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4.0 out of 5 stars
A killer new sound for 1996, February 15, 2005
This review is from: Goldfinger (Audio CD)
Few bands took a stab at this style of music in 1996, and none of them had more success with this new sound than Goldfinger did. It was a blend of fusion, punk and ska that took the world by storm, and the L.A. based quartet helped move ska in positive directions. There are several standout tracks, the biggest being the hit/video "Here in Your Bedroom", which was featured on their original demo EP in 1995. The EP received favorable reviews and heavy airplay of college radio. The success of the EP earned them a shot to tour alongside the Sex Pistols, No Doubt, Reel Big Fish, and a spot on the Van's Warped Tour.
Some of the best tracks include "Mind's Eye," "Stay," "Here in Your Bedroom," "Answers," my personal favorite "Mabel" and the humorous "My Girlfriend's Shower Sucks". They mix it up a bunch, throwing in reggae and metal as well.
Overall, Goldfinger comes off original and full of energy. They paved the way for many pop-punk/ska bands to come. The album went gold in 1998.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
You can do it!, February 16, 2005
This review is from: Goldfinger (Audio CD)
Goldfinger came out with this album and kicked the [...] out of me. It was so spectacular that I couldn't believe what I was hearing. There isn't a song on this album that I pass up. From start to finish I can listen to this album over and over and over and I've had it for nearly 10 years. This CD soars above a lot of other albums out at that time and even now. Although Goldfinger has progressively gone down hill in sound, lyrics, and production quality, this CD was a gem. "Hang Ups" was another awe inspiring CD with no song passable. "Superman" to "Chris Cayton", "Hang Ups" was one of a kind. "Dan's Coconut Ass" wasn't too shabby with a few skippers. "Stomping Ground" was a great CD, though it didn't sound like Goldfinger. A few songs had the Goldfinger touch, but they had a new, developing sound as well. "Open Your Eyes" was where the collapse became evident. The first 6 songs are great. Some of the others on the album have their high points, but there are more cons than pros on this album. Now, their new CD is out...That's all I have to say about that. It's out. Listen for yourself.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
So great its depressing (that there is no more like it), December 4, 2005
This review is from: Goldfinger (Audio CD)
Goldfinger is the band that got my musical tastes to where they are today. I originally fell in love with Hang-Ups and never really heard songs from this album till a few months ago, though I have heard pretty much all songs from others. I decided to download this album (later bought it) and it is my all time favorite album beating even Hang-ups. I depresses me (literally) that I can't find another band/album to match it. I hate how their music is changing. It's great they are singing about what they believe in but the music itself has gone downhill. I mean I still love them and always will but they should really try to release at least one song per album that brings back their original sound. And yes I do play this album at least once a week and I officially call it "my Happy Album" since hearing it esp while driving ALWAYS cheers me up tremendiously.
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