Jed Ryan, PM Entertainment Magazine

RUBBERLEGS: “The Timinator :: Boyfriends, Vol. 1” — reviewed March 2006.
From the Tron-influenced artwork on the cover of “The Timinator :: Boyfriends, Vol. 1,” ... the innocent listener-to-be may suspect that he’s in for something outside of the confines of safe and harmless aural entertainment. He’s right. Not content to fit into any predesigned category ... Rubberlegs has created a whole new genre for their captivating style of pop music. [They] weren’t just influenced by the ... new-wave sounds of the ’80s ... they lived the era. ... Pop music from that generation ... was often criticized for relying too much on electronic special effects, presumably taking away from the “human” or “organic” aspects of the music. Rubberlegs boldly defies that criticism, proudly indulging in a variety of electronic clicks, whirrs, blips, chirps, space age-influenced musical nuances, and other outrageous sound effects: human, non-human, and in between. Rubberlegs’ live performances are just as high in energy as their album offerings, and to prove it, “The Timinator :: Boyfriends, Vol. 1” features a live version of one of Rubberlegs’ emblematic classics, “People Who Talk in Elevators,” complete with the song’s trademark quirky vocalizations. “Lawnchairs,” one of the last new wave hits from the ’80s (from the group Our Daughter’s Wedding in 1981) that hasn’t been yet discovered (and subsequently exploited) for a commercial for Old Navy or Target, also gets the live treatment here. This time, Bunny Lake gets the lead vocals and, the listener will agree, he does the job very well, capturing that somewhat enigmatic aura so often employed by the alterna-pop performers of the ’80s. The two weapons in Rubberlegs’ all-out war on musical banality are Gordon Smith’s voice, bordering between soulful and transcendental…and Rubberlegs’ high-tech musical mastery, courtesy of all three of these gents ... [but] at the heart of the title track “The Timinator” is a sweet, classically simple boy-boy love story. And isn’t it about time we had one? You won’t be immune to the charms of “The Timinator :: Boyfriends, Vol. 1.” (read the full review, at http://www.jedryan.com/outmusicspotlight/rubberlegs2.html)

Robert Urban (Urban Productions), guitarist/singer/songwriter, AfterElton.com

"With Anthony on board, Rubberlegs' live-in-concert achieves a level of excitement they were never quite able to reach when using only backing drum machine tracks. With [Leg Warmers] Reheated, the band invited the world to not only observe the talents of their departed comrade Robert Mesrach, but to also share in their own experience of the man and their continued memory of him. Painstakingly restored onto CD, the album is both a loving tribute and a tribute to love."   (updated review: http://www.afterelton.com/music/2005/4/rubberlegs.html)

Jerry Rosco, MANDATE, May 2005 Issue

"Rubberlegs is one of those one-of-a-kind bands that could not really be invented."

Jed Ryan, PM Entertainment Magazine

"Rubberlegs' charismatic presence, humor-infused sensibilites and skilled musical abilities have delighted men, women, gays, and straights alike. The music of these NYC-based musicians is ripe with quirky vocal and technological innovations, infused with a playful and humorous sensibility throughout a majority of the CD. Rubberlegs' sound definitely has an '80's flavor to it... but Rubberlegs' style is more related to the music of OMD, early Depeche Mode, Howard Jones, The Flying Lizards, and New Order (without the suicidal afterthoughts) rather than Whitesnake and Poison. Regardless of '80's flavor, Rubberlegs' music has a timeless quality to it. This can't be more clearly evidenced than by the reception that the band gets as they continue to perform classics like 'People Who Talk in Elevators' in 2005." (read the full review, at http://www.jedryan.com/outmusicspotlight/rubberlegs.html)

Tom & Allan, a.k.a. Buddy

“A wonderful collection of songs....from the pop-synth favorites China Too and People Who Talk in Elevators to the opposite end of the spectrum - the ambient sounds of the mysterious Conduit Suite. We keep discovering another favorite after every playback. The engineering quality and production of this release is spotless! You can tell immediately that this CD was quite personal to Gordon & Bunny. Can't wait for the next Rubberlegs release!”

Len Rogers, founder, the StoneWall Society

“The CD is a pure delight. A very touching tribute in the way you have included Robert Mesrach. I was very moved, impressed, and thrilled!”

