ARTIST: Goldenboy
TITLE: Underneath the Radio
LABEL: Eenie Meenie Records
GENRE: Indie
BITRATE: 206kbps avg
PLAYTIME: 0h 43m total
RELEASE DATE: 2006-10-03
RIP DATE: 2006-08-29
Track List
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1. Ice Breaker Blues 5:48
2. Summer Of The Evening 2:58
3. Motorbike 3:27
4. End Of Forever 4:15
5. I'm Still Down 3:19
6. Blackbird At Heart 4:50
7. China Doll 1:13
8. Perfect One 3:02
9. Second Day Of The Year 3:22
10. Goodbye Erica 3:58
11. By The Seaside 3:01
12. Underneath The Radio 4:17
Release Notes:
http://www.myspace.com/goldenboyband
http://www.eeniemeenie.com/
Even though Shon Sullivan, the main creative force behind Goldenboy, is already
well known in the music world, the enigmatic front man has always been a bit
reserved, if not downright cryptic about anything having to do with GoldenboyÆs
music. Whether he fends off inquiries into the long line of his collaborators
and touring peers like Elliott Smith, Neil Finn, Johnny Marr, The Eels, Spain,
Matt Sharp or Ed Harcourt (ôI donÆt knowà theyÆre friendsö) or coyly ducks
questions about the bandÆs name or song lyrics, Sullivan usually answers with a
mysterious one-liner or his signature shy brand of disheveled charm that
perfectly complements his band's spunky lushness.
On the very rare occasion you get a more talkative Sullivan reaching into the
treasure chest of his stories and an unexpected glance behind the scenes of some
of GoldenboyÆs inner workings: "The name started somewhere on a European tour I
did with Elliott Smith. I can't remember," Sullivan says, thinking about how he
earned the nickname that would become his band's moniker. "Elliott said a little
joke thing like, 'Hey Goldenboy.' And I've been Goldenboy ever since."
If Sullivan (lead vocals, guitar and keys) and childhood friend and musical co-
conspirator Bryan Bos (Drums and back up Vocals) could explain their music, they
probably never would have written it. Lucky for us, Goldenboy travels in a lush
melancholy world that we can enter with them.
Together, the two bring a refreshing sense of levity and lightness to an
otherwise often serious and self-important music world, letting their relaxed
rhythms roll with ease in a wide-eyed celebration.
Hailing from the micro infamous 'Diamond Bar' of Southern California, one gets
the feeling that this retro-poetic, garage pop duo is perfectly at home running
through their neighborÆs sprinklers, taking midnight dips in nearby swimming
pools or a trip to the local liquor store on their way back to the eerie quiet
of their suburban garage to craft their soft and shimmering pop songs, a garage
anyone would drive by and never know.
But their hooks can be deceiving with the unexpected blue note and surprising
twist of phrasing drifting in and out of the deceptively casual arrangements.
GoldenboyÆs bittersweet lyrics and joyous melodies open up like a long lost
traveling soundtrack.
Drummer and designer Bryan Bos provides the space and expert scope to the open
musical landscape and also supplies the stylized realism that runs through the
art direction of both Blue Swan Orchestra and Underneath the Radio. In both
albums, Bos has uncovered a way beyond the drums to help us better understand
the bandÆs music by adding layers of visual and emotional depth.
This gentle indie pop group from a small town is poised to win your hearts.