Mar 6
3/6/26.
As long as we're on a power pop jag (recent Softjaw post and dozens of references to The Lemon Twigs) we might as well post The Rubs "Impossible Dream" (HoZac Records, 2017). I absolutely revere HoZac for their new music and reissues, but I find it nearly impossible to keep up with the label as evidenced by my 9-year delay on this classic.
The Rubs (Chicago, Illinois) is really mainly the work of Joey Rubbish (Joey Montanaro) whose style of power pop reminds me of The Toms, Nick Lowe, Wreckless Eric. More recently, he's released work as Flesh Panthers and recorded music for The Whiffs. Rubbish isn't a one trick pony by any means - listen to "Too Young For Me" - it's got the swagger and sound of The Rolling Stones.
