Gold Pants is the debut and only studio album by American pop music group Leslie and the LY's, released to iTunes on March 11, 2005.[3] and released in CD format on March 15, 2005.[4] The record serves as front-woman Leslie Hall's first musical project after she became known on the internet for her gem sweater website. Hall then enlisted school friends to form the band. After performing several of the songs at open mic events, the group recorded and released the record.[5]
| Gold Pants | |
|---|---|
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | March 11, 2005 |
| Recorded | 2004 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 29:00 |
| Label | Hefty Hideaway |
| Producer | Leslie Hall |
| Singles from Gold Pants | |
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Despite not entering any international record charts, the album did receive much internet attention and viral success.[6] Hall promoted the record with a TV appearance on Unscrewed with Martin Sargent, accompanied with a live performance.[7] The album was supported by the release of two singles. "Gem Sweater" was released as the lead single from the record, and experienced viral success on YouTube. "Gold Pants" was released as the second single and was supported by a five-track EP with American hip hop recording artist Arecee. Gold Pants serves as the only release by the group, as Hall released all of her other musical projects as a musical artist.
Composition
editGold Pants is a primarily electronic[5][3][8] album, with influences of pop,[5] hip hop,[8][9] and house music.[8] The album was produced using GarageBand.[10] Jason Sellards of Paper Magazine described the album as "chock-full of catchy jams and horrifying piano ballads."[6]
Promotion
editSingle
edit- "Gem Sweater" had a music video released in 2005 and was released as the lead single. The song experienced viral success.[1] The music video reached 20,000 views as of 2018.[11]
- "Gold Pants" served as the album's second official single, which was released with a 7" vinyl EP on May 15, 2005.[2] The music video was released in 2005, and has reached 26,000 views as of 2018.[12]
Other songs
edit- "Ring A Ding-Ding" was premiered on Unscrewed with Martin Sargent on November 23, 2004.[13] A music video was released, which has garnered 118,000 views as of 2018.[14]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Leslie Hall, except for "Sweater Girl", which is written by Beef Humper[8]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ring A Ding-Ding" | 2:23 |
| 2. | "Gold Pants" | 1:33 |
| 3. | "Tune In Tokyo" | 2:13 |
| 4. | "Danger Puss" | 1:38 |
| 5. | "Only In My Dreams" | 1:38 |
| 6. | "Danga Stranga" | 2:46 |
| 7. | "Master of the Mic" | 1:15 |
| 8. | "Rollin' with the Homies" | 1:18 |
| 9. | "Beware of the Beats" | 1:27 |
| 10. | "UFO Jams" | 1:53 |
| 11. | "Gem Sweater" | 2:51 |
| 12. | "Rapper's Destiny" | 2:01 |
| 13. | "Beat Box Radio" | 2:24 |
| 14. | "Sweater Girl" | 2:20 |
| 15. | "Dinosaur Respect" (Secret Song) | 2:09 |
| Total length: | 29:00 | |
Release history
edit| Release date | Released | Format | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | United States | CD | [5] |
| United States | Digital download | [3] |
References
edit- ^ a b "Gem Sweater - Leslie & the Ly's | Song Info | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2018-01-25.
- ^ a b "Leslie And The Ly's* & Arecee - Goldpants". Discogs. Retrieved 2016-08-29.
- ^ a b c "Gold Pants by Leslie & the LY's on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
- ^ "Leslie & the LY's - Gold Pants CD Album". www.cduniverse.com. Retrieved 2016-08-29.
- ^ a b c d ♫ Gold Pants - Leslie & the LY's. Listen @cdbaby, retrieved 2016-07-18
- ^ a b "Beautiful People 2006: Leslie Hall - PAPERMAG". 2006-09-24. Archived from the original on 2006-09-24. Retrieved 2018-01-25.
- ^ lesliehall (2006-08-11), First Television appearance., retrieved 2018-01-25
- ^ a b c d "Leslie & The Ly's - Gold Pants". Discogs. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
- ^ Horoky, Erica. "Leslie and the Ly's Bedazzle Grand Rapids". Retrieved 2017-09-14.
- ^ "Taking Over the World One Sweater at a Time". NPR.org. Retrieved 2017-10-28.
- ^ tinfoilhatter (2011-10-30), Gem Sweater - YouTube.flv, retrieved 2016-07-18
- ^ VeeDubbMann (2008-09-11), Gold Pants, retrieved 2016-07-18
- ^ titzelfong (2011-06-24), Leslie Hall Ring a Ding Ding LIVE, retrieved 2016-07-18
- ^ zombiromance (2007-08-16), Leslie and the Ly's - RING-A-DING-DING, retrieved 2016-07-18