"The Fear" by The Rubys (Released 19th September 2011)
“The Fear” is the single from The Rubys, a promising and surprisingly, unsigned band from the ever growing scene of Manchester.
The single will be out on September 19th 2011. It will be available on I tunes and from a few select and chosen shops in the Manchester area.
This single is due its launch at Manchester venue the Ruby Lounge on September 17th 2011 and is all in aid of an amazing charity.
 100% of the profits from this single will be going to Refuge.
Refuge is an amazing charity that offers life changing support and services, to those experiencing domestic violence.
 The Rubys sent me the press pack and CD through the post, in amazing, well thought out, packaging.
It’s such a refreshing gesture, from what can only be described as “Indies nicest band”. Normally I am lucky if I get a dodgy Mp3 and a garbled press release.
 Well, “The Fear” starts off with an expressive guitar riff, a low rumbling guitar, stating its dramatic intentions.
The uncomfortable lyrics start in next, with “Fear has you locked in this body”.
The chorus is a stretching, powerful and haunting affair with the bulk of it being the “Bruises heal in time, the scars take longer”.
The guitar solo leads the song on, holding its hand and provides a haunting backdrop to the lyrics.
It’s a song that goes someway to explain what Refuge are trying to stamp out and what goes on behind dark closed doors.
The song is all well thought out, it has a quality feel and it shows the quality of the band.
 “Jesus Girl” starts off with a summer riff and opens the song up like a book with the grace and familiar tones and feel of an Ocean Colour Scene classic.
Strong and meaningful lyrics dominate and fight the guitar with expressions and yearnings for that perfect “Jesus Girl”.
 The last song on the single is called “Best Of Me”, with its tender soft guitar work and its soothing lyrics hinting of the desire and feeling.
It’s a strong finisher, with powerful, attention grabbing lyrics that push the song like “You got a hold on me”; it’s expressing all of those things you have ever wanted to say to that special person.
It’s a song that could confidently stroll onto and nestle on any of the back catalogue albums of the Manic Street Preachers.
 “The Fear” Single/ EP is an essential listen, with plenty going for it.
From the thought provoking lead single of “The Fear” to the laid back summer vibes of “Jesus Girl” and throw in the worthwhile cause of Refuge, that this single will help support, you really don’t have any excuse of not buying it.
 You should keep an eye on The Rubys, they are the nicest band on the scene and they have so much promise. It won’t be long before a label snaps them up.
                   www.therubys.co.uk
