From Home [First Pressing Splatter Vinyl]

by The Rubinoos

Overview

"This could be the last time/Better make it count!" So sing the Rubinoos on "Do You Remember," the opening cut on From Home, suggesting that the group is seizing the opportunity a reunion offers. Of course, the power poppers reconvened many years ago, opening up a third act at the dawn of the 21st century. From Home arrived in 2019, many years into their reunion, and it plays like an album from a working band; it's assured, comfortable, and doesn't stretch the group's limits. Since the Rubinoos positioned themselves as guitar-pop torchbearers from the start of their career, the adherence to pure power pop values doesn't necessarily seem tired. The group value tightly written songs, performed with a punch and smile, not doing much to stand in the way of their big guitar and vocal hooks. Occasionally, the band stretches a bit: "Do I Love You" flirts with a disco beat, "Rocking in Spain" swaggers to a big swing, and the proceedings close with "Watching the Sun Go Down," which shimmers as gently as a sunset. Like the gently self-aware lyrics, these are the grace notes to a collection of songs that would rather satisfy than surprise, and there are charms to this kind of dependability. The Rubinoos believe so fervently in their power pop gospel that if you find their sound appealing, it's hard not to smile at From Home. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	08/23/2019
Label:	Yep Roc
UPC:	0634457265011
Rank:	111170

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Rubinoos   Primary Artist
Chuck Prophet   Guitar
Jon Rubin   Guitar,Vocals
Paul Q. Kolderie   Piano
Al Chan   Bass,Vocals
Jon Otis   Percussion
Tommy Dunbar   Guitar,Vocals,Keyboards
Donn Spindt   Drums,Vocals,Percussion

Technical Credits

Paul Q. Kolderie   Engineer,Mixing
Tal Morris   Engineer
Chuck Prophet   Composer,Producer
Nathan Golub   Graphic Design
Jennifer Hale   Photography
Tommy Dunbar   Composer
Pete Weiss   Mastering