In Nothing We Trust
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In Nothing We Trust is Reuben
's third studio album, released on 25 June 2007. It was mastered in February 2007 by Howie Weinberg
(Nirvana
, Engerica, Helmet
) in New York. The album was recorded, produced and mixed at Livingstone Studios in London and Soul Valley Studios in Wimbledon by Sean Genockey (Engerica, Smother). The band uploaded short videos on YouTube
for each day in the recording studio. These videos are on the band's recent DVD What Happens in Aldershot Stays in Aldershot
and can also be seen here.
The album was the first to be released on Reuben's self-run label, Hideous Records.
On 29 March 2007, the band revealed the first single from the album will be titled, "Blood, Bunny, Larkhall", due for release a week prior to the album.
In an interview on rockmidgets.com, singer Jamie noted that fans can expect "Long songs. Nice artwork [and] More funny long titles". In comparing INWT to its predecessor Very Fast Very Dangerous
, the band expressed a clear preference for the new album, suggesting that it "feels more natural and raw sounding", with "more depth" compared to the "straightforward" sound of the 2005 album. More recently in Rock Sound Magazine
Jamie admitted "we've had to let go and say 'Blatantly, it's our best one'."
Frank Turner
, Hannah Clark (of Hampshire band Arthur) and Paul Townsend (ex-Hundred Reasons
) are guest vocalists which can be seen in the studio videos.
On 18 May 2007 the finalized track list and cover artwork were revealed.
On 17 July 2007 the band announced that the second single from the album would be "Deadly Lethal Ninja Assassin" to be released on 24 September.
Reuben (band)
Reuben were an English three-piece musical group from Camberley, Surrey. Their music was a fusion of alternative rock and heavy metal, as their songs cover a variety of styles, ranging from heavy and upbeat, such as their 2005 single "Blamethrower" to slower, more melodic songs such as their 2004...
's third studio album, released on 25 June 2007. It was mastered in February 2007 by Howie Weinberg
Howie Weinberg
Howie Weinberg is a music mastering engineer who has worked with numerous bands.- Career :He has worked at Masterdisk, New York City, since 1977...
(Nirvana
Nirvana (band)
Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington in 1987...
, Engerica, Helmet
Helmet
A helmet is a form of protective gear worn on the head to protect it from injuries.Ceremonial or symbolic helmets without protective function are sometimes used. The oldest known use of helmets was by Assyrian soldiers in 900BC, who wore thick leather or bronze helmets to protect the head from...
) in New York. The album was recorded, produced and mixed at Livingstone Studios in London and Soul Valley Studios in Wimbledon by Sean Genockey (Engerica, Smother). The band uploaded short videos on YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
for each day in the recording studio. These videos are on the band's recent DVD What Happens in Aldershot Stays in Aldershot
What Happens in Aldershot Stays in Aldershot
What Happens in Aldershot Stays in Aldershot is an hour-long documentary film that follows the band Reuben on tour, in the studio and at work for three months, trying to portray what it's like to be in an underground British rock band in this day and age.Also included on the double disc DVD is a...
and can also be seen here.
The album was the first to be released on Reuben's self-run label, Hideous Records.
On 29 March 2007, the band revealed the first single from the album will be titled, "Blood, Bunny, Larkhall", due for release a week prior to the album.
In an interview on rockmidgets.com, singer Jamie noted that fans can expect "Long songs. Nice artwork [and] More funny long titles". In comparing INWT to its predecessor Very Fast Very Dangerous
Very Fast Very Dangerous
Very Fast Very Dangerous is the second album by British rock band Reuben, released little over a year after their debut. Song writing for this album begun as soon as the recording for its predecessor, Racecar Is Racecar Backwards had finished in September 2003. The name originates from a line in...
, the band expressed a clear preference for the new album, suggesting that it "feels more natural and raw sounding", with "more depth" compared to the "straightforward" sound of the 2005 album. More recently in Rock Sound Magazine
Rock Sound
Rock Sound is a British magazine which champions rock music. The magazine aims at being more "underground" and less commercial, whilst also giving coverage to more well known acts.-History:...
Jamie admitted "we've had to let go and say 'Blatantly, it's our best one'."
Frank Turner
Frank Turner
Frank Turner is an English folk/punk singer-songwriter from Meonstoke, Winchester. Initially the vocalist of post-hardcore band Million Dead, Turner embarked upon a primarily acoustic-based solo career following the band's split in 2005. To date, Turner has released four solo albums, two rarities...
, Hannah Clark (of Hampshire band Arthur) and Paul Townsend (ex-Hundred Reasons
Hundred Reasons
Hundred Reasons are an English rock band from Farnborough, Hampshire, composed of Colin Doran , Larry Hibbitt , Andy Gilmour , Andy Bews and Ben Doyle . Originally, the band was signed to Columbia Records in mid April 2001, after fourteen months of near-constant touring...
) are guest vocalists which can be seen in the studio videos.
On 18 May 2007 the finalized track list and cover artwork were revealed.
On 17 July 2007 the band announced that the second single from the album would be "Deadly Lethal Ninja Assassin" to be released on 24 September.
Track listing
- Cities on Fire - 3.46
- We're All Going Home in an Ambulance - 5.43
- Suffocation of the Soul - 6.59
- Deadly Lethal Ninja Assassin - 4.49
- An Act of Kindness - 4.29
- Crushed Under the Weight of the Enormous Bullshit - 4.10
- Good Luck - 3.35
- Agony/Agatha - 2.56
- Three Hail Marys - 6.48
- Blood, Bunny, Larkhall - 2.39
- A Short History of Nearly Everything - 5.31
Trivia
- Confirmed song "Three Hail Marys" was written at the same time as "Return of the Jedi", the penultimate track on Very Fast Very Dangerous. "Three Hail Marys" was considered for that album, but instead "Return of the Jedi" took its place as mentioned by Guy in an interview with Glasswerk.co.uk.