Hold Me, Thrill me, Kiss Me

The new She & Him album, Volume 3, is officially out today and already I know what I’ll be listening to all summer.

In summary, the album is playful, springlike, unapologetically sweet and nostalgic. M. Ward’s energetic arrangement coupled with Deschanel’s honest lyrics makes the album a timeless anthem for reckless lovers. Those of us trying to get over a complicated relationship will be needing this album like a sick person desperate for NyQuil.

Yes, yes, there is plenty to love in this album. “Never Wanted Your Love”, the first single from the album, released in March, became an instant hit and now resonating in the aisles of Topshop and Primark. The cover of “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me” is absolutely brilliant and is my favorite in the whole album even though the mellow ballad is slightly out of character from the rest of the album.

Other noteworthy songs include “Turn to White”, “I Could’ve Been Your Girl”, “Something’s Haunting You”.

Click here to check out the track list and tour dates.