While Brit-pop, as a genre, had basically died by the late 1990s, a few new bands still stood out as highlights, even if they failed to stir up much attention. Ruth is one of those bands. Recording singles since 1992, the group had a great deal of difficulty finding a record company to release their debut album Harrison, as it was unfortunately shelved for years until finally seeing a release date in 1999. While many of its singles, such as the stellar hits "I Don't Know" and "Valentines Day," had been released as much as three years prior, the record never sounds dated or tired. Read More