New Ruins Discography of CDs

New Ruins albums On their sophomore effort, WE MAKE OUR OWN BAD LUCK, New Ruins benefit from a newly expanded line-up. Previously consisting of just Elzie Sexton and Caleb Means, the duo have greatly enhanced their hushed, lo-fi sensibility with the addition of percussionist Roy Ewing and multi-instrumentalist Paul Chastain. And although a barrage of electronic instruments has been interjected into Sexton and Means's rootsy sound, they really haven't lost the haunting atmosphere that permeates their flirtation with Americana. Personnel: Paul Chastain (vocals, guitar, guitars, pedal steel guitar, keyboards, bass instrument, bass guitar); Elzie Sexton (vocals, guitar, guitars, banjo, keyboards, drum machine); Caleb Means (vocals, guitar, drums); Roy Ewing (drums). Additional personnel: Rachel Dietkus-Miller (violin); Aaron Wittrig (cello); Kurt Lathrop.

New Ruins music CDs Champaign-Urbana's New Ruins (Elzie Sexton and J. Caleb Means) specialize in spare, haunted alt-folk with vast strummy guitars, marimba-like keyboard touches, and deadpan unison vocals that nevertheless convey poignancy and sad wonder. New Ruins: Elzie Sexton, J. Caleb Means (bass instrument). Personnel: Elzie Sexton, J. Caleb Means (vocals, various instruments). Additional personnel: Aaron E. Wittrig (cello).