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Lesser Known Classics #1: Rufio - MCMLXXXV Jun 11 2008

This article is the first in a series of musical based posts, highlighting lesser known, great albums.

The first in the series is an album I’ve been listening to a lot on the commute into work this last week, MCMLXXXV (also known simply as 1985), the second album by the pop-punk band Rufio. Released back in 2003, and weighing in at almost 36 minutes, this album is a joy to listen to, start to finish. The vocals and guitar riffs are what really make the sound of the album, however it’s backed up by some great drum beats in most tracks.

The real highlights have to be “White Lights”, “Why Wait?”, and “We Exist”. However for me, the best track on the album by far is “Follow Me”. Opening with a vocal/bass intro, and leading into a pop-punk verse, the chorus really steps the track up a notch with a terrific, emotional sound that drives the entire song. The energy in the chorus is amazing, and it’s a really uplifting song to listen to. It’s one of those songs that as soon as it’s over, you wouldn’t mind hearing it again.

The rest of the album doesn’t disappoint either however; on “Decency”, there is an epic guitar solo towards the end that has a great vibe to it; and on “Pirate”, there is a unique sounding intro on guitar that sets the tone for what turns out to be a catchy punk song. The really great thing about the album though is that each and every track is eminently listenable, even those songs that aren’t necessarily standout hits.

All in all, it’s the kind of album that you put on, and 35 minutes later you’re sorry it’s over so quick.

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