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De Minneapolis, Estados Unidos vêm os Solid Gold com o seu álbum Bodies of water. É electrónica com pop, com guitarras, com sintetizadores, com energia para pôr o pessoal a dançar. Um álbum para abanar aqui o blog. E daqui uma análise ao álbum:

"When seeing and hearing Solid Gold, it is easy to understand why more and more people are flocking to their concerts. Sporting long shaggy hair and wearing scraggily sheik clothes over their thin, angular bodies has them looking much the part of rock stars.More importantly, the band has a fresh, synth heavy, rhythm driven sound that is attractive upon first listen.

Solid Gold initially formed in Madison, Wisconsin, a couple years ago. They since relocated to the twin cities and are now experiencing growing success. Bodies of Water, the group’s first album, has heralded some critical acclaim. Many in the blogosphere are proclaiming them as the next Tapes n’ Tapes, another local electronic band who has developed a national following. But making such comparisons are unfair to both bands.

Solid Gold’s musical style melds retro influences with poppy electronic grooves. It is a creation entirely their own. The band’s vocalist, Zachary Coulter, crafts sultry and surly lyrics. He delivers them, often with trancelike repetition, in an easy, airy tone. The sound of his voice blends effortlessly into the music’s electronic milieu.

The utilization of synthesizers fuses their sound with a laidback, danceable modern zest. At times, their synthesizer usage is very creative and nuanced. The beginning of ‘Armored Cars’ is 70s Pink Floyd esc before grooving into a catchy electronic beat. Unfortunately, at other points in the album, the sound of synthesizers is bludgeoning and heavy handed. ‘Bible Thumper,’ an otherwise likable track, is riddled with irritating electronic drawling that adds nothing meaningful to the song’s complexion.

Hopefully, as Solid Gold’s musicianship and confidence improves they will no longer feel the need to rely on synthesized gimmicks. Nevertheless, Bodies of Water is an energetic, charismatic album, which has the ability to please an already widening fan base. It is definitely worth checking out."

Solid Gold - Bible Thumper