Dark So Gold

The Pines | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 31, 2012)
• Original Release Date: 2012
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Red House Records
• ASIN: B006CLHEPU
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,530 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #96 in Music > Country > Bluegrass > General

Editorial Reviews

Rolling Stone

"quietly gripping"

"Masterful songcraft... Easily my favorite record of the year."

"spooky country-noir... conjuring a grizzled sky, parched fields and cold wind"

Product Description

There truly is no other band like The Pines. Their distinct blend of dark, atmospheric indie-rock, folk and blues has been described by Rolling Stone's David Fricke as "quietly gripping." On Dark So Gold, their 3rd Red House Records release, Benson Ramsey and David Huckfelt lead up their 7-piece band to invoke all the allure and mystery that permeates through their previous records with 10 songs that showcase the group's expanding sound while exploring new sonic ground. Balancing between their folk roots and indie-rock influences, Dark So Gold is an album poised to break The Pines into the mainstream.

Conjuring rural ghosts, Dark So Gold mixes their rich, poetic lyrics with the sonic landscapes that The Pines have made their signature. Exploring the tension between city and small town and the loneliness that can exist in both, they move through breakups and new beginnings on songs like "If By Morning," "All the While," "Dead Feathers" and the radio-friendly "Chimes." Whether rocking out ("Rise Up and Be Lonely") or playing contemplative instrumentals ("Moonrise, IA" and "Losing the Stars"), The Pines cook up a diverse palette of musical flavors and songs that reflect on cold days, dark nights and the hope that shines in between.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Top January Release, February 2, 2012

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mattneric - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dark So Gold (Audio CD)

I'm really glad I discovered The Pines recently. "Dark So Gold" is incredible - hypnotic and enchanting. It's my album of the week at mattneric:
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!, February 29, 2012

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Kelly Emry "kel" (Iowa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dark So Gold (Audio CD)

I have all the Pines CDs and I wasn't sure if I would like the new one as much as the others, but they have truely outdone themselves. I would say this album sounds more "polished" than some of the other albums. This a band for people that enjoy real actual music. The guitar playing alone would be reason enough to listen but on top of the great genuine music is the great lyrics and vocals.
I would highly recommend this!

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Better than "tremolo", February 20, 2012

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Justin Pruitt - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dark So Gold (MP3 Download)

on this album the Pines improved on the instrumentation creating a darker and more haunting atmosphere. If you like Tremolo don't hesitate to buy this wonderful folk album.