Ruby Isle is the latest creation from I Am The World Trade Center and Kindercore Records founder Dan Geller. Joining him in this over the top, dancetastic endeavor are Aaron Lemay and Mark Mallman.
Night Shot (due out 9/16
) is a purposely fun and goofy wink and nod to almost all of the various musical styles from the late 70s and early 80s, but with a dance beat! Hands down, the best track on the record is "Hey Hey Hey (That Kids Okay)." It is remniscent of the best parts of the Boomtown Rat's hit "Up All Night" with a bridge taken directly out of Cheap Trick's "Surrender." It's a pretty awesome homage to that era! I probably could have lived without the cover of Peter Gabriel's "Solsbury Hill," a duet with fellow IATWTC bandmate Amy Dykes. Honestly, her voice is not right for the song and really detracts. You will find everything thrown in on this well crafted record - Joan Jett style guitar riffs, Eurasure style synth pop, Bauhaus flavored dance tunes, and more. Also, there is an appearance from Tay Zonday of "Chocolate Rain" fame on the title track "Night Shot." This album is worth more than a few smiles.
Ruby Isle is the latest creation from I Am The World Trade Center and Kindercore Records founder Dan Geller. Joining him in this over the top, dancetastic endeavor are Aaron Lemay and Mark Mallman. Night Shot (due out 9/16) is a purposely fun and goofy wink and nod to almost all of the various musical styles from the late 70s and early 80s, but with a dance beat! Hands down, the best track on the record is "Hey Hey Hey (That Kids Okay)." It is remniscent of the best parts of the Boomtown Rat's hit "Up All Night" with a bridge taken directly out of Cheap Trick's "Surrender." It's a pretty awesome homage to that era! I probably could have lived without the cover of Peter Gabriel's "Solsbury Hill," a duet with fellow IATWTC bandmate Amy Dykes. Honestly, her voice is not right for the song and really detracts. You will find everything thrown in on this well crafted record - Joan Jett style guitar riffs, Eurasure style synth pop, Bauhaus flavored dance tunes, and more. Also, there is an appearance from Tay Zonday of "Chocolate Rain" fame on the title track "Night Shot." This album is worth more than a few smiles.
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