Monday, October 30, 2006

Reuben's Accomplice




reubensaccomplice- Were not as Big As We Feel

Reuben's Accomplice was formed in the deserts of Arizona.

No they're not that random.

This band was born out of two highschool chum's love to play slayer riffs. I'm not being sarcastic. Starting off from highschool talent shows they have landed a major record label deal, and that isnt even of recent. Since then, they have toured with big mainstreams like Jimmy Eat World, but still keep their music relatively unknown and unspoiled.

However dont let that one association turn you off.

They toured with classics such as the Promise Ring, and my favorite- No Knife.

After their first cd, they released a much better CD called "I Blame The Scenery" Which the this entry's song came from. Their most recent, The Bull The Balloon and The Family, which was produced by Jim Atkins of Jimmy Eat World is not as good. The song of the previous entry was on this cd. Guests on this CD are amazing though, which is the reference of "The Family". Guests include producer Adkins, Howe Gelb (Giant Sand, Band of Blacky Ranchette), David Bazan (Pedro the Lion), Jon Rauhouse (Neko Case, Old 97s), as well as a talented crew of West Coast luminaries (Matt Maher, Ryan Kennedy, John O’Reilly Jr.).

And then two guys left to become farmers.

The band has since reformed and is on Jim Atkins label- Western Tread Recordings.

Listen for the trumpet part in this entry's song- It's amazing. The part that goes "Heart Ache- Take Me Away" has an amazing harmony which deserves multiple bows.

Expect a reveiw of the new He Is Legend cd by Andrew coming up.

Sunday, October 22, 2006

NekstSong is 1 Years Old

Woot to being a year old.

There will be no cyber bash. No presents.
However!
Expect to see something sometime on this blog.


Vague.

Tuesday, October 03, 2006

Preview: Reuben's Accomplice




Reuben's Accomplice- Underneath the Golden Grain

These guys are pretty dang good.
Wait for the full update though.
You'll get to hear one of my favorite songs of all time.