Red, Yellow & Blue is the debut LP from native Torontonian indie rockers, Born Ruffians. Produced by Animal Collective/Panda Bear knob-tweaker Rusty Santos, they stick to a proven formula: rousing, not too progressive pop, but not too poppy.
It’s a refreshing listen – the guitars are bright, lead singer Luke Lalonde’s voice is unrestrained, and the drumming is stylistic. The songwriting on the album is confident and the rhythm section moves at a steady pace with plenty of breakdowns, build ups, fills and diversions.
I’m sure David Suzuki would dig “Foxes Mate For Life,” among other highlights “Kurt Vonnegut” and “Hedonistic Me.”
See them Apr. 19 @ Casa del Popolo, or visit www.myspace.com/bornruffians
