{"title":"The Rubinoos","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Rubinoos are a legendary American power pop band formed in 1970 in Berkeley, California. The band was founded by Tommy Dunbar and Jon Rubin, who have been the core members throughout their career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith their catchy melodies, harmonies, and energetic performances, The Rubinoos have become known for their influential sound that blends elements of rock, pop, and punk. They have inspired and influenced numerous artists in the power pop genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar to bands like Phil Seymour, Dwight Twilley Band, and Shoes, The Rubinoos' music is characterized by its infectious hooks and memorable lyrics. Their songs have stood the test of time and continue to resonate with fans old and new.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-rubinoos-2","title":"The Rubinoos","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Rubinoos self-titled debut album is a power pop classic containing the hit, \"I Think We're Alone Now,\" as well as the anthemic \"Rock And Roll Is Dead,\" which in the context of the disco-era in which this album was released, was almost accurate At the time of release, the infuential New York Rocker declared the album, \"The best pop album of the decade.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yep Roc","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50389764342091,"sku":"2046294","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50389764702539,"sku":"2046290","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/db876e09-dca1-4bca-830f-a5cd0b64c3fc_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726371154"},{"product_id":"everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-the-rubinoos","title":"Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About The Rubinoos","description":"\u003cp\u003etommy dunbar and jon rubin formed the rubinoos while still in junior high school. by age fourteen, after playing a few school dances, they graduated to the club circuit. in 1975 the band was signed as one of the original acts on the newly formed beserkley label. the rubinoos made their recording debut that year with the song 'gorilla', on 'the beserkley chartbusters' lp. continuing the trend of bands such as the raspberries with their engaging blend of innocent bubblegum and power pop, their cover of tommy james' 'i think we're alone now' made an appearance in the lower reaches of the u.s. charts which gave the label its first hit. with a career now into its 32nd year, the rubinoos show no sign of losing their inspiration and continue to deliver perfect power-pop songs. 'everything you ever wanted to know about...' is a 3-disc set detailing the bands entire career from '1975 and includes a complete previously unreleased concert recorded at hammersmith odean in april 1978 along with rare demos, studio outtakes and live tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"CD | x3.","offer_id":50406405865803,"sku":"280806","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/83fc7e87-5eab-4d5a-94b5-021bcad33b6f_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726586007"},{"product_id":"back-to-the-drawing-board-njtfid","title":"Back to the Drawing Board","description":"\u003cp\u003eYep Roc Records is pleased to announce the release of the limited edition LP of The Rubinoos’ album \u003ci\u003eBack to the Drawing Board\u003c\/i\u003e. 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They were the backing band when Jonathan Richman recorded the alternate version of \u003ci\u003eRoadrunner \u003c\/i\u003eand they opened 56 shows for Elvis Costello on his Armed Forces tour. But what's most impressive is that The Rubinoos are approaching their 50th anniversary and penning some of their finest songs to date. \u003ci\u003eFrom Home\u003c\/i\u003e is a homecoming recording of sorts. It reunites the original lineup of the band and was recorded in the same studio where they recorded their first single for Beserkley Records nearly half a century ago. 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