Jeremie Albino: Tears You Hide Review
After moving to a small farm in Prince Edward County from the metropolitan Toronto, Canada, Jeremie Albino brings his country living experiences into the music scene with a heavy rock yet down-home feel that both country and blues rock fans can collectively support. His newest album, Tears You Hide, was released June 9, 2023. The authenticity is reverberated throughout the album which was recorded live and with team instrumental in the production of his The Rosehall Band, his original backing band, and Andrija Tokic (Alabama Shakes), who co-produced this album. Tears You Hide celebrates every moment of life from the small moments to major life changes, including family, resilience, toxic relationships, the road ahead, and much more.
Each song of this is somehow fiercely more beautiful than the last. Tears You Hide begins with “Dance With Me” antiquated country tones with grainy playback often heard on vintage vinyl but swiftly pivots into a crystal clear blues rock beat. Declaring one’s love through dance, holding your loved one close, and erasing loneliness had me intensely focused on this beautiful life. It takes a close ear to catch the connection between “Dance With Me” and the 6th song, “Hold Me Down” which discusses a lover’s need to be held and grounded when they need support to not float away.
“All These Days” moved me to tears when his gratitude shined with sermons of not taking small moments for granted, even when there are troubles afoot. Someone who loves you is always with you, even in spirit. The lessons we have learned along the way by those close to us have taught us how to get through rough moments in life.
When reminiscing on painful moments wherein everything is left behind during the song “Early Morn,” Jeremie preaches the importance of expressing well wishes to those you leave behind. The heart does not deserve solidification in hatred. “I hate your ghost but I wish you the best” is one of the most powerful yet realistic break up words I’ve ever heard.
Jeremie’s beautiful lyrics are easily camouflaged to someone who is not a lyricist. The beat of each song is danceable with blues undertones in this rock album. If the listener doesn’t provide distinctive attention to the powerful lyrics but focuses merely on the primal release of energy in each song’s instant appeal and memorable pulsating cadence, they will still experience one of the most emotionally satisfying albums.
The Review: 8.5/10
Can’t Miss Tracks
– Tumbleweed
– Hold Me Down
– All These Days
– Klondike Man
The Big Hit
– Klondike Man
