi will one day take over the world
My two most treasured purchases were Killing Heidi's Weir and Mascara singles. I spent this past year in Australia and returned with close to 30 CD's all by Australian artists. I spent a month in Shepparton, not far from where Ella and Jesse are from and met heaps of people who know them and everybody had nothing but words of praise for this brother and sister team. Ella, at only 17, has a voice of an angel driven by a powerful determination and belts out her very own lyrics in her very own style. This band is one to watch in the future. I for one will do all I can to bring Killing Heidi to Canada.


It's ok
It is boring. I like the song Weir, but I totally hate Astral Boy. The single probably would have been better if there had been more tracks included.


Another strong Aussie talent
The debuts have sprung from everywhere and encompass a wide array of musical styles. The past year has brought about a surge of new Australian talent in Australia. Bachelor Girl, Vanessa Amorosi, Diana Ah Naid (not a debut but a rebirth), Madison Avenue, S2S, and Joanne have all jumped out from the woodwork to entrench themselves quite firmly in the top 10 Australian singles at one time or another. Perhaps ironically then the best Australian debut of 1999 is yet to reach the National top 10 with their excellent single "Weir". Killing Heidi are the most exciting Australian debut artists in a long time (I would say since Silverchair) and throughly deserve the success I'm sure will soon follow. What amazes me about Killing Heidi is the fact that they are able to use the youthful exuberance (Ella is only 16) and mix it with a naivety that sounds remarkably knowing and intelligent. Amazing vocals, strong lyrics and melodies and really good instrumentation, Killing Heidi's "Weir" is the Australian single of the year. It should be marketed overseas for their sake as well as the sake of the Australian Music Industry. Talent like this deserves to be heard. Warning: If Killing Heidi perform live anywhere near you GO and see them. Like most Aussie bands they are EXCELLENT live.


They Should Really Market This In The U.S.
S. It always seems that the U. is 6 mos. to 1 year behind when it comes to bringing artists from other countries. Well, it is a shame the Killing Heidi has not been released in the U. S. yet. The instrumentation of "Weir" is a blend of alternative and folk music that gives me goosebumps. I think it would appeal to a wide audience in the U. S. and I don't know why record companies are so adamant about exposing their artists. Take a look at Michael Learns to Rock for example.


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