Canadian rock trio, Born Ruffians, strike again with the Warp Records release Red, Yellow and Blue. It is nearly impossible to place this album within a single genre; each song swings from one style to another, and the transitions are flawless. Track two, “Barnacle Goose,” uses vocal harmonies to produce the effect of a full stage band without the crowded roster (a la Broken Social Scene or New Pornographers). Their single, “Hummingbird,” is definitely a summertime rock anthem, where a powerful bass line drives the wonderful pop guitar plucking and a chant-shout chorus that is almost impossible to not sing along with. The song “Little Garcon” demonstrates vocalist Luke Lalonde’s true range; moving from the heavier rock howls from earlier tracks towards a Devendra Banhart style of folk singing that makes “Little Garcon” one of the hidden gems on an already excellent album. Another track with great vocals is “Foxes Mate for Life.” With the opening line “Make a point of having fun, It’ll get you through life” this song’s upbeat nature is a testament to the happy-go-lucky sentiment that runs through the whole album. With summer just around the corner, Born Ruffians’ Red, Yellow and Blue is ready to fill the lazy day silence with the perfect combination of catchy lyrics, upbeat guitar riffs, and head-bobbing bass lines.
And for your listening and viewing pleasure: Born Ruffians - Hummingbird
(Watch for the next publication of Renegade Radio at UVic to see this review in print...hopefully)
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