Reuben (band)
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| Reuben | ||
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 From left: Jamie Lenman, Guy Davis, Jon Pearce
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| Background information | ||
| Origin |  Camberley, Surrey, UK |
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| Genre(s) | Alternative rock Hard rock |
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| Years active | 1998–present | |
| Label(s) | Hideous Records | |
| Website | Official website | |
| Members | ||
| Jamie Lenman Jon Pearce Guy Davis |
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| Former members | ||
| Jason Wilcock, Mark Lawton | ||
Reuben are a three-piece rock/metal band from Camberley in the United Kingdom.
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[edit] History
[edit] Formation and Betrayed Demo
The band formed in 1998 when singer/guitarist Jamie Lenman and bassist Jon Pearce originally played with Jason Wilcock as Angel, sharing local stages with many bands, one of which would become Hundred Reasons. During 1999, they recorded a demo named "Betrayed" at Surrey University. The recordings are on the band's website; they were released to stop fans paying inflated prices on eBay for bootleg or bad-quality recordings. Many Angel songs can be found as b-sides to Reuben singles.
[edit] Lineup change and Pilot EP
In March 2000, they parted ways with Jason, and Mark Lawton joined as drummer, with whom they wrote and recorded the Pilot EP, which was released in January 2001 on the Badmusic label after they changed their name to Reuben. The group decided to go ahead with recording the EP after they had won a battle of the bands in Bookham, Surrey. The final day of mixing's £100 fee was paid for entirely in £1 coins. Following the release of Pilot EP, Mark left and was replaced by current drummer Guy Davis.
[edit] First album success
The long-awaited debut full-length album Racecar Is Racecar Backwards was released in June 2004. Over 10,000 sales since the release of the album sparked off the success that everyone knew was on Reuben's horizon, spawned the chart-bothering singles Freddy Kreuger and Moving To Blackwater and led to their nomination for a Kerrang! Award for Best British Newcomer. They have gained a very loyal fanbase with their numerous singles, which were popular on the underground music scene, receiving much airplay on MTV2.
[edit] Second album
2005 saw the release of the band's second album, Very Fast Very Dangerous, spawning a further three singles, including the download-only Blamethrower. This album received some doubt from early fans due to a distinct change in sound - replacing the quick twists, turns and time-signatures heard on their first album with a simpler sound, more akin to early rock and roll music. Despite this, the album received reasonable reviews, and many of the songs featured on this album have proven popular at live shows.
In September 2005, the band played a three-song live set on the Zane Lowe show on Radio 1 in support of the then-upcoming album. The set featured a cover of the popular Gorillaz song Feel Good Inc. as well as two songs from the second album, Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em and then upcoming single Keep it to Yourself.
In September 2006 the band toured around the UK and Europe with Canadian punk band Billy Talent. This was the first time Reuben played in Europe.
[edit] Third album and DVD
On the 20 November 2006 the band returned to the studio to record their third album, In Nothing We Trust. It was produced by Sean Genockey with Jack Rushton (who have previously produced albums by Engerica and Smother) in Livingstone Studios, London. The album will feature three confirmed guest vocalists, Frank Turner, Hannah Clark (Singer from Hampshire Band [Arthur) and Paul Townsend (formerly of Hundred Reasons). It is speculated that the album will be ready for release in June/ July 2007. Throughout recording the band uploaded short videos on YouTube for each day in the studio. These videos can be seen here
Reuben were also featured on the Print Is Dead Vol. 1 project by the UK band Yourcodenameis:milo on the track 'Captain Of Lies', which is the most recent recorded track the band have featured on to this present day.
The band have announced the release of their first DVD, a double-disc offering named What Happens in Aldershot Stays in Aldershot. It is due for release on 19 March 2007, with advance copies available on the February 2007 tour. The DVD features both a documentary of life in the band and a full recording of the band's show at London's Mean Fiddler on April 27, 2006 and contains all the album 3 diaries currently on YouTube.
On 13 January 2006, Reuben announced that they would be running their own label, Hideous Records in order to have more control over future releases.
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[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
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[edit] Appearances on compliations
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Live With Attitude Vol.1
Released when the band were known as 'Angel' |
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Snakebite City Ten
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Please Take Off Your Shoes Before Entering
Badmusic compilation |
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Mosh & Go
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Rock Sound vol.39
Free with Rock Sound magazine |
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Farnborough Groove Vol.9
Compliation of the Farnborough local music scene |
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Shelter Compilation
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Print Is Dead Vol.1
Yourcodenameis:milo compilation featuring colaborations with current British artists |
[edit] Singles
| Date | Single | UK Singles Chart | Notes | Album |
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| March 2002 | Scared of the Police | #87 | (none) | |
| August 2002 | Stux (Tell Me It's Alright) | #86 | (none) | |
| January 2003 | Let's Stop Hanging Out | #90 | Racecar Is Racecar Backwards | |
| October 2003 | Stuck in My Throat | #76 | Racecar Is Racecar Backwards | |
| June 2004 | Freddy Kreuger | #53 | Racecar Is Racecar Backwards | |
| August 2004 | Moving to Blackwater | #59 | Racecar Is Racecar Backwards | |
| April 2005 | Blamethrower | - | Download Only Single | Very Fast Very Dangerous |
| June 2005 | A Kick in the Mouth | #59 | Very Fast Very Dangerous | |
| September 2005 | Keep It To Yourself | #62 | Very Fast Very Dangerous | |
| February 2006 | Every Time A Teenager Listens To Drum & Bass A Rockstar Dies | - | Split 7" w/Frank Turner | Very Fast Very Dangerous |
| June 2007 | Blood, Bunny, Larkhall | Upcoming Single | In Nothing We Trust |
[edit] DVD
| DVD cover | DVD information |
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What Happens in Aldershot Stays in Aldershot
Contains complete footage of the London Mean Fiddler, 2006 show and an hour-long documentary film. |
[edit] Trivia
- Reuben have an "official" tribute band under the name 'Corned Beef'. A video of the tribute band's first ever gig can be seen here [1],[2][3].
- Reuben are also known to be their own tribute band under the name of Los Skeletos.
[edit] External links
- Official Site
- Hideous Records site
- Why Do They Love Reuben? Podcast by Xan Phillips recorded at Guilfest 2005
- Reuben on MySpace
- Reuben on PureVolume
- Los Skeletos MySpace Profile
- The Third Album Daily Diaries
- Reuben interview from Room Thirteen
- Reuben Interview from Glasswerk.co.uk
| Reuben |
| Jamie Lenman | Jon Pearce | Guy Davis |
| Mark Lawton |
| Discography |
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| Studio Albums: Racecar Is Racecar Backwards | Very Fast Very Dangerous | In Nothing We Trust |
| EPs: Pilot EP |
| Singles: Scared of the Police | Stux (Tell Me It's Alright) | Let's Stop Hanging Out | Stuck in My Throat | Freddy Kreuger | Moving to Blackwater | Blamethrower | A Kick in the Mouth | Keep it to Yourself | Blood, Bunny, Larkhall |
| Demos: Me Vs. You | Death Of A Star | Betrayed Demo | Hand Over Fist |
| Videos: What Happens in Aldershot Stays in Aldershot |
| Compilations / Misc: Print Is Dead Vol 1 |
| Related Articles |
| Badmusic | Bossmusic | Xtra Mile Recordings | Hideous Records |
