Golden Bear is an independent rock group from Austin, Texas.
Golden Bear | |
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 Golden Bear in 2007 (photo: Matt Wright) | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Austin, Texas, USA |
| Genres | Indie rock music |
| Years active | 2003-present |
| Labels | c-side records |
| Members | Chris Gregory (guitar, vocals), Matt Gardiner (keys), Andrew Gregory (bass), Andy McAllister (drums) Brent Pennington (vocals, guitar, keyboards) |
| Website | myspace |
Golden Bear's sound is driven by themes of hope and excitement.[1] They have released three full-length albums,[2] Golden Bear (2006), To the Farthest Star (2007), Alive (2011),[3] and one EP entitled Everest (2009).[4] Golden Bear's first album drew comparisons to Built to Spill and Modest Mouse,[5] while spin.com praised it for its "unparalleled crescendos and soaring choruses".[6] The album also featured members of Voxtrot and the Black Angels (band).[7] The band's second album drew comparisons to The Soft Bulletin-era Flaming Lips ".[8]
Golden Bear began work on their third album in 2009.[9] It was released in 2011. MTV.com dubbed it a "full-fledged power pop epic".[10] while others praised it for its "muscular yet melodic" sound.[11]
Discography
editAlbums
edit- Golden Bear (2006)
- To the Farthest Star (2007)
- Alive (2011)
EPs
edit- Everest (2009)
References
edit- ^ Allmusic Guide
- ^ Austin Chronicle
- ^ "New Music from Golden Bear". 21 September 2011.
- ^ Austin Chronicle
- ^ entertainmentweekly.com
- ^ spin.com
- ^ Austin Sound
- ^ Onion A/V Club[permanent dead link]
- ^ "The Austinist". Archived from the original on 2009-08-19. Retrieved 2009-08-13.
- ^ MTV.com
- ^ "No Depression". Archived from the original on 2012-10-20. Retrieved 2012-06-28.