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Guster – Ruby Falls

Ruby Falls

I believe at one time I wrote that “Ruby Falls” was an example of a great song by a mediocre band, but after further investigation I think in fact it may be one of the all-time best examples of this.  There are a ton of Guster songs I genuinely think are worth far more attention than they receive from anyone but gushing girls (who gush perhaps rightfully so), but it took me dozens & dozens of listens to get to that point for many of those songs.  Keep It Together is a grossly underrated grower of a pop album, & it warrants years of listens, but I wouldn’t say it’s one of my favorites.  “Ruby Falls,” on the other hand, is one of those newfangled rock songs that kicks ass right off the bat & keeps kicking ass 7 minutes in.  The pop-sensical harmonies, the strangely synthesized organ work, & the breakdown about halfway through are all moments of pure joy.  If it’s not your cup of tea, at least give it until the bass riff hits its stride & the trumpet lays in on you – this band has never had a more magical moment than that right there, & gushing girls maybe are all right after all.