Reuben - In Nothing We Trust
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Reuben
Release Date: 25/06/07
Label: Hideous Records
Rating: *****
'In Nothing We Trust' sees the return of rock underdogs Reuben, with this being their third full-length album since they formed their current line-up in 2001. The album is the second release from the band's new independantly run label Hideous Records.
The album shoots out different ideas from everywhere like a barrage. Opener 'Cities On Fire' begins with a quiet and distant guitar and bass riff which suddenly explodes into an attack of vocals and gritty guitar work and violent drums. 'Suffocation Of The Soul' shows the more progressive side of the band, with sections of harmonising vocals, and others of just blatent screaming, until one section towards the end where the band are almost whispering.
One of the key tracks that stands above the others is 'Good Luck', an acoustic based track where Jamie Lenman is accompanied by Hannah Clark (from Arthur) on vocals. It gives the impression of being a very sweet song, but lyrically it's about struggling with jobs and being in a band. Chorus line "Good luck, I hope I never see you again." portraying the message in a short and sweet way.
Reuben use 'Crushed Under The Weight Of The Enormous Bullshit' to show their anger towards some of today's music, with constant quotes from albums such as Nirvana's 'Nevermind' and GlassJaw's 'Worship & Tribute', praising them against what Jamie describes as "All this 80s indie, it sound like shit to me / No, I don't like Joy Division, I don't like Morrissey," making sure that even underdogs know how to fight and bite like the rest of them.
'In Nothing We Trust' has got to be a showcase of Reuben's most inventive pieces of work to date, reeling off more ideas than most bands do in their entire career. One of those underrated bands to look out for, this is one of the most experimental and creative albums released so far this year.
Zach Redrup
Reuben Official Site
Reuben Myspace
Buy Reuben CDs | Buy Reuben mp3s | Buy Reuben Tickets | Buy Reuben Merch
Release Date: 25/06/07
Label: Hideous Records
Rating: *****
'In Nothing We Trust' sees the return of rock underdogs Reuben, with this being their third full-length album since they formed their current line-up in 2001. The album is the second release from the band's new independantly run label Hideous Records.
The album shoots out different ideas from everywhere like a barrage. Opener 'Cities On Fire' begins with a quiet and distant guitar and bass riff which suddenly explodes into an attack of vocals and gritty guitar work and violent drums. 'Suffocation Of The Soul' shows the more progressive side of the band, with sections of harmonising vocals, and others of just blatent screaming, until one section towards the end where the band are almost whispering.
One of the key tracks that stands above the others is 'Good Luck', an acoustic based track where Jamie Lenman is accompanied by Hannah Clark (from Arthur) on vocals. It gives the impression of being a very sweet song, but lyrically it's about struggling with jobs and being in a band. Chorus line "Good luck, I hope I never see you again." portraying the message in a short and sweet way.
Reuben use 'Crushed Under The Weight Of The Enormous Bullshit' to show their anger towards some of today's music, with constant quotes from albums such as Nirvana's 'Nevermind' and GlassJaw's 'Worship & Tribute', praising them against what Jamie describes as "All this 80s indie, it sound like shit to me / No, I don't like Joy Division, I don't like Morrissey," making sure that even underdogs know how to fight and bite like the rest of them.
'In Nothing We Trust' has got to be a showcase of Reuben's most inventive pieces of work to date, reeling off more ideas than most bands do in their entire career. One of those underrated bands to look out for, this is one of the most experimental and creative albums released so far this year.
Zach Redrup
Reuben Official Site
Reuben Myspace
Buy Reuben CDs | Buy Reuben mp3s | Buy Reuben Tickets | Buy Reuben Merch
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