Goldenboy - Underneath The Radio

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