Reuben Archer's Personal Sin

Reuben Archer's Personal Sin

Reuben Archer's Personal Sin is the solo project of Reuben Archer, created with Stampede guitarist Rob Wolverson. The pair form the core songwriting and recording partnership for the project’s debut album, Personal Sin.

Debut album

Personal Sin is a 13-track album produced by Reuben Archer and Rob Wolverson. It is mastered by Ade Emsley, whose credits include work with Iron Maiden and Steve Harris. The album appears as the first release on Toxic Arrow Records, a newly launched label set up as a joint venture between Reuben Archer and Lauren Archer of Archer Williams Management.

Guests and musicians

The album features guest appearances from Dave Meniketti of Y&T; John “Rhino” Edwards of Status Quo; Neil Murray, known for Whitesnake, Gary Moore, Coliseum 2 and Snakecharmer; Harry James of Magnum, Thunder and Snakecharmer; Luke Morley of The Union and Thunder; Paul Quinn of Saxon; Paul Raymond of UFO and PRP; Derek Holt of Climax Blues Band; Rocky Newton of Lionheart and MSG; and Kevin Riddles of Angel Witch and Tytan, among others.

Style and writing

Reuben Archer says the project grows from a writing partnership that develops after Rob Wolverson joins Stampede. He describes the material as more produced and more heavily instrumented than his work with other bands, with keyboards, brass and harmony vocals adding to a large melodic sound. He also explains that the title Personal Sin refers to rock and roll, which he describes as a lifelong source of trouble and enjoyment.