Imagine a combination of The Smiths with Elliot Smith and BOOM, you have
"Underneath The Radio"! Goldenboy`s second album is a solidly crafted work
of indie pop that touches on many aspects of that sound and, apart from a
few hiccups, satisfies on many levels as it has hooky songs, emotional
performances, and a very warm and inviting sound. "3 1/2 stars..The intimate
feel of the album is what draws you in first; the duo of Shon Sullivan
(vocals, stringed instruments, and keys) and Bryan Bos (drums and
percussion) are helped by a few friends like Lisa Germano on violin and Matt
Sharp on occasional bass and backing vocals, and they do a fine job of
layering acoustic guitars, vocal harmonies, and the occasional touch of
strings and horns. Sullivan`s lead vocals never get much past a whisper, but
they end up packing a very melancholy punch...Sullivan mimics Smith`s vocal
right down to the cracks, and it`s less of a tribute than a ghostly (and
ghastly) ripoff. Why Goldenboy chose to do this when their own sound is so
strong is a mystery, especially since, without the two songs in question,
Underneath the Radio is a really impressive record. With them, you`ll need
to do some editing to get the same result. If you are a devoted fan of indie
pop and its many variations as mastered by Goldenboy, it`s well worth the
effort though."-AMG. " There are several immediately accessible tracks
on this album. ³Summer Of the Evening² has that timeless quality to it that
you expect of artists like Elliot Smith or Morrissey. The song contains dual
guitars that perfectly compliment each other as well as harmonized vocals
that all ride along on bouncy drums. One of my favorite qualities about this
band is its unique vocal harmonization. They do a great job of holding a
higher, breathy voice over a deep bass line for a great effect. And then in
the immediately following track, ³Motorbike², Sullivan almost matches the
croon of The Smiths front man for another timeless tune. Further down the
tracklist, ³Second Day Of the Year² opens with blissful keys and light horns
before making way for the soft, breathy vocals that hover above the music.
These tracks will easily have you hooked. After listening to this album a
couple times, I¹ve been amazed at how versatile these artists art. At first
sneak peak Underneath the Radio may seem to have been out in the sun too
long but with follow-up listens it becomes obvious that these
multi-instrumentalists have the ability to channel many different artistic
influences and mold their sound from song to song"-Adequacy.net.
 Ice Breaker Blues - mp3
Summer Of The Evening - mp3
Second Day Of The Year - mp3 | 
