45
2014
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The Rubinoos' album "45" was released in 2014. The album, celebrating the band's 45th anniversary, is full of catchy melodies, harmonies, and hooks. One reviewer noted that the band's penchant for crafting catchy, short classics hadn't changed much since their 1970s heyday. The album comes in a cardboard gatefold sleeve. A Japanese version was released in 2015 with bonus tracks.
Recording Info
The album was produced by The Rubinoos. John Cuniberti mastered the album.
Track Highlights
- Run Mascara Run — Classic power pop and a great start to the album
- Graveyard Shift
- I Love Louie Louie — A tribute to The Kingsmen's classic.
- Does Suzie Like Boys — Catchy
- Countdown To Love — Tips its hat to the Paul Revere and the Raiders playbook
- What More Can You Ask Of A Friend
- Party Insurance
- You Are Here — A sugar-sweet slice of bubblegum
- Rhapsody In The Rain — An a cappella version of Lou Christie's classic
- That Thing You Do — Transports you to a 60's Cavern Club show
Personnel
- Al Chan (Bass, Vocals)
- Dean Chance (Bass (track 2))
- Charlie Davis (Bass Vocals (track 9))
- Jon Otis (Congas (track 2))
- Donn Spindt (Drums, Vocals)
- Tommy Dunbar (Guitar, Vocals)
- Jon Rubin (Vocals, Guitar)
- John Cuniberti (Mastered By)
- The Rubinoos (Producer)
Significance
One review described the album as a master class in songwriting and performing and a standout in their career. The album is full of great melodies, harmonies and hooks.
Avril Lavigne's song was considered a blatant rip-off of The Rubinoos' powerpop classic "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend".
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