English post-punk band The Jack Rubies,, who named themselves after the nightclub owner who shot Lee Harvey Oswald, resurfaced in 2024 after calling it quits in the Nineties. After such a long hiatus it was quite feasible that the spark could not be reignited, but lo and behold, the second album after their return finds them in fine fettle, with none of them being worse for wear. Visions In The Bowling Alley may deal with getting older (Primordial Sludge), but once the members look in the mirror they are greeted by an older but still cutting appearance that urges them to plug in and keep playing.
They have slowed down a bit, but the urgency is still there, as well as their knack for twisted melodies and unexpected left turns that will make prog lovers sit up and take notice. Hippies of all ages will love the psychedelic pop excursions. Inviting a bunch of backing vocalists and guest musicians to expand their musical palette does not hurt either. Be Good Or Be Gone, they sing. No worries about that, their second coming is firing on all cylinders.
The Jack Rubies:
Ian Wright: lead & backing vocals, guitar
SD Ineson: harmonica, guitar, backing vocals 2, 11
Steve Brockway: bass, backing vocals 10
Lawrence Giltnane: percussion
Peter Maxted: drums, keyboards, guitar
Guest musicians:
Annabel Wright: backing vocals 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12
Genevieve Wright: backing vocals 2, 7
Kimberly Lantay: backing vocals 3, 10
Cat Henry: backing vocals 6, 10, 12
Doc Durston: piano 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Emma Peters: violin 4, 6
Ayumi Ishito: saxophone 4, 6, 11
Henry Gabbott: pedal steel guitar 6
Visions In The Bowling Alley is released via Big Stir Records (vinyl, CD, digital). Release date: January 23.
Tracks:- Greedy
- My Perceptron
- Primordial Sludge
- Dead Man
- Flying Machine
- Phantom
- Asteroid
- Are We Being Recorded?
- This Is Not A Joke
- Boat Rocker
- Swampsnake
- Be Good Or Be Gone
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