Fiub

The Profile

Italian rock duo from Bergamo formed by Gabriele Ferreri (guitar/vocals) and Pierangelo Mecca (drums). Debut full-length Ciubirismeicheuan released in 2006 on the Jestrai label; previously released Brown Stripes EP.

Debut full-length Ciubirismeicheuan (2006) released on Jestrai. The record features theremin by Davide Eseni, synth by Luca Ferrari (of Verdena) and guest vocals by Martina Togni on the track "Clocks". Members' past bands mentioned in the review: Gabriele Ferreri was a drummer with Mugs; Pierangelo Mecca was in Longwinded.

Fiub are presented as a Bergamo guitar/drums duo (Gabriele Ferreri and Pierangelo Mecca) whose 2006 debut Ciubirismeicheuan channels desert/stoner and primitive rock'n'roll. The review praises the direct, saturated guitar sound, driving drums and a few notable guest contributions. Production is praised overall with some minor reservations.