Rub It Better


Rub It Better is the third studio album by the English new wave band General Public, released on 4 April 1995 by Epic Records. The band had not recorded together in almost 10 years.

Production

The album was produced by Jerry Harrison, former keyboardist and guitarist for Talking Heads. The group chose to return to the ska and reggae sound of The [Beat (British band)|the Beat].

Critical reception

The Los Angeles Times called the album "a tuneful collection that deftly combines an assortment of reggae, rock and dance-pop colors--the trademark of the Beat and the first edition of General Public." The Kingston Whig-Standard wrote that "the closest comparison is to B.A.D., whose leader, Mick Jones, was an honorary member of General Public for its first album and appears here again."

Track listing

  1. "It Must Be Tough" – 5:34
  2. "Rainy Days" – 4:06
  3. "Hold It Deep" – 4:34
  4. "Big Bed" – 4:12
  5. "Punk" – 3:05
  6. "Friends Again" – 5:41
  7. "It's Weird" – 5:50
  8. "Never Not Alone" – 4:21
  9. "Handgun" – 4:52
  10. "Blowhard" – 4:38
  11. "Warm Love" – 3:35
  12. "Rub It Better" – 5:32

Personnel

General Public
  • David Wakeling – vocals, guitar
  • Ranking Roger – vocals, programming
  • Michael Railton – keyboards, vocals
  • Norman Jones – percussion, vocals
  • Wayne Lothian – bass
  • Dan Chase – drums
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