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Released | 12 February 2021 | |||
Length | 39:03 | |||
Label | Ivy League | |||
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0202 is the fourth studio album by Australian alternative rock group, The Rubens. The album was released on 12 February 2021.[6] The title 0202 refers to a "forward-thinking album for a backward year".[7]
After releasing "Live in Life" in November 2019, the group were looking towards a release date of mid-2020 for the album, however, due to COVID-19 restrictions, progress and the postponed Live in Life Tour from March 2020, the album was delayed.[8][9]
The album was announced on 15 October 2020, alongside the release of the video for the album's third single, "Time of My Life".[10]
In a press statement, the band said "We're so bloody proud of this album and the way we created it, and we can't believe how lucky we are to have made it this far."[10]
The album will be supported by an Australian tour commencing in April 2021.[9]
Reception
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Josh Leeson from Newcastle Herald said the group have "...taken [a] significant steps towards pop and R'n'B.. and The Rubens sounds all the better for it." concluding with "0202 might be named after the most horrible year in recent memory for most people, but The Rubens have delivered an upbeat slice of pop sweetness."[11]
Zoë Radas from Stack Magazine said the Rubens have "emerging with a classy collection of tunes that document a topsy-turvy year. Self-produced, the songs have a distinct pop sheen, though the cruisy vibe often belies a darker edge".[12]
ABC said "The Rubens have come out of 2020 - the backward year - with a body of work which sees the band continue to push and expand themselves creatively and sonically. Self-producing their own work for the very first time, The Rubens bring to life their infectious energy in a 12-track alt-pop, RnB, pop and hip hop infused record."[13]
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Masterpiece" |
| 3:36 |
2. | "Heavy Weather" |
| 3:25 |
3. | "Live in Life" | 3:35 | |
4. | "Time of My Life" | 2:35 | |
5. | "Thank You" | 2:50 | |
6. | "Muddy Evil Pain" | 3:41 | |
7. | "Holiday" | 3:50 | |
8. | "Explosions" | 2:37 | |
9. | "State of My Mind" | 3:12 | |
10. | "Apple" | 3:07 | |
11. | "Back to Back" | 3:14 | |
12. | "Party" | 2:39 | |
Total length: | 39:03 |
Personnel
The Rubens
- Sam Margin – vocals, guitar (1–12)
- Scott Baldwin – drums (1–12)
- Elliott Margin – keyboards, vocals (1–12)
- Izaac Margin – lead guitar (1–12)
- William Zeglis – bass guitar (1–12)
References
- ^ "Live in Life – Single". Apple Music. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
- ^ "Heavy Weather – Single by The Rubens on Apple Music". Apple Music. 21 April 2020. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
- ^ Newstead, Al (9 September 2020). "First Spin: The Rubens' new song will hit different for COVID graduates". ABC (Triple J). Retrieved 10 September 2020.
- ^ Jenke, Tyler (8 December 2020). "The Rubens Share Genre-Shifting New Single, "Masterpiece"". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ Jenke, Tyler (27 January 2021). "The Rubens Share New Single, 'Muddy Evil Pain'". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ^ "The Rubens 0202". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
- ^ "After the frustrating events of 2020, The Rubens have kicked off this year with the release of their long-awaited fourth album, 0202". rollingstone. 12 February 2021. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
- ^ "The Rubens Announce Long-Awaited Fourth Album 0202". Rolling Stone Australia. 15 October 2020. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
- ^ a b Sose Fuamoli (15 October 2020). "The Rubens' fourth album, 0202, is due out this summer". ABC. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
- ^ a b "The Rubens announce new album 0202". NME. 15 October 2020. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
- ^ a b "ALBUM REVIEW: The Rubens - 0202". Newcastle Herald. 11 February 2021. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
- ^ "The Rubens, '0202' review". Stack Magazine. 10 February 2021. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
- ^ "The Rubens - 0202". ABC. 14 February 2021. Retrieved 14 February 2021.