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| 11-16-2006 |
Southeast Performer Magazine |
November 2006, Review by S. Corey Thomas (www.performermag.com)
"Atlanta pop quintet GOLDEN doesn't sound like your typical 'local' band. These evocative rockers are tapped into a sound more reminiscent of late '70s-era Steely Dan. And that's a good thing. On their self-produced release, the lavish orchestration of a Donald Fagen studio session meets with a host of talented players to create a full and polished debut. There's a distinct maturity at work in GOLDEN's efforts, from the complex arrangements to the flash and bang of the band's ultra-sleek homepage.
As musicians and composers, GOLDEN could share the plaudits usually reserved for more veteran artists. And by the looks of things, the band is on the fast track to recognition. What ultimately distinguishes ...you, and everything... from the fluffy chaff of top 40 popdom is a refreshing jazziness and a dash of blue-eyed soul. In lead-off track "Come Over," funky riffs and a hooky chorus make for a Jamiroquai-esque groove that sounds poised for national airplay.The album's standout track is the jazzy, jammy "Mine" with its shimmering cymbals and saxophone swells suggestive of Dave Matthews' finer moments. GOLDEN has crafted a work of sophisticated pop that reaches out to the mainstream without losing its luster."
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| 10-29-2006 |
Atlanta Magazine: Critic's Choice |
Atlanta Magazine: Critic's Choice, October 2006
"With influences such as David Gray, Jackson Browne and Steely Dan, Golden makes music with a classic vibe and modern touches. The Atlanta quintet's debut album has cruisy overtones a la Maroon 5 or Dave Matthews."
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| 10-14-2006 |
The Atlantan Magazine: Indie Update |
October 2006, Review by The Atlantan Magazine
"If you haven't heard these independent rock musicians from Atlanta play, time to get with it. The five-man band features soothing vocals from lead singer/guitarist Joshua Golden.
After releasing .you, and everything. this past spring, the band played at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival and was chosen as a showcase artist for the Atlantis Music Conference & Festival."
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| 09-25-2006 |
The Daily Vault |
September 2006, Review by Melanie Love (www.dailyvault.com).
"Atlanta, Georgia bluesy jam-rockers Golden managed to draw me in at first listen. [the album] starts out on a strong note with "Come Over," which makes the band's description of their sound as 'warm apple pie' and 'Christmas joy' move from strangely specific to spot-on instead. It's instantly obvious as single material, at first because of how easily listenable vocalist Joshua Golden is: like Adam Levine without being so grating, or an updated incarnation of David Gray.
But behind the vocals is some fantastic instrumentation. Golden absolutely deserve a record deal, though as of now they're unsigned. But take my word; I'm sure one day these guys are going to get their deserved place right alongside counterparts Dave Matthews Band and Maroon 5."
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| 06-17-2006 |
Trey Anastasio (of Phish) |
Trey Anastasio, June 2006 at the Bonnaroo Music Festival
"I have the CD [you, and everything] at home on my desk right now."
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