Robert Urban (Urban Productions), metal-god guitarist, singer, songwriter

"Handsome lead singer Gordon Smith croons over RUBBERLEGS's perky electropop sound in a most engaging way. His sparse, well-sung phrases are punctuated here & there by various dubbed-in spoken words, vocal chirps, falsetto tweets and whispered asides... One cannot help but love this guy - a sort of kinder, gentler David Byrne. Gordon also displays a gift for witty, double-entendre-laced lyrics - evident in humorous songs like 'Hotprint' and 'People who Talk in Elevators'."   (full review: http://roberturban.com/reviewrubberlegscd.html)

*V*I*R*G*O*, cyber-industrial songwriter extraordinaire

“As talented as they are twisted... absolutely brilliant! … Rubberlegs is one of the most unique, innovative electronic acts around. Their immense creativity, bent (but incredibly smart) sense of humor, and virtuoso programming and production make them a strong antidote for the recent epidemic of electro-mediocrity. They're as talented as they are twisted, and absolutely brilliant. Take two pegs and call me in the morning.”

Roland Tec (Pinkplot Productions), playwright/director

“Retro Yet Innovative … This CD is awesome! The material is clever, fun and very well recorded. I especially love the sound of Gordon's voice. Like buttah! This one's a keeper. I wake up to this CD almost every day. Now I can't wait for their next one! Hurry up, guys!”

Jed Ryan, of PM Entertainment Magazine and JedRyan.com

"Peg Rubberleg, ... one half of the electro-pop duo Rubberlegs. Their music is intricate, multi-faceted, and truly unique... clearly influenced by now-classic '80's pop yet with an energy and musical rebelliousness perfectly suited for today's music scene. Armed with keyboards and featuring his one-of-a-kind vocal talents, Peg gave us ‘Hotprint’, a song about ‘typesetting gone sexy’. Why not? How about these for lyrics: ‘You make me moist, my ink flows free; I am a tool of typography. You are my type, I'm your brand it seems; We will create dirty magazines.’"

UNITY 1, an MP3.com station

“‘People Who Talk in Elevators’ by Rubberlegs: Ok folks, this is only a sample of what these dudes create. Please do not stop here, go to their site and listen to em all. There are some outstanding instrumentals and some funny satire, too. I must say this is the first band that I have seen with some of the LARGEST file sizes (14MB+) and some of the SMALLEST (.3MB). After listening to a good number of their songs I chose this one for its DEVO-esque synths BlUrPing in the background as the din of inane conversations jump from speaker to speaker. This is soooooo early 80's it rules. Please visit their site and check out their diverse collection of dittys. "

Les Paradis Artificiels - Vol.II (the Revenge), an MP3.com station

"’Hotprint’ by Rubberlegs: These guys know (as all new wavers must) that EVERY good new wave song is about Sex or Paranoia, and the way it relates to technology...This is a fine example of my theory, complete with a candyland supermarket synth pop soundtrack... "

Jimmy, from i@mLov3d

"i love you
you have changed my life
from the other side of these united states
you have opened a door no other man, no other artist, no other life form has ever ... opened
im sorry that you wrecked your car on ave b but so happy it all led to this
I PRAISE THE DAY YOU WRECKED YOUR CAR THAT FILTHY WRETCHED OIL SOAKED TATTERED PIECE OF METAL THAT KEPT YOU FROM THE EYES OF THE WORLD
and let the eyes of the world be upon you
as you are beautiful
and to be seen
and you ROCK too!
i love you guys your music reminds me of dancing with billy worthington at the winter formal
he's so hot
word up
ciao
Jimmy Jasmine
i@mLov3d
virgo
California
green eyes"

Dr. Ludovico

"I also really dig the ‘People who talk in elevators’ song, it has everything that sets you apart from synth-pop groups ...a unique singing style, mixed with those almost dementedly pleasant keyboards and phil collins drums...gotta have the phil collins drums... "

Anvil, from The Purest Cobol Project

"I am currently listening to Bound and Gagged. I like it! Hey what vocal effects do you use? I like the clear, stripped yet enhanced feel to it. Great Lyrics, too. ( you do all the talking/and i do all the walking/ we are joined at the hips and ankles/ it's hard to get around/ you give out busy signals/ it's your turn to clean the windows...) Genius!!! "

Andrew, from Wispher

"bound and gagged is super-catchy, and the production is top-notch (as far as i could tell). you should really put this song up on mp3dotcom.... i REALLY like it.... i'll be buying your cd soon..... waiting to pick out 4 i like so i get free priority shipping ... can't wait for you to put up some more new material.... your music has really matured over time i think..."