Blog: MBV

Rubies - "Stand In A Line" There are two distinct modes in this song - a gentle groove with pretty arpeggiated guitar, and a somewhat uneasy disco chorus that picks up the pace while amping up the neuroses. I favor the verses. I suppose when given the choice I'd rather feel comfortable and pensive rather than vaguely nervous and confused. All the same, the transition between the two sections is musically and emotionally seamless, and the overall tone and effect recalls the Cardigans' excellent hit "Lovefool." "Stand In A Line" doesn't have the same sort of giddy [...]

• Rubies - Stand In A Line