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GOLDEN GODS
The Thorny Crown Of Rock And Roll
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Upon first look at the packaging and the first listen to “The
Thorny Crown of Rock and Roll” by The Golden Gods, the thought
came to my mind of “Rock Stars”. These guys have the image,
marketing and most importantly the music nailed. Combining
the best elements of Humble Pie, Foghat, Grand Funk, the Black
Crowes, and a variety of other 70’s bands, The Golden Gods have
struck gold with “The Thorny Crown of Rock and Roll”. The CD
contains a confident swagger that just drips with sweat and
emotion throughout the disc. Most of the tracks on the disc
could easily have been classic rock staples if they had been
recorded in the 1970’s with the crisp production quality
available today without sanitizing the songs.
From the lead song "Even I Don't Know" (with its rousing
chorus), the listener is on a good time trip through rockin' and
groovin' songs. "Dynamite Lady" is pure bliss with a
tambourine and another killer chorus. Lead singer Simon
Scott sounds rather similar to Mr. Big’s Eric Martin and at
times to Mark Free from his Unruly Child days. "Rock And
Roll Salvation Pt. 2" has that Black Crowes aura to it while
”Stone Fox” is Foghat’s “Slow Ride” reincarnated.
Closing track "I Feel the Earth Move" features female backing
singers and ends the good time vibe of the overall CD on an
excellent note. In all, there are 11 tracks and not one
dud in the bunch. A definite top 3 CD of 2005 here at
1heavymetal.com. Totally killer, discs like these make all
the clunkers we receive sound even worse. The Golden Gods
offer an example template on what rock and roll should be.
The CD is available through the band's web site listed below.
Track Listing:
1. Even I Don't Know
2. Dynamite Lady
3. Funny Lookin' Man
4. Rock and Roll Salvation Pt. 2
5. Midas Touch
6. Un-ltd. Baby
7. Stone Fox
8. Trouble and Bad Women
9. Liver's On Fire
10. Test the Fire
11. I Feel the Earth Move
Homepage:
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