In Nothing We Trust

following the release of their last album, 'very fast, very dangerous', in 2005, reuben embarked on a year of extensive touring, including a trip over to europe with billy talent, and still found time to film a double dvd documentary and set up their own record label. the band returned to the studio in december 2006 with cult producer sean genocky to record what vocalist / guitarist jamie lenman describes as an album that is 'heavier and longer but also poppier and shorter'. the resulting album, 'in nothing we trust', is the first release through reuben's very own hideous records. it shows a darker, more experimental and progressive side to the band, without losing the knack they have for writing instantly memorable hooks. the record is truly eclectic, at times reminiscent of bands as diverse as lcd soundsystem, deftones and nine inch nails - not bands you would associate with a reuben record. from the brooding intro of opener 'cities on fire' to the epic and experimental 7 minute 'suffocation of the soul', from the electro beats and driving distorted bass of 'deadly lethal ninja assassin' to the pop sensibilities of 'agony agatha', from the beautiful acoustic 'good luck' to the punky call out of 'ambulance', this is reuben's most accomplished album to date - a real coming of age for one of britain's best rock acts.