The Bull, The Balloon, and the Family

Long-time Arizona indie heroes deliver a new full-length with 12 songs produced by Jim Adkins (Jimmy Eat World) and include guest appearances by Dave Bazan (Pedro the Lion), Howe Gelb (Giant Sand), and Jon Rauhouse (Neko Case, Old 97s). Mixed by Chris Fudurich, "The Bull, The Balloon, and the Family" combines the plangent guitars and yearning, almost genetic harmonies of Jeff Bufano and Chris Corak. A mélange of urgent rock and bouncy pop, fantastically infectious anthems and halting balladry, Reubens’ sound —- a cockeyed collision of oddball influences —- is a dreamy and distinctive din that’ll happily be stuck in your head long after the music has finished playing.