The Ruby Suns. Slow down. First of all, who the hell is Christopher? Explore Hooray For Earth. Consistency has been a problem for Ryan McPhun ever since he left his native California to set up camp in New Zealand in His self-titled first record, more or less a shameless Beach Boys tribute, was a similarly frustrating listen.
For Fight Softly , his first album for Sub Pop, it seems that McPhun sat down for a long, hard think about where to go next - he's achieved a finer equilibrium here between the stellar and the staid than ever before, although a truly perfect balance still eludes him. His partiality for a good pseudo-tribal beat remains though, as the pulsing drums to the impressive 'Cranberry' attest.
The result of this evolution of McPhun's sensibilities is that he often sounds so ridiculously like Animal Collective, or more specifically Panda Bear, as to suggest a deliberate attempt at zeitgeist grabbing. Along with 'Cranberry', 'Mingus and Pike' and 'Olympics On Pot' have those familiar muffled vocals and cascading, illogical melodies, as well as that same sense of mystery about how such alien sounds can come from one beardy man standing over a box with wires coming out of it.
The thing about Animal Collective though, is that while they use all manner of technological gymnastics to achieve their 'intergalactic folk' sound, they actually begin the writing of all their songs using more familiar instruments like guitar and piano. Add to Watchlist. This listing was ended by the seller because the item is no longer available. GBP 3. This amount is subject to change until you make payment. For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program terms and conditions - opens in a new window or tab This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees.
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Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. Start of add to list layer. Sign in for more lists. Jan 14, PST. If you really want to read this, try using The Internet Archive. I think of The Ruby Suns and I think of sunshine and good times. I think of how I used to feel slightly in awe as a teenager on the rare occasions when Edinburgh would contrive for me to meet those beautiful, carefree people who used their esoteric musical taste as an affirmation, not a weapon.
This is all very well and good for me, but it seems relevant enough to note here because that spirit is at the centre of how The Ruby Suns sound. If all musical endeavour rests somewhere on a spectrum, then TRS are at the very opposite end from Sun O.
So it is that the new Ruby Suns album, Fight Softly , has the airy free spirit exhibited on their two previous outings.
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