Rube, pioneer of electro-swing always manages to out do himself and also raise the bar for the fellow swing samplers no matter how worn-out the genre might seem sometimes. He proves this once again with Yeah Yeah Breaks, second track on the EP. Yeah Yeah Breaks builds up somewhat similar to Sur La Scene, as it sounds like different tracks mixed together really well. The first part has a bit of a rock’n’roll feeling to it with its drumrolls that tempt the listener into dancing, just like the looped vocals that remain unchanged throughout the whole track, keeping the different instrumental parts together. Then a ticking beat takes over and Rube also shows us his interpretation of latin infused sound. Finally, to the pleasure of those who fell in love with Rube’s production for the authentic big band feeling he delivers, he doesn’t forget to flash his swingy side at the end of the track.
The second album from this Glasgow-based jazz group sports soulful melodies and complex arrangements without sacrificing accessibility. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 30, 2022