(Independent, 2008)

It’s taken me a while to get around to writing about this great EP by Ruby Coast, but with NXNE, work, moving…blah, blah, blah—excuses, excuses. In any case, omniscient blogger extraodinaire, History Jen, has been on my case about these guys ever since I met her in person at the Born Ruffians gig a while back (Ruby Coast was in the audience and she pointed them out with euphoric glee).

Basically, my tardiness means I’m not really going to be able to offer anything new to the list of accolades or comparisons that this EP has already garnered from the likes of Herohill or i (heart) music. What I can offer, however, is another voice shouting through the Ethernet cables for you to get yourself a copy of this EP ASAP.

It’s funny that I first caught wind of these guys at a Born Ruffians show, as they bear an uncanny similarity to that Toronto band. That said, if you ask me there’s something much more likable about Ruby Coast (on record anyway—Born Ruffians were great when I saw them live). Less jangly, but still exhibiting fun backing vocals and sporadic melodies, these guys seem to be able to hold my attention a little more (sure, much harder to do on a full-length, but they’re off to a good start).

There’s just so much here to like. From the manic pop-iness of “Little Bones” to the seductive groove of “Neighbourhood” (which strikes me as a favourable mix of HILOTRONS and D’Urbervilles), each of the 5 songs represents a well-crafted dose of addictive indie-goodness.

Sure, you’ve heard all this before, but there’s a good reason for that. Now get off your ass and check it out for yourself.

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Ruby Coast - Brittle Bones

Hear more at the band’s Myspace page